ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. What do I do about nurses who think my job is worthless?

    ckh23 replied to onlyj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think it is a "worthless" position. In fact I love it because it prevents patient falls which saved a ton of time, money, and paperwork. I also find it is a nice distraction for suicidal...

  2. Is Being Fluent in English and Spanish a benefit?

    ckh23 replied to prettypiedra's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree that being fluent in spanish will be a huge benefit to you when you finish school. As far as a hospital paying more....I guess it depends on the facility. I would think in most big hospitals...

  3. IV weight based heparin

    ckh23 replied to dmds's topic in General Nursing

    Keep the original because when the next ptt results come in, you are going to be adjusting the dose based on the

  4. expelled for academic dishonesty

    ckh23 replied to cummings 41's topic in General Students

    It wasn't circumstantial and it's wasn't wrong for the school to expel this person. This person was caught with information to the test on their phone. That is evidence. Would you think differently if...

  5. expelled for academic dishonesty

    ckh23 replied to cummings 41's topic in General Students

    This person not only had a phone, but a phone that was on and when unlocked had information pertaining to the test on it. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it

  6. law and nursing

    ckh23 replied to jaywife's topic in General Students

    Are the nurses intentionally leaving the med out of the IVF or or they forgetting or assuming the med is already in the IVF? This could be a med error and not necessarily

  7. Measuring from a foley urometer

    ckh23 replied to Sigridlillian's topic in General Nursing

    You don't necessarily look at the bigger canister, you look at where the urine level is. For someone who is only putting out 40ml/hr the urine would stay in the smaller one because the level of the...

  8. staffing

    ckh23 replied to matthewrn03's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think it depends what setting you work in. I work in the STICU and we try to keep the ratio 1:2 as often as possible. Usually the only time we get tripled is if we have to make room for a trauma....

  9. low urine output high bnp

    ckh23 replied to boz2841's topic in MICU, SICU

    Definitely need the whole picture with all the labs. I agree with Esme give the lasix and get renal involved. Also get cardiology on board. In doing a little research it seems that a higher BNP in an...

  10. Nuvigil

    ckh23 replied to LegzRN's topic in General Nursing

    True. There is only a slight difference in the molecular make up of the drug. The company claims there are significant differences, but the reality is that the patent was up on Provigil and they...

  11. Chest pain do you need an EKG order?

    ckh23 replied to usRNs's topic in General Nursing

    There usually is protocol in place, but personally I do the EKG and get the order after. I think a lot of it has to do with billing. The hospital not only bills for the EKG, but for the official...

  12. How to learn about drugs on your own?

    ckh23 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Buy a pharmacology book and start

  13. Dilemma: Unsafe Nursing student.

    ckh23 replied to NENE RN's topic in General Students

    The school may be taking action or they may not. Whatever they decide to do they aren't going to tell you or make it public. As far as all the screw ups for the semester, the instructor may have them...

  14. I have your meds, please take them:)

    ckh23 replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I mean what did she expect was going to

  15. Interpreter Telling You How To Do Your Job

    ckh23 replied to TacoBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I would have told him to come back and talk with me in four years if he makes it through med school. I would also remind him that his job is to interpret. I would request a different interpreter if...

  16. Do Adn/Rn's ever get to be a charge nurse?

    ckh23 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is possible, however most likely you will need an MSN to move up into the higher ranks of

  17. BRBC administration errors

    ckh23 replied to LilFoot56RN's topic in General Nursing

    D5NS wouldn't cause the reaction compared to NS they are the same expect one has dextrose. As far as blood transfusion reactions you could see a range of symptoms depending on how bad the reaction...

  18. Insurance coverage for ER visit

    ckh23 replied to djmatte's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would still call the hospital and verify that they did submit the charges to her insurance carrier. You don't want to think it has been taken care and two months later you are in collections. Best...

  19. Answer this question please...

    ckh23 replied to forgop's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you really think by telling them "no" is going to prevent intercourse? Do you think a teenager is going to admit to being sexually active with their parent in the room? I think you are pretty naive...

  20. Student Nurse Extern MICU

    ckh23 replied to heynurse!'s topic in MICU, SICU

    Fast Fact for Critcal Care by Kathy White is a very good

  21. Just resigned from RN Supervisor - right reason?

    ckh23 replied to Kentondpeacock, RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes they were using you. Good for you for realizing it and sticking up for yourself. I wouldn't feel guilty it all. If they were that concerned about you they would have given you a raise and spread...

  22. dilemma

    ckh23 replied to carlarenee02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you really want to be a nurse you will find a way. I wouldn't let your advisor get you down. Remember they are just an advisor and it is his/her job to give you advice, not make the decision for...

  23. Can my job be taken away from me?

    ckh23 replied to blessed 2011's topic in General Nursing

    TheCommuter said it best. Of course they can take it away from you. You will be on probation and can fire you for any reason. Although while illegal, they can fire you for being pregnant and get...

  24. I messed up my ppd site

    ckh23 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient Medications

    I wouldn't worry it hasn't even been 24 hrs yet. You would be measuring induration at the site, not just the size of the

  25. Advice on Cushion Seating

    ckh23 replied to my4helpers's topic in Rehabilitation

    How about a donut cushion? Or an ultra thick foam