AceOfHearts<3

AceOfHearts<3

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  1. Taking a paycut for experience?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to dropdatslurpee's topic in Nursing Career

    I started at just $25/hour in a fairly high priced cost-of-living area. A nurse I know started at $18 just a few years ago in the Deep South. Most of us aren't earning that kind of money. Certain...

  2. Giving OTC medications to your aides/coworkers?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to knotizer12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  3. Jahi McMath is finally at peace

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to anon456's topic in Nursing News

    I don't want to start a debate, but I thought this was worth mentioning. Jahi McMath apparently underwent some type of abdominal surgery in NJ where there was extensive bleeding and she had a cardiac...

  4. Bored new grad

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    How about picking up another hobby? I've recently gotten into photography and I'm going to take some online classes for that. I might even turn it into a mini business doing photo shoots for friends...

  5. Secondary IV infusions

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

    If I'm hooking up a new secondary line then I will prime with the med. I do it very carefully so I'm not wasting any. When I am using secondary tubing that has already been used I back prime a bunch...

  6. Accepted! Not so fast....

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to srmore11's topic in General Students

    It is your responsibility to pay your existing loans and to know what you qualify for. I knew long before doing my accelerated BSN program that I would be getting minimal federal aid and would need...

  7. Cute coincidence

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

    It's always great when you can laugh and have sweet patients. My intubated POD1 patient was worried about me getting to eat the other day- such a sweet

  8. PA RN Licensure Proccess/NCLEX

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to mdenton's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's a busy time for all BONs processing all the applications for new grads that graduated in May (a very popular time). I've heard of it taking this long

  9. Will I still be able to attend LPN Nursing School Orientation?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Alexa093's topic in General Nursing

    You can also ask for the Quantiferon Gold test. It's a blood work that tests for TB and is far more reliable than the PPD skin test. The system I work for actually doesn't use the skin test anymore...

  10. Foley Catheter Issue?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to JustANurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Ditropan can be used for bladder spasms too. Also, if they are really bad a B&O

  11. Is this considered bullying?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Ilovenursing3's topic in General Nursing

    You honestly don't know how many times she checks her meds. Maybe she doesn't check them enough, but she could be doing it and you just can't tell. You're also supposed to go over meds three times,...

  12. Tetanus Vaccine IM - into injured or non-injured limb?

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

    I'm so happy I was with-it enough to tell the ED nurse and doc I didn't need a tetorifice shot since it hadn't even been a year since my last one (I make sure I keep up on those). There's no way I...

  13. What happens if you are injured on your way to clinical due to weather?

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

    I commuted to school and had to travel a particularly bad stretch of highway to get to most of my clinicals. There was a 40 car pile-up one week because of ice. I knew I'd have to travel that stretch...

  14. Absolute Exhaustion Tips?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Lilia777's topic in General Nursing

    RNperdiem, I hope your son is doing well and recovering with flying colors. Sending best

  15. Absolute Exhaustion Tips?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Lilia777's topic in General Nursing

    Are you eating a well balanced diet? Getting enough sleep? Exercising? Drinking enough water and stopping caffeine at least 8 hours before going to

  16. Maternity without FMLA

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was in an accident before I reached 1 year at my job. I was out for months recovering and had my job when I was medically cleared to return to work. It was known that I wasn't permanently disabled...

  17. new nurse advice. screwed up?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to introuble7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in the ICU and the majority of the time the provider is physically on my unit. Sometimes depending on the service they aren't on my unit, but that never stops me from paging or notifying them....

  18. new nurse advice. screwed up?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to introuble7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would have called. We can be ok with a SBP in 80's in the ICU, but the MAP is only 60 with a BP of 80/50. It really should be over 65. The combination of BP, HR, how the patient looked and felt...

  19. New Nurse with no job prospects

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

    LTC, SNF, LTACH, rehab, HH, etc. There are more jobs than hospital jobs. You get a job somewhere else, get some experience, and once you have your 1+ year of experience AND are comfortable you can...

  20. Adolescent in icu

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Micu1998's topic in Critical Care

    I didnt want to give away my original thoughts in case this was homework, but it's been long enough. I don't see any differences from a legal standpoint between a minor (who can't give consent) and...

  21. I just bought the best bag for me!

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

    My A&P 2 professor was way old school. I used to lug my book to class because she used an over head projector- I'd flip through and make a reference to the page number in my hand written notes and...

  22. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

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

    VA is a stickler and not a place to be pulled over. My sibling was really nailed there- had a $1000 fine. I've gotten a ticket while on vacation (doing like 10 over on a highway) and the cop was a...

  23. New to critical care. Not new graduate. Need advice?

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

    This is totally normal! It helps to make sure everyone is on the same page and that you have the support you need. This is a good thing! Please relax

  24. Reassignment as a nurse

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Jasgun's topic in Canada

    Mind your own business and do your job. You don't have to agree with a patient's beliefs to provide them care- depending on what that belief is it could actually be

  25. First patient fall...

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Shawn4455's topic in General Nursing

    That's not the right attitude to take. Yes, falls happen BUT they should NEVER be taken lightly. Falls are the number one trauma! Patients can be seriously hurt from falls- I've seen it. Even just a...