PAERRN20

PAERRN20

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  1. Cleaning bandage scissors?

    PAERRN20 replied to potterypal's topic in Infectious Disease

    I am not an infection control nurse but I will add my . The hospital I work currently uses a sanitizer gel called Pre-Klenz. It is made by Steris and comes in a yellow bottle. We are to spray this and...

  2. Discouraged-need a book about what goes RIGHT with the human body!

    PAERRN20 replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't have a book suggestion. But try to think of all the amazing things the body does. Child birth, healing of a bruise, regeneration of a broken bone, regrowth of hair after chemotherapy,...

  3. Your young, you should do it all!

    PAERRN20 replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    This happens at my facility too. I also agree that they were probably young(er) lazy nurses. If you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. We have lazy charge nurses that think they can take hour...

  4. Rehab nursing-the good/bad/ugly?

    PAERRN20 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I am currently an ER nurse and thinking about switching to rehabilitation nursing. Specifically an inpatient rehab unit in a hospital. I am overwhelmed with the stress of the ER. I know rehab is not a...

  5. Worst Nightmare as a Nurse Came True

    PAERRN20 replied to idrinkpop's topic in General Nursing

    You found him, you called a code. You did the right thing. I still remember my first code. It will stick with you forever. I think talking to counselor will help you through this. I can tell you are a...

  6. 40,0000 for RN program

    PAERRN20 replied to tiffdeandre's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a BSN, ASN, or diploma? If it's not a BSN that is an awful lot of money. I have a BSN that was under $25k. I get the impression that you think $40k is too much. It is. Have you considered...

  7. In your experience have you seen this happen?

    PAERRN20 replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Baseball size contusion during a routine cath? Don't think so. Something isn't right here. Trust your

  8. What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

    PAERRN20 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What's your favorite area of nursing and why? Curious to hear all the

  9. Q in re Preventing Angiocath Clot

    PAERRN20 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    The extension set clamp will only be closed if there are no fluids running. That will keep blood from following up into the extension set tubing. Blood sitting in the tube can make a line clot off...

  10. What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    BatonRougeNurse09- Yes you will get further training on EKGs. At least you should. It's ok if it takes you a few minutes to figure out the exact rhythm. But you should know normal sinus, sinus tach,...

  11. Q in re Preventing Angiocath Clot

    PAERRN20 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    It won't hurt it to leave an empty bag connected for a few minutes. It's basically like a saline lock at that point.t won't clot off. The reason I mentioned flushing q shift is because the locks are...

  12. Q in re Preventing Angiocath Clot

    PAERRN20 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    Why aren't these fluids on pumps? If it's a medical floor they really ought to use pumps so they know not only when the bag is empty but also an accurate input. I wouldn't worry if the bag was dry...

  13. What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for everyone who replied! It's great to hear about how wonderful nursing is instead of the doom and

  14. What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

    PAERRN20 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I was a brand new ED nurse- started the week after graduation! I think if you have tech experience you are already ahead of the game. Do you know EKGs, splinting, etc? If so you have a big advantage!...

  15. From ER to L&D easy or tough?

    PAERRN20 replied to Momn'Nrs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a current ER nurse. I haven't worked L&D so no advice there. However, I started working in the ER part time without any other nursing experience. I think ER has a large learning curve just as...

  16. New Grad Dilemna

    PAERRN20 replied to NewSCRN08's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have much advice for you, but an outpatient day position sounds like heaven. Many,many nurses would love to have no nights and weekends. Honestly it probably wouldn't hurt to get some acute...

  17. Transition Shock

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

    Don't be afraid to ask for help when you are in over your head. You orientation can make or break you. Ideally, you should have orientation last 3-6 months depending on which unit you go. This wasn't...

  18. Correct way?

    PAERRN20 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    Nicole, BSN, RN is correct. An RN license can be revoked, but an earned degree can never be taken away so there fore BSN then RN is

  19. Bariatric Patients

    PAERRN20 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    I also agree with this. I still have empathy for these patients, but sometimes all you can do is teach, teach, teach. You really can't help a patient unless they are willing to help them self

  20. Non emergent ER visits

    PAERRN20 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I believe that patients do think it is easier to go to the ED for treatment instead of their PCP. You can get a CT, ultrasound, labs, Xray, EKG, and fluids all done within a few hours. Why not?...

  21. Bariatric Patients

    PAERRN20 replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    I agree that it does seem like the obese population is increasing. And this is sad not only for the patients but the nurses who take care of them as well. Morbid obesity can lead to injuries for the...

  22. New grad will work for free

    PAERRN20 replied to nursingdude78's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above posters. Never never work for free in a hospital- you will still be held accountable, but you won't get any pay for it. Volunteering would be a great way to get some references as...

  23. Does anyone have a non-nursing specific Bachelors degree?

    PAERRN20 replied to eirnwilli's topic in General Nursing

    Also, have you considered becoming an LPN/LVN while waiting to get in? Usually these programs are a year or so and you can work as a nurse part time while going to RN school full

  24. Does anyone have a non-nursing specific Bachelors degree?

    PAERRN20 replied to eirnwilli's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes having a bachelor's degree will allow you direct entry to ASN or accelerated BSN programs. At any rate a bachelor's in any subject will make you stand out to admission committees or future...

  25. Pittsburgh Pay Rates?

    PAERRN20 replied to mskate's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Pay isn't good....around