CKPM2RN

CKPM2RN ASN, EMT-P

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  1. Trouble threading IV catheter

    CKPM2RN replied to Junior's topic in Emergency

    There are many slightly different methods and everyone has a favorite. And like someone said, everyone goes through a bad streak once in a while. I have seen a few people who hadn't been instructed...

  2. NCLEX in 75?

    CKPM2RN replied to skayel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, that is exactly how you feel when it shuts off at 75 questions. When my screen was blue after question 75, I was positive that I had completely tanked it, or some catastrophic error of my doing...

  3. What Is One’s Opinion If You See A Man Wearing a Dansko Shoes?

    CKPM2RN replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

    I have a pair of non-clog danskos for work. I tend to twist my ankle in the clogs so I purchased a pair of ¨regular heel¨ danskos. I love them. They´re plain black leather and so

  4. Inserting Indwelling Catheter with No Foley Kit

    CKPM2RN replied to 1luvJesus's topic in General Nursing

    You are absolutely right, I was just relating a real-world problem I dealt with while working 38:1 at a SNF with no supplies and no help. The betadine package came in the kit so it started out sterile...

  5. Inserting Indwelling Catheter with No Foley Kit

    CKPM2RN replied to 1luvJesus's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking that as well. I learned to jerry-rig, hay-wire, and McGyver everything while I worked LTC/SNF. I must have done alright because I never caused an infection and actually healed a bunch...

  6. I need guidance

    CKPM2RN replied to vanilla_brownie's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely what nursex23 said! My sister is a school nurse and she loves it. The hours are 100% predictable, you have all the school breaks (with some exceptions for in-service and start of year...

  7. Single Dad Can't Handle Blood and Bodily Fluids Wants to be a Nurse

    CKPM2RN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    YES! If I was to do it over I would have become an imaging tech.

  8. Can’t a nurse be fired?

    CKPM2RN replied to Barbara Fouch Lentz's topic in General Nursing

    That would be quite dead. CPR won't help that and a nurse should be able to recognize

  9. Need advice!

    CKPM2RN replied to jennsrn's topic in General Nursing

    My first post-licensing job was also LTC/SNF. I had a load of up to 38 patients. It was hell. I never gave any one patient fair attention and became a task-master based on pure survival. There were...

  10. credit by examination

    CKPM2RN replied to Older Male LPN's topic in General Students

    Oh Jeeze! I guess it would be good to revise the OP to "an unnamed test prep

  11. credit by examination

    CKPM2RN replied to Older Male LPN's topic in General Students

    You were mistaken to contract with a "test prep" company and you are selling yourself short as a nurse in my opinion. I'm an Excelsior graduate who took the syllabus from Excelsior, bought the books...

  12. Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    CKPM2RN replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    This. THIS! This, is what I see as the real

  13. 12-Hour Shift | Life of a Nurse

    CKPM2RN replied to Susan E.'s topic in Nurses Rock

    You forgot angry and resentful. One becomes angry and resentful at 12 hours. At least this one does at

  14. Can CNAs pass meds in assisted living in Arkansas?

    CKPM2RN replied to GypsyTig's topic in General Nursing

    It varies widely by state it seems. When I worked in Oregon there were CNAs with additional Med-Tech training who could administer all facility

  15. Cat allergy anaphylaxis

    CKPM2RN replied to Flare's topic in School

    I used to have a similar reaction to cats, I had to take benadryl if I was around them. But, when forced to live with two cats for two months (long story involving my divorce) I became tolerant and...

  16. First shift in ER!

    CKPM2RN replied to Mebzone05's topic in Emergency

    You can survive and thrive! The flow is what you will need to learn

  17. 12-Hour Shift | Life of a Nurse

    CKPM2RN replied to Susan E.'s topic in Nurses Rock

    That's my day minus the shuttle and add a whole bunch of call lights, family phone calls, and a mid-day medication schedule on top of morning and evening. It a nutshell, it

  18. New Nurse Venting

    CKPM2RN replied to NewtoNursing75's topic in General Nursing

    There's a steep learning need at the beginning of a specialized position like a fertility clinic but you're smart and in no time you'll be amazed that you ever struggled at all. Chin up,

  19. I Made A Mistake

    CKPM2RN replied to dmarzzz's topic in General Nursing

    Until you can actually walk on water you will never be perfect, mistakes happen. Owning up and learning is what moves us forward. Someone else on this post was correct, with a lactic acid indicating...

  20. Nursing shortage is BS

    CKPM2RN replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a med-tele unit and it is pure hell. Granted I'm a new nurse (3 years RN, 6 months at this unit) but I watch the nurses who've been there for 10+ years doing the same scramble I'm doing day...

  21. ER to Floor...hating it

    CKPM2RN replied to iheartnursing91's topic in Emergency

    I've read your post and it actually helped to push me forward in what I need to do for myself. I have an emergency background and also love the hustle/bustle, the codes, etc. I took a job in med/tele...

  22. Something Has to Change

    CKPM2RN replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    "Time Management" is trying to complete all tasks, care, documentation, call lights, AND make the patient feel like a cared for human being. I don't think it's truly possible in the modern inpatient...

  23. BAD first day at assisted living as a new nurse

    CKPM2RN replied to VeronicaMarie's topic in General Nursing

    Get used to it. That is the way of things in the world in my

  24. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    CKPM2RN replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    In certain disciplines (I'm looking at you SNF!) once you give report you can find quiet time to do your charting and filing for the shift. That was my

  25. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    CKPM2RN replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    And that is my ideal