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SweetseRN

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  1. NS at 125 ml/hr is not an ER order

    SweetseRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I always laugh at D5W at 50 or 75 an hour...Some seriously over priced sugar

  2. how to study for respiratory/cardiac class?

    SweetseRN replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    Also, figure out what type of learner you are...I am very visual so I watched tons of you tube videos. While they are not perfectly clinically accurate, they help you to build the big picture you need...

  3. What are some things I can do for my resume?

    SweetseRN replied to starrys's topic in Nursing Career

    When you are a sitter, ask nurses how you can help..You are a student so you should be able to do things such as vitals and I&O's etc. Make it known that you are a student and that you are...

  4. breaking contract

    SweetseRN replied to Nierdo's topic in Nursing Career

    1. Did you sign an agreement? 2. Is your state an "At Will" employment state, meaning they OR you can dc employment at anytime for any reason... 3. Could your quitting in any way be considered...

  5. Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    SweetseRN replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    I have the shy bladder too, it's awful. I had to schedule my preemployment drug screen for 0900 and go straight there without voiding so I could be semi cconfidant that I could provide a sample in a...

  6. Scared of the docs!

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yet another update, all week I have tried really hard to begin the process of overcoming this. All this advice, I can't tell you how much help it has been. I had to remind myself, yes, they are human,...

  7. Scared of the docs!

    SweetseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Short and sweet. I am a new nurse. I think and have gotten feedback that I am doing a good job...BUT!!! I am afraid of the docs. They intimidate the crap out of me. All of them. Any advice to help me...

  8. night shift LPN woes

    SweetseRN replied to nurse_autumn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes LPN, RN, CNA, Tech doesn't matter, sometimes you just can't. I am learning to say no sometimes when that is the case, I always say the truth which is "I really WANT to help you, but I...

  9. Please Help my narcotic situation

    SweetseRN replied to AngelofLTC's topic in General Nursing

    I would need a little more Hx but with 10/10 pain, RR 12 and SpO2 @90% doesn't really sound that bad. I would like to hear what others have to say. This sounds like a difficult situation for you and...

  10. Professional Roles

    SweetseRN replied to yakatchew's topic in General Nursing

    As stated above, start with the RN, Registered Professional

  11. I would love any advice here!

    SweetseRN replied to saskrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just want to say good luck to

  12. Weird question about interview (re:overweight/ not needing insurance)

    SweetseRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think you should be concerned about this when you interview. Put yourself together nicely, smile and shine with confidence. Put thought into the things that are REALLY going to matter like...

  13. night shift LPN woes

    SweetseRN replied to nurse_autumn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I answer bells unless I am swamped and even then I expect to be asked for help if an LPN or Tech needs me for my patient. I would say give it one more chance something like "I need you to answer call...

  14. Scared of the docs!

    SweetseRN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update...I am getting there! A little more each day my confidence is growing. It's slow and steady. But it's

  15. Injection questions, Insulin, Lovenox

    SweetseRN replied to Epona's topic in Patient Medications

    I I gave it in the "Bingo Wings" as we called it in school the other day, I just stupidly assumed that since it's a subq injection that it was fine to give it there. There was no bruising (just a...

  16. Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    SweetseRN replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    Most drug tests are a typical 5 panel, PCP, THC, Opiates, Cocaine and Amphetamines. They USUALLY only look for benzo if the suspect or have reason to test specifically for that. I take a benzo and an...

  17. gifts

    SweetseRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my job I cannot accept gifts or tips of any kind and I do think it would be unprofessional to do so. My patient tried to give me a $20 the other night. I so appreciated the offer but I had to say...

  18. Injection questions, Insulin, Lovenox

    SweetseRN replied to Epona's topic in Patient Medications

    I love Davis. It is very nurse friendly and you can even have it on Android and iPhone and likely other devices

  19. Question For Ya!!!

    SweetseRN replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in General Nursing

    I think after some careful thought the hospital is the way to go. Any healthcare exp will help you at this point and since you already think you want to be an RN there that sounds like a great foot in...

  20. Injection questions, Insulin, Lovenox

    SweetseRN replied to Epona's topic in Patient Medications

    I am sure you probably know this but insulin can sometimes be given as a drip, Heparin too. I just wanted to clarify, that is the only time it's not

  21. Survived my 1st week!

    SweetseRN replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    My first week on the floor was by far the hardest. Congrats for making it through! It sounds like the majority of your butterflies are out of your system, now let the real learning begin! You can do...

  22. Pre-cepting

    SweetseRN replied to NSGstudent12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Depends where you are from and the specifics of your area...However, in my area, our hospitals are hiring new grads EVERYWHERE from OB to OR to ER. They like you fresh and new and like to train and...

  23. Happy Moment

    SweetseRN replied to poopprincess's topic in General Nursing

    It's always great to see a patient doing well, getting better. Knowing that what we are doing really does make a

  24. Interview today...why ask me to come if you've already decided on someone?!!

    SweetseRN replied to Lifeofanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a situation where they called me and then cancelled without even meeting me because they had chosen another "more qualified" candidate. It hurt! IDK which situation is worse. But, in the end I...

  25. Nursing School Full-Time & Working Full-Time...Is it possible?

    SweetseRN replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in General Students

    I had a woman in my class with a new baby born right before first semester who proceed to have a second child during 3rd semester. She was a waitress part time too.She graduated at the top of my...