RochesterRN-BSN

RochesterRN-BSN BSN, RN

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  1. What gauge IV to use?

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to Hilinenursegrl's topic in Emergency

    Damm I never knew they even made 14s! lol In the Med ER I worked in for a short time--Granted it was a Level 2--had 16s --biggest bore they had. And they seldom used them. Masive GI bleed, yeah x2,...

  2. dismissed from my ADN program HELP

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to Laura77598's topic in General Students

    Yeah I have to agree that I doubt it was wearing your soiled gloves into the hall that would have them kicking you out of the program......sounds like maybe you are not even aware of what you are...

  3. Lesbian L and D nurse

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to AudreyHurston's topic in Ob/Gyn

    MCS1505.....yes you are entitled to your opinion but I would put it out there to say that if you are a straight woman and even have an issue with a gay male nurse.....who obviously is not going to...

  4. Lesbian L and D nurse

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to AudreyHurston's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And by the way.....nurses, regardless of the area they work in, are expected to care for all patients, and are not to descriminate based on gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation......we all...

  5. Advice on going into Psych-Nursing!?!?

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to nikki109's topic in Psychiatric

    An psych RN is just an RN that works in psych...you can choose to get the cert if you want but it is not required....... I would suggest the accelerated BSN as well after your BS in psych .........I...

  6. Lesbian L and D nurse

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to AudreyHurston's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just for the record, in dealing with human beings in general, although I haven't done any sociological/psychological studies, I would say that 98% or more, of lesbians do not look at women constantly...

  7. Prospective male nurse with a catch

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to mowski1214's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting....I too, like you, got my first BS in Health Science and went to an accelerated BSN a few years later....BS in 1998 and started my BSN in 2002..... I will say that as a psych nurse...

  8. Seasoned nurses and poor culture....want advice

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to pedicurn's topic in Emergency

    I feel your pain!! I worked in the ER of another hospital then I am in now (in psych ER) and was there for 3 months.....I was treated so terribly. The woman in charge of my orientation acted like I...

  9. New pych nurse needs advice

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to dreamBIG's topic in Psychiatric

    Well, not to say there is none but there is definately less communication on the night shift! Inpatient that is....most patients are sleeping........except the ones who are too manic to sleep, the...

  10. Is Toradol still used after a C section?

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Toradol should not effect the ability to care for the baby as it is just a really strong NSAID....I like to say it's like Ibuprofen on Steroids...so to say! lol And you can give it when ORAL NSAIDS...

  11. I Passed!!!-Ever felt down about NCLEX You Must ReadThis!!!!!!!!!!!

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to determinedgal1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Gotta tell ya......LONGGGGGGGGGGGGG Post, longest one I have ever seen here! lol I honestly I could not sit and read it all........Congrats to you....though I honestly was not aware that a person was...

  12. Is it dangerous for RNs/nursing students to give advice to people about their health

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that would fall under the realm of patient teaching/ wellness promotion. Its not like you diagnosed him with HTN. You could also tell him to follow up with his PCP if it continues to...

  13. blood sample with a butterfly needle

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure what size butterflies you have --you mention having larger bore ones and well, what's the point then!? lol I have had both stuck in me and the butterfly does hurt less........though this was...

  14. Patients who are bed bound-Need Nursing Diagnosis

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to deemarys's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Dont forget something that addresses circulation impairment and therefore risk for DVT as well as risks for Pneumonia and

  15. Mental Health need HELP!

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Well certainly a lot changed in that time. There should be a lot of info. Check out this link............not sure if your stuff has to be strictly American legislation or not......

  16. White uniform dresses

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to Dalla's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think they are just not practitcal as we end up crawing on the floor, squating, crawing on beds......and I am in psych so for me totally not practical. Straddling a patient on the floor in a dress!!...

  17. Do we really need a "Certified Nurses Day" on March 19th each year???

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not even sure what that means...never heard of it......Seeing as nurses are LICENSED not certified......do they mean RNs and LPNs????????? The two words are really not

  18. Pyxis as the problem? You decide.

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to vicarious's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of the feeligs of weather this is realistic or not vary from unit to unit.....A LOT depends on how many patients you are having to get meds for. I know when I left inpatient psych they...

  19. Got Accepted, How and Where to get Drug Screening????

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to MsHall47's topic in Michigan Nursing

    That is something they should be setting up for you.......telling you where to go, etc. If they have not you should call. They likely have a particular lab they want you to go to. I have have MANY fot...

  20. suicide vs. violence self directed

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to lwhite81's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You should familiarize yourself with Borderline Personality Disorder.........pts with this Dx are the ones who have self harming behaviors. However, they are generally commonly depressed as well and...

  21. Med Error question......what do you guys think?

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Jolie is right on here! I worked in a LTC facility for a short time and like maybe a year after I left they were closed down by the state--one of the big things that was found was signing for meds...

  22. Studystack.com

    RochesterRN-BSN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello to all you NSs....I am not currently a student--though maybe for my masters some day! However in putting together some info for work I found a site that I was unaware of--thought it might be...

  23. Studystack.com

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to RochesterRN-BSN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    okay folks so after I posted about this studystack website I went back and checked it out more and it is soooo cool! Though it has every subject area--useful for those pesky pre-reqs, it has a ton of...

  24. What does HGOT mean for a lab test?

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to Amadea1254's topic in General Students

    have not heard that one--only of SGOT....now called AST. Hepatic

  25. Please tell me I am not alone

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to 1styearsucks's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks to have had such a terrible first expereince! But hey figure it this way if you had a good preceptor maybe things might have been better............those kinds of situations I have to...