turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    Do you do assessments after a patient is discharged?

    turnforthenurse replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I always do an
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    BP situation

    turnforthenurse replied to Standoe3's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sometimes doctors still decide to give a medication if the benefits outweigh the risks. You notified the MD of the patient's VS and yet they still wanted the dig to be given. YOU DID THE RIGHT...
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    SHOES!

    turnforthenurse replied to ATerzoLPN2RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I personally love
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    Lantus vs. Levemir

    turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Patient Medications

    That makes sense, even though this patient had a low at less than 20 hours. This patient was admitted for hypoglycemia (along with some other admitting diagnoses). They were on Q2H blood sugar checks...
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    Lantus vs. Levemir

    turnforthenurse posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Why would a prescriber prefer Lantus over Levemir or vice versa? I know that they are both long-acting insulins. I remember asking a pharmacist about it awhile ago and the only answer they provided me...
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    burning bridges?

    turnforthenurse replied to fromtheseaRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My advice: never burn your bridges because the grass is not always greener on the other side. What if you don't like the other hospital system? It may be hard to go back to your med-surg position....
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    Do you like your long commute?

    turnforthenurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have an 8 mile commute to work, about 10-15 minutes depending on
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    Which Stethoscope should I get?

    turnforthenurse replied to A_Rose83's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think the Littmann Classic II S.E. is perfect for nursing students. The price isn't too bad imo but you can at least hear with it. Cheaper stethoscopes do not have good acoustics. Same with the...
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    Is pain still the "5th Vital Sign"?

    turnforthenurse replied to SuzieF's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed this too. I had a patient go into non-sustained v tach, so I went to check. The patient was awake but sleepy. They said they are okay, but as soon as I asked if they are experiencing...
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    Is new nurses at risk of lost of license during first year of work?

    turnforthenurse replied to love2babsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are at risk for having stipulations against your license at ANY point in your career, not just during your new grad period. Do you have malpractice insurance? If not, I highly suggest getting it....
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    Black - The New White For Nurses?

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

    It actually seems like blue (whether it is navy, royal or galaxy blue) is the "new white" for nurses. OR nurses ALWAYS seem to wear ceil blue. Our respiratory therapists wear black. It seems like...
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    Practicum in PCU (progressive care unit)

    turnforthenurse replied to Cunurse2013's topic in Critical Care

    On a PCU you will see a wide variety of things. Chances are your patients will all be on telemetry, so know your cardiac rhythms and know your cardiac drugs. Know some drips, too. On my PCU, we can...
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    Help communicating with my nurses.

    turnforthenurse replied to LiLev's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just get involved. I find that I got more out of my clinical experience by helping out on the floor. In nursing school you generally only have one patient to care for...when everything was done for...
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    New Grad job in Austin, Texas

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

    As a new grad, I highly suggest a residency program if you can get into one. The new grad market is tough anywhere you go, but I think it's harder in city compared to a hospital in the suburbs....
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    I hate what's happening to nursing...

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

    Scripting has been introduced at my place of employment. We implemented hourly rounding awhile ago but it's all scripted. Saying things like "I have the time" (but really I don't...), "it would be...
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    Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    turnforthenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I cut corners. I think all nurses cut at least some corners. I feel like you have to. I have left pills untaken before, but they were things like Os-cal. I have taken care of terminally ill...
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    Does your hospital ID badge have your first AND last name on it?

    turnforthenurse replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    My workplace has first and last name. I used a label machine to cover it up, though, so only my first name is visible on my badge. I once had a patient tell me he was going to come find me after he...
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    Is this cheating?

    turnforthenurse replied to antrara's topic in Nursing Career

    But you don't necessarily know that. There is a potential for these students with test questions and answers to share with students that are coming into the
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    What makes you want to vomit?

    turnforthenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Anybody here watch The Walking Dead? Suctioning those secretions reminds me of the same sounds those walkers
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    What makes you want to vomit?

    turnforthenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Ileostomies with a GI bleed. Worst smell I have ever experienced!!! And the ileostomy had a lot of output, too, so I had to empty that thing multiple times... Mouth care on patients who have not...
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    Questions about IV Meds

    turnforthenurse replied to RN/Mom's topic in Patient Medications

    The lumens of the PICC line have different exit openings. There is enough circulation going so that you may end up giving two meds through two different lumens that may be incompatible, but given...
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    why did you pick the speciality you are in?

    turnforthenurse replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    Because I was offered a job in PCU! I always wanted to work in ICU or an ICU step-down,
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    Post Fall Neuro Checks

    turnforthenurse replied to psalazar's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Neuro checks immediately s/p fall. MD notified immediately and the patient goes down for a head CT. Neuro check frequency is usually Q4H afterwards, but for how long is at the MD's
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    Favorite Nursing Sayings, Quotes, Jokes.....

    turnforthenurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nurses Rock

    Some quotes: "To do what nobody else will do, in a way that nobody else can do, in spite of all we go through; is to be a nurse." -unknown "To know even one life has breathed easier because you have...
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    Gaining skills. What is important?

    turnforthenurse replied to CrystalSSA's topic in General Nursing

    At six months, a new nurse may be just starting to get comfortable in their role. On average it takes anywhere from six months to a year until a new nurse becomes comfortable. I'm not trying to...