chachh BSN, RN

chachh has 5 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Telemetry.

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1. Any Spokane nurses???

   chachh posted a topic in Washington Nursing

   Thinking of relocating to Spokane (dtr may be going to Washington university). Been a float nurse for many years. Best hospital? Do they treat staff well? Good benefits? I know I will take a pay cut...

2. is "beating around the bush" common in nursing?

   chachh replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry you have had some disappointments. Should a med be pushed faster than recommended? Probably not. And according to guidelines definitely not. Does it happen often? You bet. Should a sterile...

3. Med.Administration Error.

   chachh replied to DJ Trance AZ's topic in General Nursing

   That is sad. They should have spoken to that nurse in private. Confidentiality just does not apply to patients only. And we have all made med errors, whether big or small, and that feeling in the...

4. Cafeteria for Night Shift

   chachh replied to TylerTXRN's topic in General Nursing

   Our cafeteria is open all night until 3am. It shuts down to be cleaned until 6am. At night they offer premade roll sandwiches or grilled food such as burgers and stuff. The cafeteria lady will even...

5. Dayshift or Nightshift: Which works better for families??

   chachh replied to SchoolRN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked night shift since I graduated from ns 3 years ago. I really like it, but then I am the type of person who likes to sleep in. I have 3 kids, 1yr to 14 yrs, with school age kids it was no...

6. Pregnancy

   chachh replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

   Oh, and FYI. I too live in California. And on the maternity disability web site they use the example of a cosmetology type person not being able to stay on their feet all day and needing to go on...

7. Pregnancy

   chachh replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

   I feel your pain. I am getting ready to return to work 9/1 after being on maternity leave for 5 months. I to had severe back pain, was depressed, had a difficult time just walking at work. Would...

8. oncology vs. cardiac ICU, which job has better outlook?

   chachh replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

   I started on tele for my first job because once you learn rhythms you can go just about anywhere. Another bonus working in a cardiac area is I have also learned about oncology. If a patient comes in...

9. NCLEX RN today

   chachh replied to ozned's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I felt that same way. That test is waaaay to stressful emotionally. I bet you did great. Just try and relax (easier said than done) and try not to think about it.

10. Learn from mistakes

    chachh replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    There is never a stupid question among nurses...Never be afraid to double check yourself (has saved me a couple of times so far). And beware of over-confidence...no one can know it all in this

11. Should I leave nursing?

    chachh replied to CRNAorBust's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about hospice care through a home health agency? One visit at a time. There is some clinical care with the patient but you also educate and are supportive with the families of the...

12. topics for argumenative paper

    chachh replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    For my paper I wrote about Ritalin/meds being good for ADHD. My son is on drugs for this and it helped educate me re meds out there. So if you can, use this paper to educate yourself re a subject...

13. bigeminy info please!

    chachh replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    let me correct myself. wenckeback. 2nd degree heartblock type

14. bigeminy info please!

    chachh replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    wenkebach (something like that) or 2nd degree heart block type I. Is where the pr interval before the qrs keeps on getting wider and wider until a qrs is dropped. Then it starts all over again. a...

15. Home Health

    chachh replied to krocks0610's topic in Home Health

    Hi! I worked in home health/hospice dept as a secretary for 7 years before getting my rn. Though never did the clinical aspect I think I have a pretty good idea about what is involved in this...