raskol

raskol

cardiac stepdown, pre-hospital

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  1. impending Joint Commission Visit

    raskol replied to ThisRNLovesToRun's topic in General Nursing

    When I was completing clinicals, JCAHO was on the floor when there was a fall. The observed the response to the fall and the post-fall huddle. The floor actually got complimented on the response. It...

  2. What's the craziest thing you've heard over the ambulance radio?

    raskol replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've brought in: "Pt complains of being lonely" "Pt complains of hunger and stated, I like the sandwiches at the hospital." "Pt complains of blood in his member. Stated "I scratched it with my...

  3. iv catheter recommendations

    raskol replied to sethmctenn's topic in General Nursing

    I've always liked ProtectIV, where you slide the catheter to lock the need. I have always had better success than the button ones. The button one (I forget the brand), I would hit it too soon, or I...

  4. Insight on a question I do not agree with

    raskol replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree with Mandy and focus on therapeutic communication more than anything else. I would have picked

  5. how did you make money while job hunting?

    raskol replied to senseiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I lived at home, borrowed money from my boyfriend, and worked 30 hours as an aide. But this was just in school and I had a nursing job lined up but it cost money for the test-prep, license, etc etc....

  6. NSBN

    raskol replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found kaplan to be more than enough. I never even touched my saunders. I did trainers 1-6 and 60% of the qbank and I felt more than prepared. I was averaging 60% as scores. I found NCLEX to be very...

  7. didn't call doc for something significant

    raskol replied to youngnewnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We make mistakes. We learn from them. It is in these situations we learn and never forget. I remember I did a trauma as a new tech (EMS) of a girl who was ejected from her car. She was drinking and...

  8. Almost done with nursing school..but......

    raskol replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    I have a large caduceus tattoo that goes from my wrist to elbow. In nursing school during clinicals, I ALWAYS had it covered. I wore a tattoo sleeve cover (tat2x.com). Because I was a student, I...

  9. Taking good body mechanics too far?

    raskol replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of gait belts. When i was in nursing school, we had the OT/PT students come teach us different lifting/moving techniques. They all used gait belts. When I see PT on the floor, they...

  10. Taking good body mechanics too far?

    raskol replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have probably pulled her up. However, I'm not saying it right or appropriate. I am a strong advocate for helping the patient maintain or gain some independence. So if I felt she was capable I...

  11. Who really belongs in the bed...

    raskol replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly why I wear a digital watch that will say "THU JUN 23 0840." I have to check myself every time. But I rarely use the question when I assess my patients, especially if they have been...

  12. e-MAR headaches!!!!!

    raskol replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient Medications

    i'm curious what program is being

  13. RN to paramedic?

    raskol replied to SneakySnake's topic in Emergency

    Also, I recommend looking at your states OEMS website. Every state is different and the requirements to gain your paramedic/emt are different. I'm currently in the process of moving a EMT cert across...

  14. How to land a job as a New Grad.

    raskol posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Brevity is not my strongest area, so I apologize in advance. But I hope this helps. How to get a job (in my personal experience): 1. Start early. While in nursing school focus on doing well in school...

  15. What color is your stethoscope???

    raskol replied to sch1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have too many stethoscopes from family thinking they were all ingenious.My first scope.. black littman lost.Then I have different models from class to cardiology III littman - burgundy, light blue...

  16. How to land a job as a New Grad.

    raskol replied to raskol's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes. I received my job offer in March 2011. I started applying for jobs in January 2011. I graduate May 2011.... and I actually took the job I got cold. I did not have any connections with the...

  17. RN Orientation Length

    raskol replied to Birdbr's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to get 12 weeks orientation on a cardiac step-down floor at a 700 bed

  18. Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

    raskol replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not disagreeing with the OPs actions, I probably would have done the same thing as well. I was merely spectulating to why nurse manager was upset. However, even though 23 is a low number.. but...

  19. The CRAZIEST "Baseline" You've Ever Heard

    raskol replied to MoLee228's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you have to love the exceptions to the rule. But my patient was definitely going into

  20. The CRAZIEST "Baseline" You've Ever Heard

    raskol replied to MoLee228's topic in General Nursing

    Sp02 in the 70s ("Oh it's okay. She does

  21. Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

    raskol replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You spoke to a dcotor and got an order for glucagon. No problem. However, does your facility have standing orders for hypoglycemia? Giving some orange juice or oral glucose? Or calling 911? I can...

  22. Order Tech

    raskol posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, I got a silly question for you all. I am a BSN student that is graduating in May in New England. I just got hired on a cardiac progressive care unit (intermediate/step-down floor) at a level...

  23. Tips on how to increase your hirability if you're new grad RN?

    raskol replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering what hospital you worked for and how are the hospitals in West Virginia for new grads. I am going for an interview at CAMC but I haven't heard great things about it on this

  24. Sign announcing you're an RN on your car?

    raskol replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be careful having any stickers, decals, or license plate covers that identify medical knowledge/license. In certain states, if you can be easily identified as a medical professional/first...

  25. MSN vs MNSc

    raskol posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have searched the internet and I am still confused. What is the difference between MSN vs MNSc. It seems to me that MNSc is mostly offered outside the US. However, one of the schools I am looking...