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 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...

  3. 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

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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)...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. Chest Pain and DNR status

    MissRN7 replied to MissRN7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all this was really

  10. Chest Pain and DNR status

    MissRN7 replied to MissRN7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes we do treat in

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. Where are all the young nurses?

    MissRN7 replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing

    I totally

  14. 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...

  15. Should a New Grad RN consider a staffing agency?

    MissRN7 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi all!!! its always been my passion :redbeathe to have a career in nursing! i a new grad rn-bsn. i am getting frustrated that i cannot find any jobs. all the places i have applied to require 1 or 2...

  16. 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...

  17. Why aren't new grads getting hired?

    MissRN7 replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a jobless new grad RN with a BSN If it cost so much money to train new grads than don’t pay us full salary…it’s that simple. If nursing is truly your :redpinkhepassion, how much you get...

  18. I was a new RN in 1989! There were no jobs!

    MissRN7 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new Grad RN with a BSN, who cant get an interview. Thank you for sharing your story, its

  19. Should a New Grad RN consider a staffing agency?

    MissRN7 replied to MissRN7's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    thank you all who shared! working with pediatrics is a challenge. any acute influences can drastically change their vitals- stress, fear, pain i would need extensive training to work in this type of...

  20. Should a New Grad RN consider a staffing agency?

    MissRN7 replied to MissRN7's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks for the advice!! I really appreciate it! I am actually thinking of going into elderly home

  21. Should a New Grad RN consider a staffing agency?

    MissRN7 replied to MissRN7's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    thanks for your responses and suggestions. i have applied to a psych nursing job. i left phone messages and even sent out a resume and a cover letter to the recruiter, i have not heard nothing from...