PAERRN20

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  1. your very first patient death.....

    PAERRN20 replied to ndynrs's topic in General Nursing

    If only all patients could have the privilege of having a nurse like you at their time of death. I had my first death mere weeks after graduating nursing school. And I still remember everything....

  2. Common Rehab Meds (New RN)

    PAERRN20 replied to ChapterTwo's topic in Rehabilitation

    Not a rehab nurse but I will add my . Common pain meds: Tylenol Tylenol #3 Percocet Vicodin Toradol (short term use only!) Darvocet Morphine Fentanyl patches Dilaudid Demerol Methadone Lortab...

  3. PHRN course near Pittsburgh/ Western Pa?

    PAERRN20 replied to zatara74's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Check your

  4. Bad Day

    PAERRN20 replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    We all have those nights. I couldn't hit a broad side of a barn with an IV if I had to the other day. Hang in

  5. PBDS Assessment

    PAERRN20 replied to babynurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree. Be very very specific. For example you have to say listen to lung sounds with a stethoscope, wear sterile gloves for X procedure, after checking the 5 rights, yada yada yada. Don't worry...

  6. Time crunch of psych nursing

    PAERRN20 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    So I have a question for all you psychiatric and behavioral health nurses. Do you feel crunched for time with you patients? Do you have time to get to know them? Do you feel like you have to rush...

  7. Hungry Nurse or Troublemaker?

    PAERRN20 replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to take the issue up the chain of command. Talk to the charge nurses manager. I would NEVER work through lunch break and not get paid. This is unacceptable. Where I work I get a paid lunch...

  8. IV fluids in LTC setting?

    PAERRN20 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Work in an ER here. LTC's usually send patients to the ER to get IVF/ABX. However, if the pt had an IV in the ER but is getting sent back, the IV comes out. We don't send pt's back with IV's left in...

  9. When should I start studying for the NCLEX-RN?

    PAERRN20 replied to carissabest's topic in General Nursing

    PopeJane3rd- I am almost 100% sure it is called Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN. I don't have the book

  10. Time crunch of psych nursing

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Psychiatric

    Jules- that is exactly what I was asking. I just didn't word it as clear. Thanks! Psych has always been an interest to me and it seems a little more laid back than the typical

  11. When should I start studying for the NCLEX-RN?

    PAERRN20 replied to carissabest's topic in General Nursing

    I highly recommend the Saunders book. I bought that and a few other ones after the first semester of nursing school. I used that book to study for my tests as well. I would read the chapter in...

  12. Collapsed veins. Can someone explain?

    PAERRN20 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    An IV drug is irritating to the vein. The veins begin to harden after numerous repeat exposures to the drugs. The veins do not actually collapse, but rather they harden and narrow. Think of it as a...

  13. How to deal with a MEAN patient

    PAERRN20 replied to twalls's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There will always be mean, nasty patients. Not much you can do about that. Documentation is your best best. I hope you documented vital sign time, IV site d/c time, etc. Although she demanded you to...

  14. Documentation on Total hip replacement

    PAERRN20 replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    AllAngelsRN- Sorry I didn't see you had SICU

  15. military time?

    PAERRN20 replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    What? No military time?! This is new to me. What time of agency is

  16. Documentation on Total hip replacement

    PAERRN20 replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's some questions to help you get started: What does the surgical incision look like? Any drainage, redness, well approximated edges? What is the patient's pain level? Range of motion? Pulses...

  17. Renting books?????

    PAERRN20 replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    I bought all my books. I bought used when available. Here's the list of the books I kept: Med/surg (definitely keep this one- you will use it no matter what specialty you end up in!) Drug handbooks...

  18. MRSA (again) and Family Members...Argg

    PAERRN20 replied to Penguin67's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.goapic.org/MRSA.htm Very informative website geared towards health care professionals. Hope this

  19. EKG HELP!!!

    PAERRN20 replied to inteRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.icufaqs.org Lots of info on arrythmias and

  20. Time crunch of psych nursing

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Psychiatric

    Anyone out

  21. ortho to L&D?

    PAERRN20 replied to peaches84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Apply for the job. See if you get an interview. If you do, go and do your best. See what they have to offer. I would wait till you get a job offer before you mention any plans. They should be able to...

  22. Dehydration headaches

    PAERRN20 replied to RITA2007's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I do notice this. I try to drink during the shift but sometimes its so hard. I try to drink a little extra before and after my shifts to make up for it. I stick with water, tea, or crystal light....

  23. Need help finding a job at a Hospital

    PAERRN20 replied to BieMar's topic in General Nursing

    Call the nurse recruiter or HR directly. I did this and the recruiter was able to recommend some specific positions to apply for. I did the online application, had a call the next day, an interview...

  24. Oncology nurses out there I have a question......

    PAERRN20 replied to sheabe32's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine you wouldn't start the job until after you have your baby. I am not an oncology nurse but I would be concerned about taking care of patients with radioactive implants. Also I would be wary...

  25. Tap water

    PAERRN20 replied to WhiteLily's topic in General Nursing

    Wow so scary! That poor