artsmom

artsmom BSN, LPN

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  1. NGT/aspiration pneumonia/shot nerves

    artsmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient new admit to the floor with a new NGT placed, not x-ray'd (no policy), but had good placement with air bolus. Patient was vented, on tele and oximetry, restless, not agitated- with a...

  2. Has Nursing hardened you?

    artsmom replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 7 years, since I was 21. I wouldn't say it has hardened me, but has taught me when to be compassionate, and when to get my job done and go home. You said that the nurses on...

  3. Should I bother to get my rn?

    artsmom replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    i am an LPN right now (took my RN boards Sat, still waiting...) Anyways, I love being a nurse but the complete lack of respect I, and other LPN's, receive is nauseating. I feel some people want me to...

  4. ready or not?

    artsmom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, so I am taking my NCLEX RN this week. I did not take a prep course. I averaged a 90 in school. I have been doing the NCLEX practice questions daily using Saunders and NCLEX 4000. I average between...

  5. A Passionate Note in Support of All Night Shift Health Care Staff

    artsmom replied to Hockeydoll88's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. She is relatively new to our little facility as a DON. and its her first DON position. I was floored when she said all that to me, because as you said, we have one decub- and the pt was...

  6. A Passionate Note in Support of All Night Shift Health Care Staff

    artsmom replied to Hockeydoll88's topic in General Nursing

    This is a forever problem and I think you did the best thing possible, ignore it. I am a night worker and my DON has told me that she KNOWS we sleep, dont change patients, and ignore the lights. I'd...