MN-Nurse

MN-Nurse ASN, RN

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  1. What you love/hate about your assistants

    MN-Nurse replied to jwkwildland's topic in General Nursing

    I love the good ones: THANK YOU GUYS!! I hate the bad ones: YOU GUYS SUCK!! PS: I was one of the best CNAs you ever saw in your

  2. No more fun scrubs

    MN-Nurse replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the OP's case the union "sort of" tried to fight it. They objected because the change wasn't negotiated, petitions were sent around, and they tried to convince nurses to not vote on the choice of...

  3. No more fun scrubs

    MN-Nurse replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    The union made a halfhearted attempt to protest the change, but I didn't think it was a big deal. I think it will help oriented patients know who they are talking to. I just bought two sets of...

  4. IV ABX by pump...when can I change new bag??

    MN-Nurse replied to xoNurseRNxo's topic in Patient Medications

    ha! found you! boy you like posting this question multiple times.... ick. is that a common infusion order? i'm really used to one dose per bag piggyback with a ns flush/chaser/kvo bag on the...

  5. I can't find a job!

    MN-Nurse replied to SarahJ08's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Expand your search to LTC and home

  6. OB nursing...I just don't get it.

    MN-Nurse replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    When I needed motivation I just thought about the tough job market and how much tougher it must be for those who don't show up every day and attack each subject they

  7. scoop method for recapping

    MN-Nurse replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    I am missing something here. Were you recapping a used needle? If so, you should not have been doing that. If the needle had not been injected into a patient, no safety device would have protected...

  8. If you hate being a CNA will you hate being an RN too?

    MN-Nurse replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    I loved being a CNA. I was damn good at

  9. Help! Effect of nursing shortage on nursing management and leadership

    MN-Nurse replied to purpletouch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Be sure to include in your paper that the sources who keep screaming about a "Nursing shortage" are those funded by nursing

  10. scoop method for recapping

    MN-Nurse replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    We all have different strengths and weaknesses. I suspect I am a lot better at not stabbing bystanders with needles than you are.

  11. Littman stethoscope

    MN-Nurse replied to sk8inghunny's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would get a Littman Classic IISE. Because that's what I got in school and still use. I wouldn't put too much stock in my recommendation, though. My stethoscope has become a bit like a baby blanket...

  12. Do men really have a better shot at finding a job?

    MN-Nurse replied to mcpheenom's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think doing well in school, having good healthcare experience, and interviewing well are orders of magnitude more influential in getting hired. I suspect your member didn't have as much to do with...

  13. toileting a resident

    MN-Nurse replied to jose2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your instructor is an

  14. The Silent Suffering of Dialysis-Peter Laird, M.D.-Physician on Dialysis

    MN-Nurse replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    My first job as a CNA in the nursing home, I had a suffering and declining patient who did not want to continue dialysis. He was an active athlete in his younger days and went from being able to walk...

  15. New-Grad with 2 offers and need help choosing: Tele or ER

    MN-Nurse replied to RNDude2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    #1, easy. Can always change later if you want

  16. What was your toughest semester in Nursing School?

    MN-Nurse replied to Ellis02136's topic in General Students

    my toughest was med surg, by far. a whole lot of challenging material coming at you very

  17. Need a little help

    MN-Nurse replied to maryberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The answers to this are on page 1076 and 1077 of my Med Surg book. What pages are they on in yours? For cryin' out

  18. Fired for giving Med late

    MN-Nurse replied to Beaubou's topic in General Nursing

    Your reaction when you fell behind should have been to notify your charge nurse, fellow nurses, MDs, or ANYONE that "I am way behind on this patient's time sensitive meds, how should we proceed?"...

  19. scoop method for recapping

    MN-Nurse replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    Not the "manual" types of safety mechanism I don't. If I have to mess with the needle again, there is probably more chance of getting stuck rather than just dumping the frapping thing in the sharps...

  20. If you believe in the power of positive thinking and visualization, I need your help

    MN-Nurse replied to rbrandnew's topic in General Students

    Studying works even better than those

  21. Fired for giving Med late

    MN-Nurse replied to Beaubou's topic in General Nursing

    The OP didn't get fired, she resigned. I don't think the problem here was that the OP fell behind, it is how she reacted to falling behind. Further, she didn't appear to react appropriately to...

  22. Peripheral IVs

    MN-Nurse replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Peripheral vs Central is determined by where they terminate. You determine the IV is infiltrated the same way as non-obese patients. We have standing orders that say, "Insert and maintain...

  23. scoop method for recapping

    MN-Nurse replied to michelecl's topic in General Nursing

    Heck no I NEVER recap a needle after administration. Ever. Where do you

  24. Where did you find your first job after becoming a CNA??

    MN-Nurse replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I applied to every hospital in my area, thinking they would just JUMP at the chance to hire a prospective nursing student with a bachelor's in another field who was launching a career change! I can...

  25. new graduate RN -- terminated after 2 months

    MN-Nurse replied to cyoucapri's topic in Men in Nursing

    let. that. go. i'm sorry you were terminated and i hope you will bounce back in a great new job. but you must let go of that "10x harder" nonsense. it makes you look like you have a massive chip...