AmyRN303 BSN, RN

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    Why Critical Care?

    AmyRN303 replied to most & big red's topic in Critical Care

    And I still hear that machine that goes "bing" in my head three hours later, well after I've left the hospital and am trying to settle in for some day
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    How many steps do you take a shift?

    AmyRN303 replied to j0yegan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I walk more now than I did when I was counting my steps. I lost my Fitbit off my wrist my first week on the job (likely in the trek back to the parking lot) so I don't know for certain. I'd say at...
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    meds that you can't mix?

    AmyRN303 replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I learned this last night with a protonix drip I had on a patient receiving another med. having 24/7 pharm support is very
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    Why so reluctant to give pain meds?

    AmyRN303 replied to Baubo516's topic in Patient Medications

    We
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    Do you follow the AANA-ASA statement re: Safe Admin of Propofol?

    AmyRN303 replied to Gottago's topic in Gastroenterology

    In my facility it is a CRNA who is responsible solely for
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    Head Lice!

    AmyRN303 replied to SnowyJ's topic in School

    My daughter gets sent home with lice once every fall. The nurse does head checks and then does follow up head checks on the previously infested. I've become the best nit picker ever. I don't know...
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    Can a Nurse Practitioner be a school nurse

    AmyRN303 replied to jhopkins4774's topic in General Nursing

    I'd think so. Incidentally, I did a rotation in a large public high school which also serves as a family clinic for physicals, vaccinations, etc. We had an APRN on staff full time. She mentioned the...
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    Microbiology

    AmyRN303 replied to mmrox92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never once had a grade curved in my program, whether that be a pre requisite or a nursing course. And no rounding at all, so if one was one tenth of a point under passing, they failed. It was laid...
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    Adjusting to Nights in the ER

    AmyRN303 replied to alm3RN's topic in Emergency

    I work on a self-scheduling floor, but as it stands right now, I'm working my preceptor's hours. I still don't have it figured out yet. The night before my first shift of the week, I sleep a couple of...
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    Stethoscope Recommendations?

    AmyRN303 replied to Rew3n's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For a student scope, I'd suggest the littmann Classic II. It's lighter weight than the cardios and its a great scope. I work in critical care and there are some nights I still grab mine on the way in...
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    surgeon with Ebola has died

    AmyRN303 replied to Mulan's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm sure they're not in quarantine unless they're symptomatic. They are, however, likely to be obtaining their own temp and self reporting if fever or other symptoms
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    Medical Surgical cases studies

    AmyRN303 replied to ernesto34's topic in General Students

    What are your thoughts on this so
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    Other than BSN

    AmyRN303 replied to JenKnowles's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    APA, MLA, either way, you're writing papers and making citations. And writing papers doesn't stop with a
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    Hygiene After Hospital Shift

    AmyRN303 replied to nifty_n's topic in General Nursing

    I come home, drop my shoes outside the door, and wash my hands, brush my teeth, and collapse into bed by 9 am. I shower before work when I wake up that
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    New nurse need advice

    AmyRN303 replied to jalow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I use a checklist. I'm still orienting, and I'm noticing after 12 weeks, I don't have to write down some of the most common things anymore. It takes time, but a checklist is very helpful. I also...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    There are reasons for hyperglycemia other than non-compliance. One can't assume non-compliance or not taking responsibility for the disease based on BG
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    Do you know first aid, or even have supplies?

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

    I know first aid. I do not stock much of a kit at home, save for band aids. I should probably make one up, as more than once I've had to punt, MacGuyver style with odds and
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    "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    AmyRN303 replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    KelRN, just wanted to say that that's a really funny visual. Maybe it's my warped sense of humor or coming off a run of three overnight 12s but I cracked up out loud. Despite our differing personal...
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    "I need to eat, I'm a diabetic!"

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

    I remember reading a post along these lines recently....something about nurses being held to a higher standard. I don't want to take this thread too far OT, but maintaining good self care doesn't...
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    "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    AmyRN303 replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    My initial thought is that there's nothing wrong with praying to pass the exam, if that lines up with your belief system. However, if you don't put the information into your noggin, God can't help you...
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    IV catheter changes..

    AmyRN303 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is 96 hours then the IV team has to officially reassess the site and initial it as an okay for it to be used longer. Of course whomever is assigned to the patient should be assessing the...
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    Crowd funding: Yay or Nay?

    AmyRN303 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I've also contributed twice. Once for a friend making a documentary about his life with breast cancer (and many other men with breast cancer) whom has since passed away. Movie still needs to be...
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    Help me bring this into the public!

    AmyRN303 replied to malenurse122879's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I saw that too and giggled to
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    "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    AmyRN303 replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I keep reading the title of this post and thinking it is an end of life post. Sarcastic humor over here, folks
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    Mock Code Blue Scenerio

    AmyRN303 replied to mtillman's topic in General Nursing

    Common scenario.....not all codes or rapid responses involve admitted