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adnrnstudent ASN, RN

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  1. Why Do People Bully Me?

    adnrnstudent replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The list of reasons may be the case on some units but it leaves out the likely reasons. I will tell you so people don't get the false idea that they are smarter or of better character than everyone...

  2. Blood Pressure Medications

    adnrnstudent replied to Steve123's topic in Patient Medications

    Well, some people are on BP meds because of cardio and kidney protection. (Beta blockers and CCB good cardio protection. ACE & ARB for kidney) A systolic of 110 isn't exactly low. That patient...

  3. Psych unit scrubs color - (Getting deeper into discussion of blue)

    adnrnstudent posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am starting my 1st job as a nurse on an adult in-patient psych unit in December. There is no policy what color scrubs I wear. I've always looked forward to getting my Ciel Blues after graduation,...

  4. Unit Keys - Where do you keep them on yourself?

    adnrnstudent posted a topic in Psychiatric

    New grad (May 2012), new Psych nurse. If you're unit is not electronic and you have keys, how do you hold them? Around wrist, in pocket? Got any key chain suggestions? (For those of you that saw my...

  5. Chicago Trib - Nursing home sued after maggots found in pts ear.

    adnrnstudent posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just saw this in Chicago Tribune.

  6. Any one having problems with declining census?

    adnrnstudent replied to kati26's topic in Rehabilitation

    Ups and downs. 3 weeks ago, 2-3 nurses a shift being low-censused, now we're getting

  7. Will diluting particular viscous drug improve run-back?

    adnrnstudent posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I had to give a particular viscous IM injection last night that is okay to give undiluted, but I had some run back. Drew with 18g, injected with 22g 1.5". In Deltoid. Unruly patient. Didn't have order...

  8. Will diluting particular viscous drug improve run-back?

    adnrnstudent replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    I didn't name drug because this site seems very touchy on TOS violations and threads I searched said refer to drug book, but drug books don't always go into detail. Ativan of

  9. ADN/Associates RN Jobs in Chicago?

    adnrnstudent replied to SmoothJams's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There is absolutely no requirement for nurses to be BSN by magnet except nurse managers, and the chief nursing officer must have masters. It is simply something hospitals says because job market is...

  10. Unorthodox Interview. Help!!!

    adnrnstudent replied to jeangarc18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Unorthodox" interviews are my

  11. Restraints

    adnrnstudent replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to restrain "No restraint

  12. 8 fired (3 Nurses) for refusing flu shot.

    adnrnstudent posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    (Wasn't sure best section to put this in. Hope it's okay here.) Eight hospital employees oppose mandatory flu shots, get fired Elkhart, IN 12/31/12...

  13. Which is better RN cert. from a community college or BSN

    adnrnstudent replied to wchelsea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    At the end of the day, you'll need a BSN but it can be smart to get ADN 1st then do ADN to BSN. I too have a Bachelor's in another field, and chose ADN route because at my age, it made more sense to...

  14. Can i qualify as a cna/pct once I enter nursing school?

    adnrnstudent replied to mee9mee9's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Licensed or certified? To the OP, yeah here in IL hospitals can hire nursing students after I believe 1 semester complete or of course certified nurse

  15. People think I am stupid

    adnrnstudent replied to nikkole318's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Focusing on your comment that certain problems follow you. Every had a psych consult? Something like ADHD

  16. Doctors disrespect Male nurses.

    adnrnstudent replied to Jimmyjuice's topic in Men in Nursing

    I find doctors are actually more willing to teach me stuff than female

  17. Is there a good way to wear a tie with scrubs?

    adnrnstudent replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Men in Nursing

    You want to look like a total

  18. Was reprimanded and told to resign. Advice or thoughts would be appreciated.

    adnrnstudent replied to nurse20011's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN, but feel part of that story from when I was a tech. I had a patient mess the bed 3 times in a row. Cheap hospital briefs are useless and despite the blue chucks, still had to change the...

  19. Need mocrobiology book in Nursing?

    adnrnstudent replied to jonesel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Rent or buy then sell after. Whatever you MAY need it for, it's not worth keeping. Keep your A&P

  20. That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    adnrnstudent replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    3-11 perfect for us ADHD'ers unless we can get 7p - 7a. We hate any start time before

  21. Visitors who stay overnight. Vent.

    adnrnstudent replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My biggest complaint about overnight visitors is them wanting you to get them a food tray. Go eat somewhere

  22. We need to advocate for better mental health

    adnrnstudent replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    Gotta be real careful naming kids. I'm a odd duck with my ADHD & personality quirks and would never hurt anyone but I fit the criteria. Think of all the odd doctors. Odd & brilliant go hand in...

  23. Penalized for Improper Outfit. Help!

    adnrnstudent replied to Newgraduatenurse2012's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is something else other than the sweats issue. Someone is using that as an excuse. If they wouldn't hire you as a RN truly over that issue, you don't want to work there

  24. 77 K for BSN in L.A.

    adnrnstudent replied to Twinkle007's topic in California Nursing

    I wouldn't pay 77k for a BSN either. Find a state and/or county supported (public) community college or

  25. 77 K for BSN in L.A.

    adnrnstudent replied to Twinkle007's topic in California Nursing

    My ADN at community college cost about