microtutor

microtutor has 3 years experience and specializes in Acute Rehab, Progressive Care.

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1. Every Mom, Dad, Sis, Uncle Believes They Know Better Than The Nurse...

   microtutor replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   Yep, they love to tell us all about how they know better, but they don't want to be in the room when the patient code-browns LOL, then we're all professional

2. Lied to in Interview

   microtutor replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   I did not read all the other comments, but if this happened to me I would leave ASAP - especially if I had another job prospect and it was something that fit my schedule that I really wanted to do....

3. I took the plunge...it feels weird

   microtutor replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations! I have benefited greatly from all your posts, and I wish you joy and awesomeness in your next job, wherever it may

4. Negative Post on Facebook About New Nurses - I'm Fired Up!

   microtutor replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I guess I'll give my $.02, since everyone else is. A bunch of RNs I know shared this post on FB. It struck me as an angry rant, which is exactly what the poster called it. Usually, posting angry...

5. Nursing as a Second Career

   microtutor replied to HappyJetting's topic in General Nursing

   I am a second career nurse; I was a computer programmer for 12 years before returning to school to become an RN. I felt my job making rich people richer was not very meaningful to me. Becoming a...

6. My first med error

   microtutor replied to KkRN126's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I am a new nurse too. I am 6 weeks into my orientation and I have already made 2 med errors - both were missed scheduled doses - so I feel your pain. I was "doing well" so my preceptor & bosses...

7. Have you ever witnessed this situation?

   microtutor replied to RNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Nope, this has never happened to me. And I do use a chain pharmacy. However, there are areas - one labelled "Drop Off" and one labelled "Consultation" where you can lean into a sort-of carel, with...

8. Leaving a job while in orientation

   microtutor replied to Punch's topic in Nursing Career

   You sound like a really nice person, but maybe not the most assertive? Does your former DON know that you did NOT actually make a med error? Things like that matter, as far as your reputation and...

9. Top 10 tips for nursing school

   microtutor replied to ames86's topic in General Students

   Other people covered a lot of them - here are a few I have learned in my last year: 1. Adopt an attitude of gratitude. Things that frustrate you will happen - instructors may make mistakes, yell at...

10. Still overwhelmed...

    microtutor replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    FWIW, I have chosen a local school with a hybrid rather than a purely online program. The cost is more than a pure online program but less than the big universities in my area per credit hour. (It is...

11. Precautions and Med Administration

    microtutor replied to microtutor's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you, that helps a LOT. Do you copy the MAR page with a photocopier, or just copy it onto a sheet of paper and have someone verify you got everything? I've never seen Ident-i-hide, but I'll...

12. Precautions and Med Administration

    microtutor posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi, I'm a student and I had a question for all you professionals... I'm having a hard time figuring out what to do about the third check of Med Administration when the patient is on precautions...

13. Precautions and Medication Administration

    microtutor posted a topic in General Students

    Ok, I know we're supposed to gown, mask and glove using appropriate equiptment like the N95 for airborne precautions...AND I know we're supposed to do the three checks of medication administration -...

14. Student physical exam

    microtutor replied to microtutor's topic in General Students

    Thanks, ladies. I'll look into the health department, just in case my call to the claims office comes back "no

15. Student physical exam

    microtutor posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm getting my pre-Nursing school physical soon, and I have health insurance. However, last year, when I had my physical, my doctor drew some titers and gave me a tetorifice (sp?) booster - and...