Amanda.RN

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  1. Only 5 units of insulin per injection site??

    Amanda.RN replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness - NO. They make 100u syringes for a reason, and it's completely okay to give up to 100u per injection site (anything above 100u would have to be given in separate sites because they...

  2. How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    Amanda.RN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I was offered a full-time job on the floor of my choice prior to graduating (it was where I'd done my preceptorship). I graduated in December of 2006 though, and the job market was different at that...

  3. Pt told me... why didn't anyone else?

    Amanda.RN replied to Blues1220's topic in General Nursing

    It is best to utilize standard precautions for all patients, regardless of whether or not they have a diagnosis of Hep C, HIV, etc. After all, there are probably a lot of people who have it and have...

  4. need some advice purty please

    Amanda.RN replied to Sad RN05's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like there is a lot missing to this story. I've never heard of something like this happening...ever. You should follow the recommendations above -- go to your PCP office for drug testing, then...

  5. Strange Story

    Amanda.RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you emailed the DON. That's very inappropriate. I would think that at 17 years old she would have a better understanding of right vs wrong, and more self-respect,

  6. What are some good things to keep on hand in your work locker?

    Amanda.RN replied to Kilika421's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS on the new job!!! :) Change of clothes, fresh undergarments (one time a bunch of nurses had to stay extra shifts due to a blizzard and had to wear the super uncomfortable hospital mesh...

  7. Does your facility allow the floor/unit nurses write up other nurses?

    Amanda.RN replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    If you didn't do anything wrong, I wouldn't worry about it. Anyone can write anyone else up, anytime. What did your manager/supervisor say about this? It doesn't surprise me to hear about the...

  8. Interesting situation in my interview for a job...

    Amanda.RN replied to alby_dangle's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That's bizarre. I am part of the interviewing process at my place of employment & I would never act like that! Usually both ends are on their best behavior for interviews, so if that's her...

  9. Average pay for office RN

    Amanda.RN replied to WSUnurse's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Moving from a hospital to a clinic was actually an increase in wage for me. In clinics in Wisconsin, I believe it's usually $50,000-54,000 for staff RN, $57,000-60,000 for RN supervisor,...

  10. How many 2010 grads still looking?

    Amanda.RN replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear of your struggles. If you're seriously considering relocating to WI, check out Wisconsin Job Network (http://www.WisconsinJobNetwork.com) -- there are LOTS of jobs available. I hope...

  11. "6 months notice is customary"

    Amanda.RN replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. She is sorely mistaken. Two weeks notice is customary -- the three and a half weeks notice you gave was very gracious. I would take her "tantrum" as a compliment -- obviously she REALLY liked...

  12. Can an ADN nurse move into supervisory positions with only 4 years experience?

    Amanda.RN replied to NenaRK's topic in General Nursing

    ADN can definitely move into management. Whether or not a person is able to get into a managerial position completely depends on their skills, ability to manage and motivate staff, and ability to...

  13. can a med-surg nurse work in telemetry?

    Amanda.RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can. The med/surg floor I worked on was tele too -- a lot of hospitals combine them like that. Were you trained in reading/interpreting telemetry, and what to do in case of arrythmia? If you...

  14. Private Nursing business in KY

    Amanda.RN replied to brandim_08's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi lulu997RN, if your business were to include care management services (like communicating with the healthcare team to ensure adequate care, finding resources as needed, conflict resolution,...

  15. "Knock, Knock!"

    Amanda.RN replied to sophiee's topic in General Nursing

    I knock and say "knock knock". I've never given it a second thought and I'll continue doing

  16. Preceptorship advice!!

    Amanda.RN replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

    If I did it all over again, I would do exactly what I did -- med/surg. I worked hard during the preceptorship and was offered a job on-the-spot. It was an excellent way to get my foot in the door on a...

  17. PTO accrual

    Amanda.RN replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    I accrue vacation time at a rate of 6.25%. Sick time is accrued and tracked separately (I believe at a rate of 5%) and it has a max of 196 hours (meaning that if you hit the cap you'll no longer...

  18. New RN

    Amanda.RN replied to NENE RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  19. Pinning up long hair

    Amanda.RN replied to annetter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I worked in a hospital setting, I always wore my hair up because you'd never know when you'd have to do something and not have time to tie it back. Now that I'm working in a clinic setting, I...

  20. Anyone have experience working for a DME supplier?

    Amanda.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, Just wondering if anyone has experience working for a durable medical equipment / home care supplies company. If so, what did you enjoy about your job? What did you dislike? Thanks in...

  21. Anyone have experience working for a DME supplier?

    Amanda.RN replied to Amanda.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your response ErinS! I really appreciate

  22. How has becoming a nurse BEFORE becoming a mother helped?

    Amanda.RN replied to NenaRK's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a mom, yet... But I think that being a nurse first has made me MORE nervous to become a mother because I'm aware of all of the things that could go wrong. Since becoming a nurse, I've said...

  23. Anyone work for OptumHealth / UnitedHealth Group?

    Amanda.RN replied to Amanda.RN's topic in Case Management

    Wow! Thanks so much for your responses Angeleyes & nevergonnagiveup!! Scratch that application! It sounds like there are some insurances companies that are good to work for? ... Sounds like UHC...

  24. Is there any new po anticoagulant that doesn't need frequent INR check?

    Amanda.RN replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    I have several patients on Pradaxa & they've been doing really well on it. And not having to have blood work all the time is an excellent bonus. It's not good for patients who have a history of...

  25. For those who don't wear scrubs, what do you wear to work?

    Amanda.RN replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    I wear dress clothes -- usually dress pants with a business casual top. I could wear scrubs if I wanted to, but I choose not to...it's much funner to dress up (and I can wear these clothes outside of...