Cassaundra

Cassaundra

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  1. Elective induction

    Cassaundra replied to amped12's topic in General Nursing

    I am an OB nurse and am always of the opinion that it is a bad idea unless the baby is going on 42 weeks. Women have had babies for eons and it's not natural. C-sections are even worse without a...

  2. Cutting diabetic toenails

    Cassaundra replied to HmarieD's topic in General Nursing

    We're too small to have a podiatrist, but we only cut nails on a doctor's orders - Hospital

  3. So today, I almost passed out ....

    Cassaundra replied to USN2UNC's topic in General Nursing

    My thing is spinals. I cannot deal with that needle going into the back. Once it's there, no big deal - until then I have to turn my head away and even the thought can be

  4. Doctor was yelling...told me I was negligent....am I?

    Cassaundra replied to rich5clark's topic in General Nursing

    You're not a doctor. It was not your

  5. WDWN - do you use this abbreviation?

    Cassaundra replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was never tought to use it and I graduated in May. We were given a specific list of abbreviations that were "legal" and had a minor amount of leaway, but WDWN was not on the

  6. We are a small rural hospital looking at different EMR systems to initiate.

    Cassaundra replied to MelGW's topic in General Nursing

    We just implemented CPSI.... What a pain in the rump! I don't know how much of it has to do with the admins trying to work the layout and how much is just the general cumbersome nature of the system,...

  7. stupid question

    Cassaundra replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    D5 W is just sugar water - no sodium. D5 NS is salty sugar

  8. Just hate those navy blue scrubs

    Cassaundra replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility is going all navy on January 1st. Supposedly it's so the pts can tell the difference between their nurse and the housekeeper. I agree that it is better than all

  9. Nursing School: Did you turn into Jekyll & Hyde?

    Cassaundra replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to what you're feeling. I started back to college at the age of 35. I can suggest that when you notice yourself acting like that, excuse yourself from the room for a few moments. Get...

  10. Helpful hints and tips for working Med surg

    Cassaundra replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Organization and flexibility - Keep an idea of who needs what and when, but remember that things happen and your best plan will be

  11. "disturbed Energy Field" ...Really?

    Cassaundra replied to dannyc12's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I must say it is this type of attitude that prevents new breakthroughs in medicine or anything else. I am a Reiki healer and I find it does work. I did a demonstration for my class in clinicals...

  12. LPNs Scope of Practice in Arkansas

    Cassaundra replied to Jaloc's topic in General Nursing

    You can try looking here http://www.arsbn.org/praclink.html, but I don't see where it makes a specific list if that's what you're looking for. Also, your hospital should have a paper copy of the NPA...

  13. Did taking Chemistry really help you become a good nurse?

    Cassaundra replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    I loved my chemistry classes. It was a big help to learn how the molecular structure of medications make them work or not work. Also, it makes a big difference if you actually know what potassium...

  14. hospitalists increasing your census?

    Cassaundra replied to imaRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility has a hospitalist, but he only works on the weekends. He stays on premise from Friday evening to Monday morning. I can't say he has increased admits. He's usually pretty conservative...

  15. When do you debride and when do you just leave a wound alone?

    Cassaundra replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    Our mantra when I was in school is there is a major difference between NCLEX world and real world. For your tests you go by the book - not common

  16. How to report my boss

    Cassaundra replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a person in management you feel comfortable talking to? If possile, sit down with them and discuss the problem on a personal note and ask how they would recommend you handle it. Sometimes...

  17. Help!! Need info on hourly rates nursing homes/long term care PA

    Cassaundra replied to mdonohue's topic in General Nursing

    This web site might help. There are also others like it if you hunt for them.

  18. Wanted

    Cassaundra posted a topic in General Nursing

    Magnolia Hospital is looking for an RN to replace one that has given notice. Send me a private message and I will give you the info you need to apply for

  19. Need advice in NE Arkansas please

    Cassaundra replied to topher-67's topic in General Nursing

    I would say it has nothing to do with your age or gender. A number of places are just not hiring support people right now. I know that Baptist in LR is still hiring, but otherwise I would suggest...

  20. Question: Why don't hospitals color code the scrubs?

    Cassaundra replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the facility. A number of facilities have dress code by department and others by job. I work in a facility where all nurses wear navy &/or white. The local hospital uses colors...

  21. Archetypes in Nursing

    Cassaundra replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, these are so funny. Have to add this one: Perpetual Instructor - No one ever does it right. She is constantly correcting other people's techniques, meds, charting, scrubs, speech, walk, and a...

  22. Archetypes in Nursing

    Cassaundra replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Silent One - This nurse avoids conversations not work related. She is expert at avoiding personal questions from anyone, but especially coworkers. Her opinion is silent out of fear of insulting...

  23. I really need your help with these guys!!

    Cassaundra replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I would answer C on the first one. It's not contagious, can be treated orally, does not pose a serious threat to life. On the second one, I would answer A. A nurse can talk to the pt and get...

  24. Microbes

    Cassaundra replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    Very twisted and very cute. What a great set for a doctor or

  25. Problems with a Doctor I work with, any advice?

    Cassaundra replied to xenawarriorprincess's topic in General Nursing

    Umm... Just my opinion, but you may want to pull her aside and ask her what her problem is. Maybe the two of you can come to some sort of common level before dragging mgmt and all into it. The...