AJJKRN

AJJKRN

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  1. RN role in Chest Tube insertion in the ER?

    AJJKRN replied to x28y31's topic in Emergency

    Painful indeed! That's when being moderate sedation certified comes in handy if there's enough time to premedicate the Pt prior to any insertion, cardioversion, or whatever is about to be done that's...

  2. Rhythm debate

    AJJKRN replied to MendedHeart's topic in Cardiac

    Honestly is looks like sinus rythm with a notched p wave and a bundle branch block but it's been awhile since I studied/watched rhythms when I was a monitor tech about five years ago so I'm a bit...

  3. Preceptor Problems

    AJJKRN replied to LittonEDNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think if the NM is a strong and accountable this is wonderful advice...if the NM is not then it could backfire and the preceptor and any of their friends could make the orienteers life a living hell...

  4. Needle stick - pt refusing testing

    AJJKRN replied to EllyElephant's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How can the Pt refuse? I'm pretty sure at my hospital, if a staff member is exposed then lab comes in to collect blood work on the Pt (and the staff member) but doesn't disclose what the blood works...

  5. Shortness of Breath

    AJJKRN replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt I often call RT for their take on things (just before getting ahold of the MD) but it sounds like the Pt in question just needs a low dose

  6. How legit is the CNA program offered by American Red Cross?

    AJJKRN replied to Penneelyo's topic in General Students

    THIS is why I spend sooooooooo much time on AN! Talk about literally laughing out

  7. Adenosine administration

    AJJKRN replied to sreynolds's topic in Emergency

    Most here are probably aware but if not, I think it's worth mentioning that adenosine will not stop or pause someone in afib but may only slow the HR down long enough to see the Pt's in afib and not...

  8. What Can You Say to the Family When Your Patient Dies?

    AJJKRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    The phrase I generally use for an expected adult death is "I believe that your loved one is no longer with us in

  9. Do you get hit/spit on? Does body fluids splash on you?

    AJJKRN replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Honey it's not intentional to come in contact with others bodily fluids..just part of being a nurse. Best you find out sooner than later. Sheesh, these colleges and universities should be handing out...

  10. Working OT helped me to pay....

    AJJKRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Well, just this past week, my kids school clothes, gym clothes, and school

  11. Need some feedback please.....

    AJJKRN replied to MissyNik's topic in Nursing Career

    A two dollar pay cut from how much? I think when I first started out, two dollars might have made more of an impact on my earnings but now (it's only been four years), two dollars wouldn't be that big...

  12. I handled this poorly. What would you do?

    AJJKRN replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I personally would have called our security (which happens to have one supervisor that is a retired police officer) and they would have informed the man of his options...chill out and be respectful,...

  13. Is it smart to start my pre-reqs now?

    AJJKRN replied to Dit250's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hopefully some of the nursing school education Guru's will answer on your topic. Making sure things transfer without any issue from school to school so you don't waste time and money would be my...

  14. In a pickle

    AJJKRN replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Maybe she knows and maybe she doesn't but at my entity, your manager can hold you on the staffing schedule for up to thirty days...so are you really sure she's in the dark on this

  15. What is your dream unit?

    AJJKRN replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    A surgical trauma unit with adults only. I would love to do ICU or ED but know I can't emotionally handle Peds (or their parents for that matter). Otherwise, I'm in my dream job already as a...

  16. The aggravation of it all

    AJJKRN replied to kariace's topic in General Students

    Welcome to adulthood

  17. Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    AJJKRN replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a sentence that I personally would like to become taboo..."It's so much easier on night shift because all the patients really do, is sleep". Seriously day shift!

  18. color coding staff

    AJJKRN replied to reecie54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We implemented a color code two years ago. Our Peds and Onco units are allowed to wear more cheery tops but the scrub pants need to be the solid color that relates to their "title". It was pitched...

  19. So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    AJJKRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I gotta say I LOVE being good a IV sticks too! It's kinda funny since I have a pretty severe phobia of needles when I'm not the one in control of them AND they're coming at

  20. New Staff Orientation

    AJJKRN replied to Bluem67's topic in General Nursing

    Your concerns need to be brought to your supervisors attention ASAP. Do you know another colleague that this orientee has worked with to compare notes with? Of course not to throw them under the bus...

  21. Can I take a float job as a new grad?

    AJJKRN replied to opy73's topic in General Nursing

    In general, float pools pay a nice differential when the float staff being utilized are experienced. Mine does anyways, but the point of our float pool is to provide a short staffed floor with a nurse...

  22. Certain charge nurse is very irritated by my newbie questions

    AJJKRN replied to eggyweggy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How many other "newbies" were on that night also? Out of curiosity, because the charge could have only been dealing with your questions (which all seem very valid) and then everyone else's as well...

  23. Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    AJJKRN replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    If so...What then is the point of being ACLS certified? Pretty much the protocol is to follow the American Heart Association guidelines for ACLS...right? Every algorithm is pretty well spelled out. I...

  24. Can "leaders" be happy NOT leading?

    AJJKRN replied to peabozzle's topic in Nurse Management

    I happen to think that the best leaders can either lead or follow. Being interchangeable to best suit the needs of the situation or patient/peer interaction can increase positive outcomes for everyone...

  25. Tattoos!

    AJJKRN replied to mmbucklerky's topic in General Students

    I do too but our opinions weren't taken into consideration just like when they decided nurses and techs were to wear specific colored scrubs. It also wasn't just nurses, it was any staff. Some staff/...