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    Lightweight or Classic II?

    Quit Floating Me replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get the Classic. I used the Lightweight two years throughout nursing school and 1 year after then upgraded to the all black Classic. It is so much better! And I can actually take a blood pressure...
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    Needing shoes

    Quit Floating Me replied to lichandc's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Your feet will pretty much ache no matter what shoe/sock/insole you use until you get used to
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    What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    Quit Floating Me replied to kstrac13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a pair of Blue Sky Co scrubs. I wore them a few times then stopped and eventually sold them on eBay. I have been thinking about getting another pair recently. I think Grey's Anatomy scrubs are...
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    Giving Report

    Quit Floating Me replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Are you a new nurse? I feel this is something all new nurses go through. With more experience you will get better. As a new nurse everything seems important. But honestly, I don't care about the...
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    Worst IV Pumps Ever!

    Quit Floating Me replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    With most new IV pumps they are super sensitive to even the slightest kink in the line, littlest bit of air - etc. Maybe to help increase the safety? I don't know. The new Hospira pumps are pretty...
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    Emergency Psychiatric Medications

    Quit Floating Me replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    For emergency situations (depends on which doctor is covering) 25 or 50mg Benadryl, 2mg Ativan and 5 or 10mg Haldol are given (in the same syringe)
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    No cna's ??

    Quit Floating Me replied to littlenurse23's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I worked on a Med-Surg floor for two years that did not employ CNAs. Sure, it is hard work. However, you will learn great organization/time skills. But a down part of this is that more than likely all...
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    Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

    Quit Floating Me replied to TheBlackDogWaits's topic in General Nursing

    I've never really gotten my scrubs "soiled" but once I did get soaked from head to toe from a malfunctioning shower while giving a patient a shower. I just borrowed scrubs from the OR - layed my...
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    Socks and Sanita Clogs

    Quit Floating Me posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just purchased my first pair of Sanita clogs this afternoon. I am excited to wear them to work tomorrow. I do 12 hour shifts (7a-7:30pm). I was wondering if I should wear socks with them or not? I...
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    Will Phlebotomy Certification Help in Finding a Nursing Job?

    Quit Floating Me replied to PhotoJenic's topic in General Nursing

    Nah. As a nurse you'd be expected to be able to do that anyway. I wouldn't go out of my way and spend any money on that. Good
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    What is expected of students on the orthopedic floor?

    Quit Floating Me replied to crunchytaco's topic in Orthopedic

    I would not be worried too much. As a student you are there to learn. Since it is your first time on an orthopedic floor just tell the nurse you are assigned it is your first time and tell him/her you...
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    Socks and Sanita Clogs

    Quit Floating Me replied to Quit Floating Me's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you, fasionistaRN! I am wearing them today with socks and so far so good! They feel nice. It has only been 2 hours so far but I hope it stays good! (: I am not sure if I want to take my socks...
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    Where do you buy your scrubs?

    Quit Floating Me replied to NursingStudentYaya's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use to go to Uniform Advantage. But then I discovered Scrub Pro Uniforms at the local Flea Market so I buy all my scrubs there now! I pay only 23.99 for Grey's Anatomy vs the 29.99 some places sell...
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    Floating?

    Quit Floating Me replied to Morganalefey's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility we have a float policy. After three months off orientation you are eligible to float. -pokes at
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    How do you cope with looking "too young" to be a nurse?

    Quit Floating Me replied to LaceyRN12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just respond that I am old enough to know what I am
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    Do I have to flush before withdrawing a blood from a PICC even a 0.9 Nacl + k running

    Quit Floating Me replied to mspurple's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The same reason you are not supposed to use a syringe smaller than 10ml. Vacutainers cause a large increase in pressure in the lumen(s). Also, the other day I was looking at the standard orders for...
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    What to do when a doctor won't let you read back an order

    Quit Floating Me replied to aem31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've learned with some doctors you have to talk very very fast.
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    Name Badges Worn Backwards

    Quit Floating Me replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    You know a lot of times the badge flips over on its own. That's why at the facility I work at we have two badges. One for the front and one for the
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    Chamberlain College Of Nursing- BSN Program in St. Louis

    Quit Floating Me replied to kkah's topic in Chamberlain College

    I am currently in the RN-BSN program. I did not have to take any type of entrance
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    needle too short for flu vaccine?

    Quit Floating Me replied to sheela411's topic in General Nursing

    I always use 23g 1inch needles for flu and pneumonia
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    New BSN Grad- Help!

    Quit Floating Me replied to acl2006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly with the job market being the way that it is right now you should wait. Even though it is illegal your chance of not being hired would increase by your being pregnant. Anyway you're only...
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    NursesRX doesnt pay weekly?

    Quit Floating Me replied to Strawberrykool's topic in Travel

    Just because you've never heard of it does not mean its BS. I've never seen a hospital that doesn't pay biweekly.
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    Do I have to flush before withdrawing a blood from a PICC even a 0.9 Nacl + k running

    Quit Floating Me replied to mspurple's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Stop primary. Flush 10ml NS. Withdraw about 10ml blood. Waste. Then take your sample. Vacutainers should not be used on PICC lines. Flush with 20ml NS. Always wipe the hub in
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    What constitutes "professional appearance" these days?

    Quit Floating Me replied to moma8gma1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Nope. I like the old fogey theory. I love wearing makeup. I spend a lot of money on MAC and I will wear it. I wear nice, clean scrubs although the pants are always too long and touch the floor. I...
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    When do you do your charting?

    Quit Floating Me replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I usually manage to find time in the morning after I obtain vital signs and do assessments. However, recently the facility I work at changed the morning med times to 9am instead of 10am so now I have...