MissRN7

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1. Tufts Medical Center

   MissRN7 replied to MarineRN1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I know this post is a few years old. Me too I want to

2. Need help with prioritizing

   MissRN7 replied to MissRN7's topic in Long Term Acute Care

   Thank you Clovery, I appreciate your advise. Its true they expect you to do the

3. Need help with prioritizing

   MissRN7 posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

   Hi I have been working per diem in ltac 6 mons now, 7-3p and I have 4-5 patients. I have a big issue I am always behind on med pass and I don't even have time to do wound treatments. Some issues that...

4. Pump rates verification

   MissRN7 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Hi All! The pharmacy sends iv med w the rates on them to be infused at. I would like to know how can you verify that a pump rate for a IV med is correct? For example Levofloxacin 500 mg in 100 ml (NS)...

5. New grad too stressed about the job- Is this normal?

   MissRN7 replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Me too I am also a new grad, its hard to get med pass on time, attending to acute issues, supervising aids, document in 8 hrs have (24 residents). Even when I do get a break I am so overwhelmed that...

6. Chest Pain and DNR status

   MissRN7 replied to MissRN7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you all this was really

7. Chest Pain and DNR status

   MissRN7 replied to MissRN7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yes we do treat in

8. Chest Pain and DNR status

   MissRN7 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi All, I am a new grad, I want to know what is the general rule for DNR residents who is experiencing chest discomfort? The nursing policy at my place does not include any info on this. Do you call...

9. Chest Pain and DNR status

   MissRN7 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hello All, I am a new grad, I want to know what is the general rule for DNR residents who isexperiencing chest discomfort? The nursing policy at my place does notinclude any info on this. Do you call...

10. First med error

    MissRN7 replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There should be enough nurses to provide adequte safe care, thats a big probably. Many Hosp, Ltc/Snf etc have toatally neglected pt safety by not having enough staff on the units. School teaches you...

11. What will you do?

    MissRN7 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi all!! I am a new nurse and was faced with this problem: A MD orders ceftriaxone for a pt. However the pt does not know if they are allegeric to lidocaine (NKA, no dental procedures ever in the past...

12. Where are all the young nurses?

    MissRN7 replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing

    I totally

13. Clinic RN-new grad

    MissRN7 replied to fguy86's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    health clinics working environment are laid back you mostly sit all day through out your shift. you will be doing telephone triaging, refill rx, fill out medication prior authorization forms for pts...

14. Co-signature for Insulin administration

    MissRN7 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi All!! I am a new RN and hope to get job at a hospital or nursing rehab so I can build my nursing skills and confidence. I have heard rumors that some cna/pca dont check blood surgar of pts and just...

15. Nursing Residency Programs

    MissRN7 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! :) I am planning to apply to a couple of RN residency programs. But first I would like to hear from those that have completed or is currently in a RN residency program. Do they offer relocation...