chloecatrn

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  1. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    chloecatrn replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    I'm finding you a little judgmental. You don't seem to have much of an idea what it's like to fight with a little one who's scared out of her wits when she's about to get poked. Shots are one thing....

  2. Physical restraint on uncooperative children

    chloecatrn replied to Aleccandra's topic in General Nursing

    BWAHAHAHAHA. I've worked peds. I've seen it take four and five people to hold down a five year old for an insulin shot with a tiny little insulin syringe. Absolutely, I believe this. Small people...

  3. LTC as Rn experience..

    chloecatrn replied to nd deb's topic in General Nursing

    And to the OP, I think that in the coming months and years, unit directors will be more lenient when they see LTC experience. They will have to understand that the job market was tight and that LTC...

  4. LTC as Rn experience..

    chloecatrn replied to nd deb's topic in General Nursing

    The problem in acute care is that the patients come to the hospital so ill that sometimes their condition doesn't allow them to be turned. Shifting them to the right or left, or attempting to offload...

  5. Am I too young?

    chloecatrn replied to mariemac89LPN's topic in General Nursing

    If you're mature enough to handle the workload and the dedication required to complete nursing school well, then go for it!

  6. Uninsured patients

    chloecatrn replied to 15isto2's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who is diagnosed with a chronic health condition is eligible to apply for Medicaid. Medicaid then should pick up the costs of

  7. ANY one know of a school where I can go from ADN to Nurse practitioner?

    chloecatrn replied to cluv2nurse's topic in General Nursing

    RN to MSN programs all require you to do the BSN coursework. The BSN is the middle ground to the MSN. Some will confer the BSN, some will not. However, when you're searching, search for RN to MSN...

  8. Newer nurse and I cant find a job!!!

    chloecatrn replied to cowgirlnik22's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried a rehab setting? Long term care? Skilled

  9. Incident Report Documentation

    chloecatrn replied to khagerman's topic in General Nursing

    NEVER mention the incident report in your notes. NEVER EVER EVER EVER. It bears yelling and repeating. Document objectively. ("Patient found on floor upon entering room. States he fell upon...

  10. Question- Nursing license 'Active (Restricted)'

    chloecatrn replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    The restrictions can vary from person to person. You can look up the actions taken against someone's license on the BON's website, though... at least you can in

  11. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

    chloecatrn replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    If only I could get my husband to move... I think I was secretly born to live in Minnesota. I love hockey and the snow. Maybe he'd go for that much

  12. Military RN

    chloecatrn replied to Ckatmc04's topic in General Nursing

    Government and Military Nursing - Nursing for Nurses These lovely folks are your go-to people for all things military nursing. :) Good luck to

  13. When do I initial the M.A.R.?

    chloecatrn replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. With bar codes and scanners, you don't have that luxury. It

  14. Advice needed

    chloecatrn replied to Hicksy's topic in Nursing Career

    In the US, you'd have to decide what state you wanted to work in, then apply to their Board of Nursing to sit for the NCLEX exam. They'd evaluate your curriculum from nursing school to make sure it...

  15. Nursing career and Crohn's Disease

    chloecatrn replied to twois's topic in General Nursing

    There were two of us on my floor with Crohn's and one with UC. I only ever had one flare, and the other two, because of the busy nature of our floor, I couldn't tell you when they had flares or not....

  16. Ambu bags (inpt)

    chloecatrn replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    This.

  17. New grad needs feedback

    chloecatrn replied to realize's topic in General Nursing

    You need to understand that you'll be held to the highest license you currently hold. Even if you're not practicing as an RN, if something goes bad, you'll be held to the same professional standards...

  18. As if nursing isn't hard enough, this comment appeared in a local newpaper by "none"

    chloecatrn replied to latebloomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'll need an address, please, and the location of five reasonably priced empty apartments. After two years I'm not making anything close to $30. What's cost of living

  19. When do I initial the M.A.R.?

    chloecatrn replied to neophyte's topic in General Nursing

    If you have to change how you're passing meds because someone's watching you, you're doing it wrong. Someone mentioned a pencil dot to show that they poured a med or popped a med, then signing when...

  20. Thank You note for HR?

    chloecatrn replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

    I'd send a thank you note thanking the HR rep for her time, and saying that you're sorry things didn't work out because you didn't have the experience that the UD was looking for. Ask that the HR rep...

  21. Starting New Job Monday!!! Nervous.... any advice??

    chloecatrn replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    What's the One Thing You Wish Someone Had Told You on Your First Day? - Nursing for

  22. I'm in a jam - need some insight

    chloecatrn replied to bounceybounce's topic in General Nursing

    I'd try to do the long distance thing for a little longer, personally. At the one month mark, things are still puppies and rainbows. Give it at least through October, when you spend every weekend...

  23. is it safe to jog after night **** work?

    chloecatrn replied to haruna's topic in General Nursing

    No reason not to jog after night shift, as long as you're awake enough to make it safely out and back. Make sure to wear

  24. VA Hiring Question

    chloecatrn replied to chloecatrn's topic in Government, Military

    The VA recruiter called today, but I missed her call. I'm assuming that it's not practice to call and say that they don't want to interview? So the next hurdle might (hopefully!) be the interview...

  25. brittle diabetic pt

    chloecatrn replied to mtam_01's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. You followed the orders. The Lantus didn't drop him, because it's basal