Hotnurse06

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  1. IM injections

    Hotnurse06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    In my school, we were taught to aspirate on all IM injections for blood return. Many people that I have assisted in giving multiple injections ( Well Child visits, refugees, etc ), do not aspirate....

  2. Does this sound crazy?

    Hotnurse06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of our patients was recently diagnosed with VRE. There is a sign on the door that says Contact Precautions, you must wear a gown and gloves upon entering, blah, blah, blah. Well, the CNA went in...

  3. I have an odd question....

    Hotnurse06 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have an odd question. Does anyone ever feel like they have to "dumb down" for their boss? Meaning, you can't really show how intelligent you are because your boss gets offended if they feel that...

  4. Does this sound crazy?

    Hotnurse06 replied to Hotnurse06's topic in General Nursing

    Once OSHA is notified, they have to also notify the facility to give them a chance to correct the problem. I'm concerned that they will trick OSHA into thinking the problem has been corrected. I'm...

  5. Anyone left nursing TOTALLY...what are you doing now?

    Hotnurse06 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    An LPN can absolutely teach CNA courses. My friend teaches and she's an

  6. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    Hotnurse06 replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    Prove her wrong! Don't allow her or anyone else, for that matter, word curse you! What a horrible thing to say to

  7. Does this sound crazy?

    Hotnurse06 replied to Hotnurse06's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Why go through the trouble of posting the sign on the door for everyone to see, only to be told we can't have

  8. Does this sound crazy?

    Hotnurse06 replied to Hotnurse06's topic in General Nursing

    I, personally, would like them to be caught in the act. This is

  9. Does this sound crazy?

    Hotnurse06 replied to Hotnurse06's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I thought too! Can you imagine someone saying, "you don't need gloves. You'll only need them if you think you'll get Hepatitis". I'm really speechless over this

  10. I'm an official neonatal nurse!!!

    Hotnurse06 replied to mshessle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    What a blessing!

  11. I have an odd question....

    Hotnurse06 replied to Hotnurse06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Lol...I'm too young to be going through the change!

  12. I have an odd question....

    Hotnurse06 replied to Hotnurse06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just had an interview last week. I'm praying to hear some good news by Wednesday. I think in this situation, you just can't

  13. My CPNE Journal~St Mary's 11/4/2011

    Hotnurse06 replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you for posting your journal. It gives the rest of us encouragement.

  14. LS2 a difficult exam but I passed....

    Hotnurse06 replied to chayes's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!!!

  15. Passed CPNE in Mansfield :) :)

    Hotnurse06 replied to EverNurseRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!!!

  16. FINALLY!! Passed LS3!!!!!

    Hotnurse06 replied to BeachCathyRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!!

  17. Assited Living: The new skilled care

    Hotnurse06 replied to NJayne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm currently in the same situation. My facility is all completely private pay. Just about all of my patients are 2 to 3 person assists, or total dependents. We have thickened liquids, feeds,...

  18. Passed LS-3 today

    Hotnurse06 replied to romstead's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!

  19. Pass LS2

    Hotnurse06 replied to BLAKEY2005's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!!!

  20. Passed cpne in saratoga springs this weekend!!!!

    Hotnurse06 replied to connordwilson's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATS!!!

  21. Do you shower right after your shift?

    Hotnurse06 replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds soooo OCD, but before I even leave work I wash my hands really well. Then, as soon as I get home I strip down at the door and wash my scrubs (always separate from my street clothes). I...

  22. Did you get your flu vax yet?

    Hotnurse06 replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Actually, the pre-filled syringes come in both, with and without preservatives. I work at a family practice and we received both types. If you get on the CDC's website, it will state all the...

  23. Passed Life Span 2

    Hotnurse06 replied to dstep102570's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!!!

  24. is this within my scope?

    Hotnurse06 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it's given

  25. is this within my scope?

    Hotnurse06 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I agree