NuGuyNurse2b

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  1. Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    We brought up scenarios like this to upper management re: privacy. So then we were told we could ask the patients whether we can start the bedside report in the presence of others...to which if the...

  2. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    Like many others, I see both sides were wrong. But as a nurse, OP is the superior - in both education and salary (note: I'm not saying he's the better person) - and should have approached the aide in...

  3. Is this reasonable or just over the top?

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Lakeshore18's topic in General Nursing

    We have it at our facility. When we brought up the fact that most patients aren't awake by around 730AM when we are to do our roundings, we're greeted with a tough "they know why they're here, it's...

  4. New grad, no experience

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Nerdy Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on your location. Are you in a saturated market? if so, you're looking at anywhere from months to even years for someone who will give you a

  5. Help, Didn't pass my nursing class

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to vasedavid's topic in General Students

    Alls fundamentals is doing is telling you to know your ABC's - airway, breathing, circulation. Despite all the volumes of knowledge they are throwing at you, they're just testing your clinical...

  6. NS with KCl 20mEq ordered; 0.5% Dextrose and .45NaCl with KCl 20mEq given

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to wrst's topic in Patient Medications

    I think a/e stands for adverse effects, if I'm to use my clinical judgment, which clearly I haven't been doing because my one pt with an ileus asked for stool softeners since he says he has been...

  7. CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

    No one's saying to "just" comply. But the reality seems like there's very little the OP can do about it. Pursue legal action? That is

  8. PPE with C. Diff patient

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Loveyou09's topic in General Nursing

    You will experience that on your own. Pt will be admitted with no reports of diarrhea, then you catch a whiff when they make a bowel movement and your spider senses will tell you uh oh...then the...

  9. call MD if HR <60

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Ehhh15's topic in General Nursing

    Arrggghhh the comfort care with tele order. That along with a regular diet for a patient on a drip. Like really...you get all these food trays stacked up in the corner of the room when you walk

  10. call MD if HR <60

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Ehhh15's topic in General Nursing

    And always document! If you brought that up with the MD, even after the event, document that you notified him, and if there isn't a check box, write no orders given. You want to remain professional...

  11. VA jobs

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to simbaman's topic in Government, Military

    The answer is a 90% no. You need connections to get into any state job. The benefits blow private sector out of the water, so everyone wants in. So they have plenty of applicants for a small pool...

  12. My Manager gave me a bad review for no reason.

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Halienichole26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Learn from this. Unless you're on good terms with your current manager, meaning you told her you want to move and she gave you her blessings, you never check that box that says it's ok to contact...

  13. PVT trick Good pop up and then bad pop up!?

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to BABryan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    it took your money, there's a high probability that you

  14. Quitting without notice

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Summer247's topic in General Nursing

    Disagree. It's not professional when the organization violates simple nursing rights. We have rights, too. It's not just about the patients. Organizations like the one OP describes place nurses'...

  15. New grad RN and I'm considering leaving the hospital fresh off orientation for another

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to FlyingFishofFury's topic in General Nursing

    I can't "like" this comment enough. It's truly a sickness, one that I fortunately did not get much of, since I tend to consider myself thick skinned. I don't think the NETY thing is true at all, I...

  16. Failed nclex

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to rtbml's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Whether you finished in 75 or 265, everyone walks out feeling defeated. I know great nurses who repeated a semester, or repeated NCLEX, or just flat out quit nursing school then came back once they...

  17. Am I going to hate nursing

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to AmberDray's topic in General Students

    ^ no one here can discourage her. She seems resolved on that,

  18. Am I going to hate nursing

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to AmberDray's topic in General Students

    These quotes stood out to me. I'm pretty sure you need no learning on how to be snippy. I think this is another trap

  19. New grad RN and I'm considering leaving the hospital fresh off orientation for another

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to FlyingFishofFury's topic in General Nursing

    I'll take my

  20. UWORLD

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to kyfitch's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wouldn't do it alone. I used Uworld and the Hurst vids, and those Saunders books. Passed on first try. Th Uworld helps with building your question answering strategy but content knowledge is what...

  21. New grad RN and I'm considering leaving the hospital fresh off orientation for another

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to FlyingFishofFury's topic in General Nursing

    I left my first nursing job at a psych facility after 6 months. I left it off my resume, told the new employer I've been pounding the pavement for the past 6 months with no luck, got hired, and never...

  22. Failed 6 times in Michigan

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to k2kelley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If it's your dream, don't give up. My co worker took it 4 times before passing. But as others mentioned, you need to figure out why you're not successful rather than waste more time and money on...

  23. Stopped at 75 question. I'm almost sure I failed

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to ybvmoveon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not sure that's accurate. As previously mentioned by another poster, the test is

  24. Insurancedo

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to Jdawg55's topic in General Nursing

    ^ yup. Our school had the same for students who weren't insured. Here's a confession: when I went to nursing school, I quit my regular job. But I used my insurance card anyway and never ran into...

  25. CNA --> RN. Worth it?

    NuGuyNurse2b replied to FutureNurseWoman's topic in General Nursing

    it's not my back that hurts me, it's my feet. I keep buying shoes, and none seem to give me any relief. In fact, I feel like i have nerve damage on my one toe. I think anytime you improve your...