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  1. Could I have done anything else?

    Loo17 replied to MDMBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    It is interesting to hear how that unit runs, nurses have no autonomy! I cant imagine having to run everything past the charge nurse. Where I work we order repeat EKG's under protocol orders all the...

  2. Time to vent - my apologies in advance.

    Loo17 replied to Levitas's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sounds like a series of little problems lead to a big problem. I work in the ED so I imagining the scenario went down something like this, day nurse had patient, labs sent. They weren't anticipating...

  3. Could I have done anything else?

    Loo17 replied to MDMBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    The only thing I personally would have done differently than you is that I would have called the admitting doctor myself and then documented such. If the doctor had no additional orders I would chart...

  4. Has anyone taken and passed the NCLEX without a review?

    Loo17 replied to brownsc2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree. I also took the NCLEX soon after graduation without any special prep and passed with 75

  5. Intubation necessary?

    Loo17 replied to ScottieDNurse2b's topic in Critical Care

    ER docs tend to think worst case scenario and want to cover all their bases. They have seen things go south and quickly. It is easy for you or anyone to say after the fact that you should have waited...

  6. Frustrated :(

    Loo17 replied to katie6126's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with this advice. Many nursing homes do not post jobs online and require you to walk in and fill out a paper

  7. New grad in the ED? Please advise!

    Loo17 replied to gshear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in an emergency department. If I decided I wanted to leave the department I would not anticipate having trouble landing a job in an department. We see all types of patients. I would apply for...

  8. Would you take a patient's blood sugar without an "order"?

    Loo17 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I would check the sugar and get an order after or enter the order myself since this is allowed where I

  9. ADN moving to MASS?

    Loo17 replied to butterflykissesxo's topic in Nursing Career

    A lot will depend on your previous experience too. If you have experience it will be easier for you to find a job than if you

  10. ADN moving to MASS?

    Loo17 replied to butterflykissesxo's topic in Nursing Career

    Where in

  11. Cdiff and med A- would you skill?

    Loo17 replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Is the patient actually having multiple loose stools daily? The cdiff spores slough off for months after cdiff infection causing false positive samples. This is why it is not recommended to retest...

  12. Feeling Discouraged- Heparin Drip

    Loo17 replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Patient Medications

    At my hospital when a heparin drip is started is the protocol for the nurse to draw a ptt just prior to starting the drip and then every 6 hours and titrate according to the pharm

  13. Intubation - confused about orders

    Loo17 replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    A bipap is basically suctioned to a patients face vs a nonrebreather is gently placed on the face. Unfortunately lots of patients are noncompliant or refuse bipap because it is uncomfortable and tight...

  14. Meds?!!

    Loo17 replied to x0xerika's topic in General Students

    I think if you want to study something maybe start ready chapters from a fundamentals of nursing textbook. I do not think your time would be well served studying

  15. job offer, what would you do?

    Loo17 replied to treeye's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take the tele

  16. Ever feel uneasy about a job?

    Loo17 replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unless you are a certified med nurse I would not think this is right. I assume you are just handing out pre-filled med cups at designated times? It is highly unlikely you would be completing a med...

  17. cover letter critique

    Loo17 replied to cc8671's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Dear Hiring Manager, I would like to express my interest in the Registered Nurse position at __________ in _________. I graduated from _________ Nursing School in August of 2013 with an Associate in...

  18. Long Acting Insulins

    Loo17 replied to pink-e-g's topic in Patient Medications

    You always have the power to hold a BP medication temporarily due to nursing judgement however you have to follow up with the doctor. Some docs will get angry at you for bothering them and then get...

  19. moved in with patient's son

    Loo17 replied to familymember's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a really one sided story (your perspective only). I am sure there are more details, many you probably do not know about. The relationship started after the patient died. It was her son not her...

  20. Long Acting Insulins

    Loo17 replied to pink-e-g's topic in Patient Medications

    It would be good to look at the previous few days trends. If the patient is consistently around 100 at bedtime and receives the same dose of Lantus nightly, and is consistently within normal range in...

  21. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

    Loo17 replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Its ok to have brain farts from time to time! What worries me a little is that you are asking this question the day after it happened at work. How did you safely administer the medication if you...

  22. Working as a CNA after graduation but before NCLEX, advice?

    Loo17 replied to caringismyjob's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why not take the NCLEX right after graduation and apply for nursing jobs? Statistics show the sooner you take the exam the better your chances overall. Plus then you could start applying before you...

  23. Hiring Managers please read...and anyone esle

    Loo17 replied to cholmes1223's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I remember one interview I went on where the hiring manager took me on a tour, told me about the unit, never asked me a single question. I asked him a couple of questions as I hurried behind him on...

  24. Recent RN New Grad Would Love Your Professional Input On My Resume!

    Loo17 replied to FinallyRNStatus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was told not to include license numbers on a resume. I think if you cut out the clinical skills as suggested and format so it is one page in length it will be a great resume. You will stand out with...

  25. Positive PPD and nursing

    Loo17 replied to mishabc's topic in General Nursing

    What Are False-Positive Reactions? Some persons may react to the TST even though they are not infected with M. tuberculosis. The causes of these false-positive reactions may include, but are not...