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RNview

Medical Oncology, Med-Surg, L & D

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  1. flush bags

    RNview replied to natawee's topic in General Nursing

    every facility has their own policy on this matter. where i work, we use 250 ml ns 5ml/hr with ivpb. with iv pushes meds, we flush the line with 2ml ns before and after, then sl the patient's iv....

  2. Patient rage

    RNview replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with the above posts. In our unit, we talk to our charge nurse about switching assignments the following day. I work in Medical Oncology. Sometimes we get a very nice patient but she almost...

  3. Battle of the Shifts

    RNview posted a topic in General Nursing

    i've been working in the acute facility for years and this nonstop "battle of the shifts" is driving me nuts. everyone thinks that their shift is busier and harder. i mean what's the point? nursing is...

  4. Battle of the Shifts

    RNview replied to RNview's topic in General Nursing

    omg this so true! i think one of the biggest cause of this is the management. one of the nurse on pm shift (she's also one the charge nurses) has this "know it all attitude" and had an exchange of...

  5. Battle of the Shifts

    RNview replied to RNview's topic in General Nursing

    "certain amount of the blame for this tug of war comes from administration and their lack of understanding of what really goes on day by day. i know they make "rounds" but it isn't the same as being...

  6. Patient is a famous star

    RNview replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    Superman!!! I will Return for my hourly rounds, and PRN. Brandon Routh

  7. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    RNview replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    * Those hands once warmed here, but I have retired them. I can breathe my own air and I can sleep more soundly - Dave Matthews Band (Don't drink the water) * Up, up and away…away from me Well it’s...

  8. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    RNview replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been working in our unit (Medical Oncology) and from time to time we get patients who are confused. One day I was making a conversation with Mrs. X who was pleasantly confused and I told her that...

  9. Do I need a Year of med/surg before going into oncology

    RNview replied to gn04's topic in Oncology

    I am a new RN. I thought I wouldn't be able to get a job at the oncology Unit since I've never had any experience in Oncology nursing yet or med/surg. But I was hired as a new grad. I don't think it...

  10. "How old are you?"

    RNview replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in General Nursing

    i am now 26 y.o. when i was 21 y.o. i went to the salon to have my hair permed. as the lady was perming my hair she was asking me personal questions (which i didn't mind answering). to the point when...

  11. nclex study resources

    RNview replied to supernurse007's topic in International Nursing

    I also suggest Saunder's Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN. The cover is green. I had tons of NCLEX-RN review materials, but Saunder's is the most organized and easy to follow. It goes by systems...

  12. I can't believe that I am actually writing this.

    RNview replied to preCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :balloons: Wooohhoooo!!!! CONGRATULATIONS! Goodluck & Keep us posted! :cheers: :yelclap: :smiley_aa

  13. help, suspect abuse

    RNview replied to turquoise's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Turquoise! I would say REPORT it. You MUST REPORT any known or suspected abuse. No one can interfere with your report (even your employer). If you report the abuse (or suspected abuse), You will...

  14. 5 things a new RN must have...

    RNview replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse too and I found the following very handy/ helpful: 1) Penlight/ Pen 2) Stethoscope 3) Pocket Notebook/ small Calculator 4) Drug Handbook/ Nursing Diagnosis Book 5) Tape/ Scissor/...

  15. What's up with Human Resources

    RNview replied to payday's topic in General Nursing

    I am not generalizing but SOME HR Personnel are just too rude. I posted my case before: https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91590&highlight=turned+recruiter After talking to this...

  16. Night shift Nurses, how did you manage?

    RNview posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone! I am a new RN in an LTC Facility. I will start my orientation in 2 weeks. I will be oriented during the days, then will be oriented at night. My question is... How did you manage being...

  17. Night shift Nurses, how did you manage?

    RNview replied to RNview's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks guys! yeah, my don told me that it is easier to orient at night and that's where new rns learn. i will be oriented at am shift too, but only for a short period of time 'coz they get very busy...

  18. Giving meds in a timely manner

    RNview replied to debbiemig's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It reminds me of my Clinical Instructor saying "When the patient is asleep and he has a sleeping pill scheduled to be taken, DO NOT wake them up and say "Mr. X WAKE UP! YOU HAVE TO TAKE YOUR SLEEPING...

  19. Night shift Nurses, how did you manage?

    RNview replied to RNview's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    wow everybody has different stories to tell. thank you guys for sharing. i agree with you sue, in the long run i will have my own routine :) hhhhhhmmmmmm, i wonder what it would be like :chuckle it...

  20. Night shift Nurses, how did you manage?

    RNview replied to RNview's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you serious? I don't think I would do that even it is not busy. No no no!!! You're gonna be in a BIG

  21. How did you find out about allnurses?

    RNview replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    I subscribed to this nursing humour newsletter and allnurses.com is one of the links... I visited the site and felt at home right away.

  22. Making docs pay for bad handwriting?!?!

    RNview replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

  23. Night shift Nurses, how did you manage?

    RNview replied to RNview's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thank you for sharing your experiences. it is kind of giving me an idea of how it would be like working nights. as far as the weight loss? i feel like i would lose weight quick which i'd hate to...

  24. What's the going hourly rate for RNs in LTC in the USA?

    RNview replied to live4today's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    California... RN starting salary in a LTC Facility is $27. We only have 54 beds, 2 RNs at night, 2 LVNs and 2

  25. New York Times: Robots can replace nurses!

    RNview replied to lapappey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Meet Penelope," She is meant to replace the scrub nurse. The robot should be able to do everything a nurse can. The scrub nurse does not move from the surgeon's shoulder. She is there to do one...