CharleeFoxtrot BSN, RN

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    Medigrip tips please??

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I could show someone this easier than writing about it, but I can try. What you don't want to do is yank it up over the dressing as the prior poster said this bunches up the kerlix. If you treat it...
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    Anyone know anything about accelerated nursing programs??

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh somehow that posted without my additional comment sorry beekee! I thought I typed that perhaps the mods should merge these threads for continuity's
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    Anyone know anything about accelerated nursing programs??

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Can I be a nurse without majoring in BSN?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Research the difference in tuition and you will see that staying in the university only to transfer to a community college doesn't make a lot of sense. Look not only at the amount of debt you have...
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    Can I be a nurse without majoring in BSN?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^This 100%. If you are determined to go with nursing you could transfer to a local community college and basically start over building up your GPA. Every program out there is very competitive for a...
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    Cleaning patients after bowel movements.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kidsrablast's topic in General Nursing

    I've only witnessed that one time and man I will never ever forget that
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    Cleaning patients after bowel movements.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kidsrablast's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying we don't know (four letter word for BM) ?
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    Frustrated trying to get a hospital job!

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Bcpenpal's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly on point. The SNF will not get you anywhere near acute care if that is your goal. Yes, there are tons of skills that are learned while working in extended care but nothing comparable...
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    Resignation.. advice?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to newrnonthefloor's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar situation, I emailed my manager who was on a 2 week vacation with a cc: to Human Resources. In fact, that saved me trouble as this manager, being vindictive, tried to have me placed...
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    Time to step down from management?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to RyanCarolinaBoy's topic in General Nursing

    I left a middle mgt position when I figured out there are many good nurses, there are many good managers but that there are few good nurse managers. I was a good nurse
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    Cleaning patients after bowel movements.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kidsrablast's topic in General Nursing

    That's when the ostomy bag
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    Please help!! I'm in my first term. I have so many questions and can't find answers!

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Nurseridi's topic in Western Governors University

    Keep being persistent is all I can tell you. Have you looked at the chat threads for your courses? Might be some insight there. Have you joined the Facebook groups for WGU nursing? There are lots of...
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    Please help!! I'm in my first term. I have so many questions and can't find answers!

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Nurseridi's topic in Western Governors University

    Your mentor is your best, and first resource. Make contact with your mentor and have a list of questions drawn up
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    Nursing type that doesn't involve giving injections and shots

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to CheesePimiento's topic in General Nursing

    I also had a brief stint at an LTC/SNF and did a surprising amount of IV treatments, usually NS for hydration or ABX for infection. Insulin shots were a huge part of the med pass each day. Also did...
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    Cleaning patients after bowel movements.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Kidsrablast's topic in General Nursing

    In a word...carefully
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    Is 1 L of NS bolus/ hour excessive (total of 3L) for a patient that came in wuth dehydration and acute renal failure

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to what's topic in General Nursing

    Wait...you posted up here asking for advice in real time on a patient that acute? *walks away shaking my
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    Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    Heh, I got that beat. New nurse trying to be impressive and spike the bag while its hanging up and harpooned myself in the palm-gushed blood
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    Your most bonehead moment in nursing. Or 2. Or 3.

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in General Nursing

    I was in clinicals, first rotation, and I was helping a post surgical patient try and get comfortable. The man was moving around, and complained the bed did not fit him. I nodded, and said "you are a...
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    New RN, how to save face

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to ERN19's topic in General Nursing

    (whispers Dooooo
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    New RN, how to save face

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to ERN19's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, and now the OP has her own oopsie story to pass along when the next person sticks their foot in their mouth
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    Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    ?? Go get 'em
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    Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    So you would dismiss someone like myself who has been an RN with an ADN for years with oodles of real world honest to goodness clinical experience because I chose to go online to finish my BSN? Shrug....
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    HELP! Value Based RN?

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to MKrum's topic in General Nursing

    That's what it sounds like to
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    Made my first mistake

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to allyyy's topic in General Nursing

    That's not a mistake, that's a miscommunication. Learn from it, I'm sure you'll be fine
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    I have been on night shift for 30 years and...

    CharleeFoxtrot replied to tavalon1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, kudos for making it 30 years on nights! I've done lots of shift work over the years. Best way I found to "reset" my clock was to set a firm schedule for going to bed, lots of tiring exercise...