RN2B07

RN2B07

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  1. Diluting IV push

    RN2B07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question..I am a new grad working with a preceptor and when I watched her draw up morphine IV 2mg she didnt dilute it, even tho the med book says to. The pt. had IV fluids running, I dont...

  2. Chart too much...

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work with a seasoned nurse who recently told me that from a legal standpoint the less you chart the better. God forbid, if you are called to court the more charting you do can actually get you into...

  3. crocs

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    What color are your crocs?

  4. moving after passing the boards

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi, just wondering once you are licensed in one state is there a minimum amount of time before you can apply for reciprosity in another. I am taking the NJ boards and moving a month or so after that...

  5. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    HI..new grad moving to AZ, interested in working at Mercy Gilbert, heard its opening spring 2006, anyone interview here yet? Just curious about any

  6. I need some help

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    My facility has started team nursing & I dont care for it. I am on a busy sugical/ortho floor. We have had meetings about team nursing and 10pts at one time is to be our max. Lately we have been...

  7. 8 hr shifts vs. 12 hr shift

    RN2B07 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Prior to nsg, I never worked more than 8 hr shifts. I was a little nervous at first, but they arent as bad as I had imagined. I love them and couldnt imagine going back to 8 hrs. Ironically 8 hr...

  8. turn, cough and deep breathe

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    On a post-surgical floor this is very important. I find many pts to be very sleepy and groogy after surgery. How can I effectively encourage

  9. vanco po given im?

    RN2B07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi I have been working with a LPN doing team nursing...I am worried because she told the charge RN that one of our pts gets vanco IM. She gives all injections and p.o. meds. Now the following day we...

  10. vanco po given im?

    RN2B07 replied to RN2B07's topic in General Nursing

    Let me clarify...original order was for po. Last post was correct because pt had recurring C-Diff infections. Thats why she was on po. The po vial is a powder mixed with sterile water...when mixed is...

  11. Boards response time

    RN2B07 replied to catcolalex's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    2 days on the

  12. M/S 1st year--don't know if I can do this...........

    RN2B07 replied to EDGRADNURSE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, you CAN do this. I have been working M/S for 6 months and it really does get better. I had a horrible preceptor and sounds like you do too. What really helped me was to make up a sheet...

  13. Team Nursing

    RN2B07 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone trying team nursing? I am currently on a very busy med-surg ortho unit and my manager wants to try team nursing for more effective patient care. This consists of a RN/LPN team caring for about...

  14. BETTYBOOP I-140 approved

    RN2B07 replied to bettyboop's topic in International Nursing

    Can you explain what the Betty Boop I-140

  15. Labs H&H

    RN2B07 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    ]One of the first things I do when I start shift is the check lab values. Do you call MD with any low H&H, or do you only call with critical

  16. Allowing more than RN on name badge?

    RN2B07 replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you on this one! I know I have BSN tacked on behind my name but it doesnt bother me that it isnt printed on my badge. Some pts. will ask and I can tell them. As long as RN is there, thats all...

  17. Platelets

    RN2B07 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to do a platelet transfusion yesterday...pt. had lab value of 23,000. So I called the blood bank at 2300, they informed me it would be ready around 0600 or 0700, they would call me when ready....

  18. a little help please?

    RN2B07 replied to balutboi's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jason...I am a new grad, working 6 months now. I am not gonna lie, its hard work getting thru school. Now I am working its stressful, but extremely rewarding. I love what I do, and wouldnt change...

  19. just a question

    RN2B07 replied to mystical_angel8's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals will hire you as a graduate nurse as long as you pln on working there after passing the NCLEX. You will make less than a RN but it is better than miminum wage. But that depends on the...

  20. Platelets

    RN2B07 replied to RN2B07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just questioning whether a rough estimate of 6-10 units per bag sounded right. Not questioning the order. The next nurse came on and she said she would find out and start the transfusion. Then I was...

  21. Is there any nursing job that'll make $30,000+/yr for the FIRST job?

    RN2B07 replied to Matt000's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is definitely something you MUST want within....you will get a wake up call if you are just doing it for the money. If you really want to be a nurse, then yes...it is very possible to make...

  22. Student Asking a ?

    RN2B07 replied to Carla25's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Potter & Perry text is very helpful for the lecture part. I like RN Notes also...a small notepad size reference to use during clinicals. Handy to keep in your pocket as a

  23. I hate night shift

    RN2B07 replied to shannon5446's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, I completely understand how you are feeling. You are not alone. I honestly could have posted this myself. I am a new grad...only working 5 months on a busy med/surg ortho floor. I thought I...

  24. Does staffing call YOU every night???

    RN2B07 replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    Yes..sometimes 2-3 times a day. They have called me at 7am...before my shift even ends. I usually let the machine answer it. They called me every day while on vacation. Every message was them. I feel...

  25. need help with IV med

    RN2B07 replied to Navarre's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ok...first I always draw up the NS first because you will contaminate the vial if you draw up the med first. Certain meds like morphine and dilaudid come in long, skinny vials, and injecting air is a...