aqua_clementine

aqua_clementine has 8 years experience and specializes in Orthopedic, Med Surg, Tele,.

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1. How fast can you ACTUALLY do RN-BSN

   aqua_clementine replied to TexasFutureCRNA's topic in Western Governors

   And, I had forgotten about that. But yes, that is correct. Thanks for clarifying for those who are looking for details about the cost of the program!

2. How fast can you ACTUALLY do RN-BSN

   aqua_clementine replied to TexasFutureCRNA's topic in Western Governors

   I started in December 2014 and finished December 2015. Took a one month break (June 2015). Probably could've gone a little faster--but there are two or three classes that take the majority of your time. Also, I'm a bit of a perfectionist and put a go...

3. Words You Hate

   aqua_clementine replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in General Nursing

   I hate when nurses/other medical professionals say "Scuds" instead of SCD's. Also, along the same line... "Cabbage" for CABG. [i've actually seen this written out on a report sheet--pt hx: cabbage. Lol!!

4. New & Confused RN

   aqua_clementine replied to Noel777's topic in General Nursing

   I would stay. And in fact, that's what I did when I found out how unorganized and crazy my M/S unit was. I promised myself I'd stay for 2 years. The first year was hell and I hated almost every minute of it. Then, I figured out what I was doing--and...

5. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

   aqua_clementine replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that it was a kinda weird post. And, I looked back and the author has been an RN for six months or so. Six months. That explains it a little bit to me. A coworker of mine (new RN with zero experience) was pretty anxiety-free at about six mon...

6. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

   aqua_clementine replied to murseforever's topic in Relations

   My FNP refers to her Medical Assistant as her "nurse" and it irks me so much. I am an RN, my NP knows this and she worked for a long time in hospitals and such and *should* know the difference. If I were in her position, I'd say--"the tech (or assist...

7. Med-Surg Nurses: How many phone calls do you take per day??

   aqua_clementine replied to Cola89's topic in Med-Surg

   Thirty sounds about right to me. Can be a lot more on a bad day--I think one day I spoke to the Pharmacy about 10 times regarding one patients medications. Admissions, getting report, patient's family (my least favorite phone call of all), not to men...

8. RN Starbucks side job?

   aqua_clementine replied to borninaugust30's topic in General Nursing

   Do it! If you really enjoy being a barista, do it!

9. studying for CMSRN exam

   aqua_clementine replied to Nurse Lori's topic in Med-Surg

   Honestly, I didn't use any books. Just used the app that I mentioned and the AMSN practice test. I really don't think I would've done any better using a book to study. A few web searches of labs, and maybe a focused review of my weaker areas could'v...

10. studying for CMSRN exam

    aqua_clementine replied to Nurse Lori's topic in Med-Surg

    Just took the CMSRN exam today. (And passed!) I downloaded an app on Android...Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep by Upward Mobility, that had a lot of good review questions. I also took the practice test on the AMSN website last night. Otherwise, ...

11. To tell or not to tell!

    aqua_clementine replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Relations

    I would recommend keeping track of the occurrences and sending your Nurse Manager an email letting him/her know your concerns. A lot of times managers hire new nurses to get a fresh perspective on the unit--so, please tell, and please don't be afraid...

12. Dealing with drug seekers without alienating them

    aqua_clementine replied to Secel's topic in Relations

    I had a situation like this recently. Patient in for pain/nausea and on the clock requesting high doses of narcotics. As long as his vitals were good, and he was breathing sufficiently, I gave him the medication when he asked for it. I neither judged...