ReggaeRN

ReggaeRN

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  1. Your ER policy on giving rides home

    ReggaeRN replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Short answer: no. No policy regarding this. I work at a rural hospital, covers multiple towns, and several counties. Taxis and buses? Hah! The taxi drivers here work bankers hours - roughly 9a-5p,...

  2. What supplies do you carry on you?

    ReggaeRN replied to Nire83's topic in Emergency

    I feel like a light-weight. I used to carry a bunch of stuff, but the ERs I've worked at most recently are well-stocked. So... A stethescope, and a couple pens hooked to the pocket of my cargo...

  3. My WGU update

    ReggaeRN replied to Lisa1980's topic in Western Governors University

    That's amazing!!! How is the MSN portion going? What is your MSN focus (education, leadership,

  4. Western Governors University MSN

    ReggaeRN replied to 12hours's topic in Post Graduate Students

    kehorner, I am looking to start the RN-MSN Education program. Like I said above, the money aspect is my only concern so whenever that comes through (in other words, student loans), I want to start....

  5. Western Governors University- WGU Masters in Nursing program

    ReggaeRN replied to nurseglitter's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks so much, klone! I will look there for more info.

  6. Western Governors University- WGU Masters in Nursing program

    ReggaeRN replied to nurseglitter's topic in Western Governors University

    I would also like to hear from any of you that have started/completed the MSN program at WGU. Seems like people talk about doing it, and then disappear! Maybe because it is a busy program?...

  7. Western Governors University MSN

    ReggaeRN replied to 12hours's topic in Post Graduate Students

    BIG BUMP... I am looking at starting in a month in the RN-MSN program with Western Governors University (WGU). Like many have already asked, is there any real nurses out there in this program that...

  8. IV forms of Zofran and Decadron given PO???

    ReggaeRN replied to GleeGum's topic in Emergency

    Same with us. We do IV Decadron PO, although the only times I have ever given it that way was mixed with cherry syrup and to infants/children. Have never seen IV Zofran given PO, though it could be...

  9. When you take over a patient assignment....

    ReggaeRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    I haven't run into SEVERE cases of this, but what I *do* do to cover my butt is document when a patient is handed off to me... I don't ALWAYS do this, but I do when taking over for certain nurses, or...

  10. need tips for easier NG placement

    ReggaeRN replied to kadell's topic in Emergency

    As above - lido, lido, lido! I guess I do all the "numbing" prep I can... then I have at LEAST one other person with me, usually the techs because they seem more helpful and experienced as an "NG...

  11. RN to BSN online

    ReggaeRN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am virtually ready to scream. The nursing program I completed was an Associate in Applied Science degree in nursing (ADN-RN), I have been so frustrated trying to find a school that doesn't require a...