Christie RN2006

Christie RN2006

SICU, EMS, Home Health, School Nursing

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  1. Really felt outnumbered today

    Christie RN2006 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like an AA meeting except its VNA... Hi my name is..... Anyways how did you class

  2. How Much

    Christie RN2006 replied to Sirena922's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital nurses can work up to 60 hours per

  3. Which Littmann?

    Christie RN2006 replied to karaswthrt4's topic in General Nursing

    I have a classic II and I really like it... I have caught heart murmurs, etc that the other nurses haven't and I think a lot of it has to do with the stethoscope. I have honestly been thinking about...

  4. How Much

    Christie RN2006 replied to Sirena922's topic in General Nursing

    Yep! I started last year just working my 36 hours per week and my base pay was 20.10/hr (it was day shift, so no differentials). Now I am working nights and picking up extra shifts and I am making a...

  5. interosseous access (IO)

    Christie RN2006 replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    From using IO, what do you think about it? I would like to see IO access be used at my hospital during code situations when we are unable to get IV access. I am just curious what everyone that uses...

  6. Kidney Stones!

    Christie RN2006 replied to ariannasmom's topic in General Nursing

    My dad has a major issue with kidney stones... he has had them multiple times and they finally figured out with him it is diet related. He had some rather large kidney stones one time and they tried...

  7. interosseous access (IO)

    Christie RN2006 replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    I have always heard that you are not supposed to leave them in any longer than 24

  8. interosseous access (IO)

    Christie RN2006 replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    You have to be ACLS certified to push meds in an emergency situation and IV/IO is the AHA preferred route, but via the ETT is also acceptable. Things have to be pretty bad before we will give meds...

  9. interosseous access (IO)

    Christie RN2006 replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    I am on the code team at the hospital and this was the first time we have been unable to obtain IV access... and of course it had to be on my patient too!! Someone was able to get an IV in right...

  10. Words of encouragement please!!!

    Christie RN2006 replied to ARMYNURSE66H's topic in General Nursing

    I got the lovely 265 last year and I thought for sure I failed it... I even called a friend of mine on my way home crying because I was so sure I failed! Just breathe! It is very possible to pass...

  11. Nurses Missions to Africa

    Christie RN2006 replied to nipa's topic in General Nursing

    How cool would it be if we could get a big group from AN to go to Africa next

  12. what to know @ scene of accident

    Christie RN2006 replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Forget yelling "is there is a doctor in the house"... we need to tell people to yell "is there a nurse or paramedic in the house" I have been involved in several situations recently that involved...

  13. Nurses Missions to Africa

    Christie RN2006 replied to nipa's topic in General Nursing

    I am actually going to Kenya on a medical missions trip in September :) There is a small mission hospital in Kenya and I was asked to go there and help with whatever I could including doing some...

  14. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    Christie RN2006 replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone here has made great comments! I also really struggled with death when I first began my career in nursing. Death is never a fun thing, but sometimes it is a blessing. I still have a hard...

  15. Stethoscope for Nursing School

    Christie RN2006 replied to karaswthrt4's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Littman classic II and I really like it! I have had it for over 4 years now and it still looks and works like the day I got it!! Any of the littmans are

  16. Improving Patient Satisfaction

    Christie RN2006 replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital they are trying to get us to use the word "excellent" with our patients to try to get more "excellent" ratings and in our staff meeting the NM asked one of the guys if he tells his...

  17. We made it, I'm a Registered Nurse!

    Christie RN2006 replied to onesunniegal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!

  18. Yikes! I failed the NCLEX!

    Christie RN2006 replied to ShennieRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't let it get you down too much! Like the previous poster said, take a few days off, then hit the books again! I know of several people that failed it and went on to be great nurses... they knew...

  19. Improving Patient Satisfaction

    Christie RN2006 replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    One big thing they are pushing at my hospital is our "canned responses" (not their term, but mine...) Like when we introduce ourselves to our patients were are supposed to say something along the...

  20. Adenosine & Defib...

    Christie RN2006 replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in Emergency

    With a central line you have the adenosine and a flush in the same line and you push the adenosine and then push the flush as fast as you possibly can. It is fine being pushed through a central...

  21. Need A Nurse To Interview

    Christie RN2006 replied to marie425's topic in General Nursing

    1. Like the first person to reply, I was always interested in going into nursing. For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse. 2. I enjoy getting to work with my patients and their families....

  22. What to wear to interview

    Christie RN2006 replied to jnj731's topic in General Nursing

    Wear something nice! Leave the jeans and t-shirts at home! Keep in mind, it may be hot out, but it is usually fairly cool inside the hospital, so even if you wore long sleeves you would probably be...

  23. FollowUp to "Was I Out Of Line?" - Walking C Spine Injuries

    Christie RN2006 replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine fell running down a hill (the clothesline he hit sure didn't help matter either) and landed on his head/neck. He walked to the ER and after getting checked in he went and sat in the...

  24. Dumb question

    Christie RN2006 replied to Nadia24's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  25. Need Documentation tips-ED new grad

    Christie RN2006 replied to RNcDreams's topic in Emergency

    I don't work in the ED, but I do work in the ICU and we tend to get direct admits. Make sure you chart every wound, the size, color, etc. that is very important, because that way they can't come back...