NanikRN

NanikRN

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  1. Interview a Nurse (school project)

    NanikRN replied to sjarmistead's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, really a shame would be the student totally missing the value of this assignment There's a very good rationale for these assignments. Why do you think it's a good idea for the student to bypass...

  2. Completed my BSN

    NanikRN replied to Rhody34's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you!!! Party time :)

  3. teenagers and pot

    NanikRN replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    Omg--- I just don't know what to say. I am a Texan. I was of drinking age in the mid-80s and it was NEVER considered ok to drink and drive. I never saw underaged persons served alcohol I'm...

  4. Ventilator Questions

    NanikRN replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Critical Care

    A response asking if you are aware of your hospital's policies isn't a post questioning your ability to be a safe nurse. It's a starting point, a way to determine what you do know before giving...

  5. A sobering story-------

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    "A storm of media attention followed news of the error, spurring state nursing commission officials to open an investigation into whether Hiatt's license should be revoked. Ultimately, the agency...

  6. A sobering story-------

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think action plans like this are the missing piece of the equation. Image the impact her story would make on nurses- both experienced and new! A horrific medical situation is how Condition H came...

  7. problem with my DON, help!

    NanikRN replied to nurseredd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This. Years and years of experience have taught me above. Time to fly VERY low under radar and find a new home. This way you leave the possibility of returning at some

  8. Need tx advice extreme butt rash

    NanikRN replied to Schooler's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    O2 mask --- is this some type of ointment? Surely not what it sounds like? Please explain more for the curious(

  9. educational value of care plans

    NanikRN replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Students

    If I find anything cute to say about you, I'll let you

  10. A sobering story-------

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that there are specific conclusions that any one was supposed to draw. Certainly there's no dispute that it was a critical and avoidable error even if it wasn't determined how much the...

  11. Ventilator Questions

    NanikRN replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Critical Care

    CoffeeNurse said to CHECK your policies-- not blindly follow them . It is your responsibility to know those policies. If you believe the policies are out of date and patients are not getting the best...

  12. educational value of care plans

    NanikRN replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Students

    And even with all that, you don't understand the significance of nursing careplans . Nor do you understand the importance of replying civilly , if not cordially, to someone trying to help you in an...

  13. How many residents does it take to start an IV?

    NanikRN replied to JuliusSeizure's topic in Nursing Humor

    Residents are learning. Maybe they know how to start an IV, maybe they don't. Maybe they did it a blue moon ago and have learned 3 million-jillion things since then. They'll either remember how or...

  14. I was happy once. Then I became a nurse

    NanikRN replied to ebart03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone--everyone!!--has had a shift like this. Do not let yourself be embarrased or humilated. Ways to help when you return to work-- -- first, vigourous activity is your friend. Go for a brisk...

  15. I was happy once. Then I became a nurse

    NanikRN replied to ebart03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can't care for others if you don't care for yourself first. I'm glad you reached out and that you have an EAP appointment. Sounds like you're really judging yourself harshly right now. Try to...

  16. Moved mom out of her house today!

    NanikRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Am glad you're experiencing the peace of knowing she is safe and you/siblings did the right

  17. Healthcare for undocumented immigrants

    NanikRN replied to takkatak's topic in General Nursing

    What a horrible judgemental offensive post! I work in same area as you - in one of the larger hospitals in this area. We get our fair share of undocumented immigrants and we dont treat them any...

  18. Unhappy CNA on night shift. Help?

    NanikRN replied to michigan94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your profile states pre nursing student. If that's incorrect, you might want to update

  19. Alternative ways to get into a provider role?

    NanikRN replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Any pt on coumadin is going to want a " real provider" . Or if they don't, i can assure you their insurance will. A title "wellness nurse" is going to want that--a nurse. Cant imagine any visits out...

  20. Unhappy CNA on night shift. Help?

    NanikRN replied to michigan94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ]QUOTE=JMed18;8784949]Haha what? I worked as a CNA after having a bachelor's in engineering, arguably many-fold more difficult than an RN or with. And you would know this----how? You are a PRE-...

  21. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    NanikRN replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    [quote=Dranger;8771677 As an ICU nurse this is what I see: DKA with often infested diabetic wounds. [quote=Dranger;8771677 As an ICU nurse this is what I see: DKA with often infested diabetic wounds.[...

  22. help. i think im being bullied

    NanikRN replied to aeejness's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, are you? Have you asked them why they say that? Have you asked what they think you need to change? Are you learning from their feedback? Do an honest appraisal of your skill set. Don't assume...

  23. Halloween

    NanikRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Best costume

  24. Major Med Error

    NanikRN replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I was totally with you until this post--- ( ok I'm still with you but not liking this post much) Right or wrong, this is what i would interepret the above as - ( in parentheses) Probably did pop up (...

  25. IV starts in arm with a DVT

    NanikRN replied to freezin's topic in General Nursing

    Why would one possibly want to start a IV in an arm with a DVT? I cant imagine a good