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  1. Do other RN's imply you give "too much" nursing care??? (long vent)

    starae replied to ICURN_NC's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree you are not wrong! This is not excessive especially if you are 1:1 with that patient and they are pretty much stable (as much as a patient that sick can be). I feel it is important for...

  2. NGT placement

    starae replied to SHALIMAR's topic in Emergency

    It is standard to get a portable KUB (in addition to auscultation) after NG placement at our facility if the tube is going to remain in place. If they don't order one I always ask and have never had...

  3. Anyone in nursing and dentistry ?

    starae replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in General Nursing

    I worked years in dentistry in the Air Force. Earned an AAS degree in dental assisting and one in dental laboratory. The only problem with dentistry is it can get boring and repetitive. I also...

  4. Does anyone else feel like there is too much gossip going on?

    starae replied to ashley7's topic in General Nursing

    We definitely have a problem with this on our unit with a few nurses. There are nights when some of them basically gossip about every other nurse, even the ones that are their "friends." These people...

  5. Solution to ADN vs BSN--Revamp Nursing Education?

    starae replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, my 2 cents. If you are simply addressing the issue of preparing a nurse to be able to function as a nurse in a real world environment, then I think internships are something to consider....

  6. Night shifts: how do you prepare yourself?

    starae replied to amber1188's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters who say it's too many hours . It took me about 2 weeks to adapt well to a night schedule and now I'm fine with it. However, when I work 3 12hr shifts in a row I...

  7. night shift tips

    starae replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    What a timely thread! I'm switching to 12hr nights starting tomorrow for the first time in my life. I've been trying to turn my clock around for about 3 days and am having a difficult time with it....

  8. pda use in nursing

    starae replied to traumakimmy's topic in Emergency

    I love my PDA and can not imagine working a day without it! I have not been happy with most of the free programs and have just sucked it up and paid for some. I use Davis Drug Guide, Tabers Medical...