turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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Treating fever with acetaminophen

turnforthenurse replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient Medications

I agree, I think a little fever is a good thing. Most of the time docs will write parameters for Tylenol...to give if fever is >/101.5. Other times they don't, the order just reads "PRN...
What's the coolest operation you've watched??

turnforthenurse replied to SuzieVN's topic in Medical-Surgical

Fem-pop bypass in nursing
Nurse told me to give Medication

turnforthenurse replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

Agree with hodgieRN. Don't give the nurse the opportunity to decide for you. Otherwise, you did a good job and did the right thing.
Shoes, shoes, shoes

turnforthenurse replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Yes, Danskos do have a break-in period....the time just depends. I have owned three different pairs of Danskos. The first pair I ever bought was the Professional style in black leather. Honestly...
Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

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

I agree! I had a patient with an AKA and had an infected wound. Patient was a total care, on tube feeds, also pooping copious amounts of liquid stool. See how that wound got infected? Once it was...
I passed!

turnforthenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

I finally bit the bullet and took my PCCN exam and I passed! The exam was difficult, but not impossible. I'm just glad it is over and done with and I can finally add more alphabet soup to my name...
What did you do during your OB rotation?

turnforthenurse replied to ssalulu's topic in General Students

Our time was split between postpartum and L&D. In postpartum, it was A LOT of teaching. We also got a lot of moms who have "been there, done that" so we didn't really do a lot of teaching for...
Nurses who love what they do

turnforthenurse replied to RachPapp's topic in Nurses Rock

I also love my job. Sure, I complain about it sometimes, as you cannot love every aspect of your job 100% of the time. That's why people come on here to vent their frustrations because let's face...
End of clinical presents

turnforthenurse replied to paratroopa's topic in General Students

We always brought food (usually donuts, bagels, or a fruit/veggie tray) and a thank you card for the staff....for the instructor it was a thank you card and a gift card to somewhere, usually between...
Dreaming About Work

turnforthenurse replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

You're
Dreaming About Work

turnforthenurse replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

I ALWAYS dream about work. I thought this would go away by now (two years in), but I just cannot seem to get a break. I have had the dreaded "forgotten patient" dream and I also had a dream where one...
I passed!

turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

Thanks, everyone! :) Yes, it feels
CCRN anyone?

turnforthenurse replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in Critical Care

Congrats!!!!
Shoes, shoes, shoes

turnforthenurse replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

What have you tried so far? I personally love Alegria shoes and I'm starting to love Danskos again. Wearing support socks also makes a huge
How soon pearson vue trick

turnforthenurse replied to pnjabibarbie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

You can do the trick as soon as it says your results have been delivered. If they are on hold or haven't been delivered yet, it won't work. I remember after I took my NCLEX my results were awaiting...
I passed!

turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

PCCN hopefuls, here is what I used to study: * Pass CCRN! book with CD * David Woodruff's PCCN Success Program * AACN's PCCN SAE * CCRN podcasts by Cammy-House Francher (found these for free on...
Is floor nursing making you fat?

turnforthenurse replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

$8 for 3 slices of pineapple is insane. I also work nights so we graze at the nurses station. Our nursing supervisor is always floating around in the hospital. No matter who it is, they could care...
Caffeine Intolerance

turnforthenurse replied to hopefulnurse45's topic in Patient Education

I drink enough coffee as it is, but I actually used to drink a lot more when I was in nursing school. I had to cut back because I was experiencing palpitations and I could FEEL my cardiac output drop...
Moving to Austin, Texas YEY!!!

turnforthenurse replied to pennylane18's topic in Texas Nursing

I started at $23.50/hr as a new grad and now I make $24.80 with 2 years of experience under my belt (for base pay....I actually make nearly $30/hr with $37/hr in OT when you add in my shift...
What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

turnforthenurse replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

Patient was supposed to get 3 units of Novolog but ended up getting 7 units because my CNA mixed up the blood sugars and told me the wrong one. Patient was okay and actually their sugar ended up...
med error

turnforthenurse replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Students

We are all human and we are all bound to make mistakes. It happens. You live and you learn! I'm glad everything ended up being okay in the
Disappointed with my nurse last night

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

I agree, I don't understand why other posters are in favor of your nurse...I personally think her behavior was highly unprofessional. Especially that comment, "if I were your friend, I would kick...
Is floor nursing making you fat?

turnforthenurse replied to OCRN3's topic in Health, Stress Management

Surprisingly, I have maintained my weight, even after working nights for the past two years so my circadian rhythm and eating habits are all backwards. Although it's true that I do eat an actual...
Give or no

turnforthenurse replied to duncannurse429's topic in Patient Medications

I agree, never hold something without the MD being informed, especially antibiotics which need to be given on time, as scheduled. I know the patient being out of the building was not your fault,...
Top 10 Nursing Supplies

turnforthenurse replied to JenLahaye's topic in General Students

A bottle of Tylenol or

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