NotMyProblem MSN

NotMyProblem MSN ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health

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  1. Frustrated New Nurse

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to jordongirl's topic in General Nursing

    As for titrating the drips, you can ALWAYS ask your coworkers to double check the rates before, during, and even after you determine a revised rate...preferably before or during. Everything else is...

  2. Is it wrong to request PTO because you've been assigned a shift you don't want?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    For the OP, why not just try the 5am shift? You may find that you actually like it. Getting up early enough to report for duty at that hour would be a killer in my book. But leaving earlier than usual...

  3. In over my head?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to khinlicky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Another viewpoint... In reading your post and referencing the title of the thread, I get the impression that you are easily reeled in by the power of suggestion. You might want to get a handle on that...

  4. Sample nursing test questions before you get the job

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Cutey's topic in General Nursing

    There will definitely be a "mcg or mg/kg/lb in a patient who weighs __lbs to determine the starting Heparin drip rate in ml/hr" conversion question...or lovenox dose to give. Unless HR purposely...

  5. What's your definition of orientation?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Sparkle9212's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I did orientation in LTC, there was a huge, 2-sided med cart. The orientation was that I got on one side of the cart, and the other nurse got on the other side. All she did to help me was to...

  6. Night Shift Complications

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to knurse10's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!!! You guys are really suffering! I don't have any issues falling asleep, and fortunately, I don't have to take any meds. All I need after working night shift is for my feet and my head to be at...

  7. New to allnurses, questions about Excelsior

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Karisma116's topic in Excelsior College

    The A&P exam through Excelsior is just one exam that covers all the content of 1&2. There is no lab component with the exam. I'm not sure about the course option. If you choose the exam...

  8. Nursing home nurse- Help!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to faithhopenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know. Been there, done that. This is why I say you might have to develop your plan on your own time instead of trying to devise one while having to actually be doing the work. Keep in mind, no plan...

  9. Experienced nurses - what is it like to be a nurse?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Living_True's topic in General Nursing

    Pros: payday, people actually live to see another day, many options available for the experienced nurse. Cons: there is never enough pay to match what we do, the souls we save are some of the most...

  10. Nursing home nurse- Help!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to faithhopenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Make a list/grid of all diabetics, blood sugars, and times. You may need to do this on your own time if it's a busy shift...whatever it takes to finally get organized. Example: John Doe: 0730____,...

  11. Lvn = working w/stable pts??

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Lrodrig1089's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Putting it bluntly, but honestly, if you want rehab patients, get a job in rehab. If you want critical care patients, get a job in ICU, if you want stable patients, get a job in home health and a very...

  12. New RN & Pregnant

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to casstastic's topic in General Nursing

    My question is how on earth you managed to find a 7-3/40 per week inpatient hospital job??!!!???!! I'm jealous!! (Well not really;)). Not about the 5-day work week, but the 8-hr

  13. Applying to an out of state position?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to katinthehatter's topic in General Nursing

    You would need to contact the state's board of nursing to find out what is required to endorse into that state. Some states require x-amount of paid RN hours before allowing you to endorse. Call the...

  14. "stop isolating yourself"

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to strawberryfields's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ^^^^^^Yes!!! You put yourself out there; now they can come get you when they need you. Give and take =

  15. "stop isolating yourself"

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to strawberryfields's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that you do need present yourself as a team player. Your colleagues need to know that you are approachable and reliable before the excrement hits the fan. But for them to sit at the darn desk...

  16. Some days.......

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I am not ashamed to say that I'm not a math person by any stretch of the imagination. I finally passed college algebra when I found an online course that encouraged the open book approach...thank...

  17. Best Text book for medical surgical nursing

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to miss_cy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My suggestion, since the responses to your question are rather slow in coming, would be to check with Amazon and/or Barnes and Noble, and search for medical-surgical nursing. As the list populates,...

  18. Next step if you don't pass NCLEX in Illinois

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Shonab89's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I believe what you are referring to is endorsement. That's the process by which you obtain licensure in one state by passing the NCLEX, and then transferring (endorsing) over to another desired state....

  19. All Nurses Attention

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Moherline's topic in School, College Programs

    Whether or not you are accepted or rejected is left entirely up to the faculty. Even if you've done all you could do, who knows, there may not be a seat left in the program. Rejection can be the...

  20. My Minnie Introduction

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to NaturallyMinnie's topic in General Students

    Hi there! You'll find very few original questions here. My dad made me go way back when..

  21. Some days.......

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    There are some days when I read posts here and say OMG!!!! So I switch over to Facebook and say D***!!!! So, I get in my car, go for a drive and say WT*!!!! So, I go back back home, pick up the...

  22. Total Years It Took You To Reach Your End Goal In Education/Credentials

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to SunshineeStudent's topic in General Nursing

    As nursing was not my choice, my dad tossed me into LPN school. That became my end goal. However, economic events, nursing trends, etc., tend to reignite fires when we least expect or want it. That...

  23. PRN vs routine pain meds

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Cdnbscn's topic in Patient Medications

    ^^^^The last sentence should have read "all arrows" point to the

  24. Your decision to pursue nursing?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    My dad made me do it.... Literally! That was for the LPN. The economy made me do it for the ASN. Nursing trends encouraged me to get the BSN. I decided on the MSN last year, but pulled out after being...

  25. Failed out of BSN program, What should I do from here?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to w0ntonsoup's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you really want to be a nurse? The answer to that question should guide your direction. You mentioned not taking the opportunity seriously enough. Has that changed? What courses did you fail? If...