eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    administered in a wrong site?

    eatmysoxRN replied to jelanne's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How big was your patient's deltoid? ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Sexual harassment?

    eatmysoxRN replied to hollyann12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you should see if your employer offers a mental health assistance program. It sounds like you're struggling a lot with more than just your current situation. I know what you mean about some...
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    Noise level at night

    eatmysoxRN replied to NoonsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know my hospital uses the loud floor cleaner at MIDNIGHT. Dumb and inconsiderate to patients. Otherwise we try to be quiet. We have centralized nursing stations and some floors have pods in halls as...
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    nocs on a med/surg floor

    eatmysoxRN replied to proud nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm on an ICU Cardiac Stepdown/med surg floor. 1845-1915: Get report. Bedside reporting helps me verify everyone is okay and check all my drips and fluids. I keep a post it and write down any needs...
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    An RN who took up CNA , PCT and PharmaTech program without a job. :(

    eatmysoxRN replied to Kristy13RN's topic in General Students

    I'd apply for out of state if you can. It will be hard to work in a hospital as anything less than a RN if you are licensed as such due to liability issues. Keep trying! ~ No One Can Make You Feel...
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    EPIC

    eatmysoxRN replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I've never personally used it but I've read on the here that it's pretty much the best there is. Did you search for epic? I'm sure there are multiple threads about it. ~ No One Can Make You Feel...
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    Documentation in the ICU

    eatmysoxRN replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in MICU, SICU

    Full head to toe every shift. Flowsheets every 2 hours that include pretty much a full assessment including vent settings, breath sounds, NGT documentation, positioning, Foley/urine, bowel sounds,...
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    "Difficult" Patients

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

    Alghough excellent people skills go a long way, sometimes there are patients who absolutely cannot be pleased. More often I find family members who are impossible. I find the main problem isn't...
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    Hourly Rounding

    eatmysoxRN replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    I'd hate to wear a locator. It's especially difficult when I'm caught up and can't remember exactly what time I did something so I chart an approximate time. There's no way I could document every...
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    They call me the "spaz" on the floor. :/

    eatmysoxRN replied to CCNP-FL's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you have a good brain sheet? I swear I would be in much worse shape without keeping one. There are tons of great ones on here. I personalized one to help me and I suggest everyone do so. Post its...
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    Stop complaining about your job - It could be worse.

    eatmysoxRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yeah. This site is especially useful in making me appreciate my job. When reading other's horror stories I feel simultaneously bad for them but relieved that my job is enjoyable most of the time....
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    Could someone of average IQ become an ADN nurse?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Weber's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "If you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree it will live it's whole life believing it is stupid." We all have different strengths and weaknesses and your passion and perseverance should play...
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    antihypertensive advice.

    eatmysoxRN replied to nextdoorguy's topic in Patient Medications

    We don't have parameters so I'll usually hold for systolic less that 110. However, I usually ask the patient if they check their pressure at home and if so what they would do for whatever the reading...
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    Harlem Shake - Nursing Style!

    eatmysoxRN replied to pmabraham's topic in Nursing Humor

    I want to do this. Unfortunately we are so short staffed we would never have enough people. Lol. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    What makes a "good patient"?

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

    Honestly your consideration is admirable but you should remember that you are a primary concern. Nurses want you to be comfortable. Be lenient but if it's been 30 minutes and still no pain...
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    Patient ratios progressive care units

    eatmysoxRN replied to kaylasmommy's topic in Cardiac

    Wow. I'm in shock here. My floor is kind of a catch all but ultimately the icu Stepdown. We get lots of chest pain. Positive troponins. Post lhc. Post ppm. Post chole. Post VAD placement. Bipap....
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    ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU, SICU

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    Question about normal temps being lower for some?

    eatmysoxRN replied to jbrmdr's topic in School

    I'd also think a consistent use of the same thermometer would be important. It irks me at work that out of the 3 thermometers they all read differently if used within the same minute. I'd also think...
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    New Nursing Student: Should I spoil myself with an electronic BP cuff?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Amcanarn's topic in General Students

    Working on a cardiac step down it is essential that I can take an accurate manual bp. Majority of the time a crazy abnormal reading on the monitor was actually very different manually. I always double...
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    Working in retail/food service/minimum wage

    eatmysoxRN replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I found that I was always over qualified for those positions and they knew I'd leave once I found a job on my level. Have you considered tutoring? Maybe babysitting? Good luck in your job search ~ No...
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    So we can't wear clogs...

    eatmysoxRN replied to allycat77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I actually carried the shoes I chose in on my phone screen and verified they were acceptable. Since most nurses are familiar with danskos I'd ask. They may restrict simply because of the crazy colors...
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    PCA Pump problem. There has got to be an easier way!

    eatmysoxRN replied to Java Mama's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Correct
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    Frustrated because I know it's important to think like a nurse, but I don't know how.

    eatmysoxRN replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    I did tons of practice questions and the ones I missed or seriously guessed with no idea why are the ones I'd read up on. I loved study guides because of making 40 pages of material 4. I could never...
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    Lpn vs Rn

    eatmysoxRN replied to 2bNurseMustang's topic in General Students

    Seriously guys. Again and again. It really boils down to where you live and what opportunities are available to you. Some places have BSN grads pouring out and can be picky enough to only hire them...
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    Can a Nurse do a Respiratory Therapist's job?

    eatmysoxRN replied to cumberbachtRNtobe's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility very few RTs are considered full time and therefore don't have the same benefits as FT employees. As far as practicing, I don't have the ability to pull and administer a neb (although...