LobotRN BSN, RN

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    per diem and night shift pay difference? just curious?

    LobotRN replied to sf415's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, in general, night pay is a premium category (e.g. a little extra based on company scales) and then per diem (aka part time, even if you do a lot of hours) is also a little/lot more, because you...
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    H20 post op

    LobotRN replied to DesiGRocks's topic in General Nursing

    Most post-op pts who are admitted to the hospital have IV fluids running, so they are receiving hydration. Ambulatory Surgery Centers usually ensure a pt can void, eat a little and drink a little and...
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    new grad bad interview

    LobotRN replied to rn_yogi's topic in General Nursing

    Hey rn_yogi! Now, realize you are indeed a new grad! One of the reasons for asking these clinical scenario questions is also to assess whether or not you know the limits of your own knowledge and...
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    Need advice!

    LobotRN replied to TheDreamJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Clinicals can really be a two way street. Of course, focus primarily on the learning opportunities, but also think about "Could I work in this environment? Do I want to be in this type of setting?"...
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    Does this make me an "RN snob"?

    LobotRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what state you are in, but this sounds like "practicing nursing without a license" in terms of the exact skills you mentioned (e.g. pushing iv drugs). Our NPA is very specific that RNs...
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    My achy breaky feet!

    LobotRN replied to darkangel83's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed my feet did not hurt anywhere near as bad when I started wearing support stockings during my day. Finding good ones is hard, tho ...not too tight, but snug
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    positive Quad

    LobotRN replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Amy, This type of news is no doubt absolutely nerve wracking. The best place to get the information and support for you and your family need is directly from your health care provider. At All...
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    "6 months notice is customary"

    LobotRN replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the extra info, PediLove2147. Sounds like you wanted to do the right and personal thing for ending a professional relationship. So sorry the family responded in that way (like another...
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    "6 months notice is customary"

    LobotRN replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    PediLove2147 you sound like a gem! Just curious, because I don't work home care cases.....Why didn't the agency take on the task of simply informing the family of a change in staff and start to...
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    glycemic control

    LobotRN replied to nursebettykay's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nurse Betty! I'm a student nurse, but also have had Type I DM for 35+ years and I just had to do a project on a similar subject, so perhaps my research will point you in the right direction. Here...
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    Cesarean Section Care Plan

    LobotRN replied to tsprink72's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Remember that this patient is essentially undergoing major abdominal surgery. Look up careplan/map information on that and that will identify your physiologic integrity needs (think things like blood...
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    NANDA Help Please. NCP Assistance as well.

    LobotRN replied to Tama Conchinati's topic in General Nursing

    Umm....ok only bc I just completed the first of a 4 day rotation on OB and I am still a student, and this sort of happened but more related to C-Section... 1. Do you have a Nursing Dx text? Ours is...
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    All out of........

    LobotRN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    **** that's funny...and made a great
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    Home Care Orders.....I need help!

    LobotRN replied to np7797's topic in Home Health

    Your gut is spot on.....RUN, RNBSN,
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    Expert!!!! WOW!!!!

    LobotRN replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet and wonderful for you! I just shadowed ER the other day.....let me tell you a little peer/superior/external validation does wonders for the motivation/ego/interest in keeping on keeping on! Way...
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    TMMC - getting the prereqs done?

    LobotRN replied to Catherine.'s topic in Nevada Nursing

    Catherine, The trick with that at TMCC is to make sure that all your previous coursework is in Records/Admissions and that they have given you credit for your prior classes. That way, you will be...