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  1. Do you trust automatic "vitals" machines??

    colleennurse replied to Fairlythere's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't even get that manual BP machine to work for me:) The few times I have tried to use I spent more time trying to get it to work and could have taken a manual in half the time. The other night...

  2. Rounds - hourly or q 2 hours?

    colleennurse replied to pbrown921's topic in General Nursing

    We do not have a mandated q1 or q2 hourly rounds, but I am constantly trying to peek my head in my pts doors just to check in. And then obviously if I have a pt that I feel needs more attention, then...

  3. Relationships in Nursing School

    colleennurse replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I had only been dating my boyfriend for 3 months before nursing school started ( I did a 2 year program), I remember that whole last week before school started I was crying my eyes out that he would...

  4. What am I doing wrong?

    colleennurse replied to Lightning Bug RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure which brand of IV catheters you use, but before I even attempt to stick the person I make sure that the base of the catheter is loosened from the needle (just slightly), because...

  5. I Feel Like Hammered Poo-Poo

    colleennurse replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    That is cute, I like

  6. Port question

    colleennurse replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just last night I had a pt with a triple lumen PICC. One of the ports I had an antibiotic going connected to a flush bag. When the med and flush were done running, I must have turned off the pump...

  7. All good things must come to an end

    colleennurse replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too worked for a telecom business for a long time before becoming a nurse! I continued to work while I went to school, and the whole time before I finished I thought I couldnt wait to leave to...

  8. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    colleennurse replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I myself am a fairly new nurse (grad last May). I could not imagine acting as if I knew what I was doing. I sometimes feel bad at how many questions I ask or I feel like I am annoying some of the...

  9. LPN be a CNA? Shower Naked? Nurse in Community?

    colleennurse replied to JBirdAngel's topic in General Nursing

    Considering vaccines are medications and those require an order/prescription from an MD, I highly doubt that an RN can independantly "give out"

  10. when are you no longer considered a new grad?

    colleennurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious as to when one is no longer considered a new grad? I graduated last May. I still feel like there are so many things that I do not know. I was also talking to a fellow co-worker of mine...

  11. Advice PLEASE - Considering Nursing @ 39

    colleennurse replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think that your age matters at all. I was one of the younger people in my nursing class and I was 28 when I graduated. If nursing is what you want to do, then do it! I think people who are...

  12. Give advice to 17yo CNA student...

    colleennurse replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    I was never a CNA or a tech, I went straight from doing office work to nursing. So I can understand the fear, anxiety about code browns and other things like that, that you only come across in...

  13. the bottlenecks of nursing

    colleennurse replied to majestix's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where I live we must be lucky. There are 4 hospitals in the city I live in and all of them are teaching hospitals. I can't think of 1 person from my class that had a problem finding a job. I did...

  14. Use of Calculators, open to all RNs

    colleennurse replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I use a calculator at work all the time. Like others said too much room for error. I bought myself a little keychain one at Staples for .99 cents. I attached it to my work badge thing that clips on...

  15. thoughts on doing suzannes plan or just take test

    colleennurse replied to trekjudy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too recommend it. I used it and passed 1st try with 75 questions. Good luck! She has an almost 100% success rate, I believe, I think the only people who have not passed are ones who did not...

  16. Is Saunder's CD harder than the NCLEX?

    colleennurse replied to rn4ever?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think that the actual NCLEX was harder than the Saunders questions. NCLEX seemed more vague or something, or it wasn't as easy to eliminate possible answers. I pretty much used Saunders...

  17. I know nothing!!

    colleennurse replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

    the things you say you are doing at clinical (changing linens, popping pills out of a package) those are the things that a nurse does on an everyday basis. as far as your assessments, you will not...

  18. My first MED ERROR!!!

    colleennurse replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't be too hard on yourself. That is why they have orientation. It sounds like the place you work for is willing to help you out and not just get rid of you. Maybe you can ask your preceptor for...

  19. s-q insulin question - please help

    colleennurse replied to pattchez's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you feel more comfortable having a 2nd nurse check the insulin, you could still ask someone else to double check even if they do away with the policy. There have been many things that do not...

  20. My first MED ERROR!!!

    colleennurse replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there. I know it is hard but try not to beat yourself up! The fact that you are concerned about it shows that you truly care. I am also a new grad, 6 months in. When I 1st got off of...

  21. Most RN's first borns?

    colleennurse replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I am the youngest of 3 girls, but I am my fathers only biologic child (so his 1st born, plus I am a lot younger than my sisters) my Mom was married previously, but my Dad adopted them when they were...

  22. When do you sign RN?

    colleennurse replied to NCVegRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok this just made me laugh. I usually have very nice penmanship, but since I have beceome a nurse my signature is disgusting! Can't help it though when you are signing your name a million times a...

  23. Ethics Violation-Would you remain silent or challenge the system?

    colleennurse replied to MissJanelle904's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, I had a smiliar situation when I took Anatomy. We had lab practical exams (bones/muscles and such where we had to name what was tagged). These kind of exams are probably hard to watch...

  24. Is that and error

    colleennurse replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did the same thing last week. A pt was receiving Avelox IV and I thought it was DC'd, went through the orders and everything and saw the DC order, but missed the fact that it was reordered. The...

  25. Telemetry monitoring

    colleennurse replied to Bwick's topic in Cardiac

    We pull strips once a shift and if there is any type of arrythmia. We do not have monitor techs, it is the nurses responsibility. We have several monitors in the hall and one in the nurses station....