eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    Not learning IV starts

    eatmysoxRN replied to Mnstn's topic in Washington Nursing

    I started an IV during my first semester of nursing school. I probably started about 50 by the time I graduated from nursing school between clinical and an externship. I can't imagine not being...
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    Most commonly used meds?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Rose2013's topic in Critical Care

    Cardiac drips. Drips like heparin, integrillin, nitro, amiodarone, cordorone, cardizem, lasix, insulin, levophed. Be familiar with beta blockers. Coumadin. Effient. Digoxin. IV pain meds. Always...
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    A unit tour followed the interview... Am I hired?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Morningdew2112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My experience is every interview I've ever done included a tour of the unit. 2 times I didn't get the job. A tour doesn't guarantee you a
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    Is it presumptuous to have your steth engraved RN when you're a student?

    eatmysoxRN replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in General Students

    I put my first initial and last name when I bought my Littman cardiology 3 as a student. I still haven't added my title yet but it would probably only cost a couple of dollars to do at the jewelry...
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    What advice do you have for a new grad starting on a med-surge unit?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Blue Cat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think the most important thing is to always ask questions. Of course it's important to think through things on your own but if in doubt always ask. Jump in and watch things you don't see all the...
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    Floating

    eatmysoxRN replied to Rexie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am floated almost as much as I'm on my own floor. We are expected to go where ever we are needed. Any of the ICUs. Ortho. Med surg. Oncology. Respiratory. Peds. L&D. Gyn. ED. Post cath. Just...
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    Administration vs nurses: priming lines with normal saline

    eatmysoxRN replied to delilas's topic in General Nursing

    The saline flushes at my facility say "rx only." Not sure how that could be interpreted as not needing an order for it. We have standing orders to use flushes but yes. It is something that requires an...
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    Comic relief...

    eatmysoxRN replied to SGroRN87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the previous posters. I don't find it appropriate to make fun of a patient - especially one who deserved privacy and better care. I don't find it acceptable under any circumstance to...
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    Charge nurse taking patients

    eatmysoxRN replied to bamaguy1989's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The charge on days doesn't take patients unless another nurse has to leave. She does admissions and discharges and helps out on the floor. The charge on nights takes a full load. We usually all do...
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    Starting pay for new graduate nurses

    eatmysoxRN replied to agray893404's topic in Alabama Nursing

    That sounds about
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    What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    eatmysoxRN replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd care for him as I'd care for anyone else. I don't know my patients histories unless they tell me. For all I know I have cared for murderers, rapists,
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    Best Hallucinations Thread

    eatmysoxRN replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient who had some dementia. I came in to check on her at 2 am and she told me about the little mouse by the window. I assured her that everything was okay and she should go to sleep. At 4 I...
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    Most comfortable white shoes?

    eatmysoxRN replied to seahawksfanguy's topic in General Students

    I like my
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    I'm confused: HOB up then O2, or O2 then HOB up

    eatmysoxRN replied to RunawayN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In the real world I'd apply oxygen first IF it were available right then. We don't always have tubing in the room though. In that case, I'd put the HOB up while I called out for someone to bring O2...
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    First year, how to best advance your career

    eatmysoxRN replied to mhy12784's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Clinicals and even externships were very different for me than actually being solo on the floor. Wait until you get started and make sure you're ready to take on extra stuff before you throw yourself...
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    very complicated situation... please advice on this

    eatmysoxRN replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agreed with PP. Don't mention it until you've officially accepted a job offer from the
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    Pain medications & pt preference

    eatmysoxRN replied to compassion#1's topic in Patient Medications

    He needed education that using pain medicine is okay. I encourage patients who can tolerate it to take their medications and not suffer with pain. Next time make sure you teach and if he told you that...
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    You are not my only patient

    eatmysoxRN replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like your floor isn't very team oriented. That's unfortunate. Yes! I have patients all the time who expect pain meds on the dot or want me in their room atleast twice an hour just to adjust...
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    Best phone for nursing school??

    eatmysoxRN replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Playstore has a lot of nursing apps as well. Android models have larger screens which would be useful for ebooks. iPhones, in my opinion, are overrated. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and it performs 100x...
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    How to decrease pain during foley cath or straight cath procedure

    eatmysoxRN replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    I think breathing techniques work exceptionally well. They are atleast better than just doing it. I also think it's helpful to explain that it will be uncomfortable. I have used the urojet gel before...
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    Am I making the right choice? OR nurse but might move on.....

    eatmysoxRN replied to MereSanity's topic in Nursing Career

    Leave on a good note so maybe you could return if you really miss it. The best thing about nursing is so many options. I say go for it and see what happens. Best of
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    Why do nurses feel the need to put RN on their license plates?

    eatmysoxRN replied to 3dayRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly I would never put my title on my license plate due to the places my car is when I'm off work. Clubs. Bars. Liquor store. Tobacco store. I live in a pretty small place. I probably wouldn't be...
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    any nurses with scoliosis

    eatmysoxRN replied to cee cee g's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have scoliosis that is severe but it doesn't bother me much. If you're concerned talk to your doctor. Make sure it is safe for you to perform lifting and pulling. We aren't able to tell you much...
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    Thinking about Per Diem

    eatmysoxRN replied to nurse4sale's topic in General Nursing

    Our recent PRN hires are receiving a 6 week orientation. Most are new to nursing though. I think you should contact your local hospitals and ask them. I'm sure every place and probably every unit...
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    Awful Doctors

    eatmysoxRN replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Remember to prioritize. What took you 3 hours to get back around to starting another IV site? A low potassium is serious stuff. What was their rhythm? Unless you were in a code, taking the ten minutes...