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I've always been told by CT/Radiology that a 20 gauge is sufficient.

lol thanks, didn't even think about that.

Thanks for your replies! Totally spaced on the P&P's being private, so definitely disregard that!

Hello, I am currently completing my FNP program and have to write a paper regarding a process I would like to change in my work environment. I was reading posts from a while ago where nurses were discussing the system where patients are given a pin number upon admission to the hospital. Patients would then be able to give out their pin number to people whom they authorize to receive info. When the person calls the nurse, then they have to provide the pin number in order to receive any kind of information about the patient. Well, I was wondering if anyone would be able to provide any info about how this system works in your facility? If anyone can send me linked policies and procedures that would be even more helpful! Thanks so much.

81.6 % :)

back surgeries, trauma, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, ischemic/hemorrhagic strokes, shunts/drains, craniotomies, psych pts with medical issues....i love it. our ratio is 1:4 and when you get special training for more advanced icu step down pts it decreases to 1:3

:yeah:

On my unit, the secretary makes a copy of the Dr's order and puts it in the nurse's box (each nurse has their own box) so that we can review the orders and carry them out properly. It's also helpful because we don't have to keep referring to the actual chart since we have a copy for ourselves.

haha just don't believe everything you hear! that is ridiculous that people actually think that they are exempt from BASIC patient care because of the degree they hold.

haha I would like to know where UW is ranked best nursing school in the country as well!

21 BSN

pretty sure demerol is contraindicated....

im looking into gonzaga as well....it sounds too good to be true (except the tuition..yikes!) but what book did you use to study for the MAT?

i remember that one time a nurse was going to hold the fragmin bc a patient's platelets were low and the doc wrote on the chart "dont hold fragmin, has nothing to do with platelets" so idk....

it was supportive. not competitive in the least bit.

I just graduated in December and I would like to tell new grads to not be surprised when you feel like you don't know anything once you start your first job. I learn more everyday at work than i did in school. Oh and I study alot more now than I did in school...but that may just be me

washington state $25/hr starting

1. What is your age? 21 2. How long have you been a nurse? three months :) 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? yep. 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? two years - during nursing school. 5. If no to #3, do you wish that you had? 6. Regardless of whether you worked as a CNA prior to becoming a nurse, do you believe working as a CNA prior to nursing better prepares you to be a nurse? YES.

experience. no one has ever asked me anything about my grades.

LOVE IT! gave me a great laugh after a long work day!

im 21. just started my first nursing job full-time 40hrs per week. and i feel like i dont have a life. i work all the time. idk. hopefully when i start to get comfortable in my job i will have more energy to have a life outside of work. :)

DO IT :)

get experience as a nursing assistant while in school at a facility you might want to work at. worked for me :)

What field of nursing do you work in? Neuroscience/Cardiac Telemetry What best prepared you for your transition to new grad? Working as a NAC for two years during nursing school at the same hospital. Did you participate in a preceptor program designed for new grads? No. What did you feel most prepared for? Patient/family interaction, meds, daily cares. What did you struggle most with during your transition from student to nurse? Being confident in my assessment skills and decision making. Its now my name that's on the line! What is the most important thing you think I should know before entering the field? Make yourself marketable to employers. Thanks so much!!!

wow that's great. :)