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  1. casi

    What does DNR mean for the caregiver?

    casi replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    It means if their heart has stopped you don't bang on their chest. If they are still breathing and they don't have any advanced orders such as "do not hospitalize" you still get them immediate help if...
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    Which Pathophysioloy book would you want

    casi replied to P-medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Understanding Pathophysiology by Kathryn L. McCance, Sue E.
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    Would you desire to have a roommate or live by yourself during Nursing school?

    casi replied to TJ_vladin's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford it go for the private room. In nursing school I was awake studying at odd hours and sleeping whenever I could at odd hours. Having a roommate in a dorm situation would have really...
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    I hate writing resumes: a little help please?

    casi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've searched this site up and down looking for resume information. There is a lot of helpful stuff I've used, but I have a couple of specific questions. I feel like I have a good resume in the...
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    I hate writing resumes: a little help please?

    casi replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks
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    What would the Easter bunny put in a nurses basket?

    casi replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of extra nurses and nursing
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    What kind of snacks can I get for the nurses at the floor where I had my clinicals?

    casi replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    Anything edible. Fruit is always delicious. I love little candies that I can stick in my pocket for later. Sweet and chocolate are good, but sometimes too many of them can be too
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    Difficult Doctors...Vent

    casi replied to joanna73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL then I nicely put the doc in their place. "I know it's early, but this is what's going on" "Yes I understand you're upset that I'm calling, but healthcare is a 24/day field." "Yes I know this is a...
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    Med Surg or ER for New Grad

    casi replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Nursing Career

    In this economy my honest opinion is to apply to everything and accept whatever offer you get. There is a lot of debates on these boards whether or not new grads should jump into specialty areas...
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    Difficult Doctors...Vent

    casi replied to joanna73's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work night in LTC and I always make sure if I'm waking up a doc I have a plan of care. With the gentleman with low output, loc change, and constipation what was nursing doing for him? My report...
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    is it wrong to sit on a patients bed?

    casi replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I'll admit I sit on patient's beds occasionally. Just the other night I had someone sitting up on the edge of the bed burst out in tears because she was frustrated by a new onset of severe pain. I...
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    How do you handle the smells?

    casi replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    For things like GI bleeds and necrotized flesh I will normally slip something nice smelling under my nose (normally I use lavender oil). Otherwise I agree with mouth breathing. I used to say that when...
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    in a difficult situation with "natural med" friend

    casi replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I think my response when the child is very ill (asthma, meningitis s/sx) would be "Your child needs to see a doctor now. Let me call an ambulance for you" or even "I'm coming to get you two and take...
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    How do I not burn this bridge??...

    casi replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    I would just call them and simply state "I"m sorry I have to turn down the job you offered me I received a better oppertunity. I really appreciate the consideration and job offer." At least they...
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    I think my spirit is officially broken...

    casi replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like the aide was just collecting data Just make sure all the aide and all of the nurses know the aide's new scope of practice. I can see it changing once staff nurses start labeling it...
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    Job Hunting: MDs as References?

    casi replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that it depends on how closely you work with the MD. If you believe that the MD can say more than "well they are nice", and have a good idea of your work ethics and abilities I would say...
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    What's better: part-time with benefits or flex with no benefits?

    casi replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the most important question, do you need the
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    Who is in charge of making the incident report?

    casi replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    You find it, you write the
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    Staff and artificial nails

    casi replied to txdon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In micro we swabbed someones accryllic nail. The results were disgusting. Many places I've worked have banned fake nails, but are okay with nail polish as long as it's not chipping and is well kept...
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    Can an ER Nurse to an ER Physician?

    casi replied to lilyellowfireball's topic in Emergency

    It's definitely possible if with a lot of hard work. If you are really interest in the nursing model there is always the ability to go on from your BSN and become a
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    Disappointing news, what can I do?

    casi replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    In my area I know some of the local hospitals have summer camp type programs for kids interested in health care. You could go through your local hospital websites and see if that is something that...
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    Another Five Star Management Decision!

    casi replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    What happens when you get that first 500lb+ pt who won't fit into any of the 5 mechanical lifts the hospital
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    New Job 35 miles away

    casi replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. I live 30mins from my job and gas is just a pain in the butt. See if there are people in your area that you can carpool
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    "I'm A Good Nurse" Syndrome

    casi replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Ruby, I love
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    Night Differential?

    casi replied to mommo5's topic in General Nursing

    $0.70/hr