MikeyBSN

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  1. Need opinions here on safe staffing ratios people!

    MikeyBSN replied to peanutbaby123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have 4 peds patients as a nursing student. Our hospital was inner-city and every kid I ever had in that hospital was child services case. I never saw a parent on the floor, never, not once. We...

  2. TNCC

    MikeyBSN replied to gypsyeyes's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Do you know when they change it? When did you take

  3. Need opinions here on safe staffing ratios people!

    MikeyBSN replied to peanutbaby123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This would be my recommendation: Day: Heavy Trauma or post-open heart surgery pt: 1:1 CCU and ICU patients: 1:2 or 1:3 Stepdown: 1:4 ED: 1:5 Peds floor: 1:6 RMF: 1:8 Night Changes: Peds floor: 1:8...

  4. Case Study

    MikeyBSN replied to CaseManager1947's topic in General Nursing

    Mass in the

  5. A nurse should have at least 5 years exp before NP school

    MikeyBSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know several great NP's, all of whom have a strong background in clinical nursing. I also no some not-so-great NP's, all of whom have no background in clinical nursing. I don't think this is a...

  6. ER Nurses!

    MikeyBSN replied to runningirl's topic in General Nursing

    The ED is different from floor nursing. I agree with the above posters, that they will probably ask you how you respond under pressure. You have to think quick on your feet, and your assessment...

  7. Is it just me? (Nurse/patient ratio related)

    MikeyBSN replied to devi's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how your question is even relevant, but do you ever read the

  8. Is it just me? (Nurse/patient ratio related)

    MikeyBSN replied to devi's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose one could employ some intellectual dishonesty and refer to the key nursing skill of prioritization, heavily tested on the modern NCLEX, as "who to neglect next." That doesn't change the...

  9. Case Study

    MikeyBSN replied to CaseManager1947's topic in General Nursing

    It could be an organic disorder, and nothing good. She could probably use a CT or MRI. She could could have some sort of weird Basilar artery stenosis/stroke or some other intercranial issue. Does...

  10. scared of needles anyone?

    MikeyBSN replied to LolaBunnie's topic in General Nursing

    Most nursing schools don't teach needles at all. I don't understand why people are so afraid of them. It's a tiny piece of metal with a

  11. what is the normal salary for a new grad RN

    MikeyBSN replied to tumnus's topic in General Nursing

    There is no "normal" salary for new nurses. Salaries vary, mainly by geography. Some facilities also pay more for different shifts, and different department. For example, some places pay more if...

  12. Stressed New Nurse

    MikeyBSN replied to margos411's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, 7 patients after 8 days is too much for a new nurse. Even experienced nurses get 2 weeks at my facility. You should try somewhere

  13. planning to take the RN course but have no exp in the med field, any advice???

    MikeyBSN replied to chocolategirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend a CNA or EMT course. You could do work as either during nursing school. This both helps you with school and it will look good when applying for a job. You don't want to go to a...

  14. A nurse should have at least 5 years exp before NP school

    MikeyBSN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    There are several differences between the education standards for doctors and nurses. Most doctors need some kind of medical-related experience before they even go to med school. They practice in...

  15. A nurse should have at least 5 years exp before NP school

    MikeyBSN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    The most experienced and knowledgeable nurses I know have a general consensus that it takes about 5 years to become an "expert" in a difficult field. Although this probably varies a bit from person...

  16. TNCC

    MikeyBSN replied to gypsyeyes's topic in General Nursing

    TNCC isn't so bad. Compared to ACLS, PALS and ENPC, it's fairly easy. If you have any experience as an EMT, this will help you with TNCC. Just know your A&P for injuries, mechanisms of injury,...

  17. Warning-DNR forms are worthless

    MikeyBSN replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Hospital policy in our facility is that we need a signed medical order for DNR. The DNR that comes with the patient from the nursing home is not good

  18. I just dont understand!!

    MikeyBSN replied to sassyson_989's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? You don't think that algebra, chemistry or writing have anything to do with nursing? Perhaps you've simply missed the point of all of those classes. "Medical math" is algebra. When we...

  19. Affidavit and drug samples

    MikeyBSN replied to HappyWorking's topic in General Nursing

    Divorce proceedings are nasty. The other side will try to get anything they can to use as leverage. I hate "family"

  20. Online Courses Micro, A+P transferable?

    MikeyBSN replied to LVNfairy's topic in General Nursing

    That was my question, which was never answered. I'm not sure how you have a class with a required lab without a lab. If I was interviewing this person for nursing school, the first thing I would ask...

  21. HELP....Please...Trying to research a subject

    MikeyBSN replied to KCP73's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of any law that makes this a requirement. There is certainly no federal law on the subject. It's possible, and shameful, that I state law might make such a requirement. There is...

  22. Affidavit and drug samples

    MikeyBSN replied to HappyWorking's topic in General Nursing

    Who is going to tell the hospital about the drugs? If someone does tell the hospital, how will the hospital show, even if they wanted to, that she was taking the drugs while she worked. If there is...

  23. can nurses chart about this kind of things?

    MikeyBSN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a sticky issue, and I disagree slightly with some of the general consensus on the issue. The patient chart is a medical record. Therefore, only things that are pertinent to the medical care...

  24. The New Grad and the Interview with the ED

    MikeyBSN replied to SleeplessNCA's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! I'm impressed that you already have ACLS and PALS, most new grads don't have these. Does your hospital offer a comprehensive orientation program? Our hospital had us go through...

  25. ER Cheatsheets

    MikeyBSN replied to **Kalko**'s topic in Emergency

    I feel that pain. We just got a new, dumb lab system that had 3 different user ID's and passwords before you can get any labs. It's ridiculous! We are trying to get it changed. We also have...