psu_213 BSN, RN

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    Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    psu_213 replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was in an NCLEX review course, they asked the practice question (and I paraphrase a bit...I don't remember all the specifics): "The RN gives a PRN dose of hydrazine to patient with a BP...
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    Keeping my patient's dignity intact? Please help me!! (long but urgent)

    psu_213 replied to KateyBug's topic in Private Duty

    I agree…I hate to be skeptical about it, but, well, I am bit confused about the "confidential" nation west of Hawaii. I has only a few people, no real city, it totally isolate….yet has good...
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    Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    psu_213 replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A quote from the first post (I don't know why I don't have the quote function for the first post, but, oh well): For instance, at my full-time job when a nurse asks me to do something, they phrase it...
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    why do nurses gossip and belittle eachother?

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

    Not at all… I was just pointing out that the First Amendment is not a catch all that allows you to say whatever you want whenever you
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    why do nurses gossip and belittle eachother?

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

    Sorry…I forgot to look at the details on the OP. Guess I should have guessed something like this if someone thinks that the First Amendment provides protection to someone who yells "Shut the ****...
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    psu_213 replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    This is coming from a guy and it is not my thing….but it seems to me that making bows is quite the arts and crafts project--especially for in the
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    The "R" in SBAR......nope

    psu_213 replied to GypsyNinja's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe you are over-thinking the "R" part. You are not suggesting emergent chest tube placement nor suggesting some obscure lab test that detects some genetic disease that only 0.001% of the...
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    The "R" in SBAR......nope

    psu_213 replied to GypsyNinja's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Especially helpful in the middle of the
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    psu_213 replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    I think if I was that instructor, my jaw might have dropped a bit! I agree with the ridiculousness of the "are you going to knit when a doctor is giving orders;" however, if someone is distracted by...
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    Knitting during class: ok or not?

    psu_213 replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    I've never seen a fellow student knitting, so I don't know if it is distracting or not. My guess is, that if the knitter was sitting near me, it could be distracting, but that is just speculation. I...
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    nursing care for chest tube of cabg patient

    psu_213 replied to Altin's topic in Critical Care

    My first RN job was on thoracic surgery step-down. Hospital policy there specifically did not allow nurses to strip
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    why do nurses gossip and belittle eachother?

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

    I am not going to add anything new to this other than to say to the OP, discuss this with Margaret personally. If we (staff in my ED) hear a patient scream "Shut the heck up" at a nurse in the ED,...
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    Co2 in serum= HC02 and Anion gap

    psu_213 replied to wannadowell's topic in Cardiac

    As far as I know, the only way to tell for sure if the blood is acidic or alkaline (or normal) is from the pH in either an AGB or VBG. CO2 is converted to carbonic acid in the blood, therefore...
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    Keeping my patient's dignity intact? Please help me!! (long but urgent)

    psu_213 replied to KateyBug's topic in Private Duty

    1. If you are concerned that he will have a spasm and grab your hair, then, yes, tie it up for your safety. (For his safety too if you think he will try and swallow it.) 2. I'm not sure the role of...
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    pearsonvue trick question

    psu_213 replied to avidhunter3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    +1 I understand people are nervous, but I can't understand the absolute need to know that
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    Keeping my patient's dignity intact? Please help me!! (long but urgent)

    psu_213 replied to KateyBug's topic in Private Duty

    I was thinking the same thing... To the OP, try to protect his independence. Allow him to do things he can do himself and encourage him in his attempts. For example, if he is capable of doing some...
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    Nursing Student Question

    psu_213 replied to arp898's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh for heaven's sake... Anyway, as for the original question: teaching a patient who has no interest in learning, teaching a patient a complicated home care regimen, teaching a patient with a H/O...
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    Clinical instructor that will not teach?

    psu_213 replied to MAJ_15's topic in General Students

    Out of curiosity, what does he say when you ask about, say, a rhythm on the cardiac monitor? Does he flat out say "no, I refuse to talk to you about this?" He really shouldn't put it to you like...
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    Nursing Student Question

    psu_213 replied to arp898's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, so it was not homework, but an assignment? From the OP: What is the hardest situation that any of you have dealt with when it comes to patient education? It sounds like you were asking for a...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    psu_213 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    All the best for a speedy
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    I live in an area with A LOT of snow, and as a nurse, do I need an SUV?

    psu_213 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally, and this is totally opinion, I think 4WD is a bit overrated. Front wheel drive, in my experience, is just fine for a driver experienced in driving in the snow. I grew up not far from NE...
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    "the 3rd degree" with report and other rude behavior

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

    I once had a nurse ask me everything--even the normals. "What is his edema like?" Well, there is a reason I didn't talk about. "On his cardex it says he had a UA 3 days ago? What did it show? Is...
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    I feel like I'm never going to get good at IVs

    psu_213 replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in the ED for 4+ years now--an IV heavy area. As of now, I would still say that my IV abilities are only decent--even though I can see a big improvement from when I first started....
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    Flu Vaccines. A Hassle?

    psu_213 replied to ChooSoul's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And you certainly have the right to choose not to work for a facility that requires a flu shot. (and I have the right to label your statement half truth and nothing more than a nice little
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    Flu Vaccines. A Hassle?

    psu_213 replied to ChooSoul's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'd be more than happy to be one of the guinea pigs in that