turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    TX BON can't process exam application because of compact state

    turnforthenurse replied to mharic09's topic in Texas Nursing

    That makes sense, considering the state I lived in prior to moving to TX was a non-NLC state. That must be why I didn't have a problem getting my
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    Auscultation S2 split VS S3

    turnforthenurse replied to Findoo's topic in General Students

    Do you have an iPhone? Search for the app Heart Murmurs Pro. It is $2.99, but it contains sound clips of heart sounds and murmurs and includes information on their etiologies, pathophysiology,...
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    Patients who can do ADLs but want nurses to

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

    Reminds me of a patient I had who was in contact for scabies....they would call for EVERY LITTLE THING. Independent with their ADL's, too. The problem was, when we answered the call light phone and...
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    When to be off orientation

    turnforthenurse replied to me1989's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When you start working as a nurse, it really is on the job training. Nursing school only gives you a foundation. A local hospital hired me as a new grad and I had one week of in-class stuff + a...
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    Missed call for a interview

    turnforthenurse replied to Dragonstrike's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry to hear that,
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    CCRN anyone?

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

    I started a random fact throwing: PCCN/CCRN edition thread awhile back, but didn't get anyone interested, unfortunately. I would love to contribute more information. I'm studying for my PCCN, but...
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    Not falling for that old trick

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

    If you're sick, stay home. I wouldn't want a nurse with the flu or who knows what taking care of me, and I wouldn't want to expose my patients to germs like that if I were sick. I consider myself...
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    speech

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

    If you get nervous, don't drink coffee before having to give a speech! I am terrified of public speaking...that was honestly one of the hardest classes I have ever had to take in school, and I put it...
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    3 or 4 siderails?

    turnforthenurse replied to MessyMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. We have had nurses trip on those
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    Running PRBC concurrently with NS?!

    turnforthenurse replied to nurseap's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you did anything wrong because NS is okay to run with blood (and should be the ONLY OTHER fluid you run with it) but I never run it concurrently...I take out my Y-type tubing and prime...
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    Job while in RN school

    turnforthenurse replied to lnsjes's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I also agree with any job that can get you into a hospital! And I also agree that having your STNA will help you "relearn" those fundamental skills. I didn't get my STNA prior to starting nursing...
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    help! tips for starting as new nurse

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

    First off, congratulations!!! Second off....BREATHE! Starting out as a new nurse is scary and in all honestly, you probably won't begin to feel comfortable in your new role until about 6 months to a...
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    I maybe in trouble, HIPPA Violation

    turnforthenurse replied to ms.amy03's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This is exactly why I do not post about my day at work on Facebook or other social media sites. Even with the maximum privacy settings you would be surprised on what your program, classmates and...
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    Drawing blood from a foot?

    turnforthenurse replied to EGVnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Exactly this, so make sure you transcribe that verbal/telephone order. Also, if the patient is getting frequent blood draws and they are a hard stick, why not advocate for a central line or PICC
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    New in Cardiac/Telemetry Nursing

    turnforthenurse replied to NurseMaricel's topic in Cardiac

    If she wasn't giving the Coumadin, the INRs wouldn't be going up. And those INRs should be monitored daily especially if their dosages are being increased. It also takes a few days for Coumadin to...
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    I got an offer!

    turnforthenurse replied to Twinmom06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    congratulations!!
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    confusion?

    turnforthenurse replied to spearsfm's topic in LPN to RN

    I am honestly not sure, but your best bet would be to call your prospective schools and ask what the admission requirements
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    Need Advice: Looking to gain more experience in the health care field

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

    Take the BLS course. That's probably what you will need for the nursing program so I would just go ahead and get that right off the bat. Some positions for UAP (unlicensed assistive personnel)...
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    Why do we use insulin drips?

    turnforthenurse replied to EGVnurse's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    DKA and HHNKS are typically when you will see an insulin drip being utilized. There are other times, too, as mentioned in the OP. As for the type of insulin...which type of insulin should only be...
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    Teaching plan ideas?

    turnforthenurse replied to murse23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what about heart
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    TX BON can't process exam application because of compact state

    turnforthenurse replied to mharic09's topic in Texas Nursing

    No, you do not. I was living in a different state but I knew I was moving to Texas because of the military...so instead of getting a license in my home state, I opted to get my initial license in...
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    What would you do?

    turnforthenurse replied to WldChrry's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    They have max strength Tylenol (1,000mg), too. As for the scheduled 650mg TID, it would depend on why the medication was ordered. It also depends on how much Tylenol the patient has received. And...
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    Nurses: Why do many of you do this?

    turnforthenurse replied to terina66's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If it bothers you, then don't read into it. Simple as that. There is no harm done (and it is not a HIPPA violation) if there are no names mentioned or other patient identifiers. Personally, I love...
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    Hardest pre-req?

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

    For me, it was A&P. My speech class was very difficult for me, too, but that's because I hate public speaking
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    Patient dilema

    turnforthenurse replied to Anggelica's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering...is this patient a