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cakegirl

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  1. Lost My First Patient Today

    cakegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I realize as a nurse this is part of the profession, but this was my first patient that died on my shift. I just needed to talk about it. I was taking care of her all week, she Pulmonary Fibrosis,...

  2. Lost My First Patient Today

    cakegirl replied to cakegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You so much everyone for your kind words and support. It has really helped. You've sure shown me how all of us nurses have compassion, even towards each other when we need it. It is very much...

  3. Were You Born With A Strong Stomache?

    cakegirl posted a topic in Operating Room

    Soo I received a callback to interview with the Director of O.R. and a Clinical Educator. They also want to schedule me a shadowing day in the O.R. I'm so excited I really want this job. My question...

  4. LTC as Rn experience..

    cakegirl replied to nd deb's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I worked in LTC as a new grad ADN for 8 months and I was recently hired at a hospital on a med/ surg unit. They are giving me a 8 week orientation before I go on my own. But during my interview my...

  5. yeah- employed new grad!

    cakegirl replied to jojo10's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!:) I to was just offered a Med/ Surg position and I graduated August of '09. I've been working part time in a nursing home since Dec. In the Northeast hospitals are just not hiring...

  6. What did you do before you were a nurse?

    cakegirl replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    A cake decorator for 14

  7. Automatic B/P machines...should I buy my own?

    cakegirl replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just purchased a wrist cuff from Omron it has a setting that will beep until you have the patients arm in the correct position for an "accurate " reading. The directions tell you the wrist has to be...

  8. Got a call from a LTC facility... sched to take pharm/med math exam. Need advice

    cakegirl replied to naomi712's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had to take a med test after I was hired during orientation. COPD drugs, Digoxin, BP meds, well basically anything with parameters. Oh and what order you would give multiple asthma inhalers come to...

  9. How do I find a job in a doctor's office? please help!

    cakegirl replied to aprilgemini24's topic in General Nursing

    I found my nursing home job by looking up what was in my area on the internet, then I called each place and asked about any openings they had for nurses. I found two jobs this way. I work 24 hours at...

  10. alzheimers res w/ combative behaviors

    cakegirl replied to allezelenfer's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also work on a locked Alzheimer's unit with ome resident's that can be really aggressive at times. I was told in a round about way from my preceptor that if a resident is a physical threat to other...

  11. Nurses Notes(What do I write??)

    cakegirl replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL! That's very

  12. Nurses Notes(What do I write??)

    cakegirl replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You would write a summary of the patient on your shift. If a new admit, how are they adjusting. I's & O's. Vital signs or skin issues if present. Did they refuse meds. If changes in behavior a...

  13. New GN with interview in the operating room!!! :) Potential questions?

    cakegirl replied to piersoncs's topic in Operating Room

    I recently went through an interview with a recruiter for the O.R. some of the question were. What made me think I wanted to work in the O.R. With all the areas of nursing what is it about surgery...

  14. A decision has to be made...

    cakegirl replied to brookeycookie's topic in General Nursing

    You should be fine whatever you decide. I had 13 credit semesters with two eight hour shifts of clinical and worked 40 hours for 15 months. I still kept up my grades although family time was not as...

  15. What to wear for a day of shadowing a nurse?

    cakegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I will be shadowing in the O.R. tomorrow as part of applying to a new grad program. My question is if they are supplying me scrubs for the day what do I wear under them? Do I put them over my...

  16. What to wear for a day of shadowing a nurse?

    cakegirl replied to cakegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for all your input. Now I feel like I can relax and focus on how excited I

  17. Were You Born With A Strong Stomache?

    cakegirl replied to cakegirl's topic in Operating Room

    I live in

  18. First day of Orientation?

    cakegirl replied to jpt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had 8 weeks of orientation and started doing the med pass on my during my 3rd week for 30 pts. I think what takes so long is learning all the paperwork in LTC. We are almost all paper charting so...

  19. Mandated scrub colors

    cakegirl replied to FLOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    All White head to toe. Ick!! They claim eventually they will change to a color voted on by staff but that won't be anytime

  20. Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

    cakegirl replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

    You were absolutely right. I wouldn't give anything ever without the order first. She should not be in charge, can't imagine what other unsafe practices she

  21. LTC and SNF nurses and CNAs: Have you ever been attacked by a resident/patient?

    cakegirl replied to MissFlashRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work on an Alzheimer's unit and have been kicked, slapped and threatened more times tham I can count. We also have one resident that threatens to punch people almost regularly. He hasn't ever acted...

  22. What do you do to prevent falls?

    cakegirl replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    In my unit the use of alarms at all times is a must for patients that are fall risks. We go around at the start of each shift and make sure they are both plugged in and in good working condition....

  23. Is there anything at all about nursing that you don't like?

    cakegirl replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Patient ratio, paperwork, dealing with certain family members. Still, wouldn't trade my profession for anything else though. I truly love being a

  24. Do You Get Paid For Comprehensive New Grad Training?

    cakegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone while I read the discussions on Allnurses all the time this is my first time posting a question myself. I feel pretty silly asking this but I know you guys will help! I landed an...

  25. Do You Get Paid For Comprehensive New Grad Training?

    cakegirl replied to cakegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I knew everyone would give me great information, I really love this site! When I spoke with the recruiter she did mention that they are always concerned about losing their new trainees to a big well...