ObtundedRN

ObtundedRN BSN, RN

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  1. Nclex Aug. 20 have questions

    ObtundedRN replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    When I took mine, I had several questions regarding delegation to UAPs and LPNs. So you kinda need to know what skills they can do. But if you're not sure if they can perform the skill, use the...

  2. Denial

    ObtundedRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All I can say is to continue being the best patient advocate that you can be. And make sure you get the MD on the same page. When you talk to the POA, make sure that you don't sugar coat anything. Use...

  3. First Nursing job, and I drowned!

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

    I hope I don't offend anyone, but you asked to point out your mistake. I'd have to say that your mistake is taking a position at a LTC. You didn't mention if you're an RN or LPN. If you're an LPN, I...

  4. What Are THE Major Pediatric ER Points

    ObtundedRN replied to All4Seasons's topic in Emergency

    Perhaps there is some type of ped's continueing education class you could go to? Or maybe go to a few meetings for a pediatric nurses association? I've never worked with peds as a nurse, but I have...

  5. Nclex Aug. 20 have questions

    ObtundedRN replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    NAII can place/remove foleys and do finger glucose checks. (Even though in my state, a hospital can choose 3 NAII skills to teach to their NAI. But this is not assumed to be true on the NCLEX). I've...

  6. Looking for RN Schools around Charlotte....

    ObtundedRN replied to Kozmo0812's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It's Carolina's medical center that offers the loan. They offer it to students at their school (carolinas college of health sciences) and students at Mercy school of nursing. Just be careful with the...

  7. Has anyone obtained their RN while working full-time?

    ObtundedRN replied to mr.hustle's topic in General Nursing

    I did. I worked 42 hours a week while in school. Although I worked EMS, so it was three 14 hour shifts every fri-sun

  8. Critical Care nurse residency in NC or SC

    ObtundedRN replied to Acacia06's topic in General Nursing

    I start the new grad residency program for carolinas healthcare system in a week. They have always hired new grads, but this new grad residency program is only for the critical care area. It's for new...

  9. why be nice?

    ObtundedRN replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    I kinda agree. As long as you can do it tactfully, you could probably solve many problems. Just know where to draw the line before you totally make families mad. Some people just don't understand...

  10. No Job offers......are you accepting lower positions?

    ObtundedRN replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    From everything I've read about my practice act, it doesn't say anything about not being able to work in a lesser position. But you better believe you will be held to your highest

  11. Books for Nursing School

    ObtundedRN replied to Future O.R. Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any friends that are nurses that still have their books? I borrowed several books from a friend that graduated a few years before I started. Most of the books were 1 or 2 editions old, but...

  12. BLS vs. CPR/AED??

    ObtundedRN replied to eyoliver's topic in General Nursing

    I think the heartsaver class is compressions only now too. My CPR for healthcare providers covered CPR, AED, and choking as well. Tokmom, I'm surprised your class didn't teach AED. It only adds about...

  13. CCRN, CEN or CEN, CCRN

    ObtundedRN replied to ERNurseScott's topic in General Nursing

    There is a type of etiquette for this. It goes in order of whats more permanent first. So generally first would be your degree (MSN, BSN, etc.), then RN since its your license and is premanent as long...

  14. Best Stethoscope for Nursing Students

    ObtundedRN replied to Connie1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Take a look at magna fortis stethoscopes. MagnaFortis.com and use the promo code 282698. I have the "epicardia" model and really like it. They are supposed to be just as good as Littman (in lab...

  15. Central Piedmont CPCC A&P online classes

    ObtundedRN replied to Summers_Off's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I never did A&P online, but I did take my microbiology online and it should work the same way. Your lecture material is all online, but you still have to meet on campus for your lab class....

  16. NCLEX Pass Rates For Charlotte Area Nursing Programs

    ObtundedRN replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Sometimes the Pre-reqs could be hard to get into. It was mostly the A&P classes, and the microbiology class. You usually had to be online at midnight at the start of registration to get in, but...

  17. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    ObtundedRN replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    That all male nurses are feminine and gay. Even if they're gay, doesn't mean they are

  18. Paramedic to RN

    ObtundedRN replied to ilmedic's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't do the Excelsior, but I've worked with people who have. Talking to them, the major problems they had with the program was the high cost of the program, and the "work at your own pace." Many...

  19. Signing a contract for a length of employment commitment?

    ObtundedRN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    If its a LTC facility, I don't see how they have the reason to ask for a 2 yr commitment. I'm signed to a 2 year contract at my hospital because I was hired into a New grad residency program for the...

  20. No HS diploma or GED, but is a CNA?

    ObtundedRN replied to Leelee2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As far as I know, you don't need it to be a CNA in North

  21. When to transition from non rebreather to bag valve mask?

    ObtundedRN replied to theodog's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've had to assist ventilations before on a conscious patient, but this was out in the field. It was an elderly woman with COPD and asthma. Would've put her on CPAP but she wasn't conscious enough for...

  22. New Grad Jobs in Charlotte

    ObtundedRN replied to eba0305's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You were probably told "No" so quickly because you are a new grad and you applied for those positions. CMC (and most of the area hospitals) require you to apply specifically as a new grad. If you go...

  23. Central Piedmont CPCC A&P online classes

    ObtundedRN replied to Summers_Off's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm not sure if you ever came to a decision yet on your micro class (Online Vs. Classroom). I took most of my pre-req's and did my nursing degree at CPCC. I took my A&P class in class, and I think...

  24. NCLEX Pass Rates For Charlotte Area Nursing Programs

    ObtundedRN replied to tryingtobeanurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not sure where you got the info from, but CPCC is not a "troubled" program. Its actually one of the most respected in the area. Mercy does have the highest pass average in the area, as does the other...

  25. ICU Stepdown workload

    ObtundedRN replied to rotteufel's topic in General Nursing

    Stepdown at my hospital is typically only 2:1. We have the capability of taking vents and titrated drips, but the unit manager prefers all of those pts to only go to the ICU. We have CNA's, but only a...