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  1. A potential nursing student seeks realistic advice/outlook

    lovin replied to Markman122's topic in General Nursing

    I entered nursing with a similar background - I used to teach 7-12 grade Science and I have a BS and MS in other fields. I did a 12 month accelerated program and LOVED it. The great thing about...

  2. Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    lovin replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    This used to be me. I really miss the days when everything was new and I was just so darn grateful to have a job. Now, I am definitely more jaded and slightly less patient than I used to be. BUt, I...

  3. Inpatient carbohydrate counting?

    lovin posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hello, I am getting involved with diabetes management at my hospital and one of the recommendations has been to start having RNs document carbohydrate intake for patients on insulin. Dietary sends up...

  4. Inpatient carbohydrate counting?

    lovin replied to lovin's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thanks to everyone for your responses. I like the idea of a system that documents carbs as the patient orders meals. Even if they don't eat everything, at least it provides some data. It seems like a...

  5. New nursing student

    lovin replied to sasasa25's topic in General Students

    I agree with the above, take a break. Once you start, I HIGHLY recommend getting a few NCLEX books and then studying for tests by going through questions related to those systems. The 2 books I used...

  6. Inpatient carbohydrate counting?

    lovin replied to lovin's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    applewhitern. Thanks for taking the time to respond. We also are not in the practice of counting carbs, but occasionally have a diabetic on a pump who records this information themselves. The reason...

  7. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    lovin replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with many of the positive things here. Med-Surg is not just a starting point until you can get into a better specialty. For me, and for many of my passionate and amazing co-workers, med-surg...

  8. My job

    lovin replied to lovin's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hmmm. This is an interesting point, do we need to like our patients to give them high quality care? I try to give everyone my best regardless of my personal feelings for them. Personally, it rubs me...

  9. My job

    lovin posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I had a patient today who claimed that I was "dumping" him because I transferred him to a higher level of care. This is is what I wished I had said, "It is not my job to be friends with my patients....

  10. My job

    lovin replied to lovin's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am pretty good at letting things roll, but for some reason this patient got under my skin. As a nurse, I am sometimes in situations that are personal with my patients, but it bothers me when...

  11. Horrible experience with IV push Furosemide, any insight is appreciated

    lovin replied to shopARC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Don't quit. Sounds like you are a conscientious and caring nurse and that you did everything right including assessing your patient. Just keep reading the drug book before administration and go slow...

  12. Precepting students

    lovin replied to ilikesharpthings's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am also a new nurse and have started taking on more students. One thing I do with each student is take report together and then discuss priorities for the shift - which pt to see first, what tasks...

  13. Becoming discouraged about becoming a nurse?

    lovin replied to RainbowHead's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing is 3rd career for me and I love it. Yes, the hours are long and a lot of the work is tough. But, there are days/ or nights when you have the opportunity to be there for someone when they are...

  14. How are these 2 patients different?

    lovin posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yesterday I rounded with the PA. Upon learning that I was a new grad, the PA felt the need to quiz my knowledge. I failed the quiz. But, here is the question: You have 2 trauma patients. Patient...

  15. Failed my 1st Fundamentals Exam

    lovin replied to Fever4RN's topic in General Students

    I had a similar experience. I was a second degree student -35 when I graduated and I got the lowest score on the first test. I got 4 nclex books and worked questions before every test. The...

  16. Should I have pushed Doc for more?

    lovin posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello, I am a new nurse - 3 months out on my own - and I just had my first experience with a patient changing condition rapidly while on my shift. It was the first time that I did not want to leave...

  17. Should I have pushed Doc for more?

    lovin replied to lovin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THank you for all your responses. To utadahikaru, I did check the BP at 15 and 30 min after pushing the hydrazine. It went down to the 150's then back up again. Sorry for the incomplete picture. This...

  18. Charting Disruptive Patient Behaviors: Are You Objective?

    lovin replied to SHGR's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Excellent reminder. Clear, accurate charting is difficult and it is best to use exact quotes and to describe the situation precisely. Although, it is more time consuming than simply checking the box...

  19. Making Heparin shots less painful for pts?

    lovin replied to Rachd99's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Find the fattiest part of belly you can - sometimes this is close to the love handles. Let the alcohol dry. Use a fresh needle. Push it

  20. How are these 2 patients different?

    lovin replied to lovin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you all for your insight. The PA never followed up with me about how the patients were different. I agree with Esme12, that a good teaching moment involves both the question and the

  21. My NCLEX story

    lovin replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SATA = Select all that

  22. Fluid bolus for patient with end stage renal disease?

    lovin posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am a new nurse and I have a few lingering questions from my last shift. Here is a little about my patient: - end stage renal disease - end stage liver disease - non complaint with meds and dialysis...

  23. Notice in, moving forward.

    lovin replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Best of luck. Hope you find yourself and a path that works for

  24. Fluid bolus for patient with end stage renal disease?

    lovin replied to lovin's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for the responses. I did assess for overload, although the bolus was given late in my shift. Embarrassingly, I did not think about double checking albumin levels or asking for albumin to go...

  25. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    lovin replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. State you work in ----------------------------------------------------------AZ 2. Years of experience --------------------------------------------------------New Grad 3. Specialty/unit and work...