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wannabecnl

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  1. 2 glove technique? HUHH?

    wannabecnl replied to RN1822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm trying to remember what they taught us in nursing school about changing trach ties; our fundamentals text does not mention regloving with sterile gloves when changing the ties at the end of total...

  2. Patients who "cheat" and drive home

    wannabecnl replied to Lilme04's topic in Gastroenterology

    I've wondered about this, as well as how to support patients who have had surgery and/or anesthesia but go home to empty houses. Also, if the patient signs out AMA, does insurance still cover the...

  3. You might be a PACU nurse if...

    wannabecnl replied to mustanggirl's topic in PACU

    I was playing an online game with a countdown timer for the last 10 seconds. The web is jerky today, so one of the timer beeps was too early. I immediately wondered if it was a PAC or a

  4. Narcotics administration

    wannabecnl replied to schoolmack's topic in Patient Medications

    One responder mentioned this, but I think it bears repeating: set a comfort goal with your patient. Research has shown some improvement in managing pain with various types of patients by asking them...

  5. God's perfect timing

    wannabecnl replied to Chasity2495's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I agree with faithhopelove; that is one of my favorite verses, and it has been so true in my life, too. Last December I had just started orientation for my first new job when my mother passed away...

  6. God's perfect timing

    wannabecnl replied to Chasity2495's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    My favorite Bible verse!!!! So

  7. Floating?

    wannabecnl replied to Morganalefey's topic in General Nursing

    This is very timely as I am negotiating for a per diem PACU job, and the job description includes verbiage about floating. I am a new grad with plenty of PACU time but little experience outside the...

  8. Worried about my nursing supplies!?

    wannabecnl replied to Randi156's topic in General Students

    Time will tell. We were able to order Littmann stethoscopes through the Student Nursing Organization, so I bought a Classic II, I think. I was able to use it through all my clinicals and even on a...

  9. PACU RN's- what is your visitor policy?

    wannabecnl replied to RN34TX's topic in PACU

    Our PACU appears to restrict visitors to pedi patients' parents or guardians only; one exception was made one time, and the person stayed FOREVER. I don't know our official policy; however, I was...

  10. Nursing positions deeply embedded in science

    wannabecnl replied to DGabe24's topic in General Nursing

    I was once in your shoes; I have a physics degree and then went through a masters in epidemiology and biostatistics. I loved it but didn't know what to do with it. I considered nursing school then,...

  11. Transfering from IL to MA

    wannabecnl replied to Aerodita's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The suggestion about just registering for the MA license when you take the boards is excellent--several of my classmates got their MA license by taking the boards in NH, and I took them in MA to get...

  12. OR Nurse in PACU

    wannabecnl replied to Guest382916's topic in Operating Room

    Every OR nurse I've talked to about it basically said "Heck no. I'd never work in PACU." That amazes me; I would give anything to get back into the PACU! I did my 400-hour clinical immersion in an...

  13. Oops! I always go home with...

    wannabecnl replied to shescoolie's topic in Nursing Humor

    EKG lead pads. In the PACU, the ones from the OR came off all the time, so I'd often throw a new one in my pocket to have on hand. Amazing how with just one supply drawer on either side of the bed,...

  14. How do you deal after a code?

    wannabecnl replied to emttonurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My first code was when I was a student, and what struck me was that afterward there was almost no "processing" at all. It was on a unit that doesn't see a lot of codes (the previous one had been...

  15. School Nursing Practicum - how to translate into acute setting?

    wannabecnl replied to Unesdala's topic in Pediatric

    I haven't worked acute care pedi (one day during maternal/child health rotation didn't offer too much), but I did complete my community health clinical at a K-5 elementary school, and I found it to be...

  16. So unhappy, then a huge life change--is this a sign?

    wannabecnl posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just graduated from nursing school and immediately started a job in a cardiac surgical stepdown unit. I spent many days in orientation, which was fine, but then I got to the unit. It is just not...

  17. So unhappy, then a huge life change--is this a sign?

    wannabecnl replied to wannabecnl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Just an update: I resigned from my job about 3 1/2 weeks ago, and it was the best decision I could have made. I had gone back, wanting to give it a try, and while the first week was okay (mostly...

  18. Best Nursing Shoes/Sneakers

    wannabecnl replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tried Danskos at home for a week before returning them; as many have said here, I found them too hard, extremely heavy, and loose (I have narrow feet to start with and hate that feeling of walking...

  19. At long last... I'm in the club!

    wannabecnl replied to RNpatterson's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well, I had 2 days on the floor with fair-to-middlin' success (i.e., I felt like a bumbling idiot but my preceptor wasn't unhappy) before my mom passed away suddenly at my home, and I haven't been...

  20. At long last... I'm in the club!

    wannabecnl replied to RNpatterson's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Lots of open hearts and other types of cardiovascular surgical patients, bariatric surgery patients, and overflow from other cardiac and surgical floors. Had orientation on the floor today and wonder...

  21. At long last... I'm in the club!

    wannabecnl replied to RNpatterson's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations! I am in a similar situation; I start orientation on 12/5 for a cardiovascular surgical stepdown unit, just 3 days after finishing school. I'm a bit nervous, though; I spent most...

  22. Acute care vs. Home health

    wannabecnl replied to SrnD's topic in Nursing Career

    Still in school and getting ready to start an acute care job, but in one of my clinicals, I saw a great use of home care that might be a good transition for you. In my maternal/child health clinical,...

  23. Clinical etiquette: card for nurse on the floor??

    wannabecnl replied to njmomstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely--I wrote thank you notes to everyone who I shadowed, especially those who took me on at short notice! But everyone does appreciate a note, and I agree with the person who said you could...

  24. LPN-Accepted a position on cardiac stepdown

    wannabecnl replied to Rico84's topic in Cardiac

    Looks awesome; I'm starting as a new grad RN in a cardiac stepdown in NH and only making a couple bucks more an hour! So enjoy, learn lots, and keep us

  25. Are new nurses (new grads) ever allowed to work PRN?

    wannabecnl replied to mema45's topic in General Nursing

    It is a cardiovascular surgical unit at a "heart hospital" in New Hampshire, and yes, it's a fabulous opportunity. I'm looking forward to it. I think the idea of per diem was to reduce overhead, and...