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Bringonthenight

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  1. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Bringonthenight replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    Also administering PRN meds? Is a nurse assessing the patient before your administering the

  2. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Bringonthenight replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    " ... and one resident receives liquid potassium." "...We also administer PRNs and need to use judgement calls. We work with residents with severe dementia and a couple of them in particular are prone...

  3. How NOT To Be An Annoying Nursing Student

    Bringonthenight replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    Does not show an interest. Whines and complains about shift work. Only wants to do "the cool things/procedures". Only doing nursing as a stepping stone to NP/MD. Does not want to learn something...

  4. Reactions to being a NP

    Bringonthenight replied to orangepink's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

  5. I regret forever not going to medical school

    Bringonthenight replied to nurse2dr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get upset when nurses describe themselves as "just a

  6. CMA or RN???

    Bringonthenight replied to farmgirl122's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not just the salary but the jobs are different too. A nurse is licensed and holds a much larger scope and responsibility then a CMA. With more education comes more accountability and salary usually....

  7. HELP! LTC RN VS LPN!

    Bringonthenight replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The LVN should have meeting with the DON as well but as the RN I think you should have read through the

  8. Taking away chairs from nursing station

    Bringonthenight replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm so sick of management implementing new "policies" because they think nurses don't work hard enough! Taking away chairs? I mean honestly I can't

  9. How to get back basic nursing skills and knowledge?

    Bringonthenight replied to dsingson5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Also will you be hanging IV antibiotics? Ask your preceptor what the most common ones that are administered in your unit then look up the administration methods and duration of administration for them...

  10. How to get back basic nursing skills and knowledge?

    Bringonthenight replied to dsingson5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I would practice my assessment skills including vital signs, neurological and cardiovascular assessments. I would try to get ahold of the facilities "chest pain protocol" as you'll be seeing a...

  11. How to get back basic nursing skills and knowledge?

    Bringonthenight replied to dsingson5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To be honest there's probably not much you can review/ study.. You'll learn so much, no one will expect you to know it all right away. How long is your orientation? Make sure you let people know...

  12. Tired of being responsible for grown adults!

    Bringonthenight replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yep this is the case in a lot of programs. Even though it's frustrating, just put your head down, try to ignore and focus on your goal.

  13. Questions from a New Nurse

    Bringonthenight replied to Soliloquy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It sounds like the preceptor is the problem not you. Don't let her attitude towards you make you want to come in really early and start work. I always reccomend a new grad to come in 5-15 mins before...

  14. Australian nurse practitioners

    Bringonthenight replied to Bringonthenight's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Maybe it feels like Australia is behind because there are very few NPs here compared to the US. Over there it seems you can get your Masters in NP right after your nursing degree without even working...

  15. Cardiologist ordered nitro spray for pt with critical AS

    Bringonthenight replied to lazz1's topic in Cardiac

    Now that's a nurse. Good on you for advocating for your patient! These situations happen sometimes, it takes a lot of guts sometimes to question a Drs order (depending on the

  16. Need to formulate a 2 nursing diagnosis and goals/expected outcomes

    Bringonthenight replied to nursebk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This forum can't help with

  17. New Grad starting to feel burnt out as a Per Diem nurse in a SNF

    Bringonthenight replied to MsNiceNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately this appears to be the usual story for LTC nurses, particularly for new grads. I feel bad for your situation. US has a terrible nursing job economy so finding other work must be...

  18. Cudos to the NICU Nurse

    Bringonthenight replied to bjhuds's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh no not the tyrant thread

  19. special treatment for patients/residents with demanding families

    Bringonthenight replied to marsy82's topic in General Nursing

    When you say it like that yes, but I understand where the OP is coming from. Her management is essentially saying that this residents' needs are to come before the others because her family is...

  20. What critical vital signs would institute a rapid response

    Bringonthenight replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with the above. Look at the patient, look at the trends in the vital signs, not just the

  21. Words of wisdom for a new grad starting in the ICU?

    Bringonthenight replied to bmendi's topic in Critical Care

    Take time to organize your patient and room at the start of every shift after report. LABEL YOUR LINES! Check everything for yourself: - pump settings and what they are infusing. - drains/wounds...

  22. Are we tyrants?

    Bringonthenight replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I like this. Also neonates are babies, not micro

  23. Please help new grad very anxious and upset.

    Bringonthenight replied to spiritual_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok you need to take.a.breath. Your brand new on an oncology floor (all in patient oncology floors are intense and very busy) cut yourself some slack!! The IV removal story with the bleeding- happens...

  24. Are we tyrants?

    Bringonthenight replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Has anyone had a discussion with the RT about why neonates shouldn't be suctioned as frequently as he

  25. A nursing home with no nurses.

    Bringonthenight replied to Thechilldude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why are you doing admissions and discharges? Isn't that illegal? My country has introduced something called "Med-assists". Their scope of practice states clearly that they can only assist an...