turnforthenurse MSN, NP

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    No social life...can anyone else relate?

    turnforthenurse replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    Oh to be a nursing student...my social life went on the back burner once I started my program. I ended up not having a lot of friends outside of nursing school after awhile...people no longer...
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    My first clinical course and I hate it

    turnforthenurse replied to EP10's topic in General Students

    It is normal but you will get used to it! I felt VERY awkward in the beginning and I never looked forward to those pre and post conferences because I hated talking in front of everyone lol...it was...
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    Patient Fall

    turnforthenurse replied to Nursey1111's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Instead of trying to determine who is at fault, determine what is at fault instead (which it looks like you have already identified some factors) and what can be done to fix it. Although it sucks and...
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    Full Moon Syndrome: Fact or Fiction

    turnforthenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience, the craziness that ensues with a full moon happens about three to four days before the actual full moon and also a day after. Most of the time working I don't notice a difference...
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    The Disrespect Of Nurses

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

    If I were in that situation, I would have called security immediately. Shame on the higher ups for allowing that behavior. And I agree, I think it's all about the satisfaction
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    Tips on Choosing First Patient

    turnforthenurse replied to zTracks's topic in General Students

    Don't choose the easiest patient. Choose a patient you think you will learn something
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    Two and a half week orientation?

    turnforthenurse replied to Berkley, RN BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ask for more time. As others have said, 2 1/2 weeks is ridiculously short. I had 6 weeks and I was very nervous when I was on my own. Having a shorter orientation for new grads seems to be more...
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    turnforthenurse replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Food critic. Or a whale/dolphin trainer
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    Most stressful and least stressful nursing specialty in the hospital?

    turnforthenurse replied to Donnuh's topic in General Nursing

    Med-surg, ICU/ICU step-down and ER. Probably L&D, too. I would consider Postpartum as one of the least stressful,
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    Alert,oriented LTC patients who refuse routine nightly insulin?

    turnforthenurse replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Educate the patient...otherwise just notify the MD and
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    Where and How to start studying for NCLEX-RN exam?

    turnforthenurse replied to irishjerish's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would definitely take a review course because that will help. Get a good NCLEX book, too. I suggest Saunders or Pearson Prentice Hall. And do A LOT of practice
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    Very little witnessing going on with drug wastes on my floor!

    turnforthenurse replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient Medications

    It's like that where I work, too. There is a camera in the med room and all of us trust each other, too. We had a nurse who we knew was stealing drugs, it was very obvious...so when we always stood...
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    Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    turnforthenurse replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    Definitely an iPod, iPhone or other smart phone. A netbook/laptop would be nice but if you're thinking about bringing it to class, make sure you check with your school/instructor's policy. Computers...
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    EKG/Arrhythmia Interpretations

    turnforthenurse replied to KSHOCARO's topic in Cardiac

    I second skillstat. The best way to learn is practice, practice,
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    Is your Facility 'forcing' you to get the Flu Vaccine?

    turnforthenurse replied to madwife2002's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Last year was nothing; we just had to sign a waiver if we didn't want a flu shot. I have never gotten a flu shot and I have been fine. This year, my hospital is implementing the flu shot or else...
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    Skills Check off??

    turnforthenurse replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    They are basically a return demonstration of what you have learned. There is a checklist that your instructor will be using, so just follow the steps. We had skills check offs for practically every...
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    Rough Day

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

    yes to brain sheets! They are a big help! I'm sorry you had a rough day, OP! Some days will be like that and others will be cake. It just depends! Are you going to be with that same preceptor...
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    Starting Clinicals and Having Anxiety

    turnforthenurse replied to Miaizon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    BREATHE! As others have mentioned you are not the only one having this anxiety. I remember when I first started I was terrified haha...but it will get easier. This is all new to you and unless you...
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    Do you HAVE to study for NCLEX?

    turnforthenurse replied to FutureCRNA?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is really up to you and confident you are in your abilities and how much you remember. I, personally, wouldn't have dreamed of NOT studying for the NCLEX unless of course I didn't want to do well....
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    Considering being a nurse

    turnforthenurse replied to mmedcalfj's topic in Nursing Career

    There is nothing wrong with being a guy and wanting to pursue the nursing profession! :) Nurses are needed, however, don't buy into that "there is a nursing shortage" mumbo jumbo. There *is* a...
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    IV infiltrate :(

    turnforthenurse replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened to you, but it is a good lesson learned. This is why frequent assessment is crucial...it's my hospital's policy to assess IV sites Q4Hs (for peds it's Q1H). Fortunately your...
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    Covering up Medication Patches

    turnforthenurse replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Patient Medications

    Tegaderm or tape. Patch location should be documented, but that doesn't always mean the nurse pays attention to that. I've come on to see patients with two NTG patches because the nurse before me...
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    Do you have a set schedule?

    turnforthenurse replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    I have a set schedule. I work alternating Sunday, Monday Tuesday & Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 7p-7a. We do not do rotating
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    What are your white board goals?

    turnforthenurse replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient Education

    Since you work with oncology patients, I would think most goals would be related to pain/nausea & vomiting management or some as simple as being able to rest. One thing you can do is ask your...
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    Best places to gain experience before going to the ICU

    turnforthenurse replied to Sephrin's topic in Cardiac

    The ER would be a good background but ER nursing and ICU nursing are very different...and as the pp mentioned, you really need to have well-developed skills in the ICU. ERs tend to only do focused...