ChuckeRN BSN, RN

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    I love it ALL

    ChuckeRN replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you count out ER? I wear bi-lateral HAs and I have done my clinicals and my preceptorship in the ER. Though now that I'm working (in a different type of ER), I only wear one HA to be able to...
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    ChuckeRN replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    see below. Ask security to clear the yard first! Tell the I/m you will check the mar when you get back, but in the meantime, have him sign a refusal form if you have one. Call...
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    Do nurses get out on time working corrections?

    ChuckeRN replied to Sensoria17's topic in Correctional

    Yesterday, the night shift narc room RN had lost track of a glucometer and she ended up staying until 10AM looking for it. That was a looooong 16 hour day for her. So it all
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    Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?

    ChuckeRN replied to bailee4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes.
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    Any nurses here deaf in one ear?

    ChuckeRN replied to flmd's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Wow! I was thinking about buying a 3100, and now I just signed up to try one for 30 days.
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    Any nurses here deaf in one ear?

    ChuckeRN replied to flmd's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am hard of hearing in both ears and wear hearing aids. But when I'm working, I only wear one aid so I can answer the phone without the hearing aid feedback. Whenever I need to use a stethoscope, I...
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    Need Opinions please.

    ChuckeRN replied to Scooter5's topic in Correctional

    No. Then again, would a NG have enough knowledge to be a nurse anywhere? IMO, no. Which is why you have orientation, mentors, co-workers, training, etc. So, if you want to work as a CRN, go for
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    Do nurses get out on time working corrections?

    ChuckeRN replied to Sensoria17's topic in Correctional

    Yesterday I was scheduled from 6A - 6P and night shift was late and then I had a call for an emergency on the yard, so I clocked off at 9PM. I left my house at 5AM and got home at 9:45 PM.
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    Correctional RN job vs. ER RN job

    ChuckeRN replied to lei_joshelle's topic in Correctional

    Why not try signing up for a registry and try working for as a CRN for a while? You may find that you like it better than a hospital ED. Having done my preceptorship in a small ED, I'm starting to...
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    What 2 do if u r called to a man down?

    ChuckeRN replied to myownboss's topic in Correctional

    #1. Make sure the scene is cleared and safe for you to be
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    keys for narcotics

    ChuckeRN replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    I don't give anyone the keys to the narc room. If they need access, I am always in there with them - yes, even DONs, sups,
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    "Hidden" cameras on the floor--do you have them??

    ChuckeRN replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    As I work in a prison, the cameras aren't hidden and they are and should be all over the place. If anything, I am comforted by the fact that they are there (for my
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    Curious, re nursing and weight loss

    ChuckeRN replied to Bonnie86's topic in General Nursing

    I gained 15 lbs during nursing school and in 2 1/2 months of working, lost it all. I went back to working out, though it's only Mondays and Tuesdays - my days off. I also don't get to eat my lunch...
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    Cover your mouth....the right way!

    ChuckeRN replied to IslandRae's topic in General Nursing

    That's just nasty! I not only glove up when I do a dip test, I clean the counter with gloves on with Cavicide
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    Daylight Savings & Documentation

    ChuckeRN replied to KidsMakeMeSmile's topic in General Nursing

    Move to Arizona and look at threads like this with amusement.
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    bls verification

    ChuckeRN replied to r_mari's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you have to pay for it yourself, the ACLS class will include a BLS
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    Leaving AMA

    ChuckeRN replied to missjustice's topic in General Nursing

    Even an inmate is allowed to sign themselves out AMA. I can't tell you how many times I've had inmates utilize resources to get sent to a hospital only to sign themselves out AMA because they didn't...
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    Do nurses get out on time working corrections?

    ChuckeRN replied to Sensoria17's topic in Correctional

    Yes and no is correct. Some days when I don't have the keys to the narc room and there are no emergencies on the yard, then yes I get off work on time. However, having the narc room key means I get to...
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    criminal background

    ChuckeRN replied to rap0713's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You'll probably be allowed to continue your education, but getting past the background check to get your license is a whole different
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    NS at 125 ml/hr is not an ER order

    ChuckeRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Maybe the doc just wanted the frequent flyer to have the joy of being stuck with an 18 gauge needle? Preferably by a newbie nurse. I know I always like to pretend like I don't know how to insert an IV...
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    Reflections needed on adrenalin junkie nurses

    ChuckeRN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse myself, I've found Codes fascinating when I was in my preceptorship in the ER. However, at the same time I found it amusing that seasoned RNs from ICU and even Tele came running to...
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    rotator cuff surgery before new grad program starts

    ChuckeRN replied to rn_yogi's topic in General Nursing

    If you're not an athlete, it should be healed enough for you to work. This is not a medical opinion, as that's against the rules, but just my personal experience. I was active in martial arts when I...
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    deltoid IM flu vaccine technique

    ChuckeRN replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    You're thinking too much. Relax, you won't feel a
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    educational audio CDs for commute

    ChuckeRN replied to mountain/lake,rn's topic in Emergency

    I listen to the top prescribed meds Podcasts from Itunes as well as the Spanish for medical people (or something like
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    Need interview with corrections nurse for class project!

    ChuckeRN replied to Erikaaaa's topic in Correctional

    Your post pretty much describes what I do as well, except that I am a NG and so far, I love the autonomy of working without a doctor on