turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    Number of silly questions about PICC lines

    turnforthenurse replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is referring to why a 10cc syringe needs to be used with PICC lines. The need to use a 10cc syringe relates to the amount of pressure it provides with flushing the PICC line. Using anything...
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    Have dress codes changed for clinical prep?

    turnforthenurse replied to DoeRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Our dress code was closed toe shoes, no jeans, no revealing clothing. We had to wear our white lab coats. I usually wore khakis, flats and a nice blouse or sweater with my lab coat over it whenever...
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    Recording lectures

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

    I'm no help with suggesting a recorder that can be used with the iPhone...however, please make sure you get consent from your instructor before you tape their lectures. We had one instructor...
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    First semester Expensive

    turnforthenurse replied to Cuteypie504's topic in General Students

    I found one of the most expensive aspects of nursing school (other than tuition of course!) were the books. I spent several hundred dollars on books my first semester. I recommend checking them out...
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    Too much info to remember / confusing patients with other patients

    turnforthenurse replied to LaceyRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Even after over a year this still happens to me from time to time. It definitely happens when you're new but it does get better with time. Use a good brain sheet that has all of the information laid...
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    The Slow Code: Justified?

    turnforthenurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have never heard of this before but it is very disturbing. Meanwhile, nurses are once again the most trusted profession for 13 years in a
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    Was I wrong to hold Insulin?

    turnforthenurse replied to Anne36's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I would have held it; however, make sure you follow your facility's policy. Where I work, we have a standing order to hold all pre-prandial insulin if the blood sugar is 70 but we still need to...
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    12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    turnforthenurse replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would much rather work 12's than five 8-hour shifts. I work 3 on and have 4-5 days off, depending. We are never forced to work 16 hour shifts where I work - we may be asked to stay for an extra...
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    Check-off anxiety

    turnforthenurse replied to southerngal2108's topic in General Students

    What about imagining that you are in clinical instead of thinking you doing a check off? Have you spoke to your instructor about your anxiety? I used to get very anxious during check offs but during...
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    What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    turnforthenurse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    12 patients, that's crazy!!! On our med-surg units, they take 6-7 patients, both days and nights. Dayshift charge does not take patients; night shift charge will but usually a reduced load (5-6...
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    Stethoscope

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

    Yes the Lightweight is horrible. Can't hear anything with it! The Classic II S.E. is perfect for students, imo. After I graduated, I upgraded to the Cardiology III but I still have my Classic II as...
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    MD orders via computer

    turnforthenurse replied to gracedRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I love CPOE. It's better than trying to decipher a doc's handwriting or calling them a lot to clarify their handwritten orders. There are a lot of times where physicians will give us telephone or...
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    new grad on med-surg

    turnforthenurse replied to nurseGi's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congratulations on your job! I started out as a new grad on a progressive care unit (telemetry/ICU stepdown) and I am still working on that unit (I have about 1.5 years of experience). It definitely...
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    I think I'm in over my head :/

    turnforthenurse replied to CrystRN33's topic in MICU, SICU

    When I first started (and even as a student) I always got so nervous when giving report. I'm not sure why. Now I don't, even if I don't even know the nurse accepting my assignment. It gets better...
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    Ambien order did I make a mistake

    turnforthenurse replied to nakinok's topic in Patient Medications

    It is still too high of a dose. if the MD states that is fine, OP, make sure you document that the physician was notified, they stated it was fine, etc etc
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    Titrating Multiple Pressors

    turnforthenurse replied to NSJodi's topic in MICU, SICU

    those charts are great, thanks for posting, Muno!
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    I don't like being a nurse..Please help

    turnforthenurse replied to tinkchic2121's topic in Nursing Career

    I also agree...sounds like your unit is causing you the problem, not the nursing profession itself! See if you can transfer to another unit at your hospital so that you don't have to break your...
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    More Things You'd Love to be Able to say to Patients

    turnforthenurse replied to Bill E. Rubin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a family member who was very upset because one of the telemetry lead wires popped off their loved one and "they are here for a heart condition, blah blah blah." I was next door checking my...
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    telemetry vs med surge

    turnforthenurse replied to ffliper27's topic in Cardiac

    It is the same with the addition of telemetry monitoring. Not all patients will have telemetry monitoring ordered, however. Where I work, our med-surg units have telemetry, but then there is my unit,...
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    Pre Nursing Jobs

    turnforthenurse replied to calinursestudent818's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could work as an aide. Some places do not require a CNA in order to work as one. You could also look into HUC (health unit secretary) positions. That will help get your foot in the door and...
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    Do you work at Hilton?

    turnforthenurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    All of the
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    Malpractice Insurance

    turnforthenurse replied to jonnymiz63's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely get malpractice insurance. The two major ones mentioned here a lot are NSO and Marsh (Proliability). I personally have Marsh and I paid a little over $100 for it for the entire year....
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    Nursing Student needing ADVICE!

    turnforthenurse replied to sarahsather's topic in General Students

    Invest in some earplugs if you want to stay in your room...otherwise, make a trip to the campus library or some other place that is quiet. For my first two years, I lucked out with roommates who...
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    Ambien order did I make a mistake

    turnforthenurse replied to nakinok's topic in Patient Medications

    I would have called the prescriber to clarify. And I have never seen the abbreviation mr. Also, the recommended daily dose of Ambien for adults is 10mg immediately before bedtime. So the original...
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    Atrial fibrillation

    turnforthenurse replied to Soliloquy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yup, with afib we worry about stroke. You need to make sure the patient is on anticoagulants and stress the importance of