ObtundedRN

ObtundedRN BSN, RN

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  1. No Pay iincrease for new ACLS?TELE cert??

    ObtundedRN replied to RunnerNurse09's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital doesn't give any additional pay. Its a job requirement, so if you want the job, you have to have it. Just like GrandmaWrinkle, my hospital doesn't give any pay differential for specialty...

  2. Dr's giving orders at bedside

    ObtundedRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital's policy is that we are not supposed to take a verbal order unless it is an urgent or emergent situation. If it is a routine order, they need to write it. My hospital is supposed to go to...

  3. Did you get anything?

    ObtundedRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Scrubs was the first thing I bought! Finally, no more ugly school patch, and I could wear the colors of my choice! (within my hospital's policy). Oh, and I bought membership into my professional...

  4. new grad who didn't get into a specific nursing program

    ObtundedRN replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

    With a program like that, it often comes down to who you know. How did you get the interview? HR recommendation? That usually doesn't even get you an interview. I recommend you make some friends on...

  5. NCLEX Pass Rates For Charlotte Area Nursing Programs

    ObtundedRN replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm also biased to CPCC since that was my school. I know we never did "shadowing" though. We would do our own baths and vitals, but we still did all of our meds, dressing changes, documentation, and...

  6. SPIT AT....AGAIN!

    ObtundedRN replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    If a surgical mask isn't working, then try the spit net or a non-rebreather mask. The NRB works well since it has the elastic strap. And if they say no to that because its high flow O2 without an...

  7. Field Start IV policy

    ObtundedRN replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never read any studies on it, but I used to work in EMS. Most of the time the IVs are started once the patient is in the back of the truck. Its rare that we started our IVs inside the home, or on...

  8. Utah surgeons against AA's

    ObtundedRN replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Also look at it this way: It takes more jobs away from nurses (and doctors, but we care about the nurses here, lol). Any nursing or medical organization is going to be against it for that reason....

  9. Scope of practice in your hospital as an LPN

    ObtundedRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, an LPN could never be charge over any RNs. It comes down to delegation. If the LPN was charge, that would be delegating the patients to RNs, and an LPN can't delegate to an RN. Now if it...

  10. Do nurses learn how to read EKG's and do phlebotomy?

    ObtundedRN replied to TamTammers's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an EMT-B during nursing school. I would say you should stick to working on a truck if you can. It is a great learning experience. Working in EMS gave me a huge advantage in nursing school....

  11. Cool Jobs to do after you gain ER experience

    ObtundedRN replied to yankee nurse09's topic in Emergency

    Because it can be way more fun then sitting in a hospital all day. :) (And sometimes not so much

  12. First year nursing student

    ObtundedRN replied to MC-Jo's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, I'm not sure what the differences are from the US to Ontario. In the US, a lot of the differences for an LPN and RN comes down to "professional judgement." This "judgement" is something that the...

  13. RN/firefighter policies and procedures

    ObtundedRN replied to ERRN324's topic in General Nursing

    All of the paramedic programs in my area teach ETCO2 and 12-lead. If their program didn't teach them these things, then they would need to be taught it after their formal classroom learning before...

  14. Pumping at Work???

    ObtundedRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a guy, so I dont' have first hand expierience with this. But, during my OB clinicals in school, I remember my instructor pointing out a room on the unit that is only for employees, so they can...

  15. Measurements: NGT vs. OG tubes

    ObtundedRN replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    i think you missed the answer, but sunnycalifrn said it. if its og, then its mouth to ear to xiphoid. ng is nose to ear to xiphoid. i don't think there is much of a difference in length

  16. RN/firefighter policies and procedures

    ObtundedRN replied to ERRN324's topic in General Nursing

    I think you missed the point of my earlier statement. What I was trying to say, is that my practice act states that the RN must have proper education, and show proficiency. Nursing school doesn't...

  17. Interview Attire Recommendations

    ObtundedRN replied to synergy89's topic in Men in Nursing

    Professional dress. At a minimum, dress slacks, button down dress shirt and tie. And of course dress shoes and belt. If you have a suit, go for it. Dress as nice as you can because there are many...

  18. RN/firefighter policies and procedures

    ObtundedRN replied to ERRN324's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that everything you mentioned is out of your scope in the field. Unless your board of nursing says otherwise. Where I'm at, the BON has a position statement regarding RNs working...

  19. Question: BSN to RN or RN to BSN?? confused!

    ObtundedRN replied to reirei's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have two options. 1. Do your nursing at a 4 year program and get a BSN, then sit for the NCLEX to get your RN license. 2. Go to a 2 year nursing program and get your associates (usually an ASN...

  20. Drug Cal

    ObtundedRN replied to sydneycna's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you asking about the college algebra or the med calculations in an RN program? College algebra isn't too bad, but take a Lower math class first if you need too. And the math done in an RN program...

  21. TB Skin Test

    ObtundedRN replied to Dani9's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of places do a second skin test if the first is positive, just in case it was a false positive. Maybe you should try that. And if you are a carrier, I think you only have to take the meds for...

  22. how to assess chest pain

    ObtundedRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Along with the usual assessment questions and data, I also always as if it hurts worse when they take a deep breath. Also, if it hurts worse when you push on their chest (then push in between the ribs...

  23. Four 10's or Five 8's? Which would you do?

    ObtundedRN replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work 3 14's, and now 3 12's. So I would say do the 4 10's but that's just me. I like to work only a few days a week. I would die if I had to go back to working five 8 hour days! But from...

  24. What do ED nurses need from volunteers?

    ObtundedRN replied to medicinelover's topic in Emergency

    When I volunteered, I wasn't allowed to provide any patient care. They didn't even want me making beds because of risk of exposure of body substances. But I suppose if your facility allows it, then go...

  25. First Nursing job, and I drowned!

    ObtundedRN replied to galenanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, not all are understaffed or give poor care. But in my area, most of them are in bad shape. The only good LTC in my area, are owned by the hospital or extremely expensive. Then again, that...