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What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

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

First I would have looked at her in shock Then proceed to tell her that most of our physicians are foreign born, from India...but they are GREAT physicians and all give excellent care.
Would you do this?

turnforthenurse replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

Agree 100%. I think they should "cover the basics" with all of their patients. Have orders for PRN Tylenol, Zofran, something for pain, constipation, Benadryl and something for sleep unless...
Would you do this?

turnforthenurse replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

Unless you have standing orders (which would cover you), I would have called the MD. I don't care if it was 0215 and I'm calling for Tylenol. My license is important and I worked VERY hard to get...
Texting while doing patient care?

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

VERY unprofessional!!! It *is* against policy to keep our phones on us during working hours (they should be in our lockers) but no one complies with that. I admit, I keep my cellphone on me *but*...
Grumpy Docs

turnforthenurse replied to NewLPN11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I agree, I think it has to do with unnecessary calls....and also the amount of calls that they have already received that day. I really wish nurses had more autonomy in the things we do. After...
Civilian RN interested in working at military hospital

turnforthenurse posted a topic in Government, Military

I am always trying to consider my options and I'm thinking about applying to a military hospital, most specifically Darnall at Fort Hood, TX. I have my BSN and I currently work on a progressive care...
Civilian RN interested in working at military hospital

turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Government, Military

A lot of views, no replies Can anyone out there just give me their insights on working for a military hospital (in
another PCCN review course question...

turnforthenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

Has anybody here used the PCCN Adult Review Course from the AACN? Thoughts?...
Getting ACLS & BLS for Resume

turnforthenurse replied to Denali_25's topic in Critical Care

I would hold off on ACLS. Although a lot of employers require it, it usually isn't required until you've already been working there for a few months or within your first 6 months of employment (every...
Starting Pay for New Nurses in Texas...need help!!!

turnforthenurse replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in Texas Nursing

That is typical for the Austin area. Both hospitals are pretty well-known and I don't think you could have gone wrong with either choice. I do like Austin better than Temple, though... :)
Holder vs. Neck Draping for Littmann Cardio III?

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

I just drape it around my neck or put it in my pocket. I wipe it down at the end of each
Disgusted - wipes for bathing

turnforthenurse replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

Wet wipes are nice for freshening up. I used to work at a hospital that had a wet wipe warmer which was great...we don't have that where I work now. We also had a shower cap that you would microwave...
Telemetry versus Med/Surg floor for beginners?

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

Both would be a great experience. I work on a progressive care unit (ICU stepdown, tele) and I have learned A LOT! You will see a variety of patients and you will get medical-surgical patients as...
rapid a fib with high blood pressure?

turnforthenurse replied to valsalvamanuever2's topic in Cardiac

Exactly what I was going to
For those who passed: Please share your study habits

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

1. hours, it felt like lol. Probably between 4-6 hours/day. 2. I had two NCLEX books - Saunders and Pearson Prentice Hall. Both are excellent. 3. I took a review course local to the Cleveland, OH...
another PCCN review course question...

turnforthenurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

Thank for your reply! I ended up purchasing the PCCN review course from the AACN. I liked it and some concepts that were difficult for me actually made more sense. At the same time, though, I wish...
Bed Baths & Other Nursing Arts Still Taught? (Speaking of Wet Wipe Baths)

turnforthenurse replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

I remember learning these skills in my Fundamentals class in 2007. Bed baths are still taught, both with washcloths and wet wipes (the WARM wet wipes!!!) and we were taught how to make an occupied...
Rectal use of opiates???!!!

turnforthenurse replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Patient Medications

I have heard narcotics being given rectally, but they were actually ordered that way and the preparation was a
What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

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

* vague abodominal pain and intractable nausea/vomiting. * GI bleeds. * any patients with ridiculously-demanding family members. * patients who are NEVER happy, no matter what you do! * patients who...
Starting Salary [new grad]?

turnforthenurse replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

central TX, progressive care unit, BSN, $23.50 + shift differential (it's like $3 from 1900-2359 and close to $6 from 0000-0659. With my shift differential I was making about
What specialty did you choose for Practicum?

turnforthenurse replied to Amistad's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

I wanted ICU but I got placed on a cardiac stepdown that also had a 4-bed VICU (vascular ICU) in it. Although I was bummed that it wasn't the full-blown ICU, I really enjoyed my time on the stepdown...
What are you really good at?

turnforthenurse replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

I pick up on things very quickly. I'm not necessarily the best IV starter but I have beautiful-looking IV sites. I have good assessment skills. I have also been good with calming patients down. We...
What constitutes falsifying documentation?

turnforthenurse replied to physioex's topic in General Nursing

A lot of great examples in this thread. We have hourly rounding sheets and we once had a nurse who came in and put her initials next to every hour at the start of the shift. Our CEO of the hospital...
concerns about wearing N95 mask..

turnforthenurse replied to dann023's topic in First Year After Licensure

There are other respirators, like the duckbill one...that's the one I have to use because the N95 just doesn't fit my face. I tend to get hot and feel claustrophobic in masks, but you get used to
Poll to " former" new grads. How did you land that 1st job?

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

I just kept applying to places and eventually got a call back for an interview. For awhile I wasn't receiving any calls...so I kept tweaking my resume. Good

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