PAERRN20

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  1. Tap water

    PAERRN20 replied to WhiteLily's topic in General Nursing

    So what happened to the PICC line that got flushed with tap water?

  2. Ever stuck your foot in your mouth in front of a patient/visitor?

    PAERRN20 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I've asked how many weeks pregnant a non-pregnant woman was. Oops. Only did it

  3. Tap water

    PAERRN20 replied to WhiteLily's topic in General Nursing

    Saline has more sodium compared to tap water which can be problematic for certain

  4. Will I be too tired to work out at the gym 3 nights a week when I work LTC?

    PAERRN20 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After being on my feet for 12+ hours a day and I can say with confidence I would not have the energy to go to the gym. However, if you went to the gym on your days off I think you would be

  5. Pelvic Pain

    PAERRN20 replied to student1000's topic in General Nursing

    A pelvic exam is certainly in order for this complaint. I would push until someone does a pelvic or you find a different

  6. Help with Hospice vs Mental Health But Want ICU/CCU!

    PAERRN20 replied to Nay-Nay's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the hospice job if you eventually want to do critical care. Mental health is an important field but you won't gain as much experience with treatments, wound care, IV's, etc. Hospice you...

  7. I can't handle it when kittens die...how can I be a nurse?

    PAERRN20 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I can't stand to see animals die either. This is how I feel: animals, especially kittens, are innocent, sweet, and somewhat helpless. On the other hand I can relate to people. We understand our own...

  8. Cna challenge lpn boards

    PAERRN20 replied to marineswife0809's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sorry but I think this is terribly scary, pharmacology course or not. The job of an LPN/RN needs to be protected. CNA's are NOT nurses unless they go to nursing school and pass the NCLEX after...

  9. Lowest labs?

    PAERRN20 replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Glucose of 20. I don't know if that is as impressive as the other lab values

  10. Power port/mediport

    PAERRN20 replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    I don't like the triangle ports. I think they are harder to access than the older ones. Anyone else think

  11. Moving from Med-Surg to Pscy

    PAERRN20 replied to pandora44's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm not a psychiatric nurse but I will chime in. I am an ER nurse so I deal with psychiatric patients on a regular basis. I think the other nurses groan when you say you are moving to psych because...

  12. nurses with hearing aid

    PAERRN20 replied to aminv's topic in General Nursing

    I work with nurses who have hearing aids. They use their stethoscopes, listen to bowel/lung sounds, etc. just like everyone else. Having a hearing aid is not a disability so you shouldn't live your...

  13. questions stops @ 265, what is my status??

    PAERRN20 replied to allan_andre's topic in General Nursing

    I had a ton of the SATA questions and I

  14. Feel like a ZOMBIE!!! :( New RN

    PAERRN20 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    It will get better. Nursing school is totally different than the real world of nursing. I wasn't used to 12 hrs shifts (which turn into 14 hr shifts) either. It takes about 6 months to get the hang of...

  15. What do you guys think of this?

    PAERRN20 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    We don't give it IVP. Dilantin hurts like a you know what. That's why the infusion can't run longer than an hour or the tubing set will start to breakdown. I like to run it into a 20g in a larger vein...

  16. Petite Nurses

    PAERRN20 replied to Littlemisslizzie's topic in General Nursing

    Another 5'0 100lb nurse here. You'll be fine. I still can get the 300+ people in restraints with a little help! Just make sure to ask for

  17. Tough job decisions!

    PAERRN20 replied to SCgirl22's topic in General Nursing

    I'd take the job. But then again really dislike working nights, weekends, and holidays. To me, that's worth a $3 an hr pay cut. Plus getting out of the hospital....where can I sign

  18. Medication Error

    PAERRN20 replied to g61j's topic in Emergency

    I think that was a fine answer. I would have added notify the physician. But it sounds like you did fine! Relax...the worst part is

  19. Did you get a master's degree?

    PAERRN20 replied to Darjeeling22's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like I'm the odd one out here. I work as a staff nurse now. I plan on pursuing a master's in social work/counseling next year. I will always keep my RN license current, but I want more options....

  20. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    PAERRN20 replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I work for 40k a year! RN's are educated professionals. We DESERVE more than that. I am already planning for something like this to happen. Instead of pursing a Master's in Nursing I am...

  21. Bayada and any other HH/private duty nurses

    PAERRN20 posted a topic in Home Health

    I have been seriously considering Bayada. I am most interested in the pediatric private duty cases. There are part time and full time openings. I would like to do private duty full time but I have...

  22. Bayada and any other HH/private duty nurses

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Home Health

    Thanks. I'd rather remain anonymous on here and I don't even have an interview yet. I just noticed they advertise quite frequently and wondering if it was a decent agency to work for. HH would be...

  23. Goal Setting documentation in the ED

    PAERRN20 replied to needsmore$'s topic in Emergency

    I'm an ED nurse and I have no idea what you mean by goal setting documentation. Do you mean core measures? Or do you mean adequate pain control, discharge teaching, etc.? I really am curious as to...

  24. Lost, Afraid and feeling like a failure...now what?

    PAERRN20 replied to JVRB4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    (((((HUGS))))) To you! That sounds like a nightmare. I would have quit too. How scary! At least you still have your

  25. License in different states

    PAERRN20 replied to aspiringnurse8's topic in General Nursing

    Some states are compact states. Pennsylvania isn't. You can get a license it two states, but you have to follow the requirements for both states. Also, you can go to school and take your NCLEX in the...