UrbanHealthRN BSN, RN

UrbanHealthRN has 15 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Community and Public Health, Addictions Nursing.

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   Backsliding in new specialty

   UrbanHealthRN replied to AngelRay's topic in General Nursing

   Oh wow. Agree with the others that this wasn't your fault. Peds isn't tiny adults, it's a whole different specialty and you weren't given enough shifts or time to learn. I hope your therapist is able...
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   New Grad seeking advice + reassurance: I will be taking 7 patients on med surg day shift

   UrbanHealthRN replied to emmaroseRN's topic in General Nursing

   Remember that hospital work is 24/7. If you don't get something done on your shift, there's always another shift after yours. Prioritize what needs to be done during the day. When I worked pedi...
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   Backsliding in new specialty

   UrbanHealthRN replied to AngelRay's topic in General Nursing

   OP I changed jobs 6 months ago and the change involved readjusting my specialty a little + majorly changing my work environment. I hear you about feeling like you're a new grad all over again....
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   School after having disciplinary action.

   UrbanHealthRN replied to Rubber_Ducky's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I agree with the above posters. OP, the way you explained yourself in your post is perfect- you were honest, accountable, and to the point. And even better- your actions speak for themselves. You've...
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   Witnessed unethical behavior

   UrbanHealthRN replied to Terri91516's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I'm going to be honest, this sounds made up. Nurses are overworked and underpaid. Nobody has time to steal forms, falsify records, go before a judge and commit perjury. We don't even...
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   Wondering if I am cut out for bedside nursing

   UrbanHealthRN replied to Baynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   When I was 9 months into my first job, I worked slower than most of my coworkers because they all had years of experience compared to me. As time went on, I did get faster at a lot of things because I...
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   Students who have diarrheal issues in their clothes

   UrbanHealthRN replied to SKSmith's topic in School

   I totally understand being concerned about being alone with an unclothed child. Thankfully in the preschool/kindergarten age group, most parents understand that toileting is still a work in progress...
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   Students who have diarrheal issues in their clothes

   UrbanHealthRN replied to SKSmith's topic in School

   I would approach soiled clothing from diarrhea the same that I would approach any other toileting help with a preschool aged child. When I worked for Head Start, there was written policy in place...
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   I give 2,640 meds to 35-40 residents by noon

   UrbanHealthRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   The math is not mathing here....each resident is prescribed 66 different meds? No wonder they need help taking them all instead of being able to take them on their own! On a more serious note,...
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    Trial of homeopathic medicine

    UrbanHealthRN replied to Do_Good's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't think OP is letting personal opinion get in the way of patient comfort. As a nurse, it's a valid concern to say you don't know the ingredient list, you don't know possible side effects, and...
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    Trial of homeopathic medicine

    UrbanHealthRN replied to Do_Good's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    When my aunt was on her hospice for her cancer, she was eating and drinking very little. Because of this, anything that she did eat or drink affected her body a lot more than usual, and we had to be...
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    Swimming while menstruating

    UrbanHealthRN replied to arlingtonnurse's topic in School

    Please do not suggest putting pads in bathing suits- speaking from experience, they don't work. I remember going on a field trip to a water park in 7th grade. Of course my period decided to...
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    Did I make an error?

    UrbanHealthRN replied to Wolfmoon_'s topic in General Nursing

    Yes to all this! If this was a patient who had a more hopeful prognosis and an actual chance at survival, then yes let's work on frequency of vital signs. But this patient wasn't that scenario. If...
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    Can a non-licensed allied healthcare professional manage a licensed registered nurse?

    UrbanHealthRN replied to Jenny2001's topic in General Nursing

    I was curious so I went ahead and looked up North Carolina. And yes, they are VERY clear about nurses supervising nurses! (Though when it comes to things like attendance, dress code, etc they say...
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    Personal Wellness

    UrbanHealthRN replied to MoLo's topic in Addictions

    I *try* to do the same things I encourage my patients to do (sometimes it's easier than others!) I pay a lot of attention to my mental well-being and at times go to therapy if I feel like I'm no...