Xlorgguss

Xlorgguss

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  1. Inaccurate respiratory rates

    Xlorgguss replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I notice this a lot. I see RR 18 all the time. Then when I take them I get like

  2. ADN vs ABSN (cost vs job opportunity)

    Xlorgguss replied to LGDee's topic in General Students

    I would never spend that kind of money! I am currently in an ASN program and its four semesters. Most of the ABSN programs I have seen are a fall, spring, and summer semester. I don't see what's the...

  3. EHRs- why arent they linked nationally

    Xlorgguss replied to sroseo's topic in General Nursing

    If we as a nation moved to a single payer system, would there likely be a single medical chart or record accessible for every

  4. How do I deal with "needy" nurses

    Xlorgguss posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So to put it into perspective I am a current nursing student and current nursing assistant. I have noticed that there are a few nurses on my floor that will ask me to do any and every little thing. My...

  5. Nursing school weight gain

    Xlorgguss replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I operate best on a low carb high fat/ketogenic/Atkins diet. I actually find that I eat less then before. One of my favorites is a low carb wrap and tuna. I get the packages of tuna so I don't have to...

  6. What would a single payer system look like?

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wait I thought that reimbursment was at least partially driven by outcome. Am I mistaken? And what exactly is the difference between single payer and universal

  7. What would a single payer system look like?

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So would we see a change in the way that the healthcare climate is headed towards now? If there is only a single payer system, would there be as much "business" in healthcare? If institutions are...

  8. What would a single payer system look like?

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thank you for this! So I'm a way of we transition to a single payer system, there would also be impact on the way that healthcare is administered in the US? I am thinking that there would be an...

  9. What would a single payer system look like?

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's just crazy some of the high deductible plans I have had before. Like at times I had a plan that had a deductible that was nearly half my income for the year. On top of that it was still costing...

  10. What would a single payer system look like?

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How would the system deal with individuals who do not care about their health? Is there any incentive to having good health? Would this system ultimately be cheaper? I have read mixed reviews. As a...

  11. How do I deal with "needy" nurses

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you actually read my post you would remember that my nurse was taking an ADDITIONAL meal break in ADDITION to a smoke break. Also I find it curious that you seem to feel as though this post was...

  12. How do I deal with "needy" nurses

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have absolutely no desire to work at this hospital as an RN. I commute close to an hour for this opportunity and only took the job to make own resume more attractive to hospitals more locals to me....

  13. How do I deal with "needy" nurses

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you! What you describe is exactly how it is. And before anyone is quick to defend some of these nurses, I am aware of when they are doing work and when they are shopping on Amazon and eating a...

  14. How do I deal with "needy" nurses

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you. The aides are the ones that make and break the unit. I guess I will quickly learn to play politics. This unit has a bad reputation as it is, and it doesn't come from the work of the

  15. How do I deal with "needy" nurses

    Xlorgguss replied to Xlorgguss's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok first off I don't have my cell phone. I use it on my break as is expected of me. I have been the only aide for 20 patients. I do an awesome job at anticipating patient needs and getting my tasks...

  16. Should I get a B.S. in Health Sciences then pursue my BSN?

    Xlorgguss replied to andylo_ve's topic in General Students

    You might as well go straight for the BSN. In my opinion it isn't worth waiting two years to do your ASN. In that time alone you could potentially have your BSN done assuming you have the pre read...

  17. A typical day in med surg as a pct on nights!

    Xlorgguss replied to Missfuturern85's topic in Medical-Surgical

    On day shift I do things like vital signs, perform ADLs, answer call bells, and basically help the nurses with whatever they ask. Occasionally I will need to transport patients to another unit. Our...

  18. How much did you really use your textbooks?

    Xlorgguss replied to aidyl93's topic in General Students

    I know with my program we got the book list for our entire program at the beginning. I bought them all but by no means was that necessary. First semester the only books I used were the Fundamentals...

  19. Should I complete the program or shoud I leave?

    Xlorgguss replied to summer2000's topic in General Students

    Don't let self doubt and confidence wreck everything you have worked towards. It will all come with time. I didn't start to become comfortable with patients until I got a nursing assistant job. Don't...

  20. Watches

    Xlorgguss replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    If you are looking for something really nice take a look at the Android wear gear. I believe you can change the display of the watch and get a second hand pretty easily. I'm sure there are apps to...

  21. controlling nerves during lab check-offs

    Xlorgguss replied to wooten3955's topic in General Students

    As mentioned above definitely practice with peers that aren't afraid to tell you when you do something wrong. My clinical group was great for this and it definitely helped especially when working in a...

  22. What things did you need the most as a nursing student?

    Xlorgguss replied to app18's topic in General Students

    I wish that I had figured out how to study early on. I wasted a lot of time trying to take notes while reading my textbook. I learned after our second test that reading the textbook and watching our...

  23. Informatics nursing/any alternatives ..plz help

    Xlorgguss replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there are nursing informatics programs. There is an entire section under the nursing

  24. Portage Learning

    Xlorgguss replied to ninamarie86's topic in School, College Programs

    It's all online. Their wasn't even a virtual

  25. Student nurse career opportunity: where should I go?

    Xlorgguss replied to kq21's topic in General Students

    For my job in med surg I basically take vitals, do blood sugars and that's about it as far as "procedural" as I get. Then there is the ADLs, toiletting, bathing, bed changes, and answering bells and...