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  1. Just started my first nursing job in LTC and it is killing me!!!

    ocean waves replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I big time agree with the writers who say your assistant director of nursing should have intervened immediately to support you when the patient "spewed racial slurs...and thought you stole a...

  2. Frustrated beyond belief!

    ocean waves replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Good for you that you want to do hospice nursing. When you "drove fifty miles yesterday to apply in person...and the receptionist said thay have your application on the computer...", did you...

  3. Therapy plus prescription

    ocean waves replied to David Natan's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. You asked "should I study both" (I think you are saying a bachelor degree in psychology and a master's in science of nursing with focus on mental health nurse practitioner). In order to meet...

  4. Prospective Nursing Student

    ocean waves replied to LovingHeart789's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. You wrote "only applied to one BSN school", so have you considered applying to other BSN programs? You wrote "should I try to get a bachelors in something else and...then go for BSN...

  5. Standing orders (Please explain)

    ocean waves replied to ScreamBoxDolly's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Regarding "standing orders"-- When I was working on a cardiac unit, some of the groups of cardiac surgeons gave us printed, pre-signed, "standing orders" for post op care of cardiac bypass...

  6. Rodp microbiology tennessee

    ocean waves replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. You wrote "only taking this class because all the lecture classes are full", so one precaution is before you take the class to check with your nursing instructors to make sure this particular...

  7. Great Supervisor Vs. Not-So-Great Supervisor

    ocean waves replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hello. Regarding the medication left unattended on the med cart, I agree with the writer who said a nursing supervisor "can't ignore something like that". You said you knew leaving two pill bottles...

  8. 1 nurse in the ER?!?!

    ocean waves replied to Mariposa2009's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Regarding your question of "is this legal", there are usually guidelines for safe unit staffing and safe nurse to patient ratios, however in a crisis situation such as terrible weather I agree...

  9. Qoute "If you quit, I will report you to the state B.O.N.!!!!!!"

    ocean waves replied to bobs201's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with the writers who say the response of "no telling who I am going to report to the board of nursing" was not a good reaction by your director of nursing to your expressed concerns...

  10. what do u say to pts when they ask where u live?

    ocean waves replied to JadeRN722's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with the posters who say "give a vague answer" and "ask patient a question to redirect the conversation". Though patient questions about where nurses live may be well intended...

  11. I need help getting organized.

    ocean waves replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello. I hear ya about the challenge of passing tons of meds within a specific time period! Though I totally agree with the writers who say "better to be safe than feel pressured by time", however...

  12. ADN right before entering nursing school?

    ocean waves replied to yourdailyesther's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello. Congratulations for being "accepted to Mount St. Mary's Associate Degree Nursing" program! I agree with the other writers about these points: (1) expense--merits of lower tuition cost for two...

  13. How many of you have experienced medication errors?

    ocean waves replied to mihualalei's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with the writers who say that even the very best nurses can unintentionally make a medication error. In addition, I agree that in the goal of avoiding errors, it is wise to "double and...

  14. how do we treat each other?

    ocean waves replied to wiley6coyote's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with your concept that nurses "should not be quick to judge others". After working for decades, I have learned that sometimes the extremely high stress of nursing work can unfortunately...

  15. CE in Miami, Fl.

    ocean waves replied to miropp's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with the writer who suggests that you contact your state board of nursing . Regarding your question of the "best way to go about persuing continuing education", I think the best way...

  16. Seeking a preceptor for women's rotations NP

    ocean waves replied to mbtran321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello. Although asking independently about options for nurse practitioner preceptorships is ambitious, it may be important for you to work with your current instructors to help identify preceptorship...

  17. Pressing charges on a psych patient?

    ocean waves replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Sorry you were "assaulted some time ago by a psych patient" ! Working with psych patients can be extremely challenging! I have had psych and non-psych patients swing at me when they were highly...

  18. OMG will I get sued if I continue to work here?

    ocean waves replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. The problems you are discovering at this facility do seem to be a big "yellow flag" for concern about patient safety and potential legal problems. My pal who is a director of nursing at a high...

  19. Finding a mentor

    ocean waves replied to LuBen's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. As a retired nursing instructor, I agree with the writers who say that your previous nursing teacher will probably not be able to agree to "directly" be your ongoing mentor while you are in...

  20. Sleeping on the job

    ocean waves replied to mairose15's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with the writers who say that patient safety is the priority. In addition, as a good "team player" I like the option suggested for you to "give your co-worker the benefit of one chance"...

  21. do i need refresher course after two years off?

    ocean waves replied to jrowmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. With a good resume of nursing work experience and your work only two years ago, I don't think you need a refresher course at this point in order to obtan a good RN nursing job. When I did...

  22. Pitfals of sugar free treats for diabetics?

    ocean waves posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello. Just wondering what patient education any of you are giving to your diabetic patients about eating sugar free candies or cookies? This week I heard a man at the Walgreen Drugs store saying he...

  23. How do you determine that you passed the NCLEX?

    ocean waves replied to IVqueen23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello. Sorry you had difficulty with passing your first round of the test for RN licensure, however some smart student nurses just need some help with test taking skills. Since you say "cramming"...

  24. RNs Relocating to Las Vegas

    ocean waves replied to team_Rnurses's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hello. You wrote "have thought about going into long term care" and I believe that applying at such facilities might be one way to "speed up the job offers"---I have recently learned that there tends...

  25. Check Hb post-transfusion?

    ocean waves replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Yes, some doctors' orders are not always clear. I agree with the writers who imply checking with your lab department or your nursing supervisor to learn if there is a "norm" for post blood...