Epic_RN

Epic_RN

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  1. Refusing a Clinical assignment

    Epic_RN replied to SheldonCooperPHD's topic in General Students

    Yep. I chose to have my son circumcised by my OB rather than his pediatrician simply because my OB charged

  2. What is your nurse-patient ratio?

    Epic_RN replied to Starfish, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ortho med surg 5:1, regardless of shift. Occasionally with low census we'll have 4:1 with total pt care. When all 30 beds are full, there are 3 CNAs but max ratio for pt:CNA is 15:1. I'm in

  3. Male nurses student and skipping OB/L&D clinicals

    Epic_RN replied to Jfarmboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Funny, my aunt in Los Angeles had a male do her mammogram 3 years ago...... just

  4. Can anyone help me understand patient ratios?

    Epic_RN replied to Maremma's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not sure what you're referring to, my CA hospital has not let any ancillary staff

  5. memorial hospital in medesto, CA

    Epic_RN replied to sweetgurly25's topic in Travel

    It's Modesto and no, I

  6. I wrote this for my pt.

    Epic_RN replied to SamBSN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Sam, that is just beautiful .... brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing that, off to hug my babies

  7. How much pain medicine is too much?

    Epic_RN replied to jlwerley's topic in Patient Medications

    This, this and this. Could not have said it better. Pain is pain, regardless of what our personal opinions are of the pt's pain control regimen. Would rather be snowed out of my mind than feel that...

  8. PCP

    Epic_RN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Love it!! This gave me a much-needed chuckle this

  9. Splitting pills outside of nurse's scope of practice?

    Epic_RN replied to thesundowner's topic in Patient Medications

    Nope, pharmacy splits pills for us too. Had a pt this weekend who was getting 50 mg of Nucynta every 4 hours and they were splitting 100 mg tablets. Pharmacist finally called and suggested Dr...

  10. Difference between a graduate nurse & a experienced nurse

    Epic_RN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    As a new nurse, I don't like this.... I freakin' LOVE IT!!! Wow, I needed that laugh, thanks Gitano!

  11. How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    Epic_RN replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    I knew for ten years that I would be a PICU nurse..... Then I had my peds rotation lol. Kids, I can handle. Parents, not so much. During my last rotation in school, I loved ICU. I didn't apply for...

  12. I'll be serving whine at my pity party

    Epic_RN replied to jadedjane's topic in General Nursing

    Wooohooo! Good for

  13. Do I have a shot?

    Epic_RN replied to MusicEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The cc I attended in California is based on a lottery system, not GPA like most programs. I had aC in a few prereqs and still got in, graduated in December. PM me for more info.

  14. Refusing the Influenza Vaccine

    Epic_RN replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

    FYI -- Merlyn is not the OP, and not in school. He stated just a few posts back that he has over 40 years in the healthcare

  15. I'll be serving whine at my pity party

    Epic_RN replied to jadedjane's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like it went well! Thanks for the update and let us know if (when!) you get the

  16. Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    Epic_RN replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can you tell my boyfriend that, please?? It's been two months since I got any and reading this thread isn't helping me any here

  17. I'll be serving whine at my pity party

    Epic_RN replied to jadedjane's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the interview! Research the hospital so they know you're interested. Also, if it's s residency program, a good question to ask is how you would go about becoming a preceptor down the road....

  18. How does administering PRN medications work?

    Epic_RN replied to swansonplace's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I usually see orders like this: Vicodin 5/500 mg one tablet every 6 hours by mouth as needed for pain scale up to 5/10 Vicodin 5/500 mg two tablets by mouth every 6 hours as needed for pain scale...

  19. My TCU CPR policy

    Epic_RN replied to unsaint77's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Having just gotten my ACLS certification, this greatly disturbs me. Per ACLS guidelines, you do not attempt compressions only if there is a DNR or rigor mortis present. In my facility, we attempt...

  20. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    Epic_RN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    When you ask your significant other if he gave cold medicine to your son and he replies "It wasn't on the MAR" -- and he's not a nurse lol! True story, happened tonight when I got home from work

  21. One year later as a nurse, what have I learned?

    Epic_RN replied to Catch22Personified's topic in General Nursing

    Love the Android AN app, just wish I could figure out how to "like" posts on it. OP, I can relate to every item you listed and I've only been a working RN for 2 months! I was actually contemplating...

  22. New Grad RN and loving it!

    Epic_RN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love my job, my unit, my coworkers. I'm still in orientation but am progressively taking in more and more of the full load with my patients. My only complaint is that I can't work overtime yet --...

  23. Two Thoughts

    Epic_RN replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    I will freely admit that I call patients honey and sweetie all the time. It's a habit and it sure is hard to break. That's how I grew up though, we only used given names in anger or annoyance in my...

  24. Preceptorship

    Epic_RN replied to AbbeyT's topic in General Students

    I'm in my 2nd month as a new grad and yes, I feel like I don't know anything! I think that's a pretty common feeling. I wouldn't worry, the learning curve is steep as a new grad but not impossible....

  25. Graduate Nurse program with contract

    Epic_RN replied to mamain's topic in Nursing Career

    I am also in a new grad residency program with a 3 year contract. The reason they charge so much is because they spend so much to put you through the residency and then nurses would just take off. My...