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    New to TCU

    twinmommy+2 replied to meredesam's topic in General Nursing

    We have a TCU at my hospital. Its a skilled care facility that is separate from the rest of the hospital. They work on rehabilitation, PT, OT among other things if they have had a somewhat long stay...
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    This poll is directed to the Med/Surg staff nurse.

    twinmommy+2 replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God, just 6-8 patients at a
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    addicted to allnurses

    twinmommy+2 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I don't post as much, been on since 1 1/2 years ago and only 404 posts, but I do have this as my home page. Its been great listening to others going through alot of the same stuff I have. Even other...
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    Question for Moms out there...

    twinmommy+2 replied to reese19's topic in General Nursing

    I started school after having three small children because I couldn't contniue to work for $10 digging holes. I came home hating my job every day. So me and dh both dedicated ourselves to the time...
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    Nurses are not "allowed"

    twinmommy+2 replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God, we have a good nurses station. One meant for everyone. If we are not doing anything pressing or if its the doctor that is seeing most everyone on the floor that weekend day then we give...
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    Math Help? What is the correct answer.

    twinmommy+2 replied to shady_angelz's topic in General Nursing

    The questions says "in divided doses" which means to me that the 50mg/kg is per day then divide into two doses which is given every 12
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    Checking HR before Giving Digoxin

    twinmommy+2 replied to cat2007's topic in General Nursing

    I'm new but I always take a manual apical count prior to
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    prenursing student

    twinmommy+2 replied to shaiv82's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any other nursing programs near you? My program was a GPA based entry where the highest on the list of applicants got
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    Starting out and over

    twinmommy+2 replied to SingleMomRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    There is such a thing as night time day care, but its very VERY expensive from what I hear. Have you looked into day care vouchers or public assistance? I was married so I can't speak for the...
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    Bloodborne Infections 'need to know' for providing care?

    twinmommy+2 replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    Thats pretty crappy of a coworker to do that to others. Kinda says how she feels about them doesn't it? But to answer your question, no, I don't need to know the status of a patient to do my job....
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    RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    twinmommy+2 replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    That was exactly what I was going to say. Knowing someones status should not change how you do a procedure that includes contact with body fluids because everyone is treated as if they have HIV. If...
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    care errors

    twinmommy+2 replied to zaleah's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother was hospitalised two years ago with a very large abdominal insicion that dehised and needed dressings. When I called her she mentioned off hand that the nurse doing the dressing had...
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    advice much needed. PLEASE READ

    twinmommy+2 replied to anxiety722's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think that age has anything to do with what position you want, and wages definatly don't make a great job all in itself. I work at a small hospital now, their wages are competitive, the staff...
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    What can a RN delegate to a CNA?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Angelfish1234's topic in General Nursing

    Ours insert and d/c foleys. All of these things depends on where your
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    Once again about starting an IV

    twinmommy+2 replied to Woman_in_love's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this thread! I'm a new nurse and have been starting a few IV's and getting rather messy I just make sure to keep a chuck under the arm I'm sticking. I'll have to try some of these...
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    What W.Virginia towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    twinmommy+2 replied to fd5151's topic in General Nursing

    I work and live in the eastern panhandle, just moved here as a matter of fact. Its been wonderful for the kids here. Rural enough to satisfy us whiile still able to find jobs. Plus the people on my...
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    Bashful Nurses?

    twinmommy+2 replied to moosie's topic in General Nursing

    I am the same
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    ER Report

    twinmommy+2 replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

    Someone should at least be calling up to say that something is in the fax...definatly sounds like trouble waiting to
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    12 hr every weekend shifts

    twinmommy+2 replied to dld's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, I work friday, saturday and sunday 12 hours each day. I get more per hour than working regular shifts and I'm full time. Plus since my dh works mon-thur he takes care of the kids...
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    How much do you owe in loans?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Butterfly3001's topic in General Nursing

    no loans here, I had VA
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    What did you learn today as a nurse?

    twinmommy+2 replied to minnib's topic in General Nursing

    The last day I was working was Sunday and lets see... The thing I last learned that night about nursing was that Kayexalate can be taken PO and Rectally (thought it was only taken down under) and that...
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    What makes you say THAT'S WHY I'M A NURSE??

    twinmommy+2 replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I pushed a patient recently to do something they didn't feel comfortable doing but I knew they could do (chronic complainer and tryed to get the nurses to do everything for her) and she did it...
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    prioritizing

    twinmommy+2 replied to kocon23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A good idea is to start with things that will kill quickly, like breathing and circulation issues. Go and look to make sure your patients are still living right after report. Then meds that are...
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    To LPN over the summer or not?

    twinmommy+2 replied to oldcop's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Prine Georges Community College in Md and they had a summer LPN program, but you have to complete 2 semesters before that, then you can sit for the
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    Preparing new grads

    twinmommy+2 replied to njy11801's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse and just finished my first month. It seems like alot of new nurses doubt their abilities the first months on the job. I would say to them to be prepared for the feeling of not being...