TX.RN.Shannon

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  1. NPO except meds?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Kyle0846's topic in General Nursing

    That means he can take his meds with a sip of plain water, not juice. That could've pushed back his surgery time and NPO requirements, depending on anesthesia rules in your facility. You can't unring...

  2. Swing Bed Med/Surg?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to kat1822's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a rural hospital that had a Swing bed program on our Med-Surg floor. We always had a couple of patients that were in this program/status. Average stay was 7-14 days. The most common...

  3. Wound measurement question

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to kristin10's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I was taught to measure anatomically, if that makes sense? Length would be 12 to 6, head to toe. Width 3 to 9. But not everyone measures that way so there is definitely discrepancies in

  4. Can a visiting nurse from psych sort other meds into pill box

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to teddy2009's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you are allowed to fill a med box or planner if the patient is unable. Is that what you're talking

  5. Leaving first nursing job after 5 months?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to PsychedNurse13's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...once you have a definite, satisfactory job offer in writing, turn your notice in and run! If the job sucks that bad and you're that much negatively affected, don't wait around. Things at the job...

  6. Do Not Resuscitate Order for suicidal patient

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to mep726's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Because of post-op status and potential for complications after the surgery. Risks from anesthesia, surgical procedure,

  7. It is DONE.

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Ash2213's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations to you! I haven't had to deal with TPAPN or monitoring personally, but I am very sympathetic to those that have had

  8. How much orientation?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to loriangel14's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a LVN-turned-RN with 15+ years of experience (but no nursing home), I got a whopping 6 shifts of "orientation". One to fill out paperwork and do online modules. Then 2 with day shift and 3 on...

  9. What is the fastest respirations you've ever taken in an adult?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Daveforsale's topic in General Nursing

    In the 40's. And that was way too fast! I'm curious--'what was up with your

  10. Sick of managment but need 9 to 5

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Ashimaly's topic in General Nursing

    LTC positions like Wound Care Nurse, MDS, etc. Home Health or Hospice per visit. Liasion/marketing for skilled nursing/home health/hospitals/supply companies. Just a few

  11. Anything but Fine: My Traumatic Brain Injury: Part 2

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Angie Felts's topic in General Nursing

    I can't even imagine the horrors you went through during this experience, but I really appreciate the first-hand "memories" of the event. Thank you for

  12. follow up after PRN meds

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Amberfire's topic in Patient Medications

    A lot of the actual PRN meds have to be given by the nurses, in the facilities I have worked in. It is because of the nurse having to "assess" and decide which medication to give per the...

  13. Shift Key nursing company?

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Marathon_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a LTC that utilized that company, so yes it is legit. I didn't hear many complaints; just the usual beefs about working agency---feast or famine, long distances driving at times,...

  14. New mom working full time

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to aship's topic in General Nursing

    Well...the exhaustion is inevitable with a new baby! No more sleep for the next 18 years, lol! But you can find something that won't make you a total anxious, miserable wretch----i sure hope....

  15. Employers Gone Bad: 10 Ways to Survive

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    It happens in other settings besides hospitals, of course. But this had lots of good information. I recently was placed in a difficult situation similar to what you mentioned

  16. What do new nurses need to know

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to aririe's topic in General Students

    Work on memorizing basic info that you will need forever---normal lab values, vital sign parameters, medication classifications, etc. This is stuff you absolutely have to know, no matter what setting...

  17. Need ideas/suggestions for future nursing career

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to randa77's topic in Nursing Career

    Look, you came on here and asked a question that was kinda tough---you want to be a manager, but not have certain manager responsibilities. I answered, as I have experience as a RN and manager. Sorry...

  18. New mom working full time

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to aship's topic in General Nursing

    I only have one and he's 14 now. But when he was born, I went back to work per-diem at 8 weeks. I worked every Wednesday, when I had a close family member to watch him, and every weekend, when my...

  19. Voiding!

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to ohsosarah20's topic in General Nursing

    So I wouldn't be so concerned, as long as there's no IV running. And I'd check---maybe they peed at 2145, which means 2-10 would take credit. She may not have to go again until morning-especially the...

  20. What does this presentation mean? NOT HOMEWORK.

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Those psych meds sound pretty heavy; that plus Lasix could be the cause. Is her heart rate down from any cardiac meds? Or is she possibly toxic on meds, causing the bradycardis? The edema definitely...

  21. Voiding!

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to ohsosarah20's topic in General Nursing

    Is it a 8 or 12 hour shift? If it is 8 hours---say he's already in bed, pretty alert and healthy, sleeping well--no big deal. Now for a 1w hour shift---I wanna see the

  22. Miles on my car

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to friendlylark's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I worked home health for about 5 years, up until a year ago. I live in rural Texas and averaged 75-150 miles per day. At first I drove a Dodge diesel pickup, then got a mid-size SUV. The truck was...

  23. I got the job!!!!

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to Onelove1075's topic in Case Management

    I used a huge desk calendar to keep track of work stuff. I found it easier to look at meetings, conference calls, case conferences, recert/admit/discharges there. That way I could see the calendar...

  24. First job as an RN

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to JBail's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a new LVN, I worked 3-11 on a 30-bed Med/Surg floor in a smallish community hospital. I was exposed to everything from pedi (2 weeks old with RSV) to pregnant women (pyelonephritis), to elective...

  25. Need ideas/suggestions for future nursing career

    TX.RN.Shannon replied to randa77's topic in Nursing Career

    Managers are definitely not exempt from after-hours, nights, weekends, and/or holidays. You may be "off" physically and not at your job; but you still will be responsible for problems and situations...