WSU_Ally_RN BSN, RN

MICU for 4 years, now PICU for 3 years!

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    I need info on Scrub Skirts please!

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Nurse_mahoney's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I went through nursing school with a girl that only wore skirts... she had no problems... I don't think you should either. I'm not sure about the OR tho... Good luck finding some good answers. To be...
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    RN to BSN: Cleveland State or Ursuline?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to CeceRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I don't know anything about either of these programs, but I know quite a few people that have done Ohio University's RN to BSN program online and really liked
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    Test your PEDS critical care knowledge

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Awesome!
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    Any ICUs or critical care settings where the standard ratio is 1:1?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to edogs334's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm in a Peds ICU and we routinely are 1:1 for any intubated kiddo... The long term, more stable kiddos are 2:1... I have heard, but haven't seen yet that occasionally they have kids that are sick...
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    usually how much is pair school nursing uniform !!??

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to eric jo's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My last job was at a place where we were required to wear white uniforms... I own so many pairs of sweat pants just because of this! I would wear my white scrub pants, tuck the bottoms into my boots,...
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    ACLS

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Idaho80's topic in General Nursing

    The theory where I have worked always has been get your feet wet in the unit first, see a few codes, then take ACLS within 6 months of hire so you know what they are actually talking about in the...
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    Name Tags

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I didn't ask to be harassed by my fellow "professional" nurses... Your post struck a nerve too... I'm in the PICU where cute is encouraged... If you would have read my post, I did ask my...
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    Name Tags

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the post, but I'm not a new grad... be a nurse for over 4 years, just beginning a new job!
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    Test your PEDS critical care knowledge

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It's been a while since this thread's had any activity... I was wondering if we could bring it to life again? I'm a new PICU nurse and have learned so much reading this!
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    Discharge instructions

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to leejmac's topic in General Nursing

    depends on the pt... what kind of specific pt population do you take care
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    For a patient with MRSA, what do you wear into their room?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    We don't
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    black scrubs

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to bdbrdb's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    crayola makes some cute solid colored scrubs that has multi colored
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    Errors that you caught...

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to sabrina_RPN's topic in Patient Medications

    A couple of weeks ago I followed a RN that had given a pt a beta blocker while they were on pressors! Thankfully no harm occurred, and the pt was soon weaned off the pressors, but it was hard to...
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    Normal SQBS, critically low venous BS?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    maybe the pt's fingers weren't cleaned well and they had some sugary substance on
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    Anyone have to wear Dove Apparel?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm assuming these are whites?? I use regular laundry soap with a capful of that tide stain release stuff on all of mine... takes out just about any stain without having to spray n wash them... As...
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    Any info at all on bkat 8 pleeeaassse

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to ICURN7's topic in MICU, SICU

    Its been quite a few years since I had to take the BKAT... the only thing I can suggest to you is to not use your real-world knowledge to answer the questions on the exam... Use the "by the book"...
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    Plan of Care Documentation

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to mycooprn's topic in General Nursing

    We're supposed to do with every change in caregiver, so it could be multiple times per day, but usually just
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    What has ended up in your pockets?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I used to go home with stuff in my pockets all the time and end up leaving it at home... One day I decided to empty all my pockets before I left work and put all my stuff (pens, sharpies, carpuject,...
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    ABG vs. BGE

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to TangoLima's topic in MICU, SICU

    hmmm... never heard of BGE... interested to hear other's responses!
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    What's in your sharps container?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to dontwakeme's topic in General Nursing

    It really all depends on your hospital's policy, and as a seasoned nurse, I'm sure she knows her policy's... At the hospital where I work, we have, in the past, had people carry full sharps containers...
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    Syringe Question

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to maggiemum's topic in General Nursing

    I would say 25ml's also... you always measure from the base of that little cone... some meds you might draw up in your career, you won't be able to see the point (propofol for example...) Oh and to...
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    question about giving meds thru PEJ tube

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on what your facilities Policy and Procedure's say... the hospital where I work, our policy is to give each separate with a flush before, after, and in between each... Does each nurse...
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    Shoes for Men

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Shotty's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have you thought about dansko's??? they come in black and brown in the professional style... I know lots of men that wear them
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    Favorite scrubs

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to sunshinesuperwoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My favorite scrub pants are Koi Marissa style... flat front, elastic back, and a little bit of a flare!...
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    Curious about shoes for clinicals

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If your not so expensive shoes are comfortable and fall into what's acceptable for your school, wear them. The point is, you need shoes that are comfy... if a $10 pair of shoes are comfortable for...