RN-ing

RN-ing BSN, MSN, NP

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  1. Do you use an IV with no blood return??

    RN-ing posted a topic in General Nursing

    If an IV flushes well, the vein does not blow, there is no infiltration and is not painful to flush, but you do not get blood return....do you use the IV? Just looking for opinions...personally, I use...

  2. Something a nurse said to me at clinicals...

    RN-ing replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    One of the most important lessons you learn during clinicals was what kind of nurse you DO NOT want to be! It sounds like you have a very caring nature and are on the right track to being a good...

  3. Do you use an IV with no blood return??

    RN-ing replied to RN-ing's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, IVRUS thank you for the

  4. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    RN-ing replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Once overheard a patient of mine who had MRSA of a wound telling her family she's "got the

  5. NP in a free clinic setting

    RN-ing posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are there any NPs out there that work in a free clinic setting? I am interested in getting my FNP in Indiana within the next year and I would love to run a free clinic. I have 3 years ICU experience...

  6. NP in a free clinic setting

    RN-ing replied to RN-ing's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the reply (sorry so late, been pretty busy!). Getting my FNP and running a free (or low income) clinic has been one of my dreams. Its pretty far off at this point, but I'm ready to start...

  7. self scheduling

    RN-ing replied to Natalie_appau's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights on a 36-bed ICU. Our staff is separated into 3 groups, randomly-assigned. We rotate which group puts in their schedule first. For example, the order will be group 1 puts their...

  8. Dr's giving orders at bedside

    RN-ing replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    "Do you want me to write that as an order?" Then repeat it back and write "VVO Dr. So and

  9. Advice on 12 hour shifts

    RN-ing replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Alegrias are the best I have found so far! I rotate them with Birkenstock clogs. I feel beat down after a 12-hour shift! Try to stay in shape--strong abs are essential for lifting and turning...

  10. Bloody patients

    RN-ing replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like one of those nights! Find yourself a nice quiet bar that serves breakfast and bloody marys for some "debriefing" with co-workers in the a.m.! P.S. Hang in there--it gets easier to blow...

  11. Advice?

    RN-ing replied to aerorunner80's topic in MICU, SICU

    Be nice and work hard! Ask questions and show a desire to learn. If you make a mistake, focus on what you can do to fix it, and don't dwell on it until its fixed. Talk to the nurses about working on...

  12. How much lorazepam have you given....

    RN-ing replied to sassyrn333's topic in MICU, SICU

    Most of our CABGs come back on Precedex while intubated and we can usually leave it on after extubation. Actually seen it used on a couple combative and confused elderly patients; it worked really...

  13. Inappropriate ICU admissions

    RN-ing replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    same where I work too! if floor nurses page a doc enough about any problem, chances are they'll get an ICU transfer order. Since we have a 2:1 patient-nurse ratio and we are ACLS certified, the docs...

  14. Help? Broken hearted & sad...

    RN-ing replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    I am also horrible at chemistry and math and I made it (also OB and Peds)! So can you... If nursing is not for you, you will know it in your heart, not have to be told by a councelor! Don't give up...

  15. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    RN-ing replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a 32-bed ICU and we recently moved into a beautiful new facility next door to the old facility. Along with the new unit came new visitation policies. First, there is a definitive "24/7"...

  16. Are swans going "out of style?"

    RN-ing replied to TemperStripe's topic in MICU, SICU

    I mostly recover open heart patients on my SICU and everyone has a Swan post-op. I'm sure that if Vigelo costs more, we won't see it in our hospital