AceOfHearts<3

AceOfHearts<3

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  1. Sick policy vs. reality

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to rquinn0111's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't called out sick before and I've been working at my current place for over a year. From my understanding if you call out twice within a 30 day period you get a point, or something like that....

  2. Get my adn or lpn? Newbie here

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to AutumnFutureNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You aren't going to find a reputable program to enroll in for spring 2017 at this point- it's too late in the game. Most places you apply 6-12 months prior to starting. You also have to complete the...

  3. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    I say no, because if they truly valued me they would improve staffing

  4. HELP! BS degree, trouble with accelerated BSN programs

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to kyleegillen's topic in General Students

    Not all schools require the TEAS. I attended an ABSN program that did not require it and was also admitted to other ABSN programs that did not require

  5. To tell or not to tell?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    We say exactly that- we are sorry we were unavailable but another patient had emergent issues. I've had another nurse on my unit get b***hed out by a family she was on the phone with when she said...

  6. What Do You Keep in Your Car for Emergencies?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to anitalaff's topic in General Nursing

    I have my snow/ice scraper in my car plus a mini shovel. My habit of keeping extra winter gear is from my mom. I was born in Michigan and heaven help us if my brother or I tried to get into the car in...

  7. RN salary in Kentucky

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to anchorRN's topic in General Nursing

    Glassdoor.com will let you search by hospital/health

  8. Heavy Assignments and Overtime

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to freework's topic in General Nursing

    We use a workload tool on my unit for every patient. It takes about a minute to fill out and takes into consideration: drips, # of times you have to pass meds, Braden score and continence, # of...

  9. New nurse. What do I need?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to ChiMan360's topic in General Nursing

    What do they expect nurses to use to flush an IV site to check for patency or to insure all the IVP med gets in and isn't left in the

  10. How much do you pay monthly for Health insurance?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Students

    It's just me and I pay $50 every 2 weeks from my paycheck for medical with a $750 deductible that applies to just certain things. I could have paid $0 if I went for the high deductible, but I'm also...

  11. Would you question a preceptor...or a doctor?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to dbabz's topic in General Students

    Always research and question something you don't understand! I utilize pharmacists as much as I can. We have one that typically sits at a computer on my unit and I always pop by and ask them my...

  12. What keeps you going as a nurse?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    It's wonderful when you know the care a patient has received has truly made a difference. Seeing a patient who came into my facility on death's door (not to my unit, but to ICU then my unit) and then...

  13. Help with chest tube removal questions

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to ezther's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the USA. On my tele unit someone from IR (interventional radiology), normally the NP or PA, tends to remove them. I've assisted- helping with supplies, bandaging,

  14. Passed my vital signs skill no problem... but now I can't take a BP in clinicals

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to dumb_'s topic in General Students

    The problem is you were practicing on people that are probably healthy- it can be harder on people that are elderly and/or sick. Practice makes perfect. A doctor I know showed me on really hard...

  15. WILTW 12/10: Now THAT's a BONUS!!!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    It's officially cold and flu season . I had a patient test positive this week- first on my unit which has a respiratory focus, so we see a lot of the patients admitted with respiratory viruses. I'm...

  16. Lost grade

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Bellvue's topic in General Students

    From now on make sure you keep all your graded papers until final grades are fully submitted and on your transcript. I'm sorry you are learning this the hard way- you are not the only one to have this...

  17. What Do You Keep in Your Car for Emergencies?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to anitalaff's topic in General Nursing

    I have my first aid kit that I take hiking (it has gloves, bandages, aspirin, etc), a CPR mask, and a thick mat/blanket. In the winter I always make sure I have extra gloves, hats, and a scarf. I...

  18. Gun Owning Nurses

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I own a sig too! It's a hot pink and black sig sauer. I also have my conceal to carry permit. I've never actually used the permit, but I have it all the same. I never thought I would be a gun owner...

  19. Any Hesi fundamentals exam experiences?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to VJN11's topic in General Students

    I'm assuming this was your first HESI. I would relax and not worry too much. It takes some time to get used to HESI. One of my lowest scores was on the first one, which was fundamentals. My program...

  20. How long to wait after reference check

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to gene_gracea's topic in General Nursing

    You could always contact the HR recruiter or manager and reiterate how much you enjoyed meeting them and ask if they have a possible time frame for when a decision might be

  21. Glad to witness an AMA

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Kharma711's topic in General Nursing

    I had a new patient at the very end of my shift threaten to leave AMA. She was transferred to my unit, claiming she didn't get meds (that were documented in the eMAR), threatening if I didn't give her...

  22. Double Briefing

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to CuriousCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Are you turning and repositioning those patients at least every 2 hours? Most of the patients I get (acute care) that are incontinent need Q2 turns as well, so cleaning them up is the perfect time to...

  23. Family members bring us junk food!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to guycna95's topic in General Nursing

    I succumbed to the doughnuts today- fresh donut from Dunkin with chocolate icing and sprinkles brought in by my specific patients family sweetest, nicest patient and family ever. I was so sad when I...

  24. Coffee marketed to nurses. Would you buy it?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to ResumeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have everyone pitch in a few bucks to get the unit a keurig then bring your own k-cups in (store some in your locker)- problem

  25. Family members bring us junk food!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to guycna95's topic in General Nursing

    It's a gift and they didn't need to bring anything in, so I'm always happy. I do understand what you are saying though. I LOVED the edible arrangement my unit received. Maybe if we tell enough of our...