PortCity_RN

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1. Patient experiencing hallucinations...no new orders!

   PortCity_RN replied to PortCity_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't know tramadol could also cause hallucinations..very interesting, that could definitely be playing into this because it is scheduled as well as prn. She probably gets close to 300-400mg in a 24 hour period. I will have to do more research on ...

2. Patient experiencing hallucinations...no new orders!

   PortCity_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been caring for an older adult female for the last two weeks in a SNF. She refuses to get out of bed due to lower back pain related to a spinal surgery with complications. She has always been A+Ox3, up until recently. She was trying to get o...

3. Things Rehab Nurses Cannot Live Without!!

   PortCity_RN replied to PortCity_RN's topic in Rehabilitation

   Super clever! Thanks, I would have never thought of that :)

4. Finally signing RN at the end of my signature :-)

   PortCity_RN replied to PortCity_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you, everyone!! I am so excited to begin my career as a Registered Nurse. I will leave the "RN" signing only to nursing documents...and my boyfriend's birthday card, just because I can Thanks again!!

5. Finally signing RN at the end of my signature :-)

   PortCity_RN posted a topic in New Nurse

   I passed the NCLEX less than a week ago! Yesterday I was filling out the hiring paperwork for my first job as a Registered Nurse, when it dawned on me...I could sign RN after my name right now! Then it got me thinking, when is it appropriate to sign...

6. New To Rehab: Only 5 Day Orientation?

   PortCity_RN replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Rehabilitation

   Are you sure it's not just 5 days of the "standard orientation" and then you will be followed by a week or two of precepted experience? It never hurts to ask for additional training or requesting a preceptor; that's how you become acquainted with th...

7. Things Rehab Nurses Cannot Live Without!!

   PortCity_RN posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   I have just accepted a position doing short-term rehabilitation in a Rehab and Long-term care facility. I am excited to begin, and am wondering what tools/tips you all have to survive those tough days and even just your ordinary shift! So far my lis...