mmc51264 BSN, MSN, RN

orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes

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    Where are the middle age nurses working?

    mmc51264 replied to RedRobin8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am second career and 50. I work on an ortho unit where about 1/3 of us are over 40. I live too far away from work to socialize much, but age doesn't dictate who I "click"
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    Why so reluctant to give pain meds?

    mmc51264 replied to Baubo516's topic in Patient Medications

    tramadol is federal rule now (I have friend who has to go to the pharmacy to get it for her dog instead of the vet dispensing) We are very generous in my hospital with the pain medications (non-ortho...
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    Keeping Old Report Sheets

    mmc51264 replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I know of some nurses that keep report sheets in their lockers when they are working a 3-day stretch, but I ALWAYS shred every shift. Everything I need to know is either documented or part of the...
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    Why so reluctant to give pain meds?

    mmc51264 replied to Baubo516's topic in Patient Medications

    I was a rehab nurse for a year and have been an orthopedic nurse for the last 2 years. This is insane! (Not going into the CPM-is-not-EBP anymore) Pts cannot heal if they are hurting, pts cannot...
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    Licensed Nurse or Vet Nurse (tech)

    mmc51264 replied to Greyson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked as a vet tech and I was never called a nurse. I was called assistant, helper, aide. I had a lot more autonomy because it is animals, but I ran anesthesia, drew blood, gave fluids and IV...
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    Is that truly professional behavior?

    mmc51264 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When we did our system-wide orientation, there was a travel nurse that was doing a lot of those type things. She would ask questions like "you don't do X here??" Later she floated to my unit and she...
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    Anyone teach nursing school clinicals on the side?

    mmc51264 replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I thought about the liability issue and thought I would look into precepting first. At least they are working under their own license. I have had some 2nd year students assigned to my patients and...
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    teacher to nurse transition

    mmc51264 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I teacher before I was a nurse. I found it a fairly easy transition and I love nursing much better than teaching. I think being a teacher helps you recognize learning strengths in your pts. My...
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    Can a Nurse Practitioner be a school nurse

    mmc51264 replied to jhopkins4774's topic in General Nursing

    We have a nurse that has passed her boards and is trying to find the right job. She is still working as a staff floor
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    How to prevent falls

    mmc51264 replied to Karolyte's topic in Orthopedic

    We are able to adjust volume and sensitivity of alarms. They are also hooked up to call light system so light outside door lights up and HUC is aware. Every policy in my hospital is EBP. I will try...
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    how are men treated at your workplace?

    mmc51264 replied to chillbrah's topic in Men in Nursing

    Our pay is the same, my (male) orientation buddy and I discussed it. The only time it makes a difference to me is if I can't reach something and anyone that is taller than I am is sought out LOL. We...
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    RN to BSN timeline

    mmc51264 replied to Emilyinidaho's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was able to get a job with my ADN and I think the experience has helped me be able to apply what I am learning. I was SO burned out from nursing school I needed a new focus for a little while. I...
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    pro vs con of online BSN

    mmc51264 replied to TimHatch's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am in a totally online program that is from a decent brick and mortar state university. I started out in a similar program from a different state university. The first one has a fairly good...
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    How to prevent falls

    mmc51264 replied to Karolyte's topic in Orthopedic

    I still don't understand why someone would go through all of that to refuse something that was for your own safety? The next thing you know, the person that refuses and falls and injures...
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    any career changers?

    mmc51264 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with horses most of my adult life, from about 16. I also worked for a large animal vet and thought about vet school (Bio degree-pre-vet) so I have a history of liking medicine. After I had...
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    BS in non-nursing and soon to be RN via ADN

    mmc51264 replied to MissMeeks's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Duke has one
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    Hyponatremia and NG tubes to suction

    mmc51264 replied to ccrunner72000's topic in General Nursing

    and yet our NG tube pts have more of a focus on K+ They are usually on D5 1/NS with either 20/40
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    Nursing occupation, politically ineffective due to inequalities of both gender?

    mmc51264 replied to Yusrie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Same ball park as education. Woman dominated field until you get higher up in the grade levels and
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    Maybe the grass is greener on the other side.

    mmc51264 replied to vregino36's topic in General Students

    Nursing school WAS the hardest thing I have ever done. Including a graduate degree, working full time while going to school (not nursing school) and pregnant, and 2 c-sections. I swear I have PTSD...
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    mismanagement of diabetes in hospital

    mmc51264 replied to wiley6coyote's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I am not a diabetes educator, but in my unit, ortho, I bet it is closer to 1/3 of our pts are diabetic. The staff, has to be educated. I see the biggest lag in Type 1s even in the residents. They know...
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    How to prevent falls

    mmc51264 replied to Karolyte's topic in Orthopedic

    Seriously? No bed alarms? That one pt that thinks they will be all right is the one that falls. Or the one that wakes up in the middle of the night, slightly disoriented because they are not at home,...
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    Other than BSN

    mmc51264 replied to JenKnowles's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If have an RN and a BA/BS in another field, you can got straight into an MSN/NP practice. There are several program in here in NC. One is Duke ($$$$) but they are out there. A classmate from my ADN...
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    mismanagement of diabetes in hospital

    mmc51264 replied to wiley6coyote's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    That is why I am on a team that specializes in that. We audit and educate other nurses. We lok at labs and look for trends. I have a son who is Type 1 and I see people all the time not apply critical...
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    mmc51264 replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i would rather give suppositories than apply TED hose. I hate TED
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    Adjunct Nurse Educator

    mmc51264 replied to vokaybo's topic in Nursing Career

    In my program, we have TA but they all have masters or doctorates. All online. ia-connect.com I looked into requirements because I have a masters in teaching. They require a