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nycRN3

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  1. Is earwax removal an emergency?

    nycRN3 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Lol. I had a parent bring in her 4 year old (not the first child) for cold like symptoms. During our assessment the mother explains that she was diagnosed yesterday with a cold and has been giving her...

  2. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

    nycRN3 replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

    Okay after allnurses did something weird with my response I am back to state my pointers. Here are some tips that helped me transition from a mother/baby nurse to an ED nurse: Know where your...

  3. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

    nycRN3 replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

    I've done something slightly like this and it does help a lot. I'm going to visualize the whole patient and interventions next time though. Such a great

  4. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

    nycRN3 replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

    I am so annoyed I had such a thoughtful response and everything was

  5. Currently on orientation at a level 1 trauma ER,help!

    nycRN3 replied to lainaa's topic in Emergency

    ED

  6. About Pitocin

    nycRN3 replied to zje123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know this was directed towards L&D nurses but I thought you may be interested in a Postpartum nurse's answer. The standard order is two 1000mL bags of Pitocin in either D5LR or LR if they are...

  7. GN on postpartum unit! Advice

    nycRN3 replied to gatorgrad.'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats I recently started working on a postpartum unit and I enjoy it very much. They won't expect you to know much but it is always great to come in knowing a little something and building from...

  8. Attachment issues

    nycRN3 replied to abudde6's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bonding with your patient is completely normal. Especially when they are so cute and squishy. I still think about one of my pt from pediatric home care (I've been off that case for sometime now). I...

  9. New Job in postpartum/advice?

    nycRN3 replied to MarrahRN91's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am new to PP/Mother-Baby. I have been in "classroom" for sometime and have spent a total of 4 days orienting on the floor. I will be orienting on the unit for 8 weeks. The most common advice I have...

  10. A Bit Annoyed

    nycRN3 posted a topic in Private Duty

    Hello everyone. Within the past few months I accepted a pediatric case from my agency within New York City. It wasn't until I started the case that the mother told me we would be traveling out of...

  11. A Bit Annoyed

    nycRN3 replied to nycRN3's topic in Private Duty

    @brillohead Haha I was typing @brillopad

  12. A Bit Annoyed

    nycRN3 replied to nycRN3's topic in Private Duty

    @brillopad How we were going to get there was an issue for me. But it has been clarified and the agency told me that the licensing will be handled. Thank you. I kid you not you nurses explained the...

  13. A Bit Annoyed

    nycRN3 replied to nycRN3's topic in Private Duty

    @brillopad The 2 hours back home is a factor for me because if we reach back to NYC later than I am used to leaving it will impact my ride back home because I take public transportation. The public...

  14. A Bit Annoyed

    nycRN3 replied to nycRN3's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks everyone especially @justbeachynurse and @ladyfree28 I was a bit afraid and I have to say that you all were so great at explaining the situation to me. It looks like the insurance provides the...

  15. A Bit Annoyed

    nycRN3 replied to nycRN3's topic in Private Duty

    @justbeachynurse I work a 12 hour shift. I guess a bit of me doesn't want to travel for 4 hours going and coming and then it takes me 2 hours to get

  16. A Bit Annoyed

    nycRN3 replied to nycRN3's topic in Private Duty

    @justbeachynurse Yes, crossing state lines the mother told me they just had to do paperwork but no one has ever spoke to me about it. I don't know a bit of it is nerves I've never really tRaveled...

  17. A Bit Annoyed

    nycRN3 replied to nycRN3's topic in Private Duty

    @ ladyfree28 @meanmaryjane That's the thing I don't know anything. I don't even know how the family plans on getting there. I know that it is a 4 hour drive. I'm just not comfortable going out of...

  18. First day of classes...

    nycRN3 replied to cjward3's topic in LPN to RN

    I definitely felt nervous and defeated before I even began. But something that helped was reminding myself of how many people have went through the same rigorous program before. Also prayer and...

  19. I got the job!

    nycRN3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay I know I rarely post here, but I do use this site to gather a lot of information. This site has helped me a lot so I figured I should return the favor and help someone else. I will be working on...

  20. I got the job!

    nycRN3 replied to nycRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. It is great to hear that you enjoy it! I am pretty excited. I love women's health especially maternity. I feel so lucky to have this be my first hospital job. Any great book you can...

  21. What's in your bag (and/or car) -- the PDN version!

    nycRN3 replied to brillohead's topic in Private Duty

    Hey I'm new here! My bag varies but for the most part: Clipboard Pens Stethoscope Lotion Kindle iPhone and charger Envelopes & stamps iPod Bottled water Pediatric assessment handbook I feel like...