ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Increasing ER visits because of no insurance!

    ckh23 replied to Josh Brewer's topic in General Nursing

    It will never change and people coming in for non sense will never change. This is essentially free health care. I feel like I'm the sucker because I go to work and pay through the nose for my health...

  2. Skin assessment in the ED

    ckh23 replied to amarilla's topic in Emergency

    One facility I worked at, we had to not only document the skin assessment but we also had to measure and photograph them as well. In my opinion it was very overboard. However with Medicare not...

  3. cheapest online RN to BSN?

    ckh23 replied to lalalalexi's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated from the Wyoming rn-bsn program and cost me around 4k. It is one of the cheapest Programs around and the setup is very conducive for online learning. I'm not factoring in the cost of books...

  4. Chlorhexidine Baths

    ckh23 replied to ckh23's topic in MICU, SICU

    The wipes we use came with these fancy little warmers that tell you when they are warm enough to

  5. Best way to space out 12-hr night shifts?

    ckh23 replied to BD12's topic in General Nursing

    I always preferred three in a row. Anytime I have them spaced out I feel more tired and get less

  6. How far did you get...?

    ckh23 replied to Marie1205's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked as a staff nurse my whole career in the ED and ICU. I wasn't until about 4 years in when I realized I wanted to get my Masters that I went back for my

  7. RN VET

    ckh23 replied to huberusone's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not. How many countries do you know spend millions on smart bombs and laser guided missiles to hit their target within feet? If it weren't true we would just have bombers fly over cities and drop...

  8. Discovering how harmfull most prescribed chemicles are how do you live with yourself?

    ckh23 replied to steveogurule's topic in General Nursing

    The issue I have is the source you are quoting for your statistics is 18 years old. It might be more convincing to find statistics and references that are more update. A lot can change in 20 years,...

  9. RN VET

    ckh23 replied to huberusone's topic in General Nursing

    You should learn the real facts before just believing everything you hear in the media. Here is a news flash, these zealots use women and children to hurt Americans. They will use women and children...

  10. DON telling me to omit facts from documentation

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

    Bottom line is you document what happened. Yes it may cost you your job, but losing a job is better than losing your license. Do you think if you were ever called on it that the DON would admit that...

  11. Not even two weeks on new job

    ckh23 replied to MollNick's topic in MICU, SICU

    I can see it from both perspectives. On one hand you have a patient in distress and trying to stabilize, but on the other you can't really expect the charge nurse to know everything about your...

  12. MD order needed to double concentrate gtts?

    ckh23 replied to vicarious's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our policy states that the MD has to order the double concentration. I think one of the reasons is because by doubling the concentration you are changing the original order. Our hospital uses computer...

  13. NJ license renewal

    ckh23 replied to simperato's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yes you can do it before they are done. NJ doesn't require proof that your CE's are done. They do random auditing of nurses to ensure compliance. If you are selected for the audit you are notified by...

  14. Lovenox Dosing - Abdominal Surgery v. Knee/ Hip Surgery

    ckh23 replied to anastasia158's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try talking to a pharmacist. You have already provided the proof and supporting information about once daily for abd sx. You are in a tough spot because you are a student, but in this case I think you...

  15. Breach of Confidentiality?

    ckh23 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. As someone else mentioned, we are not robots. Also how can there be any breach, unless you go out and start blabbing to everyone. I guess you shouldn't answer this person's call light either...

  16. Student Nurse - Clinical skills questions - IV's

    ckh23 replied to MsHomeSlice's topic in General Students

    1.Don't sweat the air embolism in a peripheral IV. To actually cause one you need a lot of air and not just a few bubbles. Push the air out of the flush and then flush the IV. 2.Re-spiking the bag...

  17. Medical Advice Please!!!!!

    ckh23 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on who is asking. If it's immediate family I give them my opinion and tell them to go see their doctor. Everyone else I tell them to go see their

  18. Dining room vent.

    ckh23 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree, if they want the TV they get the TV on. I'd tell the cook that with all due respect it is none of his business if the TV is on or

  19. CCRN

    ckh23 replied to Suri08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I used Pass CCRN. I liked it because it came with a CD of practice questions. The book is quite large and has an overwhelming amount of info. I mostly used the CD and found the practice questions and...

  20. do RN residency programs really make a difference?

    ckh23 replied to gummibear's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have said, there is no guarantee. There is also no guarantee that your preceptor will be "nice" to you either. However the residency program usually offers more support and resources to...

  21. ICU position after BSN graduation

    ckh23 replied to Kelly Fineman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't tell them that you plan to go to anesthesia school because you are pretty much giving them an expiration date on your employment. They will probably be more likely to hire and invest their...

  22. IV infusion confusion

    ckh23 replied to glovedgoddess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Okay, I had the read the responses super slowly and I kind of understand. So this is my understanding...You cannot attach two different solutions by y-site using the same pump if they are going at...

  23. Anyone who has completed an RN-BSN....

    ckh23 replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed doing classes online because they are very flexible as far as time. While working my scheduled varied from week to week so I could schedule me school around work instead of the other way...

  24. RN's, how much did you borrow for school?

    ckh23 replied to steveogurule's topic in General Nursing

    $0 Went to community college for my ADN and paid out of pocket and then a very cheap RN-BSN which I also paid out of

  25. What to expect as a RN Nurse Supervisor role with no nursing exp.?

    ckh23 replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds fishy to me. It must be pretty bad if you are offering a supervisor position to someone with no experience. This to me is a big red