ShantheRN

ShantheRN BSN, RN

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  1. A Diabetic rant

    ShantheRN replied to veggie530's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    And this is why I did my own diabetic management the one time I was admitted for surgery. Even with a morphine PCA I had more confidence in myself than my nurses. Sad, but true. It was suggested I...

  2. Oncology opening, thinking about applying.

    ShantheRN replied to Gonavy's topic in Oncology

    Just a guess off the top of my head. The telemetry preference could also be because some chemo is cardiotoxic and requires EKGs/echos before the infusion can be started. I would imagine you'd be...

  3. Working home health care as a new grad?

    ShantheRN replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think that's any school. You have until the end of the quarter/semester to pay tuition. Technically you can say you're a graduate but you'll have no proof of it because the school won't send out...

  4. Working home health care as a new grad?

    ShantheRN replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Did I miss something? You need to pay off your tuition, which means you won't be sitting for boards any time soon. Why are people suggesting new grad jobs? And what does graduating in August have to...

  5. "No nurses of color....."

    ShantheRN replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The same reason why it's acceptable if a Muslim male patient requests male caregivers. The requests aren't based on hate and

  6. "No nurses of color....."

    ShantheRN replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I disagree. The patient pays the bill, true. That doesn't give them the right to treat the staff any way they please. And someone mentioned what if it goes the other way (black patient not wanting a...

  7. "No nurses of color....."

    ShantheRN replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, I think changing assignments to satisfy the needs of a person like this is ridiculous. Why should we scramble around for people like that? It's like rewarding a toddler for bad behavior....

  8. College Roadblock?

    ShantheRN replied to Kaylab's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Stephalump pretty much covered it. I would suggest going the ADN route and getting a job with tuition reimbursement. My ADN cost about the same and my BSN will be paid for by my employer. If your goal...

  9. Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

    ShantheRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I needed a horde of flying monkeys, a couple truck monkeys, and possibly Chuck Norris to cope with last night You know it's gonna be a great night when the day charge nurse come scampering up to you...

  10. Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

    ShantheRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and I do have a funny! When the clique gets on my nerves (and it's happening more and more lately) I start getting testy. Whenever I start talking about it, I can feel my voice getting growly. My...

  11. Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

    ShantheRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I'm gonna start muttering "release the monkey horde!" the next time I get aggravated at work. This thread is full of win based on title

  12. Laptop vs iPad

    ShantheRN replied to Floridanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure if this is available for iPads, but Apple has programs comparable to anything in Microsoft Office. It's called iWorks, I believe? It converts everything to PC friendly formats. I I would...

  13. Do new graduates really get a job that easily in nursing?

    ShantheRN replied to Bchung5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hmmm....someone should tell that to my classmates that are still looking for jobs, over a year after passing boards Maybe that's true in the teeny towns throughout the state, but if you want urban...

  14. Port-a-cath question

    ShantheRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    These are the parts that will vary by facility. At my hospital, cap changes are always sterile technique. It seems clean technique is used at the adult hospitals around here. You don't need to swab...

  15. Port-a-cath question

    ShantheRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I'm still confused about why the cap (assuming you mean cap in that last post instead of hub?) needs to be changed every time you access the line. Definitely check your P&P asap! Oh and.....for...

  16. Terminated

    ShantheRN replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Talk up your strengths and the lessons you learned from previous mistakes :) And take deep breaths to keep yourself calm. Good

  17. Gymshoes vs. Clogs - how to spare your knees/back?

    ShantheRN replied to StephMom&RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used to swear by Danskos. I wore them for 4 years without issues. For whatever reason, my second pair started to hurt the ball of my right foot. After a while, the pain spread to my toes and I had...

  18. Port-a-cath question

    ShantheRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The only time you should be accessing directly to the hub would be during cap changes....and that's only if you have issues with flushing through a cap, or your line is to be hooked direct. I'm...

  19. How in the heck did I end up in CVICU from LTC?

    ShantheRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm hoping this will be my story in the next few months. I'm in peds but I really really want to try critical care. The thought terrifies me, but I think it will be a wonderful experience! I'm coming...

  20. Wiping off IV ports

    ShantheRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I I kinda want the OP to name the hospital so I can avoid it lol Other than during codes, there is no reason to skip scrubbing a

  21. Grrr

    ShantheRN replied to anon456's topic in Pediatric

    Amen, amen. Sometimes I have to stare down at my shoes or go chart - with my face concealed by the monitor - so I can't glare at the parents. It's so

  22. The War On Fat

    ShantheRN replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to breeze right by this, but......the amount of judgement here makes me sad As a diabetic that controls with metformin and a ton of insulin, I'm not sure whether to laugh at or lecture...

  23. Pediatric Oncology

    ShantheRN replied to Finna22's topic in Oncology

    Welcome aboard! :) It's a challenging specialty, but well worth it. I can't give any words of wisdom other than practice but I can tell you this - PIVs aren't common for pedi onc patients. I've been...

  24. You know you are a pediatric nurse when...

    ShantheRN replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Pediatric

    These are great! I have a moment every time Dora comes on. I can be in a store, someone's house, doesn't matter.....when the flipping backpack song, or even worse...."We did it!" starts playing, I...

  25. OH license ?

    ShantheRN replied to Endless's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I got mine by email. I think I requested it be sent electronically. I sent everything on the day I officially graduated and it took about 3 weeks to get my