ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. CNAs that take extended breaks

    ckh23 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Write them up. I doubt the meeting will change the habits of these people. It has probably being going on for a long time and they just have not been caught or other people have turned a blind

  2. How to cite a journal article within another journal

    ckh23 replied to latebloomer74's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look up the cited article and then use that in your

  3. What kind of pre-employment drug screen do most employers do?

    ckh23 replied to northw3's topic in Nursing Career

    Never had my hair tested, only my

  4. Being taken advantage of at work

    ckh23 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Who is above the nursing supervisor position? Perhaps you can speak to them about the extra tasks and possibly dividing them up among the staff so everyone is contributing a little

  5. Asking for a Raise

    ckh23 replied to brucedragon's topic in General Nursing

    There is more to it than just pay. Perhaps the money is more at the hospital, but benefits may not be as good. Perhaps less paid time off, health insurance, 401k, etc. sometimes when hospitals offer...

  6. Asking for a Raise

    ckh23 replied to brucedragon's topic in General Nursing

    I would stay away from statements like this or you may find yourself without a

  7. How to deal with ****-poor teaching?

    ckh23 replied to BlueEyedGuy's topic in General Students

    So if I'm reading your post correctly, you are upset because your not being taught from material straight out of the book and because you have less time to study because of more work??? Lectures...

  8. Support the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012

    ckh23 replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks but no

  9. can we legally refuse patient care in this situation? it's driving me crazyyyy

    ckh23 replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Give the family the things they need to get involved and provide some basic care of their own. I find that families are more than willing to help if you guide them and give them boundaries on what...

  10. heparin for DVT prophylaxis

    ckh23 replied to zzyzx's topic in General Nursing

    here are some articles heparin dvt - Google

  11. Frustrated with SN

    ckh23 replied to DookieMeisterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be that these attitudes tie into the other thread about high new nurse

  12. Discouraged and in need of honest advice

    ckh23 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Students

    The beginning part of nursing school is tough and can be a significant adjustment for a lot of people. However, nursing isn't for everyone. I would suggest making a conscious effort on overcoming...

  13. Need advice. Not sure what to do now!

    ckh23 replied to ryansmum's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry for your loss. I think it might be hard to find another program that will accept the nursing credits you already have. I would also suggest that you appeal to the highest level. Write a...

  14. Clinical Woes

    ckh23 replied to vickymarie's topic in General Students

    Live and learn, not everyone is nice. You will come across this time and time again in your career. Some people are just unappreciative and nasty no matter how nice you are to

  15. Pharmacology Drug Cards by Pharmacological Classification (not therapeutic class)

    ckh23 replied to pprocko's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try this out Drug Classification & Categories |

  16. Prospective Employers performing credit check for employment? How common?

    ckh23 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    They may. It really depends on the employer if they run a credit check. If they do than if they have bad credit it will probably be viewed negatively. In my opinion these checks for employment are...

  17. what NOT to say at job interviews...new grads shouldn't teach? =(

    ckh23 replied to smhs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the other posters. Education is a big part of nursing and we are always teaching are patients. Learning in nursing is continous whether it is through CEU's, conferences, or going back to...

  18. "I'd take an ICU or ER RN over a resident any day"

    ckh23 replied to MomRN0913's topic in MICU, SICU

    Which, unfortunately, is not that far

  19. Not feeling it...

    ckh23 replied to LostN's topic in MICU, SICU

    The transition from the ER to the Unit is tough because I have done it myself. It takes time to learn, just as if you were a new grad. That being said, there needs to be some due diligence on your...

  20. Somewhere to Take Graduate Nursing Courses Online?

    ckh23 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in General Students

    Look at the schools that you want to go to for your graduate studies. Many programs offer these courses

  21. I need some advice!

    ckh23 replied to FtrNrs2012's topic in General Nursing

    I completely disagree. There are many different fields of nursing that do not require significant physical ability. Granted those places usually reside outside a hospital, but they do exist. Case...

  22. Is there a lot of bullying in nursing?

    ckh23 replied to sakiohma's topic in General Students

    I think it just depends on where you work. There are definitely more people posting about bullying, but that doesn't mean it is more

  23. Non-weight-based heparin infusions

    ckh23 replied to lub dub's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    At my facility we calculate the initial loading dose and initial rate according to weight and then we adjust according to PTT. I have used both weight based and non weight based at different...

  24. Need some advice...AM I CRAZY????

    ckh23 replied to girlswcurls's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I use the calculator on my iphone everyday at

  25. Didn't Receive paycheck

    ckh23 replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    So you weren't there to pickup your paycheck. It's not like they are not paying you. I have worked for places that would mail them out if you weren't there on payday to pick it up so sometimes you...