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  1. Thinking about working as a hospice nurse...

    nurse678 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm a newer nurse and work in a critical care setting. I do not like it. I am too stressed and have terrible anxiety. I love to care for the patients, but with the high stress environment, I feel as...

  2. Thinking about working as a hospice nurse...

    nurse678 replied to nurse678's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you. I really appreciate your reply. I'm just trying to find my niche here, so any input is very valuable to

  3. Newer Nurse Here, Care to share some info?

    nurse678 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey all :) I'm a newer nurse, I have been trying to review many things on my time off, but I honestly don't know what I don't know... lol. I currently have an NCLEX book open to review things. But I...

  4. Hypotension question

    nurse678 replied to SNIXRN's topic in General Nursing

    If they have fluids going I usually just set the pump to bolus some in while I run to call the

  5. Can someone teach me about Hep-Locks?

    nurse678 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    heplock is the old name. Heparin flushes used to be used to keep the IV patent. They are more commonly referred to as normal saline (NS) locks now. It's just an IV access that doesn't have any fluids...

  6. What info should be "tattooed" on a nurse's brain?

    nurse678 replied to rloh961's topic in General Nursing

    Some I just thought of... The only thing that can hang with TPN is insulin. TPN bag and tubing need changing every 24hrs. Propofol and tubing need changing every 12 hours. IV Calcium will crystallize...

  7. What info should be "tattooed" on a nurse's brain?

    nurse678 replied to rloh961's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt, ask!

  8. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    nurse678 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work nightshift, and let me tell you it's not as easy as you make it seem. On my days off in order to spend time with family and do any normal activities, such as attend a birthday party or even go...

  9. Am I at fault here?

    nurse678 replied to SarahRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I'm a new grad too. I wouldn't have administered the enema either! Clearly the order was written on dayshift so did the dayshift nurse administer one? She should have mentioned something about it...

  10. How much danger are our licenses in... really?

    nurse678 replied to CloudySue's topic in General Nursing

    Are you from PA? I know about all the instances you are referring to...just wondering

  11. Walden University BEWARE

    nurse678 replied to SassieRN's topic in School, College Programs

    Walden is terrible!!! I gave them information at a college fair because I was interested in their grad programs, and they called me literally every day!!! I finally said please stop calling, I'm not...

  12. *Easy* things I just hate doing

    nurse678 replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    definitely bathing people oh and sticking for blood...especially blood

  13. Low Census- To Take Cancel or Not?

    nurse678 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN and was given the option to take cancel on Christmas, which I happily took in order to spend time with family. Now there is low census in the unit. If asked if I want to work or be...

  14. Low Census- To Take Cancel or Not?

    nurse678 replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't asked yet. I work tomorrow night, but the census is down again, so I am seeking advice in preparation of receiving a phone call asking if I want to work or

  15. Low Census- To Take Cancel or Not?

    nurse678 replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, for your advice, I was thinking along the lines of just seeing if anyone wants it first, if they can't find anyone then they can cancel me. I'll see how that works I

  16. Low Census- To Take Cancel or Not?

    nurse678 replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    Not really sure how it works, I think they just go straight down the list of who is scheduled to work. My thing is, I love the time off, but I don't want to take it if someone else wants it. I want to...

  17. NP

    nurse678 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice regarding NP programs and tracks. Would you say it's better to go for family NP or to specialize such as an acute care NP? Also, if one goes for FNP, can he/she get a...