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  1. Lantus insulin question

    onconurseRT replied to evans_c1's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    :uhoh21: Yeah.. As a nurse, I would need a lot of "other MD orders" to occur prior to even starting to think about giving Lantus to someone with a BS of 20 or even 45. I personally would see the...

  2. Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    onconurseRT replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient Medications

    :uhoh21: :uhoh21: :uhoh21: Yeah.. that is weird and a little

  3. Seeking Nursing Gear Advice

    onconurseRT replied to HeartofJack's topic in General Nursing

    I believe in investing some money in a good stethescope which is what I did. I have had mine for 7 years and it was worth every single penny. I cannot hear with cheap ones. Be sure to mark yours...

  4. Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    onconurseRT replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient Medications

    I think the poster was saying that basically these days, there is a really strict policy and procedure for needle sticks and there would be "questions" if you did not have gloves on. Hospitals (at...

  5. ICU staffing guidelines

    onconurseRT replied to radblt's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of an "acuity" system that is used in hospitals for just regular medical nursing. See, my hospital assigns pts to nurses based on their room...

  6. What Virginia towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    onconurseRT replied to fd5151's topic in Virginia Nursing

    ;) ;) Lets just say I thought it was funny and I chuckled.

  7. My Pre-grad Clinical has deteriorated into Hell On Earth

    onconurseRT replied to Gaelic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :yeahthat: :yeahthat: :yeahthat: I have seen it with my own eyes-- they will push and push as though it is their place to do it and I have seen new nurses cry over it. Not just to me but to many...

  8. What Virginia towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    onconurseRT replied to fd5151's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I live in northern virginia and one of the most populated areas next to DC. IF there was a 1 way train out of here I would take the next one... no offense to those who love this RAT RACE!!! It is not...

  9. What Virginia towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    onconurseRT replied to fd5151's topic in Virginia Nursing

    :lol2:

  10. How often do you take a break?

    onconurseRT replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    We get breaks??:uhoh21: :uhoh21: :uhoh21: :uhoh21:

  11. Help with a patient who wants to end her life

    onconurseRT replied to oxyjen's topic in General Nursing

    What an unfortunate case. I wasn't able to read the entire section and all of the posts, but was there any legally binding information like a health care advance directive and living will prior to...

  12. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    onconurseRT replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    1. Not getting the IV's and then refusing the IV start is likely not the only reason she was "fired". In most facilities, there is some progression to this unless it is a BIG mistake that is made....

  13. Nursing with a Southern Accent

    onconurseRT replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

    I as well have a thick southern accent and I do get the comment "you are not from here.. are you?" I live in the DC metro area of Virginia. I say "No maam/sir, my heart and where I grew up is in...

  14. Lunch Break

    onconurseRT replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    2 bottles of gatorade. On my floor there is this "Strict" policy of no food or drinks anywhere in sight of the rooms, desks, etc. We are not even allowed a bottle of water on the unit. It has to...

  15. Daily??? Newer nurses need "stand up" help!

    onconurseRT posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am posting this on behalf of myself and 2 other "newer" nurses at work. We need HELP! I received report on my patient load at 0700 and I work 8 hours. I received a report that a patients...

  16. How would you have answered this interview question?

    onconurseRT replied to supernova004's topic in General Nursing

    When entering the room your eyes should direct to the patient first. I would assess the patient, intervene with something for pain even if I needed to call the md for a 1 time order and have the...

  17. Daily??? Newer nurses need "stand up" help!

    onconurseRT replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    It has happened again today.... I received a direct "admit" at 1435 and I have to be in the report room at 1500. At that time I was also discharging a patient as well. I faxed off the admit orders...

  18. Probably going to be terminated, kinda bummed...

    onconurseRT replied to MultipurposeRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  19. Blood Transfusion Reaction...Doctor order to go ahead with transfusion anyway...!

    onconurseRT replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: TE=EricEnfermero]Is it written anywhere that you notify the lab or the pathologist for investigation of transfusion reactions? In many hospitals it is required. If the pathologist is clued...

  20. Help- White Nursing Pants!

    onconurseRT replied to AbDz41's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is what I did... If you think you will not get too hot.. I bought some white, thin "long underware" that even look a little "trendy" for long underware to wear underneath. I still wear them...

  21. Late for report

    onconurseRT replied to Hoozdo's topic in General Nursing

    By the posts that I have seen, it it appears as though there may be a "system" problem there where you have decided to work. From my experience as a new grad, I know that my "emotions" are many times...

  22. Late for report

    onconurseRT replied to Hoozdo's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Yes ..this does work. I have seen this work. Most managers are interested in that "OT" part of the

  23. Lap tops and Phones..This is too much

    onconurseRT posted a topic in General Nursing

    At work I push around a lap top that is on a cart with wheels 9-13 hours a day. I record all infomation, MARs are there, orders completed there, etc. Now, my hospital wants all nurses to carry...

  24. Needing Some Career Advice!!!

    onconurseRT replied to medicrnohio's topic in General Nursing

    Yes.... "nursing is something that I enjoy and respect and there are so many possibiities. It is vital that as a nurse, I find my fit- as I am sure every nurse strives for. My "fit" is a place that...

  25. REST BREAKS for Nurses in The ER

    onconurseRT replied to AngelGirl's topic in Emergency

    Are there any other professions in the United States that encounter this same problem- no lunch, no potty, no drinks for 8-12 hours long? Does anyone