AprilRNurse

AprilRNurse

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  1. Written up today for something stupid

    AprilRNurse replied to lylenrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused as to the order. If you're on paper charts- and you had a current order for IVF @ 100/hr, I'd be ****** if I got written up. If however, there was not a current order written, and you...

  2. Dilaudid

    AprilRNurse replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

    Even in states where LPN's can give IV meds.... I think dilaudid is (and if not, should be) one of a list that they cannot push. Patient's can go bad quickly with dilaudid. Strong young men's sats...

  3. I think I was terminated from my PRN position...

    AprilRNurse replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have either. It would have made it impossible for her to make the decision if she wanted to pick up or not. THe benefit of a prn position is the freedom to say yes or no. Giving her the...

  4. Not studying for NCLEX?

    AprilRNurse replied to Sl1011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone is different, but just FYI (and it'll differ depending on state and pay)...our school sent us out a break down of what you lose when you fail and have to retest (as motivation to fully...

  5. Hospitals in MN (Minneap/Rochester)

    AprilRNurse replied to stephieannie's topic in General Nursing

    I was just told ALlina is also giving preference to BSN

  6. online college for RN-BSN

    AprilRNurse replied to mazzy's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard MSU is good. I thought I heard it was all online, but could be wrong. (Mankato State

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

    AprilRNurse replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some parts of nursing will not be your favorite. I've been a nurse for 3 years..and dread report time. On med/surg we do a written report, then they come out and ask questions. I love it. I can sit...

  8. Dilaudid IV Push

    AprilRNurse replied to hdreserve's topic in Emergency

    Bad idea. Patient's can go bad quick with Dilaudid. I've seen young, strong men's sats drop without notice 10 minutes after getting dilaudid push. It started getting popular for the MD"s to order on...

  9. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    AprilRNurse replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    1400!! I only pay $80/month in student loans. I know it'll take a long time, but at least it doesn't kill me now. I graduated with 26K in student loans. IT's

  10. when to report/notified....

    AprilRNurse replied to MissRed's topic in General Nursing

    I'd continue to report, it DOES protect you. If the nurse is upset about it- I'd be concerned. If you are truly notifying the RN's, then sign that. I'd be worried about a doctor that told me to quit...

  11. No lift policy

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

    Have you started yet? Everywhere I've worked had that policy- only the place I currently work enforces it. IT's not a No lift though, it's a 30# max policy. Most places say no lifting b/c it protects...

  12. Can you work as a CNA/NA/LPN as licensed RN?

    AprilRNurse replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the state...and you are held to the responsibility of your lisence even if you are working below

  13. NCLEX-A grade would be nice!

    AprilRNurse replied to zillionthnewgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There's one in every clinical

  14. NCLEX-A grade would be nice!

    AprilRNurse replied to zillionthnewgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Get that attitude out of your head if you want to do well in a new job. Your coworkers won't care how smart you think you are- honestly, regardless of how book smart you are- you'll get on the floor...

  15. Not smart enough to be a doctor?

    AprilRNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Grr- I also frequent a parenting site, and was appalled at a mother's thread. She was asking for information about becomming a neonatal nurse. Then followed with "I'd love to be an OB dr, but D*mn...

  16. When a loved one is admitted...

    AprilRNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you struggle to butt out? My husband's grandmother was admitted last night to a local hospital. I worked there for 6 months last year and found the conditions and care horrendous. Every day I left...

  17. RN vs BSN

    AprilRNurse replied to jtboog2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depends on the area. For floor nurses in my hospital, we are mostly associate degree nurses. IMO, this works out well as the local colleges- ADN nurses have more clincial hours than

  18. Hep B vaccine

    AprilRNurse replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

    We were required to have all three PLUS the titer to prove

  19. What are hospitals looking for?

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

    what is an advanced CNA?? Experience in patient care and NCLEX is all that I think really helps. That and how you present yourself in the interview. They want you to be willing to ask questions, be...

  20. When a loved one is admitted...

    AprilRNurse replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    At this hospital DNR/hospice means do not treat. I had a patient there once who desatted in the low 80's when up to the bathroom. (recovered quickly with 3-5 minutes of increased O2, not a...

  21. When a loved one is admitted...

    AprilRNurse replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    He's worried, wants me to ask, but doesn't want me to push with the family. Basically now we're trying to find out if we can go visit so I can push for answers there- not from his family who doesn't...

  22. When a loved one is admitted...

    AprilRNurse replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I asked my husband what he thought I should do. I told him I did NOT mind steppng on the toes of the hospital, and would push for answers if he wanted- but wasn't sure how far he wanted me to push...

  23. When a loved one is admitted...

    AprilRNurse replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been there. She is tired and not up to visitors right now. I'm getting conflictng information now. Family makes it sound like she may not make it through next week, but say she's on oral...

  24. When a loved one is admitted...

    AprilRNurse replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, no, I'm sorry, I didn't think that from your post... I was just stating

  25. Tips on surviving through nursing school

    AprilRNurse replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

    This. No matter how busy you are, this is worth the read. The biggest thing that helped me- study for boards- NOT your exam. Do not allow yourself to study the night before the test. That way you...