psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Why does a standing up for a long time cause to hypotension?

    psu_213 replied to doryshely's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I suppose standing in one place for a long time could cause hypotension. To the OP, why, at least in theory, could this happen? Also, why is the "in one place" important, as opposed to walking...
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    Appropriate orientation attire

    psu_213 replied to laurenmichelle3's topic in General Students

    The forms are expected/required. You are not going to make a first impression by having you forms in order--you have them and you stay; you don't--you leave. Attire, however, is something you are...
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    advice on being written up when I dont think I should have been...

    psu_213 replied to anniegirl1988's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I doubt it also, but it certainly has to be a consideration given the ALOC. Also, we don't know anything (hx, VS, etc) about the patient. Just saying that it could have been a serious
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    charting MD aware when you were not the one responsible to call MD as per facility policy

    psu_213 replied to Yoyo1313's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I think it would be quite appropriate to chart "Sally Smith, RN informed of XYZ. Sally Smith, RN reports that she will inform S. Jones, MD." I charting this not because I don't trust Sally, but...
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    Appropriate orientation attire

    psu_213 replied to laurenmichelle3's topic in General Students

    The first quote here is pretty contradictory. If you communicate a significant amount with your outfit, then it really does matter. Also, we are talking about school orientation, not a job...
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    Appropriate orientation attire

    psu_213 replied to laurenmichelle3's topic in General Students

    My nursing school orientation was in a fairly big room; however, I had an interview with one of the instructors prior to my acceptance to school. If I showed up for orientation in raggedy jeans, a...
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    Appropriate orientation attire

    psu_213 replied to laurenmichelle3's topic in General Students

    I know someone beat me to this, but I think this is a bit of a dangerous attitude. Like it or not, a student is judged from day 1. Nursing instructors/professors know and are sometimes friends with...
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    Is that truly professional behavior?

    psu_213 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, it is definitely unprofessional to huff, groan, etc. during and orientation session while someone is speaking. As for the complaining--it is more annoying than anything. If she comes around,...
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    nclex question

    psu_213 replied to silverlje's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's kinda tough to answer multiple choice questions when some of the choices are "??". As for the priority questions, what findings are expected for the condition? Which are not expected/which...
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    advice on being written up when I dont think I should have been...

    psu_213 replied to anniegirl1988's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have to disagree on this point. Of course I wasn't there to actually assess the pt, however decreased LOC--only moaning--presents a awful lot like head bleed I took care of recently. More than...
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    Heparin Flush Question

    psu_213 replied to rbscc's topic in Patient Medications

    This sounds a bit like homework… But, I will answer…flush with heparin based on your protocols for how much and how often (ports, PICCs, etc). I became an RN in 2008…I have never seen a...
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    Dating a former patient

    psu_213 replied to thepsychtech's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh, I'm sure it has! While I am friends outside of work with a few people with whom I work…well, let's just say, some things they don't need to know. Of course it would only be an issue if I did...
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    psu_213 replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I could see if the primary asked the skin care nurse "while you're in there, could you hang the antibiotic?" Yes, that would be taking advantage of the skin care nurse. While the nurse has the...
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    Dating a former patient

    psu_213 replied to thepsychtech's topic in Psychiatric

    I didn't even consider
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    psu_213 replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We give ASA suppositories occasionally in the ED--for example, to stroke pt's who cannot swallow either chronically or as a result of the
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    psu_213 replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would do it, but look at the MAR
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    how are men treated at your workplace?

    psu_213 replied to chillbrah's topic in Men in Nursing

    No they don't, and no they aren't. Is there some reason the answer to either question should be
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    Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    psu_213 replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That would explain why everyone is saying "the choice I want is not there," but I've looked 4 times, and I do see it. Guess that's what I get for being late to the party. FWIW, I would not have a...
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    Dating a former patient

    psu_213 replied to thepsychtech's topic in Psychiatric

    First, I agree with most who have said this is a ethical issue, and you cannot date her. Also, I agree that psychiatric patients should have and need love, however, this situation is very thorny for...
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    IV catheter changes..

    psu_213 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is attached to the cancer center for our hospital system, so we see a lot of Onc patients. Some come in with vascular access--PICC, tunneled cath, accessed port. Many get a bolus of...
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    child abuse question?

    psu_213 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If abuse is strongly suspected/confirmed, is the nurse manager the best person to whom you should report it? I'm asking this because I really don't know--should you go directly to CPS? The
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    Do you know first aid, or even have supplies?

    psu_213 replied to brownbook's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At home, I have some bandaids and a couple rolls of medical tape that escaped from work in my pocket (accidentally, not stolen). That's basically it. I probably should have more of a first aid kit,...
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    IV catheter changes..

    psu_213 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Nursing

    One thing you will encounter quite frequently is experienced nurses who go by old guidelines and do not change their practice (some out of stubbornness, some because policies change without them...
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    clinical instructor problem or is it me?

    psu_213 replied to studentnurse162484's topic in General Students

    It sounds like a bad situation all around. If meds have to be pulled from a pyxis or the like, you should do it. You should be the ones scanning the meds, and you should know what each pill as. I...
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    Assessments

    psu_213 replied to organichombre's topic in General Students

    This seems to be an issue with this ADN program, not an ADN vs. BSN issue. I know that when I was in my ADN, basic head to toe assessment was a huge part of the first term, with more advanced...