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  1. Portacath KVO rate

    dlhommer replied to Birdwatcher1's topic in Oncology

    We use 25 only if there is a pca pump running in addition or IV abx. otherwise we would hep. lock the

  2. What nurse/patient ratios do you work with?

    dlhommer replied to heather1999's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on a busy oncology unit we can have 4pts on days and evenings and up to 6 on nights. or less if somone is getting chemo. that's enough for me.

  3. Going home from night shift

    dlhommer replied to promises's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I drink regular coke right before I leave to go home and one for the road too. I also blast the radio with some of my favorite tunes and if I am really tired the windows are down as well. I also...

  4. I'm a big chicken

    dlhommer replied to Helovesme!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    First congrads on passing NCLEX !! It is hard to give advice but I suggest that what ever unit you chose to start at just give it your all and keep your eyes wide open and your ears open to...

  5. Does anyone here love their job?

    dlhommer replied to elainebenes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been a nurse for 3 months now and I have to say that for the most part I love it. sure there are really bad days that I just want to cry, especially when it is really busy and one of my 5...

  6. nurse-patient ratio

    dlhommer replied to dawn1rhino's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow that is still a lot of patients for a day shift. I guess I won't complain about having 6 on nights. day shift can only have a max of 4. I am sure your time management skills are great to have...

  7. I lost my clipboard full of nursing notes today! :(

    dlhommer replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always use the one sheet of paper, but I keep it on my clip board. I tried just to fold the sheet up and put it in my pocket, but it was easier to loose than the clip board because I needed to take...

  8. what is expected of a trainee by this time?

    dlhommer replied to purplecotton's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yes, doing everything with someone to ask for guidance is the best way to learn to manage everything. you learn when things need to get done and how to prioritize your time. I have been a nurse...

  9. nurse-patient ratio

    dlhommer replied to dawn1rhino's topic in First Year After Licensure

    the video camera sounds like a grand idea, then you wouldn't have to worry about losing your "brain" aka clip board.... what is the patient ratio on your unit during the 7am-7pm

  10. nurse-patient ratio

    dlhommer replied to dawn1rhino's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all..I work at a hospital in Minnesota on nights and we usually have around 4-5 patients at once and can have up to 6 max depending on acuity of the patients but the max is 6 for each nurse. I...

  11. New nurse scared to talk to doctors!!

    dlhommer replied to cparrish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    that is very good advice. i actually recently called a md in the middle of the night for pain med orders and after i spouted off the name etc he stopped me in my tracks and said "you'll have to help...

  12. My First Night Shift

    dlhommer replied to NurseNicoleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work a .8 nights which in my case means that I work 8 nights on in a row and then have 6 days off; works great for me and my very busy family. when my first night is upon me I try to get up early...

  13. Officially off orientation!

    dlhommer replied to jenrninmi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations on being off orientation .your going to be fine especially if you can manage 8 patients. I also work nights and am a recent graduate, but we can only have a max of 6 patients so it is...

  14. Did I fail the NCLEX?

    dlhommer replied to randie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    don't second guess yourself because I haven't heard of anyone who came out of that test thinking that they passed. I took NCLEX in June with only 75 questions; I was very sure that I failed, very...

  15. Anyone making the transition from CNA to RN on a unit?

    dlhommer replied to RaeT,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was an aid on the same unit that I now work as a nurse. I don't find that the nurses can't remember that I am a nurse, but the other aids often forget. It will just take some time. for the most...

  16. Well, finished my 1st 3rd-shift last night...

    dlhommer replied to jenrninmi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also a new night nurse and I love it. It may be challenging taking care of more patients ( we can have up to 6) but I find I have more time to actually read the chart since I am not fighting...

  17. New RN grad starting oncology floor Aug 10th

    dlhommer replied to debblynn13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love working on the oncology unit so far too. it is a great unit in a large hospital. I find the patients very intersting to work with and I learn something new every day. Don't worry too much,...

  18. Feeling like I'll never get it right

    dlhommer replied to RNAnna's topic in First Year After Licensure

    my preceptor recommends grouping cares and having a good worksheet to use. also a nursing instructor told me to make up my own worksheet so that it will work for me with whatever I need so that I can...

  19. Help Please--where are the best salaries?

    dlhommer replied to Meerkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    come to minnesota, even though it's cold here in the winter. great places to work with starting at 24+ base with up to $4 an hour extra for nights. just a

  20. I took my NCLEX-RN on friday at 9am--still don't know!!!!

    dlhommer replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    way to go doesn't it feel good to have it all over with?? go out and celebrate :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  21. Let's introduce ourselves...

    dlhommer replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hello everyone, my name is Deb I graduated in May and passed my boards on June 15th I am working on an Oncology unit in St Paul, Minnesota. I started working last week and I am having a blast!!

  22. Please pray for me!!!!!!!!!!!

    dlhommer replied to ckh23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck, breathe and your going to do

  23. just wanting it over and to PASS

    dlhommer replied to Thressa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck tomorrow, relax and breathe your going to pass, try to get some sleep tonight and get up, go in there and show that damm NCLEX who is boss!!

  24. NCLEX says I am competent

    dlhommer replied to bagger's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons: congratulations :balloons:

  25. NCLEX torture

    dlhommer replied to miniNYnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was in your shoes on Wednesday. but your going to be fine and your going to pass!! I checked the BON every 5 minutes too. but I love the idea of post NCLEX camp what a great idea!