NuteRN

NuteRN

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  1. Specialty with vacation time

    NuteRN replied to RachH's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of any employer that will give you months off at a time unless it's medical leave. A vacation like that is something you need to do before finding employment. What you can do is talk to...

  2. Help!! Having a hard time with wording this dx!

    NuteRN replied to snowstamper's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is the dx of anorexia supposed to mean anorexia nervosa the eating disorder, or anorexia being the loss of desire to eat (such as in some cancer

  3. appropriate interview attire

    NuteRN replied to EDnurseCT's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've always stuck with nice pants (something tan, brown, or blue....Never jeans), a button-down shirt (tucked in) and casual or semi-dress leather shoes. If I want to add extra, I'd wear a

  4. Hospital Technology Question

    NuteRN replied to KnightRN's topic in General Students

    Good

  5. Hospital Technology Question

    NuteRN replied to KnightRN's topic in General Students

    I have to log in to access anything. But the idea of just swiping in sounds like it would be a time

  6. Should I quit?

    NuteRN replied to MissJulie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good luck with school. Post again if you need any

  7. Should I quit?

    NuteRN replied to MissJulie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Take notes in lecture, take notes when studying. This always worked for me when I was trying to memorize. It might work for you. Also, try getting a study group together and study chapters together...

  8. History of VAP

    NuteRN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Pulmonary

    [color=#0e774a]i just found this powerpoint for someone else witha vap question. maybe it could help you. [color=#0e774a]

  9. I have a few questions about the VAP Bundle and trach tubes

    NuteRN replied to bounceybounce's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#0e774a]try looking through this power point. it might answer some of your questions. [color=#0e774a]

  10. Age of graduates coming out of Nursing School!?

    NuteRN replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    I was 22 when I

  11. 1st impression/clinical instructor

    NuteRN replied to deetrain's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Listen to them, do what you are supposed to do, act professional. Pretty much just act like you are starting a new

  12. Opioid Related Respiratory depression

    NuteRN replied to helsinki1's topic in General Students

    Do you have any thoughts on the answer so far? Let us know what you are thinking already, and we can help you from

  13. i am not crazy

    NuteRN replied to nsaids_nurse420's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would have gone back to my unit after leaving the unit I floated to to see what the staffing needs were or if I needed to float to another unit. But when the supervisor tells you to...

  14. i am not crazy

    NuteRN replied to nsaids_nurse420's topic in General Nursing

    What shift were you suposed to be

  15. First identifier of hemmorhagic shock?

    NuteRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd pick (A). Restlessness would be because of low O2 sats due to blood loss, Heart rate would increase as blood pressure

  16. Nasogastric Tube & Nursing Articles!! PLEASE HELP ASAP

    NuteRN replied to z123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try searching on Google Scholar. It can help you find articles or journals. I used it a lot in

  17. New Nurse Gear: What every new nurse needs?

    NuteRN replied to kae2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Stethoscope, scissors, clamps, penlight, pen, sharpie, watch. Everything else I get at

  18. Choosing a clinical immersion location

    NuteRN replied to Minnegirl's topic in General Students

    I would suggest picking the area that you would get the most experience and best learning opportunities. Also, look at where you want to go after graduation. I was able to pick the OR too, but I...

  19. Basic question, almost ashamed to ask

    NuteRN replied to questioneverything's topic in General Nursing

    Turning the pt from side to side and using pillows to prop them up to change pressure points. Depending on their current skin condtion, having them on their back between sides might happen

  20. Do you guys wear skirts or pants?

    NuteRN replied to jess112's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe a skirt would be nice on a hot summer day to get some air flow, but I think my boss might have a problem with

  21. Where can I get 100% Polyester scrubs (XXL)?

    NuteRN replied to baldee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just curious...What's the relation between cotton and wireless

  22. has anyone ever ordered from www.uniformdiscount.com

    NuteRN replied to Polybear's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've orderd from few scrub/medical sites, and I've had bad luck. With one I had to contact the BBB and my bank to try to get my money back. I would definately advise checking up on any website...

  23. BEST Nursing Shoes??

    NuteRN replied to Sl1011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nike. I see them a lot where I

  24. Do you keep your rn shoes in the car after a shift?

    NuteRN replied to fsv1024's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Mine never leave my work. I leave them in my locker and wear another pair home. Too many body fluids have touched those shoes, and even if I wipe them down with sanitizer, I don't feel right bringing...

  25. Interesting obstructions!

    NuteRN replied to EatLoveNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Can you hear me