AlleeBooRN

AlleeBooRN

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  1. Need help tracking labs

    AlleeBooRN posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have several residents that get labs q6 mth, q3mth, and random. We are getting tons of duplicate labs on the residents. How can i track these more efficiently than i already am. Currently i...

  2. Help, new unorganized behavioral unit!!!!

    AlleeBooRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello. Please give advice and suggestions on a fairly (1 1/2yr old) 42 bed behavioral unit that is unorganized, and has been with out a unit manager for sometime. The aids, and nurses dont get...

  3. Do you use an IV with no blood return??

    AlleeBooRN replied to RN-ing's topic in General Nursing

    yes i have but it depends on the situation and what i am doing. if its a child, a chemo pt, or a patient that its an incredibly hard stick??? if there is no symptoms of not being patent and is...

  4. shaken about psychotic patient incident last night.. very long..

    AlleeBooRN replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    sending huggs to

  5. Behavioral Med Unit Coordinator

    AlleeBooRN replied to asunnys's topic in Psychiatric

    well i plan on doing just that. i will be starting soon. i am already anticipating some issues. the aides and nurses do not get along. they currently dont have any unit meetings, activities for...

  6. Behavioral Med Unit Coordinator

    AlleeBooRN replied to asunnys's topic in Psychiatric

    oh wow...THANK YOU!! how encouraging. i wish i could save this post and go back to it when need to. i am really excited BUT i know i need to go into this right...first impressions from staff ect....

  7. Behavioral Med Unit Coordinator

    AlleeBooRN replied to asunnys's topic in Psychiatric

    i would like to hear the suggestions and advice from others also. i am getting ready to assume this role

  8. Help, new unorganized behavioral unit!!!!

    AlleeBooRN replied to AlleeBooRN's topic in Psychiatric

    yes, i was thinking the same thing about a trip to a couple of units. i will look at the info suggested.

  9. keep your credentials up?

    AlleeBooRN replied to CathyLew's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Yes i keep up my PALS, Neonatal, ACLS, and CPR I worked hard to get them so will try to keep

  10. Number of Nurses Certified in NI

    AlleeBooRN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thanks for you info.. i havent had my informatics position very long and am currently working on my msn so i have time. i would like to do some continueing ed or education on informatics if i could...

  11. Nursing student needing Help

    AlleeBooRN replied to tamabalj's topic in General Nursing

    understands what previous posters are saying...they sound like actual homework "essay" questions that the student should try to apply. they are very hard to answer. im in school also right know and...

  12. can family give pt unprescribed meds

    AlleeBooRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    i do home health and see this often. i encourage and inform the physican of what is going on, and most of the time the physician is already aware. a couple of my patients have contracts with the doc...

  13. Looking for fellow black nurses!

    AlleeBooRN replied to jtmonique's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Im Donia I am in Ohio and just started in informatics and so far liking it. I have experience in different departments. i work at a community hospital and get pulled alot its great!!! If you...

  14. Do you like ER or ICU better?

    AlleeBooRN replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Emergency

    I like them both....especially if you have been on the unit for days. In the ER you can send the patients away for a change instead of the receiving end. You never know what your getting in the...

  15. Should I apply at a former job?

    AlleeBooRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    YES i agree too!! i see nurses come and go but i do know that my super will usually higher the one with experience first. Good

  16. Number of Nurses Certified in NI

    AlleeBooRN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    how long should one wait in the field of NI before becoming certified. Im sure there are ways that i can prepare