PortCity_RN

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 ...

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...

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...

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

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...

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!!

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...