chrisrn24

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  1. Didn't do as good as I hoped..

    chrisrn24 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    I agree. That is a basic problem. Now if your final was 134 questions I can see having to pull out a calculator but 90% of

  2. Note from a new nurse to all the preceptors out there

    chrisrn24 replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree 100%. When I was a new BSN grad my preceptor told me that she didn't really think that I was prepared well. She would sometimes make disparaging comments about my school. I tried to explain...

  3. New LPN in LTC...trying to do the right things

    chrisrn24 replied to pinkiepinkPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  4. Lying to Dementia Patients

    chrisrn24 replied to jamd11's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    It's called therapeutic lying. Now if your patient is alert and oriented its cruel to lie. But for most dementia patients it's not cruel, in fact it's better IMO than reorienting. I could not remind a...

  5. How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    chrisrn24 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ah okay. Makes

  6. How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    chrisrn24 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

  7. You can't fix stupid!

    chrisrn24 replied to SchoolNurseTXstyle's topic in School

    Not a school nurse but in high school, I sat in gum. A big wad was stuck to my jeans. I went to the nurse because I trusted her. So nurses yeah it might be annoying but take it as a compliment

  8. How do you feel about mandatory influenza vaccines?

    chrisrn24 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Crazy how we are all nurses yet many of you are so misinformed and ignorant about vaccines. Vaccines are extremely important and we all need to do our part to protect our patients and ourselves. I'm...

  9. Getting doctors to listen to me

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

    Agree with Brandon; if you're having a problem with multiple docs it might be you. I work overnights so 95% of the time I'm calling on calls who don't know the patients. I sorta do SBAR but not so...

  10. Stupid, I know, but more bad representations of NURSES on tv!

    chrisrn24 replied to uRNmyway's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That

  11. I think my nurses are on the verge of mutiny!

    chrisrn24 replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a floor nurse in LTC. I know nothing about budget, etc. so this may be totally out of reach and this is just a spillage of random thoughts from my mind. Maybe food for thought? First I guess I...

  12. I think my nurses are on the verge of mutiny!

    chrisrn24 replied to NurseGuyBri's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a lot of thoughts - if I can get on my computer later I will

  13. Is there really no way to refuse a mandatory flu shot?

    chrisrn24 replied to tariqblaze's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hahaha

  14. Stupid, I know, but more bad representations of NURSES on tv!

    chrisrn24 replied to uRNmyway's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    On AHS Coven last week a character was getting chemo...pulled out the tubing from her IV and let it drop to the floor. The doctor came back over and reattached the tubing that had hit the floor to her...

  15. Help! Has anyone been kicked out for failing technical standards

    chrisrn24 replied to interestedparty's topic in General Students

    Please don't be that person who argues every

  16. Looking for suggestions regarding visiting with residents

    chrisrn24 replied to acedit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You really can't judge any family members for not coming - you don't know their life. Just because a resident is sweet and caring now doesn't mean they were a good mom or dad or sibling or what

  17. Too cheerful to be a nurse?

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

    Maybe it's a polite way of saying your voice is too "bouncy" or positive. I have a coworker who whenever she walks into a room yells "hello!" like she is a teenager seeing her best friends. It's...

  18. when patient refuse to take the medicine?

    chrisrn24 replied to Jhendora's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If the person is alert and oriented, I don't push it. If the person has dementia and is not 100% there, I will try again a few minutes later. And repeat if necessary. If the third time isn't the charm...

  19. Is it good idea to let interviewer know that you already have an offer?

    chrisrn24 replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah I would use the job offer to later negotiate pay. "Well hospital X is offering me to pay $xx dollars an

  20. Generic name for vitals machine?

    chrisrn24 replied to WalterWho's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm never thought of it. How about VOW (Vitals on

  21. new grad... should i take staff nurse position or intern pos at dream hospital

    chrisrn24 replied to mmcgee4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If it was me I would take a real job over an internship...but that's me! It's your life do whatever makes you

  22. Reporting Critical Value..

    chrisrn24 replied to BlizzAngel's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Here's the problem most likely...when our lab calls with critical labs they take our name and attach it the printed copy of the labs (to cover their butts and show they that notified us quickly of the...

  23. Dealing with MD vs MD; and being stuck in the middle

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

    I would tell. He called you "snobbish?" That has NOTHING to do with patient care at all and wildly

  24. Does your DON want you to do skin checks on night shift?

    chrisrn24 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We do. Fortunately most of the people are people who tend to be awake at

  25. Unique situation as an upcoming grad.

    chrisrn24 replied to lexicon28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If your parents are supporting you financially, then yes their opinion deserves much merit. A drive to take the boards isn't a big deal. You can always look for a job in the Panhandle and if it...