ParisAntonel

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1. difference high risk OB VS L&D?

   ParisAntonel posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   What are the duties of a high risk OB nurse and the duties of L&D nurse? They are separate units, and I am trying to figure out for which unit I should apply. Some People have said L&D is more...

2. The *EXPERT* Beginner

   ParisAntonel replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am a new nurse with less than 2 years experience. I have a different problem " I know that I know nothing" just enough to provide safe care but not even close to expert level! God knew he couldn't...

3. Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

   ParisAntonel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Was Lauren reported to BON? Could she be charged and go to jail for killing a patient( even though it was not intentional)?! I am very surprised she didn't get sued! People sue for anything

4. Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

   ParisAntonel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I am so so so happy I got to read this

5. Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

   ParisAntonel replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I wouldn't hold metformin for a BG of 149. If the pt is NPO ( no TPN or TF) for a procedure , or did not eat lunch , or was hypoglycemic and you had to give D50 , and now BG is high, I would hold...

6. Wipe the iv port even with antibiotics?

   ParisAntonel replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient Medications

   At our hospital we cover all ports with caps ( they are like alcohol wipes), everytime I give meds, I remove cap, I still scrub with alcohol pad, and place a new

7. Holding Antihypertiensives

   ParisAntonel replied to jamiejohnson2007's topic in Patient Medications

   I hold BP meds all the time when I don't feel safe , meaning SBP lower than 110 and pt has multiple BP meds. However, you cannot hold meds without MD's order, so I always call MD within an hour. I ask...

8. Thank you!

   ParisAntonel replied to ivikatasha's topic in First Year After Licensure

   There are good people out there:) I am so happy for

9. Sitting down in patient rooms.

   ParisAntonel replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I do this when I have the time . If you are standing and looking down to talk to pts, it makes them feel inferior,anxious, uncomfortable. I've noticed they feel comfortable and they open up more when...

10. Defensive/CYA charting

    ParisAntonel replied to HoneyBeGood's topic in General Nursing

    This is so helpful, I love it, thank you! Time for me to improve my charting

11. Rough day with your coworkers

    ParisAntonel posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just read this and I find it very helpful, I hope it helps you too! Here are some of the most common types of negative workplace personalities I've encountered — and some ideas on how to...

12. requirements for a job application

    ParisAntonel replied to jechro.08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on passing the nclex! Now you can start applying for RN positions. Go to the hospital website and look up career opportunities , read the application requirements. It will tell you if...

13. Are my pts "brain dead"?

    ParisAntonel replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a great review! Thanks for sharing, I love reading from you and GrnTea :) my two idols

14. New nurse- Over thinking everything

    ParisAntonel replied to tinkerlove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope so! Thank you so much for the reassurance, I love learning from people !

15. New nurse- Over thinking everything

    ParisAntonel replied to tinkerlove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a nurse for almost a year now and One of my weaknesses is triple checking everything!!!!It's getting on my nerves.In a 12 hr shift, I spend 1 hour throughout the shift triple checking my...