AlwaysLearning247

AlwaysLearning247 BSN

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  1. The panic before the storm

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Well we ended up hardly getting any snow

  2. Nasty/aggressive patients

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Kugrad2018's topic in General Nursing

    Handling patients like this at first is difficult. I used to take it personally and get really upset. You do learn how to cope with it and realize there are so many disorders that cause people to act...

  3. Coworker violated HIPPA

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to AsanRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Your coworker was honestly probably thrown off because you were pressing for

  4. "My pain is about an eight and a half"

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I hear this all the time! I usually just round up. I always wondered why patients feel the need to go up by half a point. My favorite is when you say "rate your pain 0-10, 0 being none and 10 being...

  5. New grad nurse wondering if I made a mistake choosing this career

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to ddrn97's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It gets easier everyday, I promise. I think everyone feels like that, and the ones that don't you need to be scared of! I used to be so anxious and nauseous but that went away by the first year mark....

  6. Am I overreacting?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Jvn11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This happened a few months ago on my floor too with another nurse. Honestly, we rarely get them so we're all not too familiar with them. We just looked up the policy and helped each other. It's a...

  7. Nurses Eat Their Young

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Dairian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    More than I'd like,

  8. Any RNs considering medical school?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Jstimmm's topic in General Students

    Just remember, you're a STUDENT nurse, not a real nurse yet. You need critical thinking when you are a nurse and you do not know everything. The real world and student nurse world are two completely...

  9. When to insert PICC/Central Lines?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that she is on a heparin drip, which is a very important drug, along with antibiotics for an infected hip replacement calls for adequate access in my book. At my hospital, they would have...

  10. What do you hate about nursing and why?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to ccorreces's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that some nurses can be mean. When I went into nursing I thought I was going into a profession with compassionate humans, I was wrong (quite a few times). I don't like how we are rushed to do...

  11. Transgender patient and a dilemma

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask the patient if they feel more comfortable with a man or a

  12. What made your jaw drop

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to DextersDisciple's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient, COPD retainer. Limited code, noninvasive ventiltion. The patient came off Bipap and one of the family members put the patient on 15 liters of O2. I was wondering why the oxygen level...

  13. Leaving tasks for the next shift

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to dergs's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a 24/7 job, things get passed on and there is no reason treason feel guilty for it! If you and other nurses were not able to get a line in then they most likely have bad access and probably...

  14. Where to live to work in Boston?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to ijchase's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Pretty much anywhere in Boston is expensive. One of my friends got a good deal in Dorchester (2 bedroom apartment), it's 1800-1900/month and split between two people. A lot of people live in the...

  15. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    When I have a patient's family member tell me they feel safe to leave their loved one so they can go rest. Also patients telling me I make them comfortable during a scary time. When I hear these...

  16. Hiring manager offered position, HR said no and won't tell me why.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to MiloRN's topic in General Nursing

    This seems a little off to me. I feel like if it were your references they would tell you. Also, since when does HR have a say in who the nurse manager hires if everything checks out

  17. What is your nurse to patient ratio?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Med-surg/tele 3-5 patients per nurse in MA! Usually

  18. Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    That my confused patient hasn't pulled out their PICC line/foley and try to put it in their

  19. Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    Droplet precautions?! I should have brought an umbrella and a hair net

  20. Why did my senior place the iv roller clamp near iv site during blood transfusion?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Newnurse1256's topic in General Nursing

    I usually give blood using a pump so I am not sure the rationale behind that, personal preference maybe? If there was an emergency I would turn the pump off, not even touch the roller

  21. Hoping I did the right thing for my patient

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Agmiuit's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done the same

  22. "I am a nurse!"

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I luckily have never really had anyone too overbearing. If I am sick I don't like to talk about being a nurse. I feel like some people act different around you. I went to the hospital last year after...

  23. Verbal abuse ... what are my rights?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to KHT's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha

  24. Nursing nightmares.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I've had dreams where I go the whole shift without realizing I had a certain patient and by the time I look them up their labs are all messed up, bunch of meds are due etc. When I worked 7p-7a and...

  25. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the poster not risking their safety for $20, is that even legal? (all overnight for $20). However, when I know about a snow storm I plan ahead and make sure I'm there. I've gone to the...