SoldierNurse22 BSN, RN

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    Help Me! with changes in condition to report to M.D?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to mariatarelo23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A lot of this depends on what's normal for the patient and what the patient is admitted for. Things like chest pain in a cardio patient, a severe drop or rise in blood sugar, and decreasing O2 sats...
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    Concurrent IVS

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Kaltia's topic in Patient Medications

    If you piggyback them, only one will run at a time. You need two separate pumps, not two separate sites if the fluids are compatible. Y-site the IV and you can give them both at the same
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    Malpractice Insurance

    SoldierNurse22 replied to LLLovely's topic in Government, Military

    I have seen all of those items you initially listed, and the hospital I currently work at enjoys threatening the licenses of its staff when they don't get their way. Like I said, you really just...
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    Malpractice Insurance

    SoldierNurse22 replied to LLLovely's topic in Government, Military

    I'm active duty as well, and I absolutely have malpractice insurance. I mean, have you seen the state of the military healthcare system lately? Womack,
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    From BSN to HM

    SoldierNurse22 replied to ADCo2's topic in Government, Military

    Consider also the ethical and legal dilemma that you, a nurse working as a corpsman--at a lower level of licensure--will have if you join as an HM. You're held to the standards of your highest level...
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    Interview Question = "Tell me a time when you made a decision under pressure?"

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Matt10:1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is the interviewer looking for a situation where you were under pressure from external or internal influences? I ask because it sounds like your preceptor in this story didn't pressure you. Any...
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    Student passes out on the practice field

    SoldierNurse22 replied to luvmysoldier's topic in School

    What do you mean exactly? The steps you'd take in any situation where you first assess a patient are always going to be the same: ABC's, mechanism of injury,
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    Should I Report?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Skeeter19910's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If these records are public access and you don't have a good clinical reason to bring them up with SW, then suggest that they do a search for the mother's record themselves if they have concerns. CPS...
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    SEeking advise or inputs for a Friend

    SoldierNurse22 replied to crichei23's topic in Nursing Career

    That's going above and beyond a medication error. By giving the pill based off memory, your friend assumed the role of provider, administering a medication that was not prescribed. Yes, that can...
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    Letting very young children see a dying patient

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Critical Care

    I think there are certain things that children do not need to see. Children are coddled more nowadays, yes--but sometimes, that's for a good reason. I had a patient who was dying of cancer at one...
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    anxiety not allowed to return to work

    SoldierNurse22 replied to ashleyjoy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    What exactly do you need to word? Surely this is a matter for your physician, not for strangers on
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    Rotating Shifts

    SoldierNurse22 replied to newRN_2014's topic in General Nursing

    It is very difficult. Your first priority needs to be to maintaining your sleep. Black-out curtains, a white noisemaker, and ensuring a half hour of quiet without electronics before bed can also...
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    Mandatory Overtime

    SoldierNurse22 replied to newRN_2014's topic in General Nursing

    My recommendations are that you be careful what you sign, ensure that you have good liability insurance, and be prepared to leave if you feel the working conditions are unsafe. Mandatory overtime is...
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    PVC and PAC in ECG rhythm

    SoldierNurse22 replied to bruto's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    PVCs and PACs are not rhythms in and of themselves. They're a form of ectopy--irregular heartbeats that occur in what's usually an otherwise normal rhythm. How serious they are relates to how...
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    Career path in oncology nursing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to GopherJ79's topic in Oncology

    In my experience, unless you want to move to management, there isn't a lot. Some hospitals have a clinical ladder that you can climb. Often times, it involves doing research, precepting, achieving...
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    Nurse Neglect/Abuse?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to InsideWindow's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry. I still wouldn't go with abuse or neglect. As the PP indicated, your husband's MRI isn't emergent, which doesn't mean she was barring you access to care. Proving that she was delaying access...
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    Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The college I attended didn't differentiate between nursing and science majors. We sat through the classes with the wannabe chemists, aspiring pre-med students, and biology majors. No watered-down...
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    Nurse Neglect/Abuse?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to InsideWindow's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say abuse or neglect. You didn't like her, but she didn't abuse you. She set up the appointment so she didn't neglect you, either. What you could call her on would be access to care...
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    RN working as a PCT

    SoldierNurse22 replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know that it's illegal, but most facilities prohibit it due to liability reasons. The key word being facilities. If they think it's dangerous, you might reconsider your decision to continue...
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    Hello, would it be ok if?

    SoldierNurse22 replied to v.ung's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would strongly encourage your mother to wait to take a CNA class until she's more proficient in English. This issue goes way beyond the matter of passing the class. She will need to communicate...
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    NICU nursing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to Nicunurse13's topic in Government, Military

    WR-Bethesda also has a huge NICU. Keep in mind, however, that based on the needs of the service (especially in this day and age!) you may find yourself working anywhere in any department. Needs of...
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    navy nurse

    SoldierNurse22 replied to latios95's topic in Government, Military

    That is entirely unnecessary. While continuing your education while in the service is important for your advancement, your MSN will not get you anything extra while applying. The military primarily...
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    How to not be rude AKA how to quiet a patient

    SoldierNurse22 replied to msygrnbw's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some of this comes with time. I also used to struggle with this a lot as I hated being perceived as rude. But the truth is, you're not there to listen to them all day. You have other patients....
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    Military and Nursing

    SoldierNurse22 replied to MarineNurseKTaguba's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you're looking for payment for your schooling, you can use your GI bill, assuming you have enough time in service for full compensation. If you're thinking of enlisting in Army/Navy reserve in...
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    navy nurse

    SoldierNurse22 replied to latios95's topic in Government, Military

    DO NOT join enlisted. If you do, then accept that you may never work as a nurse in the military. The nurse corps is over strength right now in all branches. They are cutting active duty nurses by...