AJJKRN

AJJKRN

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  1. V tach leading to an MI

    AJJKRN replied to Katniss88's topic in Cardiac

    Absolutely! Anything that can or is compromising the O2 needs of the heart can precipitate an MI regardless of how the question was worded. (in which I personally did not see any problem

  2. help with decision: resource pool or the current floor

    AJJKRN replied to treeye's topic in Nursing Career

    I currently float and also LOVE IT!!! I spent 2 1/2 years on a floor I loved but that did not always give that love back and the manager situation was similar. My current manager leads in a way that I...

  3. Missouri nursing student moving to Illinois after graduation

    AJJKRN replied to brittanyh14's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If you know you are moving to Illinois before you start work (as you said in the other post I just answered in) then first apply for an Illinois license. Forgive me, it has been a few years so the...

  4. Carle Nurse Residency Licensure Requirements

    AJJKRN replied to brittanyh14's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You can take your NCLEX anywhere in the US but if you are moving to Illinois then you need to apply for an Illinois license (as you mentioned in your post). Illinois is NOT a compact state. Carle is...

  5. Ethical Dilemma and Worry

    AJJKRN replied to 32MedicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that you should do what is best for you and find a different place of work, if this is an option. I wouldn't open up a can of worms especially on the second code that you were not present for....

  6. WHY do I need a BSN?

    AJJKRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't believe I've been confused but maybe so...regardless of how many credit hours I graduated with obtaining my ADN (I don't believe I gave a specific number), my RN to BSN program would only...

  7. WHY do I need a BSN?

    AJJKRN replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Doing an RN to BSN will likely add some extra alphabet soup to the end of your name, extra job security, a strong concept of APA formatting, and a sense of pride...with some debt to boot!!! (As is...

  8. Nurses with tattoos and piercings

    AJJKRN replied to emmygirle's topic in General Nursing

    Like TraumaSurfer said, when your employer (and surrounding potential employers) declares any new "dress codes" and you become in violation, then unfortunately your job could be on the line. My...

  9. Pedal pulses/Head to toe assesments

    AJJKRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I do my same head to toe assessment, every time, on every patient regardless of their chief complaint/diagnosis. How else would one discern their baseline from any changes? Besides that, most of my...

  10. Colorful Shoes - Unprofessional?

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

    My facility just went to mandatory scrub colors for nurses and HCT's. Our shoes are now the only form of personal expression we have as far as our dress attire goes (Except for stethoscope's). You...

  11. ICU nurses covering Rapid Response. Help!

    AJJKRN replied to kdubose12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have what we call a "STAT RN" for every 12 hour shift that has an extensive history in mainly ICU and sometimes ED that comes to all codes, along with RT and the MD's. This was done specifically...

  12. Fluids and electrolytes advice

    AJJKRN replied to stezekj2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fluids and Electrolytes Made

  13. Patients Cheeking medications

    AJJKRN replied to sdegracia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why not get the order switched to liquid? I have known this route to work well when there are suspicions of cheeking or hiding to either take later or to give to other family/friends at the bedside....

  14. ER nurses not calling report anymore...

    AJJKRN replied to plinytheRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So have you ever worked the "floor" to know what appropriate is? I'm guessing not. My favorite is when multiple admits are coming to the floor with no report or H&P, etc so the ED nurse can go...

  15. Bariatric Beds

    AJJKRN replied to BWBC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Do you have access to low air loss

  16. NG residuals

    AJJKRN replied to kbear's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Not necessarily...we pretty much only use NG's for decompression at my facility. We would replace fluids for a Peg or a g-tube unless generally greater than 200cc depending on the...

  17. Organizing and prioritizing tip for a new grad

    AJJKRN replied to apostolic4eva's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Depends on the flow of your floor but for me I start off with writing my scheduled meds down on a med sheet that has five rows across for my five possible Pt's and then hourly slots up and down for...

  18. Need advice about where to turn.

    AJJKRN replied to Biohazard's topic in General Students

    Are you able to transfer your credits elsewhere to take the minimal classes needed to get your degree? You may be stuck with taking a handful of extra (unintended) classes but this alternative may be...

  19. LPN, ADN, or BSN? Going back to school with a child.

    AJJKRN replied to jaymay13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is so much of an individual choice that really plays on your own personal goals and your specific job market. I personally did my ADN and then did an RN to BSN while working. My community college...

  20. Medication Aides....

    AJJKRN replied to Guest757854's topic in General Nursing

    I feel as though I need to research more on medical assistants and their impact on

  21. Should I apply to LVN jobs even without the 1 year of experience?

    AJJKRN replied to heyitsme728's topic in Nursing Career

    Promise I am not trying to be rude but... How else are you going to get the job? What would it hurt to try? Good Luck Have confidence when you

  22. BSN vs ASN

    AJJKRN replied to SimonTan's topic in General Students

    Wow...I guess ignorance is

  23. RN job application

    AJJKRN replied to jasmin012's topic in Nursing Career

    I would keep applying for positions that interest you...did you send a thank you card to the HR person after your interview...never hurts to say thank you...may open up doors later on if it doesn't...

  24. Frustrated with RN-BSN classes

    AJJKRN replied to microkate's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Forgive me all...before I type this but...what you are truly going to receive from your accomplishment (as a person whom just finished an RN to BSN) is a sense of job security for the future! Maybe...

  25. RN-BSN programs-vent

    AJJKRN replied to mmc51264's topic in General Students

    Sorry, wish I could find the email I have looked and looked through both my work and school emails and cannot find the information. I know that we (me and a few school colleagues) confronted our...