NanikRN

NanikRN

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  1. suspended for doing the right thing...

    NanikRN replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What an informative thread. Its been helpful to me to see all,the differing viewpoints and the info to back those viewpoints. Kudos to OP for caring and be open enough to reahnout to peers for input...

  2. hiding piercing holes?

    NanikRN replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    There also are "freckle" studs--exactly what it sounds

  3. What not to say to patients

    NanikRN replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are You Sick, And Sick Of Hearing 'Everything Happens For A Reason'? : Shots - Health News : NPR This is a link for a NPR story on empathy(not sympathy) cards produced by a cancer surviver. They are...

  4. vestex scrubs

    NanikRN replied to 1326luck's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So i looked on website and saw demo of scrubs dunked in water and coming out practically dry How would you wash

  5. In the old days, 10 patients on med/surg?

    NanikRN replied to dudette10's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I,too, remember the days of higher pt load. But i also remember that pts came in the night before surgery, stayed longer and pt acuity was much more mixed. In onc, pts that would be admitted for 3-4...

  6. Pt threw a bedpan...

    NanikRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What would be your response if a pt threw a bedpan with feces in it at the tech working with you? Pt has bipolar disease but takes medicine. Alert and oriented. Seems to be able to control her actions...

  7. Pt threw a bedpan...

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This pt is on an acute surgical floor. I dont want to talk too much about specifics but pt was recovering from a major surgery. PT/OT were involved but you cant force a person to get up. There were a...

  8. Need help! Failed Nclex RN three times in florida

    NanikRN replied to inela's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your point was to be sarcastic and rude?? You must have quite a bit of spare time on your

  9. Clinical nurse leaders----

    NanikRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Whats your experience with nurses in this role? Do you think this is a role thats going to expand? Ive been asked to consider doing this with hospital paying for school. What do you guys think...

  10. Clinical nurse leaders----

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tookalongtime-did you get the degree plan? Its interesting that different hospitald do things so differently Our cnls work more on pt care collaboration with the staff and drs, discharge plans and...

  11. Clinical nurse leaders----

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all. I have had experience with CNLs with limited experience--not helpful at all to me as a floor nurse. More often CNLs have a masters specializing in CNL training. When CNLs were first...

  12. Clinical nurse leaders----

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Shan Anyone else

  13. Need advice-fairly new nurse

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

    9 patients on an acute hospital floor??? I'm an experienced nurse and that would make me shudder. Can't imagine how that could be possibly safe . Maybe nothing has happened so far but just think of...

  14. What do you do if none of the times your mentor...

    NanikRN replied to jenrninmi's topic in Western Governors University

    Actually,my mentor appts were in the evening. 3 days a week she had hours until 9:30 pm. But i agree on the no weekends. The mentors WANT to work with you. You'll be able to figure something

  15. Pt threw a bedpan...

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wanted to like your post to show my support but-- liking something like that just seems wrong. Thank you for sharing your story. I have to admit that your experience is what I fear happening. I am...

  16. Pt threw a bedpan...

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Omg. I just wrote a long reply and lost it all!! I dont have much else to say about pt. pt is in acute care, extended stay r/t placement issues. Most interactions involve cursing at staff. Psych has...

  17. Pt threw a bedpan...

    NanikRN replied to NanikRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Flying code brown-- that is too funny. This did not happen to me but another nurse/tech. This pt absolutely knows what is going on. I think I would have called security too. I don't know what our...

  18. ICU Interview Questions

    NanikRN replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Critical Care

    Quote>. on my current Medical unit we are not allowed to do any cardiac drips or insulin drips. We are a remote telemetry unit, but if a patient goes into AFib with RVR we have to send them to...

  19. ICU Interview Questions

    NanikRN replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Critical Care

    Mean? I'd say honest And posting is open to all, not just posts of your

  20. ICU Interview Questions

    NanikRN replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Critical Care

    [quote= I would like to get some input or advice please You got input and advice, as you asked. You dont get to dictate how people give it to

  21. This can't be safe at all

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

    Another vote for NICU! Just be sure its a firm

  22. Need help! Failed Nclex RN three times in florida

    NanikRN replied to inela's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Unnecessary and

  23. wish this forum would add a new sticky

    NanikRN replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Theres a site called gypsy nursing on fb. They have a sister site that recommends places to stay plus

  24. Frustrated New Grad FOUND A JOB!!!!!

    NanikRN replied to blueyes27's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Congrats to

  25. Finished!

    NanikRN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    NanikRN. BSN One year and one