turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    Engagement/Wedding Bands

    turnforthenurse replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Nursing

    You are better off just leaving your ring bling at home, imo. I've seen some rings get ruined from all of the alcohol rubs and hand washing. I personally wouldn't want that to happen. I would also...
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    D50 for blood glucose protocol vs juice/snacks, your thoughts

    turnforthenurse replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes. I believe it, though. The pH of D50 is 4 (but there are other drugs that are even more acidic, like vancomycin) and the osmolality is >1,000. That's why if possible the least invasive...
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    I'm getting so confused

    turnforthenurse replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    My hospital's policy was to notify the doctor of runs of v tach that were greater than or equal to 6 beats in length. Always assess your patient, too! I've had patients "go into" v tach from things...
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    D50 for blood glucose protocol vs juice/snacks, your thoughts

    turnforthenurse replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, always follow your facility's protocol. Where I work, if they are asymptomatic and aren't NPO, we supplement with snacks, recheck within 15min and then again in 1hr. If they are...
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    Ordering used text books on Amazon??

    turnforthenurse replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in General Students

    When I was in school I always ordered used textbooks from Amazon and I never had a problem. Doing that saved me a lot of
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    ED Staff average 12 minutes of every hour on Facebook

    turnforthenurse replied to MunoRN's topic in Emergency

    Well I definitely do not spend 20 minutes per hour on Facebook during our busiest
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    New to ER - tips, tricks, recommendations & prioritization?

    turnforthenurse replied to acuariaRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm assuming you have computer charting, OP? Whenever I get an ambulance and have to triage, I always bring the computer with me so I can type the triage note as the EMS personnel give it to me, then...
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    What is the "best" stethoscope for the ED?

    turnforthenurse replied to jrsRN07's topic in Emergency

    And another vote for the Littmann Cardio III. Great stethoscope, and it's nice because the bell can turn into a pediatric diaphragm which is handy for working the
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    When did you....

    turnforthenurse replied to HopefulNurse2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started to feel comfortable at about 6 months in but I didn't start to feel really comfortable until I was about a year
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    New Night Shift Position and New Nurse Friends?

    turnforthenurse replied to klarity's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats on your new job! I have worked nights for the past 2 years and I always switch back to a normal sleeping schedule on my off days. I also tend to work my nights in a row and end up with 3-4...
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    CSC Exam

    turnforthenurse replied to limaRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What did you use to study? And I know they are different tests, but how would you compare the CMC to CCRN? I used the Pass CCRN! CD for practice questions so I guess I kind of have an idea on what...
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    Advice

    turnforthenurse replied to toussaint03's topic in Cardiac

    Congratulations on your new position! When I was in school, I loved ICU nursing as well as anything cardiac. I got hired on a cardiac stepdown (progressive care) unit upon graduation. We received...
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    Husband and wife working together

    turnforthenurse replied to JinnyLynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm also surprised that your facility allows you to work together. Where I work, spouses are not allowed to work during the same shift. This also goes for siblings, as well, unless we're in a pinch....
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    What specialties tend to hire the most new grads?

    turnforthenurse replied to CGlover09's topic in General Students

    The short answer: wherever they can get hired. The not-so-short answer: it depends. I know of a lot of friends who got hired into their dream jobs. Granted, some had to wait a little. One of my...
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    Stethoscope

    turnforthenurse replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    Classic II SE is a great stethoscope...I used that in nursing school. I upgraded to the Cardiology III,
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    Do you have a nurse manager dedicated to the ED?

    turnforthenurse replied to MissERN's topic in Emergency

    Our manager and director are dedicated to our ED. I couldn't imagine the NM managing other departments, as
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    CSC Exam

    turnforthenurse replied to limaRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations!! I won't qualify for the CSC because of the patients I work with, but I would love to take the CMC. I have my
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    I'm getting so confused

    turnforthenurse replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    TopsDrop pretty much nailed it. Always assess your patient, not just the monitor. Is your patient hemodynamically stable or not? A 1st degree block is pretty insignificant, in my opinion, and all...
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    More bad news at AHS - layoffs

    turnforthenurse replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Canada

    It's getting bad everywhere, even in the U.S...we closed one of our floors awhile back, redesigned the staffing (basically do more with less staff), employees who are leaving aren't getting...
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    Dosage Calculations Test

    turnforthenurse replied to britthohenbrink's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I remember having a dosage calculations test for nearly every class. In the beginning, we had instruction on dosage calculations...such as 625mg Tylenol ordered, have 325mg caplets, how many would...
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    Irritating things about being a nurse VENT

    turnforthenurse replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Who the heck puts urine in a vacutainer....? Never heard of or seen that done
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    Tele/DOU: Same as Progressive Care Unit?

    turnforthenurse replied to mlb...'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just a guess, but maybe DOU means "direct observation unit?" Still never heard of it either. To answer your question, OP, I think it does meet the AACN requirements. If you're thinking about takin...
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    Cardiac, neuro, or renal?

    turnforthenurse replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on the person...but neuro was the most difficult for me. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Schedule

    turnforthenurse replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    Our schedule is for 6 weeks. Neve had an issue with changing shifts except if I was put on call (and I get notification for that) or if I pick up extra shifts. Sent from my iPhone using
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    Negligence when a patient leaves?

    turnforthenurse replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    If the pt wants to leave, I let them leave, as long as there is no 5150 hold on them. Give them the AMA papers and get them out of there. We need more beds, lol. Now, I I have a patient wanting to...