chrisrn24

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  1. Giving supps to npo, palliative, colostomy patients

    chrisrn24 replied to ontariorpn1986's topic in Patient Medications

    It's clearly up to you but from what I understand temperatures are fairly common at the end of life d/t dehyrdration. You aren't going to be curing this person, only making them comfortable. If you...

  2. nursing isn't for everyone

    chrisrn24 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    Accounting isn't for everyone. Being a CEO isn't for everyone. Being a cashier isn't for everyone. Working at Burger King isn't for everyone. My point...find what works for you and go for

  3. impossible resident

    chrisrn24 replied to nurse4lyfe37's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep like

  4. impossible resident

    chrisrn24 replied to nurse4lyfe37's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Consult her primary again. Try something

  5. LTC rework

    chrisrn24 replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ah okay. We do some of that...if we get verbal or phone orders we CAN write them in the chart but we don't have to. Anyway could you bring that up with your manager? I think it would be a good place...

  6. The Elephant in the Room

    chrisrn24 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Love it! So

  7. LTC rework

    chrisrn24 replied to sunshyne17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Could you be more specific? What do you mean by double

  8. Patient took pictures of RN

    chrisrn24 replied to applesxoranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes I would report to Craiglist. I would also bring it up with management and put a policy into place to ban photo taking of staff. Sorry but I don't want to be in anyone's photo when I'm at

  9. Am I being unrealistic? Is nursing maybe not for me?

    chrisrn24 replied to beckyboo80's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you nailed it. OP nursing is hard work and many times you have to go where the jobs are and may have to take a job in a field you're not too

  10. Nursing school effect on life?

    chrisrn24 replied to Moonspellpecado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  11. Nursing school effect on life?

    chrisrn24 replied to Moonspellpecado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Glad your friends are understanding. I would be annoyed if my friend ditched me all semester and then chatted me up

  12. Nursing school effect on life?

    chrisrn24 replied to Moonspellpecado's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  13. Pressure sores and geriatic facilities

    chrisrn24 replied to TurtleCat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  14. Being the mom and the nurse you want to be.....

    chrisrn24 replied to leighgwin's topic in General Nursing

  15. Being a nurse who likes working alone?

    chrisrn24 replied to sakiohma's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you're always gonna have crappy coworkers no matter if you work at McDonalds or are a

  16. how long do i need to study for teas test?

    chrisrn24 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in TEAS Exam Help

  17. how long do i need to study for teas test?

    chrisrn24 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in TEAS Exam Help

  18. Time Management

    chrisrn24 replied to vintage_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Google blood sugar chart Canada. I guess a blood sugar of 20 in Canada is a blood sugar of 360 here in the States. 26 in Canada is like the high 400s here. OP I don't think your mistake contributed...

  19. how long do i need to study for teas test?

    chrisrn24 replied to Hibbzem17's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    You don't need to study. We were told not to study. It's a test of your life knowledge up to now. Relax. Just go and do it. - from a current nurse who "winged" it and was

  20. Passing things on

    chrisrn24 replied to Nanz_B's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get people who try to pass the ball like that. Yeah you don't know how to do it, so learn!! I'm a relatively new nurse and if I come across something I've never done I grab another nurse and...

  21. Nursing and then some to MD?

    chrisrn24 replied to medicaljohnny's topic in Nursing Career

    Just because they're both health careers doesn't mean they're similar schooling. Start with your bachelor degree and go from

  22. Passing things on

    chrisrn24 replied to Nanz_B's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking from a night perspective I usually don't mind doing certain things. If you didn't get to a dressing and the patient tends to be awake at night, no biggie. But if patient is a good sleeper and...

  23. Christmas Parties

    chrisrn24 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Frankly I think it's rude to host a party when it's not possible for all employees to come because they are working in the building! I personally would much rather appreciate a 5 dollar gift card than...

  24. What aspect of nursing do you pride yourself in?

    chrisrn24 replied to lgripe's topic in General Nursing

    My charting! Not to brag but I think I'm pretty darn good. Also I think I am a more approachable nurse than some. I always will listen to a story for a minute, fetch cold water,

  25. Not wanting to take care of male resident

    chrisrn24 replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really am dying to know what the bleeped out word