RyanRNBSN

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1. assessment or meds first?

   RyanRNBSN replied to serein's topic in General Nursing

   I always do a basic baseline assessment prior to med administration. I usually do a diagnosis focused assessment and then anything related to a medication I will be giving (i.e. HR with dig, etc.). Sometimes I defer some of the assessment until aft...

2. Nurse/patient ratio in ICU...what is yours?

   RyanRNBSN replied to nitronymph's topic in MICU

   Our ICU is very similar to yours. We are 5 beds with almost identical patients. We staff with 2 RNs... primary care, no unit cleark, etc. just as you do. If we are full (5 patients) the on-call physican must decide what patient is "floor ready" in...

3. High Risk Meds

   RyanRNBSN replied to Special31's topic in General Nursing

   Do other hospitals require double checking on SQ Lovenox? With the huge push for DVT prevention our facility has largely increased in Lovenox administration... curious if other facilities are doing the same with double checking.

4. Pct refused delegation

   RyanRNBSN replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

   I think this is a common thing. I worked as a CNA on the floor that I work on currently as an RN... now from one CNA inparticular there is animosity as I have transitioned into my new role. It can often been seen that she hides her unwillingness be...

5. Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

   RyanRNBSN replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

   I guess it is important to realize every nurse has a niche. As everyone has said... it is common for nurses in the hospitals to not eat, not drink, no pee and be stuck at work for hours after the end fo the shift. But every nurse has the option to ...