EmilyCCRN

EmilyCCRN

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  1. Remembering to put up bed rails...

    EmilyCCRN replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    Always think "patient safety"...I make sure to check every time I step away from the bed. Also, I've noticed that when I do something wrong and get corrected, I always remember it better from then...

  2. Stethoscope of choice

    EmilyCCRN replied to DEH's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Littman Master Classic II. I'm still a student, so it's more than enough for what I'm doing. I love the soft-sealing

  3. But I'm Pregnant . . . . .

    EmilyCCRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I once knew a nurse who did the same thing. She worked in ICU when she was pregnant with her first son and she worked until her water broke. Then she changed out of her scrubs, took a shower, and...

  4. Soon to be students question...

    EmilyCCRN replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm in an ADN program and we will have very little IV experience in school. The only exposure we'll have to it is if we see it in the hospital. I'm not sure if all programs are this way, but my...

  5. Good future L & D nurse?

    EmilyCCRN replied to cookie78's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have a student in our class who is CONSTANTLY sharing stories about her relative who is very sick. She talks about it in nearly every class. "When my [relative] was in the hospital, I..." And...

  6. before clinical breakfast ideas?

    EmilyCCRN replied to kimhaw's topic in General Students

    I have instant oatmeal before I leave the house, and I'll drink a low-carb, high protein smoothie on the way to school/clinical. I like the low-carb ones since I've noticed that if I have too much...

  7. Best way to learn to do B/P

    EmilyCCRN replied to luv4nursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with all the folks that recommend getting a good stethoscope. It made a huge difference for me when I got my Littman. And practice, practice, practice -- that's the best way to master a new...

  8. Having to work Holidays:(

    EmilyCCRN replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    I would always get to open my stocking Christmas morning before my dad woke up (he worked nights). I knew that I would have to wait until he came downstairs before I could open my presents, but I...

  9. Private schools in the West Coast?

    EmilyCCRN replied to cherilynski's topic in Nursing Career

    Pacific University is in Forest Grove (not Linfield, as people have mentioned), but it doesn't have a nursing program. The do have a physician assistant program, though.

  10. How *much* bodily fluids???

    EmilyCCRN replied to rebeccalizzie's topic in Nursing Career

    It seems to me that it also depends on where you work as a nurse. If you're in the OR, you'll probably see a lot less "poop" than if you work on a med/surg

  11. Having to work Holidays:(

    EmilyCCRN replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    I was raised on a "we'll celebrate Thanksgiving the following Tuesday" schedule because my parents are (retired) police Officers, so I'm sort of resigned to the fact that I'll be working all hours and...

  12. Is nsg school part of the problem with the profession?

    EmilyCCRN replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only halfway through my first term of school, but it sounds like I am lucky with respect to the way my school instructors and administration handle things. The chairperson of our nursing...

  13. cheapest place to get a littman (other than ebay)?

    EmilyCCRN replied to shay's topic in General Nursing

    Do a Google search and about a million websites will come up that sell Littman stethoscopes. You can comparison shop to your heart's content!

  14. Please Help: Can you explain how to get a nursing diagnosis?

    EmilyCCRN replied to sad's topic in General Nursing

    You ROCK! I think I'll print this out and have it with me when I write my first care plan. :) Thanks for your

  15. Please Help: Can you explain how to get a nursing diagnosis?

    EmilyCCRN replied to sad's topic in General Nursing

    Again, hopefully the "experts" can help out on this one, but I'm guessing that one nursing diagnosis for this patient would be Impaired Tissue Integrity. I'm having trouble with the PES (problem,...

  16. Please Help: Can you explain how to get a nursing diagnosis?

    EmilyCCRN replied to sad's topic in General Nursing

    Gather as much information as you can about the patient from the chart, the phsycial assessment, and from your interview with him/her. Look at the data you gathered regarding functional health...

  17. Paying Fee to become a CNA

    EmilyCCRN replied to Sweetpea00's topic in General Nursing

    Sent via PM.

  18. Stethoscope covers!

    EmilyCCRN replied to Kaelie's topic in General Nursing

    I like the fact that I can swab my whole steth with alcohol between each patient, and it would be a little hard to wash the cloth cover between rooms. :chuckle My nursing instructor pointed out...

  19. I took time off from nursing school and now regret it

    EmilyCCRN replied to Briac's topic in General Students

    Bria, Two students in my class are "returning" students, so I know it can be done. They both left the program a couple of years ago and are now back at it. You can do it, too! It's never too late...

  20. dress codes

    EmilyCCRN replied to granny7's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the information! I haven't been in an OR for about three years. Have the guidelines changed since then, or was it a no-no at the time? Without naming names, the hospital I saw this in was a...

  21. dress codes

    EmilyCCRN replied to granny7's topic in Operating Room

    I'm just a student, but all of the OR's that I've been in have required that staff wear booties over their shoes. In that case, what difference does it make what color the shoes are? I have white...

  22. How do you do in skill lab check offs?

    EmilyCCRN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Students

    I got really nervous for my first check-off (it was today--I passed! ), and I'm sure that I'll be a little nervous for the rest of them, too. I think the best way for us to feel confident and to do...

  23. what are students obliged to disclose regarding mental heath

    EmilyCCRN replied to pollywog's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    As I recall, our medical history form (that needed to be verified and signed by a doctor/nurse practitioner) requested information about any illnesses (mental or otherwise) that we were being treated...

  24. smoking students

    EmilyCCRN replied to vickynurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My nursing program has a no-tolerance policy regarding the use of tobacco while in uniform--we aren't allowed to smoke at any time while in our scrubs and/or while being at the clinical site. We are...

  25. Paying Fee to become a CNA

    EmilyCCRN replied to Sweetpea00's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else - that seems awfully high for a CNA course. Since you're interested in CNA training so you can work in the field while attending nursing school, find out if your program...