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    Time Management

    Orion81RN replied to Katie13LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can understand feeling like no one cares when you make a post and no one responds. I've posted many things before with zero responses and did feel slightly bad about it. So no worries, chin up.
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    how PRN schedule works in LTC

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks Squishy. I'm taking what I can too being a semi new grad. I'll keep applying for other jobs to work as much as I
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    Time Management

    Orion81RN replied to Katie13LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As CapeCop stated, you're routine can vary based off of what may come up. You might for example, be in the habit of doing treatments at a certain time, but then WHAM, a resident falls, crashes,...
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    Orion81RN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    RUAS implied that all new grads think we are the "epicenter" of everything. Yet another of dozens and dozens on this site of someone trying to make a new grad feel so small. And you're right, I'm...
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    Orion81RN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, just wow. I only worked 2 months after graduating to realize that 90% of nursing sucks. I didn't need this website to tell me that. But time and time again I've come to this website and then...
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    Orion81RN replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How unbelievably, offensively rude. And you know what? I don't care what you think. When you became a nurse, you took on the role as teacher and role model for all nurses following you. THAT is the...
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    question on ACLS algorithm: cardiac arrest

    Orion81RN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello, I was hoping someone could clarify something for me. I'm taking ACLS in a few weeks and am studying the algorithms. For cardiac arrest it says to give epinenephrine q 3-5 min. Let's say you...
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    cna is it worth it..?

    Orion81RN replied to futuristicNurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in the Chicagoland area and CNAs make 8-10/hour in nursing homes. I made 12/hr in a hospital. It depends on if you're willing to take the pay cut. I can't imagine having gone to nursing school...
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    Are CRNA's facing an oversaturation also?

    Orion81RN replied to Kandake's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just because they want to doesn't mean they will get accepted. It is one of the most competitive programs to get into. At a university near me, there were over 300 applicants for 7 spots. Many nursing...
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    Not a nurse? Then, why does LPN stand for Licensed Practical Nurse?

    Orion81RN replied to tjmiller's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Perfectly worded. We're all nurses with different scopes of practice. Just because I know EKGs and some other critical care concepts does NOT mean my nursing judgement is better or that I apply the...
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    Not a nurse? Then, why does LPN stand for Licensed Practical Nurse?

    Orion81RN replied to tjmiller's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You said it yourself right there. The issue steeps from you. I hear so many LPNs complain about RNs making them feel inferior. It is YOUR inferiority complex. I'm proud to be an RN and I'm not going...
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    question on ACLS algorithm: cardiac arrest

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Emergency

    Wow, thank you so much. That cleared it up for me completely. The way I was interpreting the algorithm for VF/VT was alternating epi and amiodarone after each shock because of the way the arrows go...
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    ER RN's with anxiety disorders?

    Orion81RN replied to Energizerhoney's topic in Emergency

    I'm glad to hear your symptoms are under control. I'm waiting to be flamed for my post because I was pretty offended. To hear that someone wouldn't want me caring for them (although its honest) is...
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    ER RN's with anxiety disorders?

    Orion81RN replied to Energizerhoney's topic in Emergency

    People who don't have panic disorder, no matter the amount of medical knowledge they may have, will never understand. I have a prescription for lady partsl Valium suppositories for interstitial...
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    question on ACLS algorithm: cardiac arrest

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks everyone! That really helped relieve some
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    question on ACLS algorithm: cardiac arrest

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in Emergency

    I'm asking about the IV's because during acls you have to start an IV if one is not already in place. In the class, are they already placed, or am I going to look like an idiot trying to start an IV...
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    What rhythms do I need to know for ACLS class

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Lol. That reminds me of a T-shirt I saw yesterday. It showed V-fib and underneath stated "rhythm is gonna gethcha." Now I can't get that song out of my
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    What rhythms do I need to know for ACLS class

    Orion81RN replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your replies everyone. As I mentioned in my OP, I had to wait for my ACLS book to arrive. It came today :) I'll be studying my butt
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    is your efficiency misinterpreted as lazy ?

    Orion81RN replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think the down time you have could be better spent helping a nurse who's struggling, and help teach her/him your efficiency skills so they can get better and more efficient. This will have the added...
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    Most often used information at work

    Orion81RN replied to peakedTwaves's topic in General Nursing

    Simple solution. Wash your hands, your phone doesn't get
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    The inactivated Flu shot only prevents the flu in just 1.5% of the population

    Orion81RN replied to Garethaus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think a lot of people get bad colds and think they got the flu. Only severe cases do we tend to do a culture. Many people think fever=flu but you can get a cold and low grade fever. Plus, I believe...
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    Are Managers against nurses?

    Orion81RN replied to tiacali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's exactly what I did. My manager asked if I could work on my day off, so I told her that yes, I could, IF she could reschedule my next day so I could have my day
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    Help! I have extreme compassion fatigue

    Orion81RN replied to Blue Roses's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'm so glad for you. Lexapro is what I take as well. The only time I have a problem is when I forget to take it for days on end, then yikes.... major mood swings. Good luck to you, keep us posted if...
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    Help! I have extreme compassion fatigue

    Orion81RN replied to Blue Roses's topic in Health, Stress Management

    We sound so similar. The panic is unbearable and most people, even nurses don't understand. My own husband didn't understand til he saw me in the midst of an attack. I couldn't get through certain...
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    Advice on how to be more assertive

    Orion81RN replied to anjresident's topic in Correctional

    I would consider also posting this under psych nursing as they have to deal with setting boundaries and being firm as well. Just to get more responses. Good luck! Disclaimer: I am only a new grad and...