rdsxfnrn

rdsxfnrn has 10 years experience.

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1. How do I transfer non ambulatory pt from WC?

   rdsxfnrn replied to cutescrubs's topic in General Nursing

   There should be orders in place from PT so you can safely transfer this patient. Generally a hoyer lift is used and should not be used alone. Who does your supervisor think is going to help

2. Huge disaster

   rdsxfnrn replied to Nursinglearningeveryday's topic in Patient Medications

   So the count was correct when you got there, then when you left you did not count then a whole card of narcs turned up missing? See above^^ and you can also go and get an independent tox screen. Best...

3. Huge disaster

   rdsxfnrn replied to Nursinglearningeveryday's topic in Patient Medications

   When you counted with the off-going nurse was the card there? Did the medtech pour meds in the dining room and you passed them? Big no no if so. How did they "find" narc sign out sheets in the...

4. A really stupid incident

   rdsxfnrn replied to Tina412's topic in General Nursing

   Methadone is a controlled substance. Not sure what state you are in but in CT controlled substances must be wasted with two registered nurses. So now you have a "missing" dose of a controlled...

5. withholding medications ethical dilemma

   rdsxfnrn replied to WILLTHEMURSE's topic in General Nursing

   Because you were assigned as a sitter, so you did "not need to know". You did not have any medical reason to be in her chart as you were not assigned to care for any of her medical needs. If you truly...

6. Tattoos in the workplace

   rdsxfnrn replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

   All of my tattoos can be covered by short sleeved scrubs. I did that for a reason and your current issue is the reason! Find out your official hospital policy and go with that. I do not think she can...

7. Commute time to hospital job

   rdsxfnrn replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

   One hour or more back and forth, M-F. Yes, it is worth it to

8. Vivitrol shots: Troubleshooting

   rdsxfnrn replied to Nursing On The Run's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I have had this issue.This med is very very thick. Make sure it is well mixed before you draw it up, then you have to inject very

9. Am I overthinking this?

   rdsxfnrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I was orienting there. Red flags all over. I agonized over it for 2 days and realized there was NO WAY I wanted to work under those conditions, so I let them know that. Feel so much better. :

10. Am I overthinking this?

    rdsxfnrn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is what the DON told me today when I brought up some concerns via TC. Some background: RN 7 years, 5 in school nsg, 2 temping. No med surg background Position available to me: SNF 30 pts, all of...

11. Summer jobs?

    rdsxfnrn replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Summer day camp or residential camp. Last summer I worked at a camp that cost ~ 400.oo a week to attend. I got to bring my dgd for FREE and they fed us for FREE everyday. And they paid me good money!...

12. Yale New Haven Hospital Job

    rdsxfnrn replied to Kissunshine's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you got an offer from any hospital in CT, good for you! It is taking some people years to find a job here. 30 ish is the average, I believe. It should be doable but the cost of living is extremely...

13. What did you get for nurses week?

    rdsxfnrn replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I got

14. Ferpa violation? I'm so confused!

    rdsxfnrn replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in School

    Thanks for the input. I met with my supervisor today and all is

15. Ferpa violation? I'm so confused!

    rdsxfnrn posted a topic in School

    I'll keep this short and sweet. The school where I work has a partnership with a major university. They come in and provide extra support with the help of their grad students. This includes social...