soontobe_RN

soontobe_RN

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  1. "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    soontobe_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you think about the "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations implemented by the Joint Commision in 2004? I am trying to set up a

  2. Need Help Picking Liability Insurance???

    soontobe_RN posted a topic in General Students

    Today I had my clinical orientation and we received a form for professional liability insurnance. I know I should have asked while there, but it was one of those things that you don't think of until...

  3. Why Nursing Journal

    soontobe_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am getting ready to start my 1st semester of clinical on Aug 22nd. The excitement and nervousness has been overwhelming. Yesterday, I wrote in my journal about how I was feeling and someone had...

  4. Why Nursing Journal

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't have put it better myself

  5. Need Help Picking Liability Insurance???

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much!! After looking into this insurance NSO looks to be the cheapest way to go with what seems to be the most coverage. Now, my problem is, how do I know if it actually is the best...

  6. Poll: "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    soontobe_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    what do you think about the "do not use list" of abbreviations implemented by the joint commision in 2004? information can be found at the address below....

  7. Poll: "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Computer entry would help a lot, but lately, there has been a problem with the computers, as well. I know a big concern is the medication info on computers is causing many med errors. From...

  8. "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I did set up a poll and with the first post I was able to give a website for the "do not use list" of abbreviations. This site I think is the same as another poster gave. I will post on the thread to...

  9. Poll: "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am I guess what you would call a Med Aid or Med Tech until I become an RN. Just this weekend, when I was assisting a clt with their med, I noticed on the MAR that this past week, everyone has been...

  10. Poll: "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you completely. The one thing I have learned is that anything used for documentation can be used in the court of law, so, it is considered a legal document. My question for you is, have...

  11. Why so many quit during first year?

    soontobe_RN replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to agree. :) Clinical is suposed to teach and prepare us for real life. If they sugar-coat everything all the way through clinical, then it is no wonder that the new nurse will feel overwelmed...

  12. 83 y.o. woman w/ lung cancer

    soontobe_RN posted a topic in Oncology

    The 83 y.o. woman is my grandmother. She was diagnosed w/ lung cancer about 6 months ago after she fell and hurt one of her ribs. Needless to say, after all of the PET Scans and CT Scans, the...

  13. Why so many quit during first year?

    soontobe_RN replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with you. I am a nursing student and when I ask my peers why they decided to be a nurse, 9 out of 10 times I will hear, "It pays great". This bothers me b/c we are to be there for our pts not...

  14. 83 y.o. woman w/ lung cancer

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Oncology

    Carladybelle, thank you for the information. I never realized that there was so many varying side effects from lung cancer. At this point, I am spending as much time as possible with her and just...

  15. 83 y.o. woman w/ lung cancer

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Oncology

    Could this be what's causing her to have heart problems now? Her heart rate keeps going very very high, however, her BP is o.k. Does that make

  16. 83 y.o. woman w/ lung cancer

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Oncology

    Thank you all for your warms thoughts. I have really thought about the smoking issue and considered everything that was said. It now makes more sense to me why her oncologist was not requesting for...

  17. Denying Meds

    soontobe_RN replied to Faith Nurse's topic in Correctional

    I work at a drug and alcohol inpateint facility for adults. Out of approx. 100 clts, half are level fours, meaning they came from prison and if they are kicked out or try to leave on their own, they...

  18. 13lb 12oz newborn!! "The big Enchilada"

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Mine

  19. 13lb 12oz newborn!! "The big Enchilada"

    soontobe_RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    This mom gave birth to a 13lb 12oz newborn. Here's the link to the article:

  20. Anyone ever taken clinical telecourse??

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am taking both NUR141 and NUR142 as telecourses. Truthfully, I have to b/c of my husbands work schedule. If they had classes in the school at night I would do that first but they only in class...

  21. Anyone ever taken clinical telecourse??

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    cindy, i consider myself a pretty good student. i have taken a lot of classes (more than what's required) and i either got an a or b in each. the only course i got a c in ( 1 point away from a b), was...

  22. 13lb 12oz newborn!! "The big Enchilada"

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have two boys, (5y.o. and 2y.o.). My 2nd was the larger of the two weighing 7lb 2oz, and I kept saying "I can't do it!! I can't do it!!" Well, after seeing this story, I'm grateful for the 7lbs....

  23. Poll: "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with mostly everything everyone is saying. The "Do not use list" will benefit us, doctors and mainly the pts, in the end. I also agree that much of what is on this list is common sense, but...

  24. Poll: "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    soontobe_RN replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank everyone again for your imput and votes. I was curious to see what other nurses think about the "do not use list". I learned about the list from work.The nurses who work at the...

  25. Need help making a schedule for class!!

    soontobe_RN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am going to be starting my first semester of clinical this fall(05) in an ADN program. I have been in college for the past 4 years taking all my prereqs. part-time. I have done very well in college,...