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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 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...

  10. 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. :

  11. blood pressure cuff allergy

    rdsxfnrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    HI I do not need medical advice, etc. I was just wondering if anyway has heard of this. TIA for help

  12. 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!...

  13. 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...

  14. What did you get for nurses week?

    rdsxfnrn replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I got

  15. 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

  16. 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...

  17. Weather Policy

    rdsxfnrn replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I am in the NE and I have the luxury at this time of being a school nurse. When the weather is bad, and school is closed, I stay home. However, it is not my call. If school is open, I go in. I hop in...

  18. I Just Need To Vent A Bit... Or A Lot.

    rdsxfnrn replied to PCnurse88's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel your pain, I am CT also and it is very difficult to get a nsg job. (09) I was at the point that I wanted to just put on my scrubs, go into a hospital and start working without being hired! I...

  19. showering residents on third shift??

    rdsxfnrn replied to ricksyone's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yup, I have heard of it. They do it so all shifts get a somewhat equal amount of showers to do. Some patients like to be up and about early. :

  20. My Failing experience in taking my NCLEX RN

    rdsxfnrn replied to elizald_ex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Why would you do this and how did you do this? Legit question, very

  21. Vent! Teachers,parents and students ready for break!

    rdsxfnrn replied to raidermom's topic in School

    I hear ya, let me tell you! I realize break is almost over but I am still stressed out! I work at two schools, one more than the other. The principal at the not so much school has been emailing other...

  22. conscious pt terminal wean

    rdsxfnrn replied to taylynnfree's topic in MICU, SICU

    When my dad wad terminally ill with lung CA, he was home. His bed was in the living room, and all family members took turns caring for him. When it was "that time", as told to us by his hospice nurse,...

  23. How Do people find School Nurse positions?

    rdsxfnrn replied to copeRN's topic in School

    Craig's List :

  24. New School Nurse: Forgot a medication yesterday

    rdsxfnrn replied to Finally2008's topic in School

    I set the alarm clock on my phone for every med I need to give. It is very annoying. :

  25. Doea anyone here teach Health?

    rdsxfnrn replied to 100kids's topic in School

    Yes, I do also, and not very well. There was no curriculum, I just had to wing it. Now I have a small amount of go to