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    Med/ Surg Patient to Nurse Ratio

    Super_RN replied to pilpusher's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We generally have no more than 7 patients per nurse. I work night shift, so our ratio is higher and the only time we have a LPN is when they're floated in. There are none scheduled on our floor at...
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    My first code... ever

    Super_RN replied to ishootu's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone forgets their first code, even as much as they may want to. I get that adrenaline rush for every code, whether it be a "why in the world are we doing this" code or "oh my gosh,...
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    foley catheters

    Super_RN replied to troy09boston's topic in General Nursing

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    foley catheters

    Super_RN replied to troy09boston's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it never hurts to have someone else in the room with you--even just to help position the patient. Sometimes that makes all the difference in the world. Get everything--and I mean absolutely...
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    Where did YOU sleep last night?

    Super_RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    At home with my husband! I was put on call and wasn't called in, so it was a treat! I walk to work though (only a block away) so I can never call off due to bad weather, dang
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    Help! How do I sign my name??

    Super_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I have my BSN as well, but to be honest I sign my name to so many things that I don't have time to scratch out those extra 3 letters. I just sign J. Super RN. Much
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    Home Health--Does this sound right

    Super_RN replied to hnurseh's topic in General Nursing

    When I did home health ( I just quit in October) I got paid hourly, plus was reimbursed mileage at the highest government allowance. That was nice because sometimes it was slow and if I was relying...
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    Nursing student giving me the creeps.

    Super_RN replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    9 times out of 10 I'd rather work with a big, bald, biker guy than a prim and proper "normal" looking female. And I'll admit, I said things are a bunch of crap before too. Oh yeah, more than once....
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    How did you get your first nursing position

    Super_RN replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    I was a STNA for 1 1/2 years before I got my RN. An ICU position was open, the ADON offered it to me, and I happily accepted I didn't even
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    Can't order ink pens but ceo earned > $1,400,000.00 in 2008

    Super_RN replied to lisa moree's topic in General Nursing

    YOu must live by me because this sounds
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    Can I write "RN" if only have license number online

    Super_RN replied to LoriNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto that for
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    HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    Super_RN replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had the resident called any other patient "stupid" and they were old enough / competent enough to report her, it may not happen again or as often. Instead it's a vulnerable baby--I cannot imagine had...
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    Ever have family members of a pt who was a doc?

    Super_RN replied to buddiage's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, more than once. And most of the time it drives me bonkers. Families are worse than when the actual patient is a doctor, in my
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    Do You Wear Your Colors To Work?

    Super_RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are able to wear whatever we like, as long as no cracks above or below the waist are showing I'm a Buckeye, so you can bet your bottom dollar I wear scarlet and
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    ICU management

    Super_RN replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    In ICU, you'll be busy too--just a different kind of busy. You can learn SO much from the other nurses--both good and bad. Don't forget
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    Can I possibly interview a registered nurse?

    Super_RN replied to dinai's topic in Ohio Nursing

    1. How do you see the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse changing in practice? It happens every single day--RN's are taking on more and more "responsibilities" and it is expected of...
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    Recently moved to Ohio as a new graduate RN and can not find a position...any advice?

    Super_RN replied to blackcat1113's topic in Ohio Nursing

    If it makes you feel any better, I applied to numerous hospitals and I have 6 1/2 years experience (3 in ICU). I only heard back from 2 and it took months. By that time, I decided to move closer to...
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    ICU management

    Super_RN replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Two things--Don't go in acting like you know everything because a) the nurses will probably not be nice to you and b) it just doesn't look good. Secondly--always ask questions if you're not sure!...
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    help :o(

    Super_RN replied to ohmylove's topic in General Nursing

    I swear, my life seemed like a soap opera at the time. I forgot to mention my step mother kicked me out of the house because, and I quote, "You're 18. We're no longer obligated to feed you, shelter...
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    help :o(

    Super_RN replied to ohmylove's topic in General Nursing

    You CAN do this!! At the end of my first year, I was in a car accident and spent a week in ICU, not to mention how much other school I missed. In order to pass a class, you had to have a C average,...
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    Anyone overly sensitive that over came it?

    Super_RN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Some things still bother me, so I haven't really changed in that aspect. What has changed is how I choose to deal with the situations. As you progress in your career, you will gain more skills,...
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    Lack of respect for nurses

    Super_RN replied to nicuRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    No one can truly understand what is involved with nursing unless they experience it firsthand themselves. Even now (I have my BSN, which I was pretty dang proud of!) I hear from my dad, "Are you ever...
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    Describe your worst...

    Super_RN replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness...there are some patients you will never, ever, ever forget no matter how hard you try to One day I was floated to ED (ICU was my home unit) and the squad brought in a patient,...
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    Your Favorite and Your Weirdest

    Super_RN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite skill is taking care of vent patients. Everything involved in caring for them makes my day! As for weirdest...hmmmm....I love being involved with codes and the adrenaline rush that comes...
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    What did your Master's degree cost you?

    Super_RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I just applied for my MSN through Indiana Wesleyan University (I obtained my BSN through them as well) and for the 22 month program geared towards teaching it is approx $20,500. That includes ALL...