AprilRNurse

AprilRNurse

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  1. Chose your precepting department VERY carefully!!!

    AprilRNurse replied to AZblabnurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There are many more things that effect your hiring status than just your preceptorship though. If you know you want to work a specialty- where you preceptor may be your only

  2. Parmeters for Infusion pump

    AprilRNurse replied to Rajeshkumar's topic in General Nursing

    Really? I didn't know that. My unit always runs them inline with something running between

  3. So... have I burned my bridges with this hospital or can I recover?

    AprilRNurse replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read all the responses... but here's my experience. When I started clinicals- I had just gotten over being VERY sick, and had no voice. I showed up to my first day of clinicals exhausted...

  4. Patients talking politics to me...

    AprilRNurse replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    I just chuckle with a bright smile and tell them I've learned politics are not a safe topic until I know someone better. Then I follow up with "that doesn't mean I disagree though".... they always...

  5. bolus and GI bleed

    AprilRNurse replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is my thought. I know giving fluids is generally good, but I think there's a piece of this picture missing. I have a hard time believing the doctor was just refusing to give fluids and giving...

  6. Will being a CNA help NS chances?

    AprilRNurse replied to camci's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I doubt it- but it'll help you your first semester, and help in your nursing career. It may also help you get a

  7. Not a caregiver type, but considering nursing?

    AprilRNurse replied to wide-eyed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First- it's all a farce. There is no HUGE demand for nurses. There are new grads in my area that graduated LAST summer (09) that are still looking for jobs. Just because hospitals work short staffed-...

  8. CE credits online......

    AprilRNurse replied to gabrielle76's topic in General Nursing

    Though I was recently told that the .5 credits cannot be used towards the CEU requirement, only full credits count I

  9. bolus and GI bleed

    AprilRNurse replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    If doctor ordered lasix he/she must not have felt it was a fluid volume issue though. Thats definatley a low BP, but maybe something else was going

  10. I HATE My Job - Why did I ever go into Nursing?

    AprilRNurse replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That staffing ratio is insane...no wonder you're ready to quit. On evenings we only ever get 4 alone, or 5-6 WITH an RN/LPN working together. Overnights we get 6-7 for each RN...and then an LPN floats...

  11. How has life changed since you finally became a RN ?

    AprilRNurse replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    No, she said she made 700 per month MORE than she did as a

  12. A legality question about pay

    AprilRNurse replied to Amberjade's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, I meant to comment on that as well. But I thought maybe it was a

  13. ADN lower than BSN????

    AprilRNurse replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm hearing this as well. IT's just basic supply and demand. With the economy being down- more people are out of work and looking for a quick degree (or just something to do since they aren't working)...

  14. grrr..I just found out that the school

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

    Nurses do everything CNA's do....so I think it's

  15. Scope of practice in your hospital as an LPN

    AprilRNurse replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    The LPN's in our hospital don't take their own assignment. They are scheduled with an RN and together they take more patient's than an RN working alone. The RN assesses, does care plans, and...

  16. Scope of practice in your hospital as an LPN

    AprilRNurse replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    That's not even legal is

  17. A question to new grads...how satisfied are you with your new salary ?

    AprilRNurse replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    I made 51K my first year and I just hit my 3 year mark. I was only working 4 days a week, and overtime some weeks when it was available. It really depends on the area though- I've looked into...

  18. Been an RN for 6 months..why do I still dread giving report?

    AprilRNurse replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

    While these answer work comming from an experienced nurse- it's definately not a good approach for a new nurse proving

  19. Thought I was doing fine... THEN got a call from my manager.... :(

    AprilRNurse replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    This line says so much. I have friends going through nursing school, and when they ask for advice I say something along this line. As a new grad, you do not know what you don't know, and most nurses...

  20. bolus and GI bleed

    AprilRNurse replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    Look at it this way...you're already replacing the blood. The patient needed blood. Was there any maintenance fluid running? Bolusing the patient just dilutes it- it doesn't actually help carry oxygen...

  21. How has life changed since you finally became a RN ?

    AprilRNurse replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    I pay all my bills now, and am still (after 3 years) shocked that aI still have money in the account. My kids have a sense of entitlement-ugh, they don't remember what it's like not to be able to...

  22. A legality question about pay

    AprilRNurse replied to Amberjade's topic in General Nursing

    No- normal or not..it is not legal for them to do. She should not clock out until she is finished

  23. Do I really need a

    AprilRNurse replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, I was actually told no by my mom- who works with a company placing people in jobs. (like a temp agency, but not temporary) She said to revise my husbands resume, shorten it as much as possible,...

  24. Thought I was doing fine... THEN got a call from my manager.... :(

    AprilRNurse replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    wow- do you work at my old place of employement? That's how I felt. They kept extending my orientation (and I was NOT a new grad) they got mad when I asked questions, and then lied in my review and...

  25. What is the "right" answer?

    AprilRNurse replied to PureLifeRN's topic in Operating Room

    If it's something putting patient at risk... you have to have a backbone, and essentially make sure you are NOT intimidated by the surgeon. Otherwise, let it go, attempt to talk calmly to the surgeon...