PAERRN20

PAERRN20

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  1. Flomax For Women?

    PAERRN20 replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen it prescribed for a woman once. I don't remember why but I did question the

  2. Using Ampules w/o filter needles

    PAERRN20 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I use ampules every day and ALWAYS use a filter needle. I can't believe anyone would do this without a filter

  3. Does Nursing in LTC make RNs bitter and mean??

    PAERRN20 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You can become mean and bitter in any nursing field. It is a CHOICE to become mean and bitter, not a consequence of working as a

  4. WOW Busy!

    PAERRN20 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think so. Different facility, different way of doing things, different doctors, different people. It takes

  5. WOW Busy!

    PAERRN20 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes you will adjust. Takes about 6 months to learn job duties and at least a year or two to feel comfortable. Try keeping a little notebook in your pocket and writing down important information. I...

  6. When a patient won't accept help from family/support system

    PAERRN20 replied to AmericanChai's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would have called the Area Agency on Aging. They can get involved on a level that we

  7. IV starts - losing blood return/can't thread catheter

    PAERRN20 replied to gwyn523's topic in General Nursing

    What I do is make sure you are almost completely flat against the skin once you get the flash. Go in at like a 10 degree angle. Once the you get the flash then lower and retract the needle, pop off...

  8. Mandatory White Uniforms for RN's- your experience

    PAERRN20 replied to lauramae18's topic in General Nursing

    Question for Lauramae18- Is UPMC trying to do this mandatory whites for nurses? Just

  9. Can I use my father with Alzheimer's as work experience on a resume?

    PAERRN20 replied to aquariusbridget's topic in General Nursing

    I would not add this to the resume. Usually work experience is only considered if it is paid experience. Although you could mention in in the interview, leave it off the initial resume or

  10. Please do not let altered old ladies covered in urine sign out AMA

    PAERRN20 replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps a 302 was in

  11. Nursing job interview attire

    PAERRN20 replied to vnuwish's topic in General Nursing

    I think that would be fine as long as it is not too low cut. I've never worn a suit to an interview and I have been offered every job I interviewed for. Good

  12. New psych RN as charge nurse?

    PAERRN20 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi everyone. I am not a psych nurse yet but I am thinking of making the switch. I have 1.5 years experience in the ER and am looking to move towards psych full time. I haven't interviewed yet, but I...

  13. New nurse - wrong specialty- very panicked

    PAERRN20 replied to ringtail RN's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath. Relax. You will be okay. I also felt the overwhelming feeling that I made the wrong choice as a new grad. I started in the ER and was terrified for at least 6 months. Over a year...

  14. blood in syringe after injection

    PAERRN20 replied to keithleo's topic in General Nursing

    Don't sweat it. As long as you aspirated and no blood was noted when you did, you are fine. Some people bleed more than

  15. Wasting Narcotics

    PAERRN20 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you. I would have done the

  16. Not properly trained for ER?????

    PAERRN20 replied to bassadict69's topic in Emergency

    I will pipe up too. I don't think a new grad is ready for an ER/ICU position. I was a new grad in the ER and let me tell you it was ROUGH! It can be done though. I was able to do it with less than 8...

  17. New psych RN as charge nurse?

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Psychiatric

    Just updating. I got an interview and I will post next week what I find out re: being the only RN in the

  18. Best way to start IV on infant or child

    PAERRN20 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't let the idea of starting IVs on peds scare you away. I work in an ER that sees quite a few kids that needs lines. I started as a new grad, and it took me about 6 months to work up the...

  19. help! dizzy senior nursing student

    PAERRN20 replied to mscelean's topic in General Nursing

    Try focusing on the task and not the patient. I don't mean to ignore the patient's feelings, comfort level, etc. because those are all very important. Rather you need to remember the procedure isn't...

  20. IM Injections

    PAERRN20 replied to mcneillmama3's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you leave the needle in for 10 seconds after injecting? I've never heard of this and that seems awfully

  21. Do you wear your nursing pin at work

    PAERRN20 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I do not wear my school nursing pin at work. I wore another pin on my badge, just a cheap RN symbol, and it broke. My badge is beat up. It's been pulled, thrown, and gets swiped through a machine...

  22. what is your biggest pet peeve while at work?

    PAERRN20 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    A packed waiting room and annoying family

  23. if i decided to be a doctor, i would be.....

    PAERRN20 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a doctor that sits in an office away from all the crazy nurses!!! Just kidding! You couldn't pay me enough to become an

  24. New grad wanting to switch shifts

    PAERRN20 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    See if you can work both rotating days and nights. That way you get the best of both

  25. what area of nursing do you never see yourself working in?

    PAERRN20 replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Dialysis.....yuck!! Also, OB/Peds/NICU. No