Flo. BSN, RN

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  1. Flo.

    Time management

    Flo. replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    I feel ya. It is hard being new. You will get faster with time. I have about a yrs experince on an ortho floor. It is amazing how much faster I am now. The thing that helps me the most is delegating....
  2. Flo.

    Just a little input

    Flo. replied to Dalzac's topic in General Nursing

    go for it. At my hospital we have several retired RNs working in various areas. Some are CNAs, techs etc. They love it and I love when they work with
  3. Flo.

    Would your institution hire an MSN w/o BSN?

    Flo. replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    I work in CO and my hospital will not hire an RN without a BSN. The nice part was they paid for LPNs and ADNS to get their BSN. Some schools have a BSN-MSN program, where you get you BSN half way...
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    Restraint-free facility = FALLS GALORE

    Flo. replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As others have said side rails are only considered restraint when all four rails are up. I would be shocked if admin took away our side rails. I would say 99% of my pts use them as assistive devices...
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    Some Physical Therapists/Assistants a little...overbearing?

    Flo. replied to *green's topic in General Nursing

    We have one PT that thinks she is an MD. She will tell pts your hct is low you will get a transfusion or we should change your pain meds to xyz. totally out of scope. she has been written up more...
  6. Flo.

    Nursing care priorities

    Flo. replied to zipperhead105's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    think about what his body went through during surgery and what medications he was
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    What is the highest regular dose of Oxy that you have seen

    Flo. replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient Medications

    160mg Oxycontin tid for a base. 30mg roxicodone q 3-4 hrs for breakthrough pain. After surgery PCA dilaudid , robaxin iv, skelaxin and valium were added. All this and the pt was on room air! Pt...
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    Start as a case manager...huh?

    Flo. replied to shynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to be a case manager. I have just about a yr of surgical nursing and no one will hire me. If I were you I would take the job. Floor nursing is
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    HIPPA for employees?

    Flo. replied to bcrnsi's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't know what those scars were from if I saw
  10. Flo.

    Doors to patient rooms: open or closed?

    Flo. replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    If I am worried about the pt then I leave it open. If not I ask how the pt wants the
  11. Flo.

    Skin Prep- waste of time?

    Flo. replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    Through research that has actually shown to increase the chances of developing a pressure ulcer. So now we make sure the heels are off the bed, use waffle booties, get the pts OOB and preform frequent...
  12. Flo.

    I want to know

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

    This your second post for homework help. Try looking up the answers in your books. Come to us when you are stuck and explain what you have found so far and what you don't understand. Then I will be...
  13. Flo.

    I want the answer

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

    What does your textbook and evidence based research
  14. Flo.

    What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    Flo. replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    A heartfelt thankyou and a shift when visitors and pts are kind to staff. I worked thanksgiving and it was so refreshing. The family memebers visiting the pts actually helped out alot! They were doing...
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    post code icu stay mandatory?

    Flo. replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    Code Blue = ICU Rapid response = IMC or tele. Sometimes we will keep a rapid response pt but they usually transfer to a higher level of
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    How long is it reasonable to leave someone NPO for?

    Flo. replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Three days then they get the attention of the
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    What is the longest long day anyone works???

    Flo. replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    The longest I worked was 17hrs during a disater. Otherwise I do not go over
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    Opinions from experienced nurses

    Flo. replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny I was just thinking last night that my hospital has to expand the IV team. We have only 1 nurse on day shift, none at night. The rule is 3 sticks call then call IV. At my old hospital, IV...
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    Question

    Flo. replied to dangier's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in an area that offers support services? They may be able to point you in the right direction. Good
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    *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    Flo. replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    wow! Why can't dietary toast it on the floor. I would find this
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    Does your floor decorate for Christmas?

    Flo. replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Same as above. Floors no, lobby yes. They tried to tell us it is a JHACO/ fire safety
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    Night/ Evening Shift Clarification

    Flo. replied to ahhdrey's topic in General Nursing

    We have two shifts days 7a to 7p and nights 7p to
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    what's on your whiteboard?

    Flo. replied to snoopdrew's topic in General Nursing

    At the nursing station: A huge white board with the 3 first letters of pt's last name and first inital, doc following, pt acuity, and any contact precautions. In pts room: a white board with date...
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    Warning: Stay away from...

    Flo. replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you reported them yet? If not you are just as guilty as they are. You know what they are doing. You need to protect the public. I really wish you would name names. I am not looking for a job now...
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    12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

    Flo. replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am in my first year of nursing and I have gained 20lbs! =( This is with working out 3x a week with a mix of cardio and weights on those days. I would hate to think how much more weight I would have...