stellaRN1983

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1. Difference between EKG and telemetry?

   stellaRN1983 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, We had a pt on my floor who I believe was on tele and we weren't aware he had an MI until an EKG was done which showed MI. He had shortness of breath, which is a symptom of MI. Was the tele tech...

2. When are ted hose removed/ted hose care?

   stellaRN1983 replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

   Why do teds need to be taken off at night for bedside assessment of skin,

3. Any in a field of nursing you love?

   stellaRN1983 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I'm exploring different areas of nursing that may be less hectic than med-surg/tele. Anyone in a different field that they

4. Mental health nursing easier than Med-Surg?

   stellaRN1983 replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in my early 30s, with many more working years

5. When are ted hose removed/ted hose care?

   stellaRN1983 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, When should ted hose be removed? How many hours are they supposed to be worn? Someone else said assess their skin. What am I supposed to look

6. Mental health nursing easier than Med-Surg?

   stellaRN1983 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I've been a nurse for 2 1/2 years at a very busy med-surg/tele floor. It's very hectic everyday, pt care can be heavy with IVs, tube feedings, wound care, admits/discharges. I floated a couple of...

7. What is a narcotic agreement, how does it work?

   stellaRN1983 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, What is a narcotic agreement, how does it

8. Time to read the chart, MD notes?

   stellaRN1983 replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I talk to the nurses after listening to recording and checking orders and medication

9. What is the role of charge nurse

   stellaRN1983 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I haven't been oriented to charge RN, but what is the role of the charge nurse? The day shift charge RN seems to make assignment, sit at the front desk and gossip, read her email and snaps at me...

10. Time to read the chart, MD notes?

    stellaRN1983 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm an RN who works the day shift on a busy tele and general medical-surgical floor. A lot of time I get a sketchy report. I get so much more out of reading the MD notes. I don't understand all...

11. RN with 2 years experience and still feel uncomfortable at times.

    stellaRN1983 replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

12. What is the importance of patient sitting up in chair?

    stellaRN1983 replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for this post!! I did pass the NCLEX on my first attempt and did well in school. I take my job very seriously that's why I'm not afraid to ask questions. Some negative responses...

13. What is the importance of patient sitting up in chair?

    stellaRN1983 replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

14. What is the importance of patient sitting up in chair?

    stellaRN1983 replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    I passed the NCLEX on the first time with 75 questions. People like you discourage

15. RN with 2 years experience and still feel uncomfortable at times.

    stellaRN1983 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have a little over 2 years of experience on the floor as an RN. I went directly from nursing school to a general medicine/telemetry floor. I did well in school and passed boards with flying...