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  1. Increased risk of needle stick injury

    IMOKAY replied to IMOKAY's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you so much for your informative

  2. New PACU nurse. Need advice!

    IMOKAY replied to Statdotcom's topic in PACU

    Study the PARS and Aldrete's scoring systems that are commonly used scale for determining when people are moved from phase 1 to phase 2 and can be safely discharged from the PACU. Study cardiac...

  3. Should I try HD?

    IMOKAY replied to clarkheart's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm considering this move too. Did you decide to take the leap? What do you think so

  4. I Must Be Missing Something

    IMOKAY replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    Thank you DallasRN for sharing. I'm tossing around the idea of doing HH. Still in research phase. At least in the hospital I get paid for every hour

  5. help!? Which job do I take?

    IMOKAY replied to KJRNBSN921's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So please update us on what job you decided on. Are you content with where you are at

  6. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    IMOKAY replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I come here to learn about different areas of nursing to see if I might be interested in trying another area or specialty. Pros and cons info. I also come here to read other nurses rants and...

  7. Anyone worked IMC/ step down in Las Vegas

    IMOKAY replied to IMOKAY's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thanks so

  8. Anyone worked IMC/ step down in Las Vegas

    IMOKAY posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I've done my time in Med Surg boot camp and I'm looking to progress to critical care. Can anyone share knowledge or experience in step downs in Las Vegas? Pt to nurse ratio, drips allowed, bedside...

  9. Are We Still Holding Back Baby's Head?

    IMOKAY replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good

  10. Should I get med/surg experience before psych?

    IMOKAY replied to ljgeronsin's topic in Psychiatric

    I have a friend who started out in med surg before psych where she is now and loves it. Her med surg experience came in handy when she quickly called Dr for ultra sound when an older patient c/o calf...

  11. What is the market like in Las Vegas

    IMOKAY replied to Keko89's topic in Nevada Nursing

    New grad rate is $26-28 days, $28-31 nights. Not sure what rate is for more exper. Several friends have just been hired in med surg this last month and hospitals are hiring right

  12. Sad story of an ex-new grad nurse

    IMOKAY replied to furelite's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with others that keeping focused on work and supporting yourself financially can help you get through this. Apply for psych or dialysis. My friends that work these areas have far less stress,...

  13. Overwhelmed and Fearful

    IMOKAY replied to mylo56312's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ask to extend your preceptorship. What you are feeling is common, most of us felt that way for the first 6-12 months. Stick with it, ask for help, ask questions when in doubt. You will be glad a year...

  14. What is it like working on med surg?

    IMOKAY replied to hazel_dreamss's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work days and it feels like a constant race against the clock to complete assessments, meds, accuchecks on time. After lunch it does slow down unless you are slammed with discharges. I actually...

  15. Mean People

    IMOKAY replied to LogCabinMom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you should stick with it for your own benefit. Just continually show up, be friendly and get your experience and training. If things dont improve after 24 months move

  16. What meds are typically administered in an outpatient dialysis clinic.

    IMOKAY posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'm considering applying for Davita or other clinic like this but I don't know much about what a dialysis nurse actually does. The techs are the ones who actually hook up patients and run machines...

  17. What meds are typically administered in an outpatient dialysis clinic.

    IMOKAY replied to IMOKAY's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank

  18. What meds are typically administered in an outpatient dialysis clinic.

    IMOKAY replied to IMOKAY's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Ok thanks for replying. I have heard the training is good. But I'm curious what meds are usually passed during dialysis? It seems like meds would be held until after so they aren't filtered out or...

  19. LTAC vs MedSurg in hospital

    IMOKAY posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I am a new grad and considering applying for an LTAC RN job. I'm hoping I can build on my skills and time management without all the crazy dynamics of hospitals with multiple specialist physicians,...

  20. Should new grads only apply for new grad jobs?

    IMOKAY posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am still a student but I've been browsing Indeed.com for current RN openings in my area just out of curiosity. Almost every posting states "no new grads" or "no new grad program available". So my...

  21. My first patient death...

    IMOKAY replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    I am level one nursing and I don't know how I would have handled that. You sound like you are in your element for sure...confident while comforting to those around you. Nice

  22. Shaky hands while doing skills

    IMOKAY replied to Danielle_Nelson's topic in General Students

    Hahaa! This post is perfect timing for me! I just got home from class where I passed vitals skills but was trembling like an earthquake was going on the whole time! I think that the more we practice...

  23. Clinicals

    IMOKAY replied to nurse2b84's topic in General Students

    This is exactly how I feel. I am very intimidated about the whole hospital thing..I have no idea how it all operates, I could get lost in the maze of halls, doors and desks...I can imagine myself...

  24. Anyone else feel this way after finally starting nursing school?

    IMOKAY replied to esperanza30's topic in General Students

    This is how I am feeling. That my brand spanking new scrubs and spotless, white athletic shoes will scream out "clueless wannabe" as I walk into my clinicals location.

  25. Not the new grad problem I expected..

    IMOKAY replied to MInurse.st's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, with gas prices soaring you should take the closer job. But more importantly than that, working in a teaching hospital that you are already somewhat familiar with will help you hit the...