mrsboots87

mrsboots87

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  1. New Grad in LTAC

    mrsboots87 replied to mandyc8047's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    LTC and LTAC are two different areas of nursing. LTC is usually geriatric care of very low acuity patients. LTAC is also a lot of geriatric care with some younger patients, but is generally MUCH...

  2. Mayo New Grad RN Residency program (Feb/2016)

    mrsboots87 replied to mrsboots87's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I went to SCC as well. We got tons of Mayo placements there for both CEP and traditional across blocks 2-4. What the likely reason for what you are told is that YOUR school could only get so many Mayo...

  3. Pyxis error

    mrsboots87 replied to decarla's topic in General Nursing

    I know this doesn't help you now if you don't already have it, but this is a prime example of why I carry malpractice insurance. The fact that a computer error could get you accused of diversion...

  4. Working over 40 hours... still no overtime pay? Legal?

    mrsboots87 replied to xtina15's topic in General Nursing

    The last facility I worked at did not pay overtime for training or meeting hours. We still got paid out base pay, but it was classified differently in payroll and we used a different code for clocking...

  5. Moving to Phoenix- looking for New Grad RN job

    mrsboots87 replied to Tara Ann's topic in General Nursing

    Summer is a terrible hiring time in general out here. Prime hiring season is in fall to prepare for the flu season and all the snow birds coming in. Cast your net wide. Getting acute care jobs here...

  6. Nurse to patient ratio with acuity

    mrsboots87 replied to judyparham's topic in General Nursing

    If you overwork yourself and allow constant interruptions, you will end up working slower and become more frustrated. When I work LTC I have 31 residents. When I work Rehabi have 15. The acuity is...

  7. Is it safe to microwave normal saline plastic bottles?

    mrsboots87 replied to vanfitnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Asking "what do we use to warm the NS bottles in this facility" is a pretty generic and easy question to ask if you don't want to appear as if you don't know how to warm one. It simply asks how this...

  8. Sinus Tachy related to Hypothyroidism?

    mrsboots87 replied to kate_jay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the article link. It pointed out the exact reason why I thought over 150 was SVT. I never learned that SVT is actually a category of rhythms and not a dysrythmia in and of itself. I'll...

  9. Probably simple math question

    mrsboots87 replied to KarenMS's topic in General Students

    its really common to understand lb vs kg backward based on how you set up problems to convert. They appear like lbs weigh more. But when you break it down to it taking more lbs to equal a kg, is where...

  10. Seriously?? Small rant.

    mrsboots87 replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

    I can all but guarantee that this OP is a troll looking to stir things up. But for any others who may have similar questions, this whole thing is just ridiculous. I spent 3.5 years on pre reqs...

  11. Probably simple math question

    mrsboots87 replied to KarenMS's topic in General Students

    You have it backwards and I gather you have either been getting weight based questions wrong or not understanding why you get them right. its quite simple. 2.2lb = 1kg. Therefore a pound weighs less...

  12. processing delays in California

    mrsboots87 replied to NickL521's topic in General Students

    This has been the story in California for an incredibly long time. They really should prepare you guys for this in

  13. Did I make a violation?

    mrsboots87 replied to CupcakeHead's topic in General Nursing

    While you didn't technically violate HIPAA, there is likely a policy on social media use. My nursing program guidelines as well as policy at both facilities have have worked at have a no social media...

  14. Ice machine use in hospitals

    mrsboots87 replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    The point is that if a family member is going to bring contaminated items out of a room, it is not likely to be encouraged because a nurse filled a bag directly from the ice machine. With the hands...

  15. Ice machine use in hospitals

    mrsboots87 replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    I find this to be poor teaching. Unless I am just misunderstanding your statement. You would be better suited using policy and rationale. Not just a "because I said so" attitude. Students should be...

  16. Ice machine use in hospitals

    mrsboots87 replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    While instructors control the grade of the student, they do not control facility policy. If the hospital the clinical was at does not have a policy against using the ice machines to fill ice packs,...

  17. Is there a law on minimum hours for PRN employees

    mrsboots87 replied to Maustin89's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like they hired someone to replace you and are just phasing you out without having to terminate you awkwardly. Eventually, if you don't pick up any shifts, you will be dropped for lack of...

  18. dealing with difficult classmates

    mrsboots87 replied to zelda08's topic in General Students

    Just tell them that it's not your fault they felt ill prepared for the last test and that those who are planning their life around the current schedule shouldn't have to bend for poor performers. It...

  19. Sinus Tachy related to Hypothyroidism?

    mrsboots87 replied to kate_jay's topic in General Nursing

    Kind of veering off as I do not know the answer to your question. But I do have a question. I thought it was only sinus tachy up to 150 BPM. After that it would be SVT or some other rhythm that is...

  20. When will Texas BON send info to Pearson so I can get my ATT?!?

    mrsboots87 replied to LbyNrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Why have you called Pearson vue and not the BON? They are the only people who may have an answer for you. No one here will know most

  21. How do you decide what unit is the right unit?

    mrsboots87 replied to adorkable8605's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with job shadowing. For most, the right unit is the unit where you can go to work without absolutely dreading going

  22. How long did you stay at your first job?

    mrsboots87 replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Quite to the contrary in many areas of the US. For most areas, many applications for more desirable jobs require 1 year of experience with preference of that year being in acute care. But, generally 1...

  23. Sister's Nursing School may be going under/losing accredidation

    mrsboots87 replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in General Students

    A local school went under fire in my state and many student hopped off the sinking ship. My school allowed the students from that school to test into our program to see what semester they should be...

  24. Clinical Practice Policy- desperate!

    mrsboots87 replied to AngelKissed857's topic in General Nursing

    You mean to tell me your clinical site doesn't have clinical practice

  25. Nursing Dx: Risk for DVT?

    mrsboots87 replied to amandaxyo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also keep in mind that "r/t" equals caused by in nursing diagnosis world. A surgery and immobility does not CAUSE a DVT. They are just increase the risk of developing one. What CAUSES a DVT is a...