RNNITEOWL

RNNITEOWL has 12 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. The Patient I Failed

   RNNITEOWL replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   No, You did not fail her. The DR. could have written a DNR. The pt already had her wishes written out and the majority of the children agreed. The one child who refused to follow her mother's wishes...

2. Relocation guidance/advice

   RNNITEOWL replied to SashaO's topic in General Nursing

   Might want to check into Travel Nursing also...would give you a foot in the door and an oppurtunity to "try it out" to see if you like

3. CNA's on your floor?

   RNNITEOWL replied to nursingal32's topic in General Nursing

   Regarding beds/baths:If you have N.A. for both AM/PM-odds done 1 shift/evens the other and the N.A. has to sign the flowsheet, marking whether it was done or not..if not, pt refused,family will do...

4. nurse

   RNNITEOWL replied to nurse121's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   WOW...Peds nurse/pt ratio has ALWAYS been less than the adult med/surg. I can tell you THAT's TOO MANY. Our ratio on avg is 5 (Extreme circumstances maybe 6) It has been my exp that the smaller hosp...

5. Policy/Procedures or DON rules?

   RNNITEOWL replied to Trubie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   One should never do ANYTHING just because someone said so: You can question your DON & make her aware of the P&P..i.e. I just wanted clarification. The DON doesn't have the authority or the...

6. Choose nursing degree fr JCJC or PRCC??

   RNNITEOWL replied to ContemplatingNursing's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a JCJC graduate and the program is tough,grueling and I never want to repeat it again! With that being said, I believe that it made ME a stronger nurse, a better nurse. Their program is known to...