K+MgSO4 BSN

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    Over my head Update Help Pls!!

    K+MgSO4 replied to Madc's topic in General Nursing

    Madc, I am glad you got out of that job and into something else, please don't give up on pead psych if that is your passion, maybe some of the managers had been talking and they had vacant EFT. I...
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    First DON job

    K+MgSO4 replied to ynotony's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest checking out the speciality forum pages and also reaching out to colleagues in your area who work in similar roles. Ask your manager for support- get connected with the correct people...
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    manager proposed promotion

    K+MgSO4 replied to JabRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Same! Are the bachelors degrees or some masters and bachelors or it is post grad certifications?? If you had 8 degrees I would be thinking that you couldn't relate theory to
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    Interview

    K+MgSO4 replied to Jnl2412's topic in United Kingdom

    TB exposure, how to follow up staff and patients and risk stratification. Possibly some quality improvement ideas or any projects you have been involved in or would like to commence. Improvement...
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    Putting license into inactive

    K+MgSO4 replied to KatiejonD's topic in General Specialties

    Check your board of nursing
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    Interview

    K+MgSO4 replied to Jnl2412's topic in United Kingdom

    I think C Duff is what New Zealanders
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    Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    K+MgSO4 replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    As a student I spent a Friday morning in the "eye room" of the day surgery unit. First cataract patient on the table and the opthalmologist invites me to observe through the microscope. Scalpel to...
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    Ready for change but at a crossroad

    K+MgSO4 replied to Kymmylala's topic in General Nursing

    Get out a pen and paper. Make a pros and cons list of each option. Weight each pro and con with a score e.g. if I was doing a pro and con list about a job I may give commute time a higher score...
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    New RN, how to save face

    K+MgSO4 replied to ERN19's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry about it! Just be kind to the next person who makes a fluff and pay it
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    Vomiting and PRN Metoclopramide

    K+MgSO4 replied to Nursing 1980's topic in Gastroenterology

    You are kidding me
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    US Nurse - Jobs for Enrolled Nurses?

    K+MgSO4 replied to Mitzy Bastida's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Yep and Telstra are not happy more and more hospitals are transitioning to
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    Next Day Off

    K+MgSO4 replied to Imustbedreaming's topic in General Nursing

    This is something I found somewhere and really like for trying to maintain a work life
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    Combat Fatigue

    K+MgSO4 replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is easier to sleep and eat crap....lets see how many of my own suggestions I will take as I sit in 5C (40F) 6AM Melbourne weather after travelling from Dublin. Probably go home dump the freezer as...
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    US Nurse - Jobs for Enrolled Nurses?

    K+MgSO4 replied to Mitzy Bastida's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    It would depend on the hospital. Pt flow manager at my hospital is the bed access manager, a senior RN who allocates beds from ED to wards, confirming or cancelling elective admissions, accepting...
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    Next Day Off

    K+MgSO4 replied to Imustbedreaming's topic in General Nursing

    I used to swim at a local pool, I miss that house - just at the end of a very short street a public pool. Absolutely agree exercise is the key, a proper exercise routine even it is only a 30 min walk...
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    Family moved into my work..

    K+MgSO4 replied to Jesslovesmusic1996's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That's great
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    Over my head?

    K+MgSO4 replied to Madc's topic in General Nursing

    Word it that you took on the role in the belief that you had the relevant knowledge but not the skills. You want to learn how to turn the knowledge you learned into a strong practical skillset. Agree...
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    Over my head?

    K+MgSO4 replied to Madc's topic in General Nursing

    And that is why new grads should not be in management positions. Get out of this place ASAP. Look for a psych position for a new grad. It may not be with children but learn the basics and search...
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    Question about Code Beds

    K+MgSO4 replied to flipflopsNsweetTea's topic in Critical Care

    When I was an AHHM we had to have a clear trauma or resus bay at all times in ED (trauma centre). I never kept a code bed in ICU. We had 400 beds in the building but on average a out 2 CB a month...
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    SHOES!!! with ankle support!!!

    K+MgSO4 replied to alexx07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'd suggest going to a sports shop that does a gait analysis. Discuss your ankle needs with them as weĺl. Once you know what they recommend you can go and buy from wherever you want . Asking random...
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    Combat Fatigue

    K+MgSO4 replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well acknowledging that your meals are poor is a start and great work on seeing your PCP. I would suggest a few things Meal prep or something like Hello Fresh to increase your diet quality and learn...
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    CNAs starting IVs

    K+MgSO4 replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    IV insertion is a task. Anyone can be taught a task and assessed on their competence in completing it. What the RN should be doing is assessing the site before medication
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    5 Signs You Have Vitamin D Deficiency | Knowledge Brush-Up

    K+MgSO4 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    I burn like a vampire when exposed to sun and tend to cover up because of it. However my research and experimentation is 20min in the sun with the delicate areas of backs of knees and insides of...
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    Combat Fatigue

    K+MgSO4 replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    Second a proper check up. You mention healthy snacks but what about proper meals? Are you eating
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    Nurses are self governed

    K+MgSO4 replied to BkirbyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You need to be in a leadership position. Such as a unit manager or above who can advocate for further funding via a business case when the budget build is