AmyRN303 BSN, RN

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   My rights after pt assault

   AmyRN303 replied to RadioJenn's topic in General Nursing

   RadioJenn, do we work at the same hospital? That sounds very familiar, unfortunately. I'd honestly push the case as far as you could. No one has the right to treat anyone that way. It sounds as though...
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   When confidentiality isn't quite the same

   AmyRN303 replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

   No, no, no. Women are not "happy to let it all out". People who are sick bypass the modesty issue because they are used to providers of all genders displaying professionalism, even in awkward or...
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   Is nursing school really "that" bad?

   AmyRN303 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

   Nursing school is demanding, yes. Like some of the others have said, it's nothing compared to your first year on the job. I was a single mom of four during nursing school, and everything still got...
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   Difficult Patient - Definition

   AmyRN303 replied to JacobJohnson's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Sometimes the most technically "easy" patient is actually the most "share the love with others" patient, as Ixchel said. I've often had that situation happen. I don't think there's any standardization...
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   Best way to learn IV skills?

   AmyRN303 replied to Sara-Allison's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Many hospitals here have training/skills labs which have hours available....don't know if this is a possibility for you, but it's a great
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   PICC Line: Flushes, But No Blood Return

   AmyRN303 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Mine as well...just shows how common the problem
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   Are You Protected Against Identity Theft? - FREE Offer for Nurses

   AmyRN303 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   You may have to resize or reformat your proof of nursing photo. I did mine on mobile, tapped "page back" and re-entered my .jpeg and it went
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   PICC Line: Flushes, But No Blood Return

   AmyRN303 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes you'll get a little fibrin flap on the end of the lumen....kind of flaps over on one side so you can flush, but when you go to draw back, it occludes the lumen so you get no return. Try...
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   why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

   AmyRN303 replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   We do too, though there are rumors of mandated uniforms. I've yet to see a patient misidentify their nurse/NA/RT...as we are part of the critical care line, we float to several other critical care...
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    Apple Watch - Why I Love It!

    AmyRN303 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think I want one....practical question: does the clasp stretch out over time? I lost my Fitbit early in my orientation because the clasp (which looks similar to the apple watch) stretched out and it...
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    Nurse Slang Yo!

    AmyRN303 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    Any gentleman with white hair and a beard= Santa guy. I've had a few Santa guys. I often refer to patients "buying themselves xyz", as in, "Santa guy freaked out, ripped off all his leads, and ran...
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    Feeling Very Discouraged

    AmyRN303 replied to loveflowers's topic in General Students

    I'm still a little curious as to how you've experienced several preceptors in a few weeks' time, but I'll bite on your initial question: sometimes what initially seems criticism or negativity may not,...
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    Nurses with pedometers - How far do you walk?

    AmyRN303 replied to ixchel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    And I usually hit 11k during a shift. Usually a couple of transfers, couple of walks down for
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    Nurses with pedometers - How far do you walk?

    AmyRN303 replied to ixchel's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a walkingspree inspire, comes with a wristband and a clip, about $40 if I remember correctly. I got it right after my Fitbit fell off my wrist, never to be seen again. I prefer the clip, and...
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    School Loans

    AmyRN303 replied to Ryandoug72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was hoping it was "lion". :) Be careful about getting in over your head as far as loans. It can be done, but be careful about the rates and the amount borrowed over time. I had to borrow some...