turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    turnforthenurse replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

    The "Incredibly Easy" books are great, I think, but the EKG one could be better. I personally like ECG Workout by Jane Huff RN. Very detailed but understandable and they give you A LOT of practice...
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    What's the worst you've ever been dumped on?

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

    That has to be
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    CCRN anyone?

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

    I just wanted to say that I took my PCCN exam today and I passed!!! So glad that is over and done
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    Hospital closing my entire unit.

    turnforthenurse replied to miranda819's topic in General Nursing

    It sucks, but it happens. Shortly after I got hired, our transitional care unit closed their doors because the hospital census was down...then despite the increase in census, it remained closed. They...
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    What's the worst you've ever been dumped on?

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

    I was working (1900-0700), progressive care unit. We get 4 patients each. One of my patients got transferred, so I had 3. One of my patients had a crazy high INR and was anemic, so they had 2 units...
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    Nursing School Patient Loads

    turnforthenurse replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school in 2010. We only had one patient during our clinical rotations. For my adult med-surg rotation, we were given the opportunity to take care of two patients towards the...
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    Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

    turnforthenurse replied to BacktotheBeach's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you so much! The bandaids/Fab Feet combo seem to be working. The rubbing is still there and the spot still gets irritated, but now it's bearable. I was able to wear them two nights in a row...
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    Seriously?!?!

    turnforthenurse replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    That is how it should be, honestly, but I would imagine that would be very bad for satisfaction
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    Oh crap, what do I do?

    turnforthenurse replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    So since you gave the 1mg, that means someone signed as your waste for the other 1mg, correct? In that case, the waste is accounted for. I personally wouldn't worry about
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    Left handed nurses, med personnel

    turnforthenurse replied to Vanfnp's topic in Emergency

    On my floor (PCU) we have one lefty and she is our go-to person for difficult IV starts. In the ER I haven't noticed any lefties,
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    Have you ever performed CPR? Results?:

    turnforthenurse replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OP, I am sorry about the loss of your brother. As for CPR, I have performed it many times...and from what I can recall, no one made it. There were a few that were successfully resuscitated, intubated...
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    INR 6.5

    turnforthenurse replied to goalienrse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree, it's reasonable. They may decide to give the patient a dose of vitamin K, though, depending on the
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    New nurse

    turnforthenurse replied to j.ll's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly, that is normal for a new grad. Nursing school merely gives you a foundation; learning HOW to be a nurse, however, is learned mostly on the job. In nursing school, everything revolves...
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    Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

    turnforthenurse replied to BacktotheBeach's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

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    Kindle version of books

    turnforthenurse replied to aperry05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I like the physical feel of a textbook. On a Kindle it would be too hard to jump around in the text and you can't really highlight or make notes (well, you can, but it's different). I would much...
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    Nights and weekends as neede

    turnforthenurse replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    I think the rationale is to make it fair....since most nurses want to work dayshift but that isn't possible, so it's like taking turns, I guess? I'd rather stick with one shift. Not only do rotating...
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    Leaving the hospital after 6 months?

    turnforthenurse replied to %63theend's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's possible you are hindering yourself because if you decide to apply to another hospital job in the future, they prefer "acute care experience" and they usually ask for at least a year or two....
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    Has anyone tried the new Dansko XP?

    turnforthenurse replied to BacktotheBeach's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So after trying out the XPs, I really enjoy them. They do offer more arch support than the original Professional, IMO. I also brought my Alegria shoes to switch into in case the Danskos would hurt...
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    How much experience before being charge nurse

    turnforthenurse replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also wanted to add that in Ohio, they required at least 2 years of experience before being charge. At least at the hospitals I worked/had clinicals
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    Took my relative to the ED

    turnforthenurse replied to CP2013's topic in Emergency

    That's great! I love the feeling of being able to start a difficult IV on the very first try. It's an accomplishment! I had a patient in the ER who stated she was a hard stick, and her veins roll...
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    Working Easter anyone?

    turnforthenurse replied to SnowboardRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working. We get time and a
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    From the floor to the ER

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    I guess I was just wondering about making the full transition from floor RN to ER RN. Sure, I have been there quite a bit already and am pretty familiar with a lot of things, but I'm not taking my...
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    Recently passed boards....what do i bring to interviews?

    turnforthenurse replied to TanishaW's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would bring a couple of copies of your resume, just in case. And always dress to impress! You can never go wrong with a suit. Wear shoes that are comfortable because you may be doing a lot of...
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    First nursing job in med-surg, not the right fit?

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

    Are you with a preceptor again? Is it the same preceptor or a different one? I would definitely ask for some feedback from them. Time management is a skill that is learned over time and probably one...
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    Change of Mindset

    turnforthenurse replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much! Yeah, I had anxiety when I started discharging patients....I work nights so on my home floor (progressive care) we very rarely discharge patients, so I wasn't use to doing...