AprilRNurse

AprilRNurse

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  1. vital signs

    AprilRNurse replied to nursekara513's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go and study. We could go on and on about the systemic response to infection- but really you need to study it and understand it. It's not a basic thing- and pertinent to nursing. It's a basic that...

  2. Part time work- what kind?

    AprilRNurse replied to edogs334's topic in General Nursing

    I took on a part time job doing home health because I was getting so many call offs at work. I've found it near impossible to juggle the schedules/time off, and holiday requirements. I love the part...

  3. No Pay iincrease for new ACLS?TELE cert??

    AprilRNurse replied to RunnerNurse09's topic in General Nursing

    We don't get extra pay for ACLS...we get to work in the area that requires it. Certs though (CCRN, PCCN, and whatever the med/surg one) gets a yearly bonus though (just one cert though) and they...

  4. ER nurses are the best!

    AprilRNurse replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

    We are all part of a team. I couldn't do my job without the ER nurses... but they are not better than any other nurse IMO. They do their job- we do

  5. Tricky interview question

    AprilRNurse replied to Daisy_08's topic in International Nursing

    You never really know what will happen in the next 5 years. Answer with that. Say something to the effect of "I don't really what what life will bring in the next 5 years, but for now I want to focus...

  6. Had enough of the CMS 30 minute rule?

    AprilRNurse replied to Kiringat's topic in General Nursing

    I don't run into this problem. We have the ability to change times on our electronic system. If something is ordered at bedtime... we can change it to a convenient time. Once a day, BID, etc... we...

  7. Certifications? Do you have any?

    AprilRNurse replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think any specific cert is more valued. If you were CCRN but applying for a hospice job what good would it do? Find your passion- get your experience, then work on a cert for that job. I'm...

  8. RN Salaries: Hospital vs LTC

    AprilRNurse replied to nursein2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow- I'm shocked to see some LTC pay more than hospitals. Around here the pay for LTC is less. 3 yrs ago I had 2 offers in LTC. One was $18/hr, the other was $21/hr. I started in the hospital making...

  9. Question re ACLS

    AprilRNurse replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with all of the above posters. You need to know EKG interpretation before taking ACLS. It just teaches you what to do with them- not what they

  10. A Staff Nurse's Fantasy

    AprilRNurse replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. But then I just get frazzled

  11. A Staff Nurse's Fantasy

    AprilRNurse replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    I wish everyone had the work conditions I have. I read on here and am shocked that my co-workers still find something to complain about. We looked into moving for awhile- but then I reminded myself...

  12. Stupid question, but when toileting a patient...

    AprilRNurse replied to Rebewarr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You should always encourage them to wipe if they are able. Statistically people stay healthier longer if they retain some of their independence. Even with the bedpan- if they aren't a total assist,...

  13. work shifts

    AprilRNurse replied to othahalf's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Icompletely agree with this. Also- night shift tends to slow people down. They get used to the slower pace- then can't handle things when it gets busy- or when they need to switch shifts for some...

  14. A Staff Nurse's Fantasy

    AprilRNurse replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, I prefer them homely. I'd rather be thinking about what I need from them than how gorgeous they are! :

  15. A Staff Nurse's Fantasy

    AprilRNurse replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    you should come work with me. except for number 9, almost every shift i've ever worked follows with this. a few of our dr's say thank you, we work great together, and our paitent load is 1:4 on...

  16. I lost my job.

    AprilRNurse replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That really stinks...but legally I don't think they did anything wrong. YOu can't file for FMLA retroactive. Essentially you took time off unapproved. (unless she told you it was fine when you called)...

  17. Mission Statements

    AprilRNurse replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like our mission statement is geniune. There are many times when they look at policies that admins go back to the mission statement and try to make the best decision based on what our mission...

  18. Is it ok to call and ask?

    AprilRNurse replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Not many places will want to train in a CNA for the short period until you can work as a

  19. When is the best time to eat while working nights?

    AprilRNurse replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I work nights, I sleep the next day- so I skip to meals. I generally eat a lunch size meal around 2-3 am, then breakfast on the way home. I either bring yogurt or fruit and eat on my way home,...

  20. Pet Peeve

    AprilRNurse replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has no shared

  21. Telemetry RN interview! need some tips!

    AprilRNurse replied to choksantos's topic in Nursing Career

    She gave you great tips. They will not expect you to know it all yet. BUT- they will spend a lot of money to train in a new nurse. Market yourself that you are in it to stay- and that you will be an...

  22. Advice for Applying Out-of-State

    AprilRNurse replied to futurenurse7873's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing to remember.... keep applying. MN has a strong nursing union. (as I'm sure you've heard in the media) When a position opens... there might be a lot of internal shifting before there is...

  23. Pet Peeve

    AprilRNurse replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    My MIL went in recently for an outpatient procedure...and the nurse came out, looked at her and asked "are you the colonoscopy?" She was beyond mad and embarassed. She felt first off- she was treated...

  24. Advice for Applying Out-of-State

    AprilRNurse replied to futurenurse7873's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be honest- the job market is not good here. MN is one of the highest paid states with cost of living adjustment. Because of our good wages- there hasn't been a shortage that I've seen in years....

  25. New Grad Home Health

    AprilRNurse replied to kasendamiles86's topic in Home Health

    Wow, talk about a new grad attitude. I would be terrified to do home health as a new grad. You are there alone. If there is an emergency- it's only you. I started doing home health 3 years into my...