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    Charting for behaviors

    Super_RN replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    The language might not look pretty on paper, but if that is what is going to save my butt in court than that is what I am documenting. I would much rather have an accurate description in court...
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    question about insulin, heparin injections

    Super_RN replied to leopold's topic in General Nursing

    You only have one nurse per unit?! Glad I don't work there. It depends. A lot of nurses I work with do not check their doses with others. Is it a policy at my hospital? No, it's not. I very...
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    Charting for behaviors

    Super_RN replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see here...you charted that there was vulgar language used towards staff, and there was. So what's wrong with that picture? Nothing as far as I can see. When people use vulgar language...
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    Bizarre, Odd or just plain Gross Patient Habits.

    Super_RN replied to caroladybelle's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yummy. When I worked in a LTC, a lot of little old ladies would use about 2 squares of toliet paper. They would blow their noses with this TP, have it drenched in snot, and then proceed to wipe...
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    Family Witnessing Code Activities

    Super_RN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I believe, yes, they should be allowed. They should be able to see for themselves that everything possible was done. Are the results always good? Well obviously no. And for the family that doesn't...
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    Does census at your hospital determine OC

    Super_RN replied to labornurse's topic in General Nursing

    Our census determines who is on call. I work in ICU and it's either feast or famine. :)
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    Omg, Help With Math Please

    Super_RN replied to JKostok's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Much better explanations than me! Great
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    What do you do when a patient takes their meds at an "unusual" time?

    Super_RN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, we also have computerized MARS. When a patient normally takes a med at a certain time, then we give it then. We try to keep their schedule as routine as possible since everything else...
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    Gimme some suggestions for shoes for my aching feet!

    Super_RN replied to wayover20's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The only shoes I put on my feet for work are New Balance. My feet thank me every 12 hour shift that runs in to 13...and then 14 hours! :balloons: :balloons:
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    Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a STNA and a CNA?

    Super_RN replied to niklsix's topic in General Nursing

    STNA is state tested, CNA isa certified. Here in Ohio, you have to be state-tested to work in LTC. I am not sure of interchanging them, never came across that before.
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    Omg, Help With Math Please

    Super_RN replied to JKostok's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i guess the main thing is getting these equations down. my answers aren't guaranteed right, but you definitely need to figure out how to do them. i am assuming they will teach you this in school and...
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    RN who wouldn't be CNA

    Super_RN replied to cjog's topic in Nursing Career

    all that i have to say is that i wouldn't want to be a cna working under your cousin. apparently your cousin isn't around to help when things get down and dirty in nursing, which is most of the time....
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    quantitative stethoscope comparisons?

    Super_RN replied to tyler's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, it's not the nurses you have to worry about. Doctors walk off with stethoscopes all of the time.
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    Amish Country, info please

    Super_RN replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The trip in October will be beautiful! I love the fall, it's my favorite season and it is absolutely gorgeous here! :)
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    nights vs. day shift for new grad

    Super_RN replied to kahlo's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it varies. I believe night shift makes a person more self-sufficient due to less staff. Day shift there is more resource people available, if they have the time to help you.
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    Amish Country, info please

    Super_RN replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am sure you are already on your trip, but I live extremely close to Sugarcreek and all those places. I have Amish neighbors and my boyfriend has many many Amish friends. I love the food! Der...
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    Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Woes

    Super_RN replied to Super_RN's topic in General Nursing

    AGH! My doctor wanted me to make an appointment to come in and see him. The bad thing is that he is going out of town for 1 1/2 weeks, so I can't get in until September 1. Darn it! Hopefully I can...
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    Protonix IVP

    Super_RN replied to babynursewannab's topic in General Nursing

    We recently switched to IVP instead of piggy back. I can't recall running into that problem yet. I'll be sure to keep my eyes open!
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    Worried that experienced nurse may know nothing

    Super_RN replied to krob0729's topic in General Nursing

    Good point, I didn't even pay attention to
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    Worried that experienced nurse may know nothing

    Super_RN replied to krob0729's topic in General Nursing

    You have only been a nurse for 3 months and you are orientating?!?! Nothing against you or your skills, but I would think that you would still be on orientation, not the one orientating someone...
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    What shifts do you work? Do you like it?

    Super_RN replied to TRINI_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 12's, night shift. I like it. No docs, families, or administration to bug me. I don't really have trouble sleeping during the day, it's getting up early morning that kills! The sucky...
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    My first 2 night shifts (7pm-7am)

    Super_RN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    welcome to night shift! it will get easier...
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    How much did it cost for your ADN?

    Super_RN replied to JennaC's topic in Nursing Career

    I believe I paid a total of $6,000 for everything at the community college. That was about 3 years ago. I am paying 12,500 for my BSN via an online univeristy, and the tuition includes all of my...
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    Needlestick last night and freaked out

    Super_RN replied to nursekelly217's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers are with you. Nope, you are not the only one to ever do that. At the hospital where I work, most of the needles we use are retractable. I have stuck myself with an 18 g, right through...
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    narcotic counting question

    Super_RN replied to jaded32's topic in General Nursing

    Don't allow him to count alone! Don't hand over those keys unless you are prepared to take the fall for someone else. Who cares if he gets irritated?! It's YOUR license at stake, so let him get...