ChristyRN2009

ChristyRN2009

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  1. Hurst review course question

    ChristyRN2009 replied to momoftwins's topic in General Nursing

    As soon as you feel comfortable with the material but I really recommend taking nclex as soon after completion of school as possible. You need to have it fresh in your

  2. I dont care what part of the United States you live in!!!

    ChristyRN2009 replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    Try the Memphis TN market. Good

  3. Give pt 1 can of beer w/each meal

    ChristyRN2009 replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen it prescribed often. Just reinforces my idea that many people choose not to change and its not my place to force them

  4. Need advise ASAP

    ChristyRN2009 replied to veryangrynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask that the process be changed so that its not so easy to falsify a medical record! But other than that I would just not sign anything, make her produce the documents that are...

  5. If they can ask for it..they aren't too sedated...

    ChristyRN2009 replied to faline1973's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. In fact, had you given the percocet and the patient was not maxed out on her PCA, the argument could be made that it was violating a physician order (since the percocet was...

  6. IV lasix, hypotension, ICU

    ChristyRN2009 replied to jojocommon's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in ICU but I've given lots of IVP lasix and never had a patient brady down (watch it happen next time I work). So I would think based on the clinical picture you painted, the patient was...

  7. Can they PLEASE stop calling her a nurse!!!

    ChristyRN2009 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    It is a pet peeve of mine too to have people refer to all hospital workers as "nurses." It is a legally protected title. If I see a coworker of mine not correcting a patient regarding this, I will...

  8. RN salary in Tulsa, I am confused!

    ChristyRN2009 replied to cwainaina's topic in General Nursing

    Are you taking into account shift differentials? I work in the MidSouth so I can't help you on the actual salaries. It also makes a difference if you are working LTC. Around here LPNs make...

  9. Tips to Keep Up Skills For Unemployed New Grads

    ChristyRN2009 replied to nurseme3's topic in General Nursing

    I have such a hard time understanding this situation because in my area nurses are still sorely needed, experienced or not, but good luck with everything. What a

  10. People continue to come up with stories that strain my ability to believe them

    ChristyRN2009 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I totally believe it. In fact on my relatively tame unit I know of a couple of rumors going around about coworkers getting it on, and they are believable enough for me to cast some

  11. I do not care anymore

    ChristyRN2009 replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Just reading this post OP, seems to me that you are depressed. Healer, heal thyself. You are your best asset, protect and treat yourself as

  12. Just Venting: PCA with an Attitude!

    ChristyRN2009 replied to Dottie, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I guess I'm on the devil's advocate side. I'm usually friendly, and I think my patients like me. But there are days when I don't wake up for a while, so when I first walk in I'm not likely to be all...

  13. VS parameters and antihypertensive meds

    ChristyRN2009 replied to beachbutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    In general, I will hold for

  14. I need help: a nurse not prepared for the job

    ChristyRN2009 replied to amateur's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't feel comfortable caring for sick people who I love because its hard for me to seperate it (being a nurse vs being a mom etc), if that makes sense. However, I have no problem taking...

  15. Why does everyone groan when I say I'm going to take a neurosciences position?

    ChristyRN2009 replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    If you said it to me and I gave you my honest reaction I would probably give you the same. When I think of a neuro unit I think of confusion, quick declines, dementia, young, active, normal people...

  16. Why we learn to calculate drip rates

    ChristyRN2009 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are lots of small rural hospitals that have limited access to pumps. Even my not small hospital runs out of pumps every once in a while. It happens. You need to know the basics of what to do...

  17. You should NOT become a nurse if...

    ChristyRN2009 replied to dani888's topic in General Nursing

    But broadly, I don't think you should become a nurse if you don't like people in general. An ability to find good in most people is especially

  18. Med Error Question

    ChristyRN2009 replied to VTBabyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Really depends on the med and the outcome of the patient. But in reality I'm sure management would say any nurse could be fired for a med error, even one involving something small like giving a med 5...

  19. Considering agency per diem work locally. What do I need to know/expect?

    ChristyRN2009 replied to ChristyRN2009's topic in General Nursing

    LOL ok, well any other advice? I'm mainly looking for 1-2 shifts a month so I'm not looking for this to be a steady stream of needed income, just a supplement to give me a little "single mom with two...

  20. Considering agency per diem work locally. What do I need to know/expect?

    ChristyRN2009 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering working per diem for NCStaffing (a local and travel nurse staffing agency). The pay is good and you get paid that same or next day it seems. There are some extra shifts available to...

  21. So what's next? Techs telling us to call the docs?

    ChristyRN2009 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous poster, I like having the extra set of eyes. And technically any rhythm change needs assessment and a call to the physician. But I have the nursing judgement to say "I...

  22. your nursing career dream

    ChristyRN2009 replied to Mecene's topic in General Nursing

    Its funny that I see this thread now as I've been thinking about my current status and where I want to go a lot lately. In nursing school I definitely wanted to go on to get my Masters but given the...

  23. When patients want to know test results...

    ChristyRN2009 replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    It is not in a nurse's scope of practice to tell a patient test results, and that's what I say when there is a problem or I see that withholding a negative test (no problem) is causing the patient no...

  24. question re: Picc line

    ChristyRN2009 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Its probably still fine, but you need a chest xray to verify if it is still far enough in to be a PICC or if it has been withdrawn enough to be considered a midline PICC. At least at my facility, you...

  25. Are You Popular At Work?

    ChristyRN2009 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read all the posts but I guess it depends on your definition of popularity. I think people like me generally and find me a competent nurse. I know there are some who don't like my...