AceOfHearts<3

AceOfHearts<3

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  1. I need an experts opinions please !!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly, I don't think this is a troll. The OP has been a member since October 2013 with 92 posts and 52 likes. I say sadly because the scenario the OP posted about is so horrible and degrading that I...

  2. ABSN 1 year v.s. 2 Years

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

    I completed an ABSN program that was less than 1 year. I didn't have a capstone, but that didn't cause me any issues. I passed the NCLEX in less than hour with 75 questions about a week after...

  3. I need an experts opinions please !!

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody should have to put up with behavior like that. They created a hostile work environment for you and if they did it to you they would do it to somebody else (maybe they already have). If a...

  4. Seeking advice! Which ER as new grad in NYC, Public or Private Hospital?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to sassRN117's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Plus, if they are really short staffed I don't know that I would trust them to really give you the full 6 months of orientation. They wouldn't be the first place to cut short orientation for the sake...

  5. Seeking advice! Which ER as new grad in NYC, Public or Private Hospital?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to sassRN117's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd go for the private. You can always find a position at the public hospital down the line once you've gained

  6. Rolling out bedside report

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

    I worked in a place where we were supposed to do bedside report. We even had threats of being reported and written up if we were caught not doing bedside report- they had people dressed like visitors...

  7. Programs With No Pre-Reqs (Or no expiration date)

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to flocarmody's topic in School, College Programs

    If you feel confident enough in the material covered in the expired classes maybe you can see if the schools will allow you to CLEP out of

  8. HELP WITH STATS PROJECT (poll)-please.

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to emmanna1001's topic in General Students

    I never drank coffee until I started my career prior to nursing. It was a very solitary desk job, so a coffee break (walk to a coffee shop) was just as much about interacting with friends/coworkers,...

  9. Accepting verbal orders from another nurse?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to amberrenae, RN's topic in General Nursing

    On a med-surg unit I would not have pulled morphine (or any narcotic) without an order unless it was an emergency, especially for a patient that wasn't mine. It really wouldn't have taken long for...

  10. HELP WITH STATS PROJECT (poll)-please.

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to emmanna1001's topic in General Students

    12-16oz

  11. B12 Injections for my friend

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

    I used to give my friend her injections. It was either I do it, another nurse friend, or her mother and she much preferred that I do it- apparently it didn't hurt when I administered them (unlike the...

  12. Bed baths

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to bryson.holbrook's topic in General Nursing

    A daily bath with CHG has been shown to decrease the bacterial load on the skin and reduce HAIs. A bath with just soap and water isn't enough, especially in critically ill patients and patients with...

  13. Newbie

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Ejc61's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you need to reduce the number of patients for a shift or two while you get comfortable with the charting

  14. Bed baths

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to bryson.holbrook's topic in General Nursing

    We use the packaged CHG wipes for the most part. They are great when you need to quickly wipe the patient down (new admits, hemodynamically unstable, etc.). With that being said I don't think the...

  15. Sleeping in the Closet?

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

    In my opinion the extra effort is worth it if it helps to avoid using prescription drugs. I'm not opposed to prescription sleep medications, but they have some serious side effects and can be habit...

  16. Sleeping in the Closet?

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

    I do go to bed as soon as I get home from a day shift sometimes. I have a 45-60 minute drive home and if it's been a rough shift I crash as soon as I get home, especially if I'm back the next

  17. How to call a provider at 3 am

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to ZenRN181's topic in General Nursing

    Also, make sure day shift is aware of any PRNs that might need ordered. Mr. Smith had a hard time sleeping last night, but didn't want me to call the doctor. Can you ask on rounds today about getting...

  18. How to call a provider at 3 am

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to ZenRN181's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you enter any orders while on the phone with the provider! Do not just get the order and repeat it back then try to enter it in once off the phone- you never know if any additional things...

  19. Sleeping in the Closet?

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

    I've done this too. I have a blackout curtain between the window and my blinds, then another set of blackout curtains hanging from the curtain rod on the wall. It helps block out almost all of the...

  20. Lack of Sleep

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Melissaxoanne1's topic in General Nursing

    I stop caffeine at 2 o'clock unless I'm extremely desperate or off work the next day. I do this on day shift and night shift. I agree with what Buckeye has stated. Especially about exercise and a...

  21. Will I ever be able to work in Pediatrics?

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

    You should be fine. I know someone who started in LTC because that's what was available (crappy economy) and successfully broke into peds after getting some

  22. Sometimes, it just Stinks

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I hate GI bleeds, but the worst for me is gangrene. I haven't found much that helps me with that smell. I do keep some citrusy essential oils in my bag for myself- dab it on the inside of a face

  23. ICU Interview Questions?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to RK1212's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look online at situational interview questions. Most jobs focus on those now as Ruby Vee stated. When I was finishing up my program I found an instructor who was willing to take a bit of time and...

  24. How Can I Prepare for my Second Degree BSN?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Han3465's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going to tell you exactly what I was told before I did my ABSN program- by the school and previous students. Enjoy your time now. See your family and friends. Take a trip. Read any books you want...

  25. Catapress PRN

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to charliebrown2's topic in General Nursing

    I would have given the normal scheduled meds then rechecked the BP after an appropriate amount of time. If the BP was still too high then I would have administered the PRN