Carrie RN

Carrie RN

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  1. I Need some kind of RN Career Counselor

    Carrie RN replied to Nurse J1112's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I hope you like CPR. Most inmates try to commit suicide. There isn't a crash cart where I am at, though some prisons have one. Then ACLS will be a must for you. If your situation would also...

  2. I hate being a new grad lpn

    Carrie RN replied to Depressnewgrad's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Read "Sixty Seconds and You're

  3. I Need some kind of RN Career Counselor

    Carrie RN replied to Nurse J1112's topic in General Nursing

    I started corrections nursing about 6 months ago. When I am on shift, I am the only nurse there. There is no MD onsite, just on call. If, I wasn't experienced I would be freaking out. I think you...

  4. Training In Corrections

    Carrie RN replied to Bigdaddy_RN's topic in Correctional

    I received continuing education in nonviolent crisis intervention. I previously worked psych, so no new information for me. I also have to complete annual training on urgent

  5. emergency psych interventions?

    Carrie RN replied to Isastorm's topic in Psychiatric

    Be honest. Establish good rapport. Never tell a half truth, these clients have trouble building trustful relationships. Try to keep a relaxed posture, with your voice low. Know your exit before...

  6. Training In Corrections

    Carrie RN replied to Bigdaddy_RN's topic in Correctional

    Nope no training. There hadn't been a onsite nurse for 10 months, just people coming in for sick call and passing meds. No orientation whatsoever. If I hadn't been a seasoned nurse with a varied...

  7. Caring for Obese Patients

    Carrie RN replied to vdodili's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I come from a long line of heavy women. I, thankfully, am not. Everyday I work at it. The one thing I have noticed, and you might too if you spent some time with your bariatric patients. They are...

  8. Do you feel so drained from nursing you just want to cry?

    Carrie RN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You did a good job. As long as you wore gloves and washed your hands you probably are safe from the c.diff. Many years ago, before nursing assistants had to be certified, I worked a small hospital....

  9. I Hope No One Hires You

    Carrie RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it shows a certain level of professionalism to give two weeks notice. I personally have been in a position where I was asked to do something that would have jeopardized my license, I declined...

  10. Anyone been asked inappropriate interview questions?

    Carrie RN replied to laKrugRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Actually, LTC usually follows employment rules and is in no way inferior to acute care depending on the facility, but that is another thread. If you are asked inappropriate questions you can take it...

  11. How much free water to put in G-tube?

    Carrie RN replied to JerseyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    You do need a weight. Also because medicare/medicaid is involved you need the RD to get in there soon. Tuesday doesn't seem very soon. Why is the wife giving him soda pop via tube. Is this like...

  12. The Dreaded Annual JCAHO Survey

    Carrie RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    When in doubt,

  13. Nasty nurses

    Carrie RN replied to Sabr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And that is why this profession continues to go round and round. The last thing I would do, as a seasoned nurse and former manager is confront her. I would find out what makes her tick and get her...

  14. The Nursing Shortage

    Carrie RN replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no shortage in Oregon. I have said it before, I can't swing a dead cat around without hitting another

  15. NOC nurses need sleep too!!!

    Carrie RN replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    Fire, flood, or blood. Those are the only reasons to be awake during the day when you work nights, tell your husband

  16. need some insight on if I should become a nurse or not...

    Carrie RN replied to direwolf's topic in General Nursing

    In the spirit of fun. I say this: Can your bladder expand to the size of a Winnebago? You might be a nurse. Can you stand on your feet for 12 hours? You might be a nurse. Can you be nice to...

  17. an RN is a practicing Jehovah's witness

    Carrie RN replied to strawberryrnc1611's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Nurse trumps all religions. Expectation is to have your butt inside the building when the schedule

  18. Some Patients Think H Stands for Hotel

    Carrie RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    And that is why I no longer work in a hospital. I am not a

  19. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    Carrie RN replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Huge hug out to you. I am so sorry this happened to you. Take a deep breath you dodged a bullet. I think you are a good nurse that was used by a bad

  20. On being someone's breakfast....

    Carrie RN replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it was Esme who said that nurses eat the weak not their

  21. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    Carrie RN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nursing has always been cyclic. I remember the 80s. Nobody cared about a BSN and nurses made $8.00/hr. Now, I can't swing a dead cat around without hitting another nurse. Plenty of older nurses...

  22. The face of LTC is changing????

    Carrie RN replied to Quinn1234s's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nope. It was that way years ago too. If everything pertaining to the skilled case wasn't documented just so, no money for

  23. Should I find a new job asap?

    Carrie RN replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Real shady. Long term care isn't like this everywhere. Some long term care nurses are some of the best at assessment you have ever

  24. Deployed Army Nursing: 101 Things I Learned While Deployed

    Carrie RN replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    A huge thank you for your service. You make me proud to be a nurse and an

  25. Nursing in a Third World Country

    Carrie RN replied to awojcik's topic in General Nursing

    Go to any community health center, you would be surprised what it is like here in the