HyperRNRachel

HyperRNRachel

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  1. How do I overcome shyness?

    HyperRNRachel replied to benette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish I had some meaningful words of wisdom to help you but I do not. I did watch a special on TV about shyness in children and what they experts say is that shyness is a means of handling stressful...

  2. IV scenario

    HyperRNRachel replied to chuckc's topic in General Nursing

    Vanc in 30 minutes?????? If so, there are two antibiotics to run back to back that will take an hour at the very least and that is too long to stop the TPN. I'm with finishing the blood then starting...

  3. When do you start feeling like a RN

    HyperRNRachel posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been working for a month and my preceptors tells me I am doing well but I still feel like a student. When do you start to call yourself a nurse and not feel like you are lying? Rachel

  4. How long between graduation, NCLEX and working?

    HyperRNRachel replied to okapple's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated Dec. 15th, started work as a GN on Jan. 9th, took NCLEX on Jan. 20, and finally exhaled on Jan. 22 when I found out I passed NCLEX! What a wild

  5. Have you ever accidentally stuck a patient...

    HyperRNRachel replied to ConfidentialNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I cant understand how this could happen. Unless I'm starting an IV, all dirty needles go immediately to the sharps

  6. What do graduate nurses lack?

    HyperRNRachel replied to amandahqtpie's topic in General Nursing

    I think students lack information about how important it is to actually know how to perform the skills needed in nursing. Too often, as students, more than one person will avoid any and all skills...

  7. old...but so true and funny

    HyperRNRachel posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    You Know You're A Nurse When... The front of your scrubs read: 'Nurses...here to save your ass, not kiss it!' You occasionally park in the space with the 'Physicians Only' sign, and knock it over...

  8. tough time giving report.

    HyperRNRachel replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After reading this reply I had an "ahh ha" moment! Some nurses really ask information that, although important, is not the most urgent details that needs to be conveyed. I thought maybe I was being...

  9. Any advice on HESI testing?

    HyperRNRachel replied to sensweet's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, review any NCLEX study guides that you have. I always did well on all of my HESI exams and looking back they were much easier than

  10. Anyone hate their first job?

    HyperRNRachel replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    I know why people get so mean and bitter, it is because management overlooks the behavior. Such behaviors are not a norm on my floor, and when it does happen it is usually followed by a very quik...

  11. Patients always needing something no matter what.

    HyperRNRachel replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not only do we grow extra arms, we also gain speed. I now run my own labs down three floors and run back to the unit three floors because it is faster than taking the elevators! It is o.k. though, I...

  12. Wet to dry dress. over staples??

    HyperRNRachel posted a topic in General Nursing

    I read an order the other day that indicated the MD wanted a wet to dry dressing over staples on a 6 day post-op site. The MD that wrote the order was on call for the original MD. I do not think he...

  13. Wet to dry dress. over staples??

    HyperRNRachel replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    I got the order late in the day. Although I called to clarify the order, I left the floor before he returned my call. I am a new nurse and I am reflecting on the last couple of days that I worked. I...

  14. Blood draws from a PICC/midline

    HyperRNRachel posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am having a bit of difficulty drawing blood from a midline. I flush with 10 cc of normal saline(no problems), but when I start to pull my waste I do not get a return. I have had this happen twice....

  15. So, she does drugs... (advice please)

    HyperRNRachel replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    Mercyteapot, My point is, if you are concerned that someone is using illegal drugs then the type of drug is irrelevant. Yes, there is differences in effect but the potential for the drug the cloud...

  16. So, she does drugs... (advice please)

    HyperRNRachel replied to christinaquilter's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, I would feel much better knowing that her preference for illegal substances was marijuana and not something else. DRUG ARE ILLEGAL, there is not a rating system. Rachel

  17. Question about Dr. refusing care

    HyperRNRachel replied to kbclary4's topic in General Nursing

    Is the doctor refusing to treat the person before an initial meeting or are they refusing to continue treatment after therapy has been initiated? I am all for an MD firing a non-compliant patient....

  18. Prioritizing patients....

    HyperRNRachel replied to neuronursein06's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ABC's first, then the patient with the most equipment or IV meds

  19. Am I too conservative?

    HyperRNRachel replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    The behavior is wrong. If you asked her to stop and she continued it could then be considered sexual harrassment. Follow your chain of command and report

  20. Living in fear of code blue

    HyperRNRachel replied to cjblu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Talk to the education department at your hospital and see if they can set up a "mock code blue" for you. It is a nice way to walk you through what to do and what to expect. We did these at my last...

  21. Length of orientation for new nurse?

    HyperRNRachel replied to Pocamom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great point. If you feel you are not ready to be off orientation then speak up. Have you asked if they will allow you extra time if you need it? Rachel

  22. Advice for new RN's

    HyperRNRachel replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    On your nurse's brain make two columns, one for things you need to do and one for things that your patient report to you, next to each put a box. Once you do the item check the box then when you...

  23. Advice for new RN's

    HyperRNRachel replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to go out on a limb and make the assumption that you are a male nurse who likes cheesburgers and coffee? How is that for assessment skills? Rachel

  24. Alternate Items on NCLEX

    HyperRNRachel replied to AFNURSE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought that the alternate format questions were the easiest questions on the entire

  25. How do you work thru practice questions from HELL!

    HyperRNRachel replied to NCINDASUN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Two days and counting? I hope you are putting away all the books, flashcards, notes, CD's and websites tomorrow. You need to pack it away and relax all day on Wed. ..............think of it as...