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  1. New Grad in LTAC

    poopprincess replied to mandyc8047's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    You are going to learn so much! I did it for 8 mo and I didn't realize how much I knew until I left. You will work with central lines, IV's, G-tubes, feeding tubes, pts. on artificial nutrition,...

  2. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    poopprincess replied to pipersjo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I failed it. Twice. Luckily my school only used it as a measuring tool and I could still graduate. I took Kaplan and passed NCLEX 1st try with 75 questions. So IMO, not a good predictor. **During the...

  3. Why can't I get it!

    poopprincess replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes it is spit! My bad. Thank you for correcting my typo.

  4. Best one sentence handoff report

    poopprincess replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    Mr. J is sitting in bed being Mr.

  5. Peripheral Line Not for ABT?

    poopprincess replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in Patient Medications

    I've given vanc through an PIV. If that is their only line then I use it and just monitor it as I would when infusing anything. Sounds to me like you came across an anal nurse who pitched a hissy for...

  6. diluting IV push meds

    poopprincess replied to peaceful nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I dilte most everything, unless specifically stated otherwise. Nothing that I ever give says not to. We have 10 cc prefilled syringes so I squirt out the amount of med I am drawing up and draw the med...

  7. Why can't I get it!

    poopprincess replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    Anticholinergics inhibit nerve impulse activity of the parasympathetic nervous system. If you remember your A&P, the PNS acts on digestion, urination, salivation and lacrimation. PNS 'rest and...

  8. Do you think about...

    poopprincess replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite is when I go into their room and they pooped and stuck their hand in it because they 'weren't sure if they had gone or not.' I really do earn my user name. lol Usually I don't worry about...

  9. Interview: Let the waiting game begin

    poopprincess posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi! I had an interview at a hospital that I have been trying to get into for a while. I am super excited and I really hope that they call me for a second one with the NM. I previously found out they...

  10. 1st week on job and absolutely hate it!!

    poopprincess replied to mrw322's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The grass is not always greener on the other side. It also may just be anxiety that makes you hate it. Most new grads hate their jobs in the beginning, I did too. Seriously, the learning curve is so...

  11. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    poopprincess replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a family member who prefers the NP to the MD. I think they def serve a purpose in healthcare. As long as they are experienced I think they are great. The only thing I disagree with on the "NP...

  12. I love my ambulence runs!

    poopprincess replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Have fun! I would be excited to get to do something different as well. I hope you find yourself a hot paramedic! LOL

  13. Resume Questions!

    poopprincess replied to ceefde9891's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I do want to add if you do choose to leave it out I would at least put in a cover letter or condense on your resume to at least show the floors you were on and which hospitals you were at. The reason...

  14. Resume Questions!

    poopprincess replied to ceefde9891's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think that the 'Anticipated 2013' is good advice. However, I am on the opposite side of the fence concerning clinical experience on a resume. I put it on mine and I have successful in landing...

  15. I got a job offer!

    poopprincess replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATS!!!! I am sure you are excited. I wish you the best of luck in your new position.

  16. Unit manager as first job?

    poopprincess replied to vm156's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would take it. Never worked LTC, but I know from posts on here that you have a decent ratio. Also, supervising CNA's in part of a nurses job. They help us, but we are ultimately responsible for the...

  17. Criticized for being nervous . . .

    poopprincess replied to MakeAWish's topic in General Nursing

    Take it as constructive criticism. If that is the only thing that they said then you are doing fine. I know that it is frustrating that they didn't say anything positive, but nurses tend to be very...

  18. My first medication error

    poopprincess replied to Aussie_RN_87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's OK. Really, it is. No one wants to make mistakes, but everyone does. If someone tells you that they don't they are either lying to you or they are just scary because they don't realise their...

  19. Starting in a CCU LTAC from a SNF wound unit

    poopprincess replied to SusieN RN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I work in LTAC, not Kindred, but my place is pretty much exactly the same. Our TCU (vent pts.) don't have the A-lines and such though. Those are in our ICU. However, LTAC is def. a great place to...

  20. How long did you lurk before you joined?

    poopprincess replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    3

  21. What career did you have before nursing?

    poopprincess replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    Bartender. :) Became a nurse at 29

  22. i cursed somebody at work, somebody overheard and filed a complaint. what can i do?

    poopprincess replied to willowRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, tell the employee who told on you to **** off. Just kidding!! Seriously, it's absurd that you have to have a meeting over one under your breath curse word. Good grief. People need to mind...

  23. I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    poopprincess replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I had no idea that was there.....Gonna check it

  24. Do you prefer 8 or 12 hours shifts?

    poopprincess replied to Studentnurse143's topic in General Nursing

    I love my 12's. I work nights so I can flip and be normal on days off. I like them all in a row to get it over with. I do have to say that I usually have a sleep hangover at the the end of my run. I...

  25. Parents of young children do you prefer 12 hour shifts or 8s?

    poopprincess replied to Guest393655's topic in General Nursing

    I like 12's. It can be a pain on the days that I work, but I have so much more time with my son (4 days off). It is much easier for me to work nights (not a set schedule) though because my husband is...