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  1. any advice?

    BahoRN replied to iselamunoz_13's topic in General Students

    If you're actively in a nursing program, you can apply for patient care technician or nursing aide positions as a 'student nurse'. No experience or certificates

  2. HCA Hospitals

    BahoRN replied to klandRN2014's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats & good

  3. precepting nurses to MED SURG

    BahoRN replied to mamamiah's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Like any other area of nursing, there are the good nurses and the bad nurses. Hopefully, you find yourself within a great group who support and can lean on each other. Don't beat yourself up about not...

  4. Interview Question Suggestion

    BahoRN replied to BambiBelle07's topic in Nursing Career

    What position are you applying

  5. pls.critique my resume

    BahoRN replied to charr-RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You've forgotten to list your objectives. As a graduate nurse, it is doubtful you are established in patient education. I would advise omitting this wording. Provide the name of the electronic...

  6. HCA Hospitals

    BahoRN replied to klandRN2014's topic in Florida Nursing

    Don't know about the northeast, however from what i've experienced salaries are competitive, CEU's and classes were provided constantly, computer charting system is horrible, at one facility they...

  7. If I am aiming to be an RN, should I get my ASN or BSN?

    BahoRN replied to alconos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As with many other things, it depends a lot on the school you're attending, and the city you live in. But, that aside, I had no experience in health care when deciding to become a nurse. For this...

  8. precepting nurses to MED SURG

    BahoRN replied to mamamiah's topic in Medical-Surgical

    There will be a lot of dealing with other disciplines. I would recommend being open to asking for help and info (loose any ego you may have) & be open to forming healthy relationships with RT,...

  9. There's just one more thing....

    BahoRN replied to cdsga's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    NOADLS, aren't you the same nurse who stated in a previous post that you would never change a patient's brief? It would be very wise to keep your identity hidden,

  10. LPN Job Duties

    BahoRN replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL!! ha ha. Thanks for the laugh - that was

  11. Care Planning

    BahoRN replied to lyndielu03's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Those are, pardon my french, but very crappy and vague goals. Goals need to be measurable and time specific. "Pain will be managed for duration of care" What is the current pain level, how will you...

  12. Problems regarding IV pump systems

    BahoRN replied to BMT4's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    One other thing you can do is go over to the medical center and look at the pumps and poles. Speak to the nurses working with them and see what they tell

  13. Problems regarding IV pump systems

    BahoRN replied to BMT4's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    As I stated in my previous post, this is not a clinical area of concern that I've ever come across. I know of no research on it either. You may have to run google searches. Another possibility is to...

  14. No RN coverage in LTC facility

    BahoRN replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Speak to you DON about your concerns and she what he/she advises. There should be a written protocol regarding this type of situation. See if you can get your hands on a copy and have it at home....

  15. Giving Report

    BahoRN replied to BoyNamedSue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never worked in LTC so i'm not aware of acceptable repotting practices in these types of facilities. Working in acute care, so many changes take place during the shift, your nursing 'brain',...

  16. could use some advice

    BahoRN replied to MariKitty08's topic in Florida Nursing

    You can speak with someone in academic advising at the schools you are thinking of attending. See what is said from the 'horses' mouth. Also, you could take statistics again and achieve a better...

  17. Giving Report

    BahoRN replied to BoyNamedSue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've sent you my email in a private message to you. You can email me and I will send it over if you

  18. Flushing IV sites with pressor drips

    BahoRN replied to ONE-TWO--'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes, for an IV what you're doing is perfect. If it is a central line, draw out 10cc's, then flush. If the drug bag empties, and you have saline flowing until you get the new bag up, you can always...

  19. Giving Report

    BahoRN replied to BoyNamedSue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here is a form I used when I was a new nurse. It really helped to organize the info and provide sense to my reports. Hope it helps you! Patient Data

  20. Giving Report

    BahoRN replied to BoyNamedSue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I always give my report as to what I think is pertinent, and then I finish by asking the oncoming nurse "Is there anything I missed or do you have any questions for me?" This avoids any ego issues on...

  21. How does your facility prevent falls?

    BahoRN replied to GoldiesMom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've you're overhauling or adding content to your current policy, you really should be reading the latest evidence-based research regarding this topic. That is where you will find the best and most...

  22. Do you speak up when one nurse is "dressing down" another?

    BahoRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it would depend on what's being said. If it was loud enough, I would step in to let them know to take it to another area. Additionally, if the offensive nurse was being a bully, demeaning, or...

  23. Nurses are Not Doctors

    BahoRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it is conducive to anyone's cause, be they a physician or an advanced practice nurse, to bash either side. Every profession has the good, the bad, the ugly, and the excellent....

  24. Problems regarding IV pump systems

    BahoRN replied to BMT4's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    In the hospital, intravenous delivery systems usually become detached from the patient by way of A) them purposefully pulling it out B) the patient or healthcare worker accidentally yanking on it and...

  25. Proper Sterile Tech During PICC dressing change

    BahoRN replied to morningland's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Once you slide that sterile hand under the teg, it is no longer sterile. When you go on to reach for the wand and/or gauze, you have contaminated your field, and the new dressing preparation and...