RedSox33RN

RedSox33RN

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  1. Don't laugh, but... what if I throw up??

    RedSox33RN replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

    That is the exact same reason I can't breathe through my mouth when faced with a nasty smell. My mind just says "Ewww! You're not smelling it now, just EATING it instead!! LOL I just tend to work...

  2. Airborne vs. Droplet Precautions

    RedSox33RN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That is what we are taught - that droplets land within 3 feet of the pt nose and mouth. Airborne will carry much

  3. Barcode Meds/Patient

    RedSox33RN replied to CarVsTree's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at barcodes all pt meds and fingersticks. The nurses love it and it has cut way down on med

  4. Rivier College

    RedSox33RN replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the ADN program, but the great thing about Riv's program is that even if you are in the BSN program, you are awarded an ADN, because part of the requirements for graduation of the BSN program...

  5. Medical Assisting

    RedSox33RN replied to ddianneepooh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't necessarily mind if it's an MA, RN or LPN "working" on me, depending on what is being done of course, but YEAH, I DO want to know who they are and what their title is. It's my body/health or...

  6. Rivier College

    RedSox33RN replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a current student at Riv in the nursing program. I love it there. Yeah, it's pricey, but I feel I'm getting a great education. Because it is such a big nursing program (I think over 500...

  7. Lap tops and Phones..This is too much

    RedSox33RN replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    We use pagers at my hospital, both aides and nurses. It does make for a very quiet floor. Since they are text pagers, we know what room needs what done, and if we have a phone call, it says "phone...

  8. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    RedSox33RN replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    This is very similar to what I was taught when using my pump. I do have to count carbs to bolus, but the G.I. is something I use quite a bit. Like you said, I never eat potatoes, except maybe a few...

  9. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    RedSox33RN replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I just had to add that while at work the other day (I work as an LNA on a Med/Surg unit), I was commenting about some new flavored glucose tablets I bought (sour apple), and that my 9yo son liked to...

  10. How long is maternity leave in the US?

    RedSox33RN replied to Marra Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Three of my 4 kids were born when I worked (all the time for the same company). Since we had just under 50 employees, I got NO paid time for maternity leave. Zilch. I used up the rest of my...

  11. Can I have a nurse be my doctor? (vent)

    RedSox33RN replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    I remember being in the ED many years ago, just after I got engaged. I felt like I had the flu, but had a very hot, swollen ear, to the point of being misshapen. After leaving me sitting (no bed in...

  12. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    RedSox33RN replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    As a Type 1 diabetic for 9 years, and on an insulin pump for 5 of that, I can attest that it does take a lot of time to find the correct regimen. And then as soon as you find it, it can just as...

  13. doesn't like being a cna

    RedSox33RN replied to nursewannabee's topic in General Nursing

    I knew in my heart that those nurses existed, but didn't run into one until the other day at clinicals. I'm glad that the hospital I work at, I have no doubts or hesitations about calling my pt's...

  14. 8 hour vs 12 hour shifts

    RedSox33RN replied to lstimpson's topic in General Nursing

    I work back-to-back 12 1/2 hour shifts (not paid for lunch) as an LNA e/o/w, and I'm EXHAUSTED by Sunday night. I find it hard to get all of my pt's through HS care, even though many of them are...

  15. Should I worry that I received a C in Anatomy?

    RedSox33RN replied to lavanda's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school also requires a B or better, in all nursing and science courses. If you're school is looking at GPA, yours is great and I wouldn't

  16. Help! How to organize course material?

    RedSox33RN replied to bowkerj's topic in General Students

    In terms of getting organized for the nursing classes, I have a regular 2" binder that I carry in my backpack to class, then a huge 4" one at home. We get a syllabus for each nursing course. I copy...

  17. Medical Assistants are called "nurses"

    RedSox33RN replied to button2cute's topic in General Nursing

    I started a thread a while ago regarding the same thing. A co-worker was graduating as an MA, and said she was the same as a nurse. The thread is...

  18. doesn't like being a cna

    RedSox33RN replied to nursewannabee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in my second semester of nursing school, and work as an LNA (what they call it in my state). I love my patients, in both clinical and work, and feel like I'm really learning, even while working....

  19. Just dx'd w/possible DVT

    RedSox33RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been feeling lousy for a couple of weeks (okay, probably about 6 or so) with this off/on pain in one calf. I finally asked my Dr. today when I went to see him about a migraine if he thought...

  20. Do Any Of You Rn's Have Diabetes And Or High B/p??

    RedSox33RN replied to rafael80's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm a student nurse and have had Type 1 diabetes for 9 years. I have never been told I cannot become a nurse because of my condition. I wouldn't take no for an answer anyway!

  21. School loan question

    RedSox33RN replied to pp516's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A Home Equity Line of

  22. Anyone deal with people badmouthing your school nursing program?

    RedSox33RN replied to eandgsma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In fact, the teachers at this school may NOT know what is going on with care plans and clinicals. Things change, including curriculums, so this woman should learn to keep her mouth shut unless she...

  23. lost my baby

    RedSox33RN replied to K205's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss,

  24. Those of you who work 12 hour shifts....

    RedSox33RN replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

    We work 12 1/2 hours, paid for 12. And I make SURE to take my 1/2 hour break. We actually (at least the LNA's) give our beepers to another LNA, and cover each other. But I also make sure to take...

  25. DH dying-need prayers

    RedSox33RN replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Still continuing prayers for you and your family. Thank you so much for taking the time to update