chloecatrn

chloecatrn

Member

  • Content

    410

  • Visitors

    6,705

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    12

All Content by chloecatrn

  1. Fentynal PCA in Labor

    chloecatrn replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know about your PCAs, but ours allow us to go back and see what time each dose is delivered. So you should be able to match it up to the time on the strip,

  2. Moved to PA -- Need FBI Fingerprint Checks (???)

    chloecatrn replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Because it's not a BON requirement, they don't post it on their website. It's up to each agency or facility to which you apply to determine what their requirements

  3. Moved to PA -- Need FBI Fingerprint Checks (???)

    chloecatrn replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hospitals do also have that requirement. They just usually won't make you go through all of that until you've been hired, then they'll do it at their expense. It's really of benefit if you can go to...

  4. UPMC - Employment Opportunities (question)

    chloecatrn replied to SirJohnny's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It usually takes up to a month for UPMC to get back to an applicant. I believe they wait until the position has been posted for X amount of time before taking it down and making calls, although I'm...

  5. LTC Pay in W PA?

    chloecatrn posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have a friend who's considering making the jump from acute to LTC with a move to Western PA. She's wondering what the pay will be, comparatively speaking, for an RN. I told her I would ask the...

  6. Dansko sizing

    chloecatrn replied to alexop's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Each pair is handmade, so just because one pair didn't work for you, doesn't mean that the size as a whole is wrong. I'd suggest trying the 36N and walking around in them in your house for a while...

  7. A nurse is a family member too.

    chloecatrn replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, when you come downstairs to the ED in scrubs with a hospital badge on, you're questioning as a nurse in their eyes. If you call from a hospital extension, you're questioning as a nurse...

  8. A nurse is a family member too.

    chloecatrn replied to livinthedreamRN's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse is a family member when the family member being treated is present. When the patient is no longer there and the nurse questions the care provided, there may be room for questioning the...

  9. Nursing shoe recommendations for someone who wears a size 12?

    chloecatrn replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try Danskos. I LOVE mine, and you couldn't pay me enough to go back to anything

  10. What color is your stethoscope???

    chloecatrn replied to sch1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ocean Blue Littman. Starting to think about a new

  11. travelers that homeschool their kids??

    chloecatrn replied to Argo's topic in Travel

    I'm not a traveler, but my son is taught at home. We cyberschool. I'd suggest checking your state's laws on homeschooling, because they vary greatly from state to state. (I'm assuming you'll keep...

  12. What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    chloecatrn replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually just posted almost this same comment in the thread you're talking about... there's nothing worse than a holier-than-thou GN. I am praying for some seriously good nursing instructors who...

  13. How to answer this question without limiting myself

    chloecatrn replied to *jojo*'s topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm. "I am very excited to have an opportunity to participate in this Graduate Nurse residency program My main interest is cardiac nursing, because xyz. As such, my first choice would be to pursue...

  14. How to answer this question without limiting myself

    chloecatrn replied to *jojo*'s topic in Nursing Career

    "While my primary interest is cardiac nursing, and an opportunity on a unit specializing in cardiac disorders would be my preference, I am excited about the opportunity to participate in this Graduate...

  15. Precepting

    chloecatrn replied to RN in pink's topic in Emergency

    Teach the right way, not the "way we/you do things". You don't want your preceptee to be with someone for a day of orientation and then have to spend a day panicking about what you've taught that...

  16. Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

    chloecatrn replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe we're still discussing Amanda's shortcomings when we've since seen ANOTHER episode of Boston Med in which she's proven to be an exceptional nurse to have in a code -- and highly human...

  17. Have a bachelor's degree and want to become an RN-do I get 2nd degree BSN or other?

    chloecatrn replied to TarynCMT's topic in Nursing Career

    This depends on your area. My area still has several diploma programs, as well as the associate degree and bachelor's degree. OP, check out the programs in your area. If you have an associate's...

  18. Insulin administration

    chloecatrn replied to Sunnysidegirl's topic in Patient Medications

    Nope. Lantus provides basal coverage and has, for the most part, pretty much no peak. The patient's running D5 and is in the 100s -- it's likely partially because of the Lantus. That being said,...

  19. zofran question

    chloecatrn replied to Nurse Lulu's topic in Patient Medications

    Onc patients frequently have a Zofran drip through chemo. I've also seen our palliative care service use Zofran drips in end of life patients with intractable nausea and

  20. How many NCLEX questions did you do?!

    chloecatrn replied to SICU_Murse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took Kaplan. Probably did 5000 questions. 75 questions, finished in 30 minutes, passed first

  21. Am i doing things right...?

    chloecatrn replied to JonJon88's topic in Nursing Career

    There are a couple of options here: 1. Go to school to be an LPN, finish in a year. 2. Go to school to be an RN, get an associate's degree or diploma (you don't have to get a BSN!), and be done in...

  22. Should I re-follow up?

    chloecatrn replied to choksantos's topic in Nursing Career

    Do you have an e-mail address for the recruiter? E-mailing would allow the recruiter to get back to you at her leisure, rather than having to talk to you immediately when you call. I personally...

  23. Advice on Open House

    chloecatrn replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if you've passed NCLEX and have your license, make sure you bring it, along with any other certifications you might have, like your CPR card, ACLS card if you've taken ACLS, etc. They'll...

  24. Advice on Open House

    chloecatrn replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I highly recommend wearing a suit with closed toe, not overly high heeled shoes. Treat this Open House as if it were an interview, because this is the first impression that facilities will get of...

  25. Too Pushy? Telephone interview (Long)

    chloecatrn replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    First, don't forget to smile while you're talking. I'm not kidding... you can definitely hear the difference in your voice if you're smiling as you talk. Sit in a quiet room, with everything you...