EarthwormRN

EarthwormRN

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  1. Antibiotics and Cultures

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Wondering what you all would do in this scenario. A patient came from an outside hospital on ceftriaxone for "suspected UTI", as well as urinary retention and acute kidney injury. He had been on it...

  2. Wound assessment when the bandage change is not due

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have moved from one facility to another and I am being trained differently than what I have been doing with wounds the last 4 years. I'm not clear on whether or not the nurse I am orienting with is...

  3. can pulmonary edema be drained with thoracentesis?

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    A family member of my patient asked if his grandma could have the fluid drained through a tube. First i told him i wasn't sure if we could do that procedure here. Its a small rural hospital. Then i...

  4. can pulmonary edema be drained with thoracentesis?

    EarthwormRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for your answers. I feel better now. I'm always always learning new things. Even when i feel like I'm pretty comfortable with my knowledge i get challenged with a question i am totally...

  5. Holistic Nurses, what are your thoughts on GMO's

    EarthwormRN replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    My stance has not changed. I have been hearing more and more people complain that its all just a trend to be anti gmo right now. Which is irritating, these are the same people who believe the reports...

  6. Naturopathic nursing

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Is this widely available as a position? I have never heard of an opening like this. After learning more and more about natural healthy solutions to illness by changing diet and lifestyle as apposed to...

  7. Volunteer organization requires me to sign a statement of faith

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This is sort of an ethical dilemma, I wonder if I am getting myself into trouble. I do not believe in god. I am more spiritual with nature and do not follow the bible. I was raised christian and...

  8. New to Acute/swing - need advice and confidence

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 2 years. My experience consists of primarily assisted living and long term care. Just after graduation I breifly worked on a swing bed unit on night shift with 20 patients by...

  9. Would you commute an hour to a job you wanted?

    EarthwormRN replied to nursebythesea's topic in General Nursing

    Love

  10. Would you commute an hour to a job you wanted?

    EarthwormRN replied to nursebythesea's topic in General Nursing

    I do it! I love my job and although the drive gets tiring and I often think I should get a job closer, I end up staying because its a good place to

  11. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    EarthwormRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I'll get you a Snickers, you act like Frankenstein when you're

  12. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    EarthwormRN replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. State you work in ----------------------------------------------------------WA 2. Years of experience --------------------------------------------------------2 years 3. Specialty/unit and work...

  13. Frustrated! Should I give up?

    EarthwormRN replied to sjc2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know how you feel. I have been a nurse for 2 years and even with that under my belt, I feel like I won't even have a chance at an interview. If I had my bachelors I'd have an easier time, but right...

  14. Looking for work? Hiring LPN or RN

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, I am a nurse working per diem in a hospital in a small town in washington state. Many are hired right out of nursing school (I was). This hospital has a clinic, LTC, Assisted living, Swing beds...

  15. Patient asking for ativan hours in advance regularly, prn for anxiety.

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I have this patient who asks for ativan every day at 7pm. I was told by my supervisor that I need to offer alternative ways to calm her down before giving her the ativan, such as offering food, water,...

  16. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    EarthwormRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Honey I shrunk the

  17. If you have a moment, I need a second opinion on my resume

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all, thank you for taking the time to read it and for any advice on changes. I am applying to the oscopy unit at my local hospital, it is pool position for varied shifts. The requirements...

  18. If you have a moment, I need a second opinion on my resume

    EarthwormRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh and what exactly do you mean "Likely get slammed for

  19. If you have a moment, I need a second opinion on my resume

    EarthwormRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you! This is very helpful. The style is different from what I'm used to but I think I like it

  20. Holistic Nurses, what are your thoughts on GMO's

    EarthwormRN replied to HeatherMax's topic in Holistic

    I actually didn't know that GMOs were in the supplements too. Personally, GMO anything scares me because we have too many scientists trying to play god that we are changing the whole face of this...

  21. Naturopathic nursing

    EarthwormRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I like the idea of going beyond tradition. Or in this case, going backwards to an old tradition that has research backing it this time. Thanks for your response.

  22. Volunteer organization requires me to sign a statement of faith

    EarthwormRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    That is a great idea, I think I will do just that. Thank

  23. Volunteer organization requires me to sign a statement of faith

    EarthwormRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have considered volunteering for the red cross, but from what i can see and I could be wrong but, there is no volunteer position where I could utilize nursing skills. Unless passing out cookies and...

  24. Questions regarding license endorsement

    EarthwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently applied to endorse my nursing license to be able to work in georgia. my original license is for washington. One of my questions is: Can I apply to work before my endorsement is final? I...

  25. Questions regarding license endorsement

    EarthwormRN replied to EarthwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys for your answers. That helped me a lot. I will start applying right away