Not sure what state you are doing the above, but before I became a nurse I was a Medical Assistant. I can tell you that in my state, you would be WAY out of the realm of what you are certified to do...
Not that I know of and please don't take this the wrong way, but let it go, you passed so be happy and don't stress about the right or wrong questions!
At my last hospital managers were required to go to at least one room that we were assigned and ask pt how they felt about the care they were receiving. We also could not have any drinks ANYWHERE but...
luvmyhubbybunches replied to azjen43's topic in General Students
I had specific room in my house where all of my studying took place. Kept everything I needed in that one room so I didn't have to interrupt my study time going to "find things". My children were...
luvmyhubbybunches replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in Emergency
I agree vicedrn! I just dropped the ball on the whole deal. I want to do everything anyone needs, right then, guess I just suck at prioritizing!! I knew I had screwed up the second lab called with...
luvmyhubbybunches replied to luvmyhubbybunches's topic in Emergency
Yea, it was very clicky and I just never felt as though I fit in with anyone! I just feel bad about leaving without notice. I just couldn't take it anymore!! Leaving like that is NOT my style. I...
I have been a nurse for almost 7 years with most of my experience being in med-surg, just spent the last year in ER. I started on night shift and begged to be put on days. My wish came true, but...
We have plenty that come through ER that want their 3 drugs of choice-Dilaudid, Phenergan and Benadryl. I give all three together and trust me, they will ask me, "does that have my Benadryl in it?"...
luvmyhubbybunches replied to RNmom24's topic in General Nursing
It is in our hospital's written policy that the final check by 2 RNs be done at the bedside so that the pt's armband can be used as one of the final identifiers. I have never spiked a bag of blood at...
luvmyhubbybunches replied to made's topic in General Nursing
Picked mine because I do luv my hubby bunches. He and I were "friends" 23 years ago, both married different people back then (big mistake), but both ended up divorced and back together 20 years...
luvmyhubbybunches replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing
I too had problem with reporting off as new nurse. I kept a report sheet with me at all times. I used this to get report and give report. I printed it off on my computer and at top the following...
luvmyhubbybunches replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing
If you want to make a change, I think that would be a great idea, but just know this, you will more than likely have to deal with these type of people anywhere you go! They are everywhere!!...