turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    Night shift and daylight savings....

    turnforthenurse replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    We get paid the extra hour. We always get paid the hours worked. Not getting paid that extra hour and management saying that it "evens out" because you lose an hour when we spring ahead is...
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    How would you handle this..?

    turnforthenurse replied to crichards00's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work tonight, so if I have a chance to talk to one of our MRI techs, I'm going to ask them and see if they know the
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    *Dancing for joy*

    turnforthenurse replied to Sinman's topic in General Students

    Hooray!
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    What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    turnforthenurse replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Personally I think technology these days is a great thing and nurses should embrace it...as long as it doesn't impede patient care. Yes we use our cell phones during our breaks or during downtime -...
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    How do you typically check medicines?

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

    Drug books. My facility has computer charting and on our EMARs you can right click for reference information. We also have Lexicomp built into our computers. I also use Micromedex on my phone (free...
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    How would you handle this..?

    turnforthenurse replied to crichards00's topic in MICU, SICU

    MRI stands for "magnetic resonance imaging." I still can't find any information regarding Silvadene being contraindicated with an
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    Is math in nursing hard? Maybe I should reconsider nursing?

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

    I honestly think I have a learning disability when it comes to math. But if I can do it, so can you! Nursing math is basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. If you have a B+ in...
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    License and Residency Issues of Relocating

    turnforthenurse replied to xanderly's topic in General Nursing

    I want to add that it is very important to inform each state of your change in address/residency status. I know in Texas you can face a penalty charge for not informing
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    PRN positions

    turnforthenurse replied to MsGinger's topic in General Nursing

    Most PRN positions require at least a year or two of experience, some require two or more. It depends on the hospital. I say go for it, you have nothing to
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    HHNK or HHNS

    turnforthenurse replied to transducen's topic in General Nursing

    There is no specific "formula," just simple math. Let's say you want to bring the blood sugar down by 75mg/dL each hour. Patient's blood sugar is 825, so after the first hour it would be 750mg/dL...
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    Am I burnt out? What should I do?

    turnforthenurse replied to NOLAgirl2's topic in General Students

    Your mom is right :) The same happened to me...towards the end I got so burnt out, but the grass is greener on the other side! It's been nearly two years since I have graduated from my nursing...
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    Trendelenburg positioning

    turnforthenurse replied to KBICU's topic in Critical Care

    The position can raise ICP. I have only seen another nurse trendelenburg their patient during a rapid response
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    Did I just get thrown under the bus? Or I'm a bad nurse?

    turnforthenurse replied to proudauntie415's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Never hold Lantus without a doctor's order. If you are giving a larger dose of Lantus, speak with the doctor because the dose may need to be adjusted and most of the time they will adjust it instead...
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    License and Residency Issues of Relocating

    turnforthenurse replied to xanderly's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever state you live in (your permanent residence) is the state you declare as your primary state. Maybe it's because Texas is a compact state, but I was able to be licensed in Texas without...
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    Need to interview RNs who belong to a professional organization.

    turnforthenurse replied to lilly2010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What about e-mailing your local chapter and explaining your situation? The purpose of these assignments is to go out there and network in the community, not just here on AN Good
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    PT Pulls out their NG tube...boss says I need to fill out an event report?

    turnforthenurse replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely write up an incident report just in case the patient injured their self and it wasn't evident until later or if the patient wants to sue for whatever reason. It isn't an "event"...
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    Will I get over my discomfort with blood draws?

    turnforthenurse replied to Laurabird's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You will get over it, I think. I personally hate having my blood drawn...I hate needles! I always have to look away if I'm getting my blood drawn or anything that involves needles...but if I am...
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    EKG help

    turnforthenurse replied to melissacarey's topic in General Students

    For interpretation, check out Skill Stat: ECG Simulator | SkillStat Learning - Fast, Fun and Effective! For books that help with interpretation as well as treatment, check out ECG Workout by Jane Huff...
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    Considering ER but not good at starting IV's

    turnforthenurse replied to srleslie's topic in Emergency

    Inserting IVs is a skill that comes with time. With practice you will get good at it. Where I work the ER techs are the ones putting in the IVs most of the time, or if a patient arrives via EMS they...
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    Clinicals

    turnforthenurse replied to missy0910's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    yes, this is a must! or Ibuprofen...pick your poison lol. Also chapstick/lipbalm. I actually just carried that in my pocket instead of my bag. I also kept some hand lotion in my bag, just be...
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    Clinicals

    turnforthenurse replied to missy0910's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Typically our first clinical revolves around meeting the instructor, getting to know your clinical group and what the instructor's expectations are. You'll also probably get a tour of a facility...
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    Best place for online scrubs?

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

    Allheart.com
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    New Grad in ICU

    turnforthenurse replied to criticalcareRN2B's topic in Critical Care

    It's really hard to tell...but I think her wanting to tell the DON about you is a good sign. Best of luck to
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    D5 water and Cerebral Edema

    turnforthenurse replied to hodgieRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I'm not a neuro ICU nurse, but this was my thought exactly...because infusing a hypotonic solution too rapidly could worsen cerebral edema, just like how infusing a hypertonic solution too rapidly can...
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    D5 water and Cerebral Edema

    turnforthenurse replied to hodgieRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Blood sugar frequency would depend on the physician. Typically with a dextrose IV we don't check blood sugars any more often than the routine AC&HS checks...if the patient is on TPN, we typically...