regularRN

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1. IV med dosing question

   regularRN replied to luv2b_a_nurs's topic in General Nursing

   this is a situation in which you call the attending md and clarify the order. however the order states 1 or 2 mg q4, not 1mg

2. Codes of unproductive time...

   regularRN replied to Poi Dog's topic in Nursing Humor

   8101 Not answering the phone at home in case it's work calling you in for an extra

3. Will the nursing shortage ever end?

   regularRN replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

   I have to agree... it never

4. Do you shower right after your shift?

   regularRN replied to CharlieTaco's topic in General Nursing

   Most of the germs we encounter at work are the same as the ones we are exposed to at home, at school, in the supermarket, at the pool, at the gym, in the park etc. So a certain level of personal...

5. My best orientation mistakes

   regularRN replied to skicoachrn's topic in Nursing Humor

   "You know those step in baths, where you sit upright and have the water swirl up around you? Did you know you have to let the water drain OUT before you unlatch the door to have the pt step out again?...

6. help, failed a nursing program, what can i do next?

   regularRN replied to raya's topic in General Nursing

   what does "cuny"

7. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

   regularRN replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

   Just wondering if mentioning a pt.'s name - especially one that is easily recognizable - could be of HIPAA

8. Increase abuse of Bath Salts

   regularRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Addictions

   "Bath salts" are not the same chemicals that we add to the tub for a relaxing soak; they are experimental drugs that are legal because they have yet to be officially controlled and are used...

9. If you were medical equipment or medicine, what would you be and explain Why...

   regularRN replied to futurepractitioner1's topic in Nursing Humor

   I think I'd like to be a bed bath, a hair wash or a shower because so many patients are appreciative and feel way better after getting clean. Other than that, maybe versed because no one remembers...

10. So i'm a Nurse right????

    regularRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not actually an RN until you pass the

11. So do you really...

    regularRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always listen to lung and heart sounds, check for edema... listen to bowel sounds; and then, depending on the pt.'s diagnosis, I will perform a more focused assessment - e.g., neuro. I always...

12. wearing makeup to work?

    regularRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I never wear makeup but I always apply moisturizer and sunscreen. I don't get the whole "full face of make up" - I've never seen a male nurse feel the need to wear foundation etc. etc. Why should

13. BRA!!!!

    regularRN replied to BerryHappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am 32 DD - which is sometimes difficult but I always wear a T-shirt (mostly long sleeved) under my scrub top. Scrub tops tend to be V-necked and low cut -

14. I hope I don't offend anyone, but....

    regularRN replied to Maevish's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Turd, you need to change your

15. Teacher to nurse? Questions from a military spouse

    regularRN replied to girlinpearls's topic in General Nursing

    PAs have a lot to say, but in reality they don't get to do a whole lot without an MD's permission... also their hours are longer than RN's so they may earn a little more money but they work way more....