RoxanRN

RoxanRN

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  1. Doctors that make rounds too late!

    RoxanRN replied to nursesbca's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our doctors make rounds throughout the day. Some in the morning, some in the afternoon and some in the evening. We are lucky enough to have an IV Team which can place PICCs and if they aren't...

  2. DON threatened the Nursing Staff - pending Dennis landfall

    RoxanRN replied to pensacola_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not sure, but I think if you are mandated to be in a facility for whatever reason, they are required to pay you for that time (or something to effect). I pretty sure it is a violation of Federal...

  3. any o' yall ever been a ER tech????

    RoxanRN replied to fethahed's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked as an ER Tech while going to school. I did 99% of the things listed above. The most frustrating part was as an EMT-P, I was NOT allowed to start any IVs or even DC them. Hospital policy....

  4. Need advice/giving report to uninterested nurse

    RoxanRN replied to ernurseafterall's topic in Emergency

    Keep in mind, however, working the ER is different than the floor or ICU. As an ICU nurse, I still need to know what has gone on with the patient since I last cared for them (at minimum). I may never...

  5. How to check RN status?

    RoxanRN replied to Gigglesforall's topic in General Nursing

    In KS, you have to subscribe to a database in order to verify licenses. I don't think an individual can apply for a

  6. A couple of IV q's. One is a calcualtion Q

    RoxanRN replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are you asking about bolus doses or IV infusions? Bolus doses are fine as long as they are compatible with the fluid/meds running in the line. If in doubt (or you have limited access), flush well at...

  7. Question about PEA

    RoxanRN replied to DustinRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Focus on learning the algorithms and the cardiac rhythms involved. The rest should fall into place. Like others have mentioned, you are never alone during a code and when you take ACLS, you won't be...

  8. before dying

    RoxanRN replied to Nathalie's topic in Oncology

    Sorry I don't have an answer, but I certainly will give it a

  9. How Many is Too Many

    RoxanRN replied to Fiona59's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Amen!!!!

  10. help dealing with flirtatious pts

    RoxanRN replied to student4ever's topic in General Nursing

    If any of our patients become a problem for the female personel (inappropriate language/behavior), the guys are the unit will do most of the interaction/provide care with the patient (if possible)....

  11. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    RoxanRN replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Ok, let me get this right.... by your logic then, it stands to reason that as an experienced EMICT (EMT-P in most places) fresh out of RN school, I'm more qualified RN than my non-medic classmates....

  12. Sign or symptom?

    RoxanRN replied to Fun2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A 'sign' is what you can see - BP, HR, RR, diaphoresis, cyanosis, etc. A 'symptom' is what the patient tells you - nausea, dizzy, pain,

  13. EKG book

    RoxanRN replied to mrdoc2005's topic in Cardiac

    'Rapid Interpretration of EKG' by Dubin. It's a bright orange book. Can't miss

  14. Headache for three weeks

    RoxanRN replied to vwgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Any fever? Does the "my neck is killing me" translate to a stiff neck or just general pain/discomfort from the

  15. Considering nursing career.....ADN or BSN??

    RoxanRN replied to cdm369's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends on your facility and the requirements at the

  16. GPA for Butler Community College

    RoxanRN replied to mifligirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know specifically. Of the 9 who were in my class, 1 dropped out (for the 3rd time) and 1 didn't pass 3rd semester (1st articulating semester). Also about half of those didn't pass NCLEX (at...

  17. For Those With Children...

    RoxanRN replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter had just turned 8 when I decided to go make to school for my RN (was a paramedic in my previous life). I was 3 weeks into nursing school (7 months later) when I found out I was pregnant...

  18. Emt-b/cna/ma

    RoxanRN replied to FirefighterDoug's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm not sure what it is like in WA, but in KS, a CNA can't put on KEDs, LSB, Stair Chair, general cot operations, Hare Tractions, etc because they don't know how - not part of their curriculum. CNAs...

  19. i'm so confused..

    RoxanRN replied to mimiyan's topic in Nursing Career

    Just trying to understand... did you take the NCLEX in 1995 when you graduated? If you didn't, I believe you will have to go back school or take some kind of *extensive* review. If you took the NCLEX...

  20. Which prereq's to take first?

    RoxanRN replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your school admit in the Spring? You might consider this if it's a option. This would give you additional time to complete those pre-reqs at a little slower pace - especially the Fall semester...

  21. A question to the ER pros concerning fracture stabilization.

    RoxanRN replied to evans_c1's topic in Emergency

    As a pre-hospital provider, I've splinted hips in several ways. The easiest is with pillows between the legs to fill 'voids' and then secured together with a stretchable velcro strap (or duct tape -...

  22. Help! day VS night shift, 8 hr VS 12 hr if want PRN later.

    RoxanRN replied to enfermeria's topic in MICU, SICU

    Plan to work regularly on weekends (ie: at least every other). A medical person's social life if what they make of it. Friends/family will come to understand the wacky time/days. My 'base' rotation...

  23. Help! day VS night shift, 8 hr VS 12 hr if want PRN later.

    RoxanRN replied to enfermeria's topic in MICU, SICU

    You'll have to check the facilities in your area. Some use PRNs heavily, some use agency, some have their own extensive resource/float pool. The advice I will emphasize, though, is don't over-extend...

  24. Help! day VS night shift, 8 hr VS 12 hr if want PRN later.

    RoxanRN replied to enfermeria's topic in MICU, SICU

    As a new grad, you will probably make more than you think you will (at least compared to tech pay). And there are ways to help off-set the income tax thing. Starting pay varies place to place. As a...

  25. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    RoxanRN replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'm a wife (14 years today) and a mother (2 beautiful daughters - 12 and 3), but working IS my life. I plan to work to well past retirement age (whenever that is) - probably totaling 2/3+ of my...