Flo. BSN, RN

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  1. Flo.

    CNA's Applying heat

    Flo. replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it kinda the same as a CNA applying
  2. Flo.

    Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    Flo. replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing school thinking I wanted to work in peds or l&d. About 5 seconds into each of those clinicals I wanted to run the other way. I work ortho/neuro now, I don't really like it so...
  3. Flo.

    Is moving out the country a solution to job finding difficulties?

    Flo. replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    Before you move to a new country try a new
  4. Flo.

    MA working beyond scope of practice

    Flo. replied to Catedi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Scary! This needs to be
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    Lost very important paperwork. Am I in trouble?

    Flo. replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    I have done that. I called the blood bank and they sent a copy of the duplicate up. It turned out not to be the huge deal I thought it
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    What are the major issues you have struggled with as a nurse?

    Flo. replied to Nurse Mentor Nancy's topic in General Nursing

    For profit hospitals unrealistic staffing unrealistic
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    What is the one piece of advice you wish you could tell yourself as a nursing student

    Flo. replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Have a little
  8. Flo.

    Bad experience - is this typical?

    Flo. replied to keikei's topic in Emergency

    Really?
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    The introverted nurse

    Flo. replied to esunada's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have a very introverted nurse on my floor and she was nurse of the year for the whole hospital! She is a great pt advocate. When she speaks up about a pt concern everyone listens. So you can be a...
  10. Flo.

    Assisted living as a visitor/Sunday School teacher not a nurse.

    Flo. replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is so wrong. I would never work / volunteer for that company
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    What tricks have you found make your job easier?

    Flo. replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting, I have found that telling pts I am going to lunch and ___ will be your nurse until I get back is disastrous. They can become very needy and complain about the other nurse. Instead I do...
  12. Flo.

    Too old for school?

    Flo. replied to kittykitty49's topic in General Nursing

    We had a 92 year old graduate from my program. It was her life goal to be an RN but her husband didn't want her to. After he died she signed up for classes.
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    Refusing Patients' Requests: Can it be done?

    Flo. replied to George4life's topic in General Nursing

    I have been know to tell some people that are being ridiculous that maybe we should start looking into long term care options. Usually results in a miraculous
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    Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    Flo. replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It is not the 3-5 mins it takes to get report. Its the 1 hr it takes when that pt hits the floor. We all have different priorities. For the ER nurse it is to get the pt to a unit as quick as possible....
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    Red flag on new unit?

    Flo. replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    For me personally that would be too big of a red flag. Who is going to mentor you? Your training will most likely be rushed. Even if all 6 were really leaving because of family needs that is still too...
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    Who is a professional nurse?

    Flo. replied to jmqphd's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a color coded system. All RNs wear a certain color, we have huge RN written on our name badges and we have posters all over the place that says what the colors mean. The public still...
  17. Flo.

    Gestational Diabetes Complete Care Plan

    Flo. replied to ckcc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Start with opening your
  18. Flo.

    what is considered high acuity?

    Flo. replied to yelnikmcwawa's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the floor and the acuity tool that they use. On my floor it goes 1-3, with 3 being the highest
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    Finally!!

    Flo. replied to Babycatcher2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats!!!
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    Got into LPN and RN What Should I Do?

    Flo. replied to Tfish1065's topic in General Nursing

    RN all the
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    1mg Ativan 7 times per day?!?!

    Flo. replied to SuzieeQ's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you think she is overmedicating? Does she seem sedated to you? If she was taking the meds as orderd she would run out in about 60 days. 400/7 (pills a day) = 57.14 I am reading the script to...
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    Need Opinions on Med Bar Coding Systems

    Flo. replied to Sum77's topic in General Nursing

    We have a computer in the room with a wireless scanner. I love the system. I would have a very hard time working for a facility that used COWs or had paper charting. I have never seen a hand held...
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    Need scrub and shoe recommendations please!

    Flo. replied to KGMM's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love walmart scrubs, they are super comfortable! For shoes, I wear the Nike Frees. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. They are very light and feel like you have nothing on. They...
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    Skin assessment in the ED

    Flo. replied to amarilla's topic in Emergency

    Admission assesments are done on the floor at my
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    Fecal Disimpaction

    Flo. replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught never to manually disimpact. The risk is too high. That student nurse and your supervisor were way out of line. You should discuss this with the student and the clinical instructor. As...