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  1. Did I imagine IV compatibility, or is it a real thing?

    oceanblue52 replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    There are databases online where you can enter all of a patients meds and then print out a list of what is compatible/incompatible. One professor of ours mentioned that this is common practice in the...

  2. Terminated from second job, interview advice please!

    oceanblue52 replied to bella14k's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are asked about why you left, keep personal details out of it and say it wasn't a good fit. Keep things positive and not too specific about your old job. Lots of great threads on this board, do...

  3. feeling frustrated about jobs

    oceanblue52 replied to KellyDAguilar's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing wrong with finding a good fit, and I will always advocate leaving an atmosphere that feels toxic and unsafe. Have done a bit of job hopping myself too, and can very much relate! Very hard to...

  4. Interview follow up email

    oceanblue52 replied to chtzu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have they corresponded with you in the past? If so I have used the following rule with success: address them by their first name if they sign correspondence with only first name. If they use their...

  5. DC/ Baltimore Needle Exchange Nurses?

    oceanblue52 replied to Bowie21's topic in Addictions

    I do not follow that project, but sounds fascinating! Wasn't suggesting relocating to Colorado, only that public health departments are good places to start with figuring out what services are...

  6. objective vs subjective data

    oceanblue52 replied to MaryyKate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You are on the right track...objective data is also conveyed with measurable data. How do night shift nurses report insomnia? Or

  7. DC/ Baltimore Needle Exchange Nurses?

    oceanblue52 replied to Bowie21's topic in Addictions

    In Colorado the public health departments have needle exchange programs that you can volunteer for. Check your local health department for listings. Might be a good place to start, network,

  8. Should I stay or should I go?

    oceanblue52 replied to arojumper's topic in Nursing Career

    If you do resign, keep your letter short and sweet and to the point. Lots of great examples online, and you can always end with a line about keeping lines of communication open for future employment...

  9. Strip searching and removing jewelry

    oceanblue52 replied to KathyDay's topic in Psychiatric

    Metal detectors are not perfect, so it is a necessary to check for errant weapons that could be used for self harm and to hurt others. Jewelry can be a very effective tool with all the little sharp...

  10. All about insulin

    oceanblue52 replied to nurseonduty24's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    The med error needs to be documented via whatever system your facility uses to track incident reports. Then you would need to call the physician with an updated blood sugar reading at 9 pm and...

  11. Brand New to Home Health

    oceanblue52 replied to VegGal's topic in Home Health

    Medication reconcililiations themselves can take that amount of time. I do not think it is feasible to do the entire OASIS in that time frame, especially when you are meeting a patient for the first...

  12. Pharmacology

    oceanblue52 replied to MbrsnLyf's topic in General Nursing

    How about something having to do with different syringe sizes and differing concentrations of medicine? That is something a lot of beginning students have trouble

  13. HH for 6+ months... still not checked off on skills

    oceanblue52 replied to peachnurse22's topic in Home Health

    I was a new grad nurse and they never bothered to check me off on skills...I left that agency after 5 months because of too many other problems. Seems systemic with poor agencies; if you read this...

  14. New Grad Programs, Southwest US

    oceanblue52 replied to shanner's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Denver market is totally saturated, will be difficult to find a job here with only an ASN. Might have more luck down in the Springs or

  15. Input Needed - What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    oceanblue52 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Love me some Greys Anatomy...like Sour Lemon said they are super soft and comfy, and fit nicely. Don't really care about the other stuff. Koi is good too for the same

  16. Kaplan Question Trainers 4-7

    oceanblue52 replied to Beccaz07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I spaced out the Trainers equally (e.g. 1 every week x 7 weeks up until test), then looked at my weak spots each week and designed a bank tests around weak

  17. Job change advice?

    oceanblue52 replied to believer12345's topic in Nursing Career

    Home health is still very team oriented if you are a Case Manager, but it's true that you are physically alone quite a bit. You do do quite a bit of coordination over the phone with other disciplines...

  18. Devastated about my recent preceptorship placement in med surg

    oceanblue52 replied to SF BSN2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is really awesome that you are so enthusiastic about a specialty...Having passion for your field can be helpful for carrying you through during difficult moments in your career. Consider the...

  19. Devastated about my recent preceptorship placement in med surg

    oceanblue52 replied to SF BSN2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All of my classmates agonized over our placements, but the reality is that it is only 6 weeks time and a very small segment of your nursing career. Med-Surg is a great overall experience that will...

  20. What Other Jobs Can I Do?

    oceanblue52 replied to today091979's topic in Nursing Career

    There are some good home health agencies in the Boulder/Denver area, you generally have a little more control over your

  21. Kaplan study question

    oceanblue52 replied to Beccaz07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's a frustrating question, because in real life that is probably something that we would teach patients. Perhaps what Kaplan is getting at is nursing scope of practice, since nurses techniquely...

  22. New nurse here. Questions about PRN intervals and "HIPAA spooking"

    oceanblue52 replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Nursing

    With PRN meds, you just need to count forwards and make sure an adequate amount of time has lapsed...in that case I would probably be cautious about giving say a q 6hr med 5 hours and 45 minutes...

  23. Printers

    oceanblue52 replied to Marz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got a Brother duplex laser printer on Amazon for around $100. Duplex is really helpful for cutting down on paper. I think I only replaced the cartridge 2-3x, was definitely worth the investment....

  24. Question on Denver/HCA

    oceanblue52 replied to Sleep03's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm my experience, pay is anywhere between $22.50-$30/hour not including

  25. Can I accept this letter of Rec?

    oceanblue52 replied to Leigh711's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You would be better off getting letters from your pre-req professors, your supervisor, or even a