seaofclouds21

seaofclouds21 BSN, RN

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    Interview for biomedical ethics class on teen pregnancy

    seaofclouds21 replied to fhaque95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You will probably have a better outcome by reaching out to an OBGYN office and asking if they have a nurse that would be willing to interview with a
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    Time and blood pressure meds

    seaofclouds21 replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    You should also check to see if your facility has an policy about this as well. If there is a policy, you should follow that at the
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    Which program is more intensive

    seaofclouds21 replied to Big_Mike's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Very different programs. Both will require a good bit of
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    What should I do first

    seaofclouds21 replied to Big_Mike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to nursing school full time while working full time as a single mother. If you are already unemployed/underemployed, now is not the time to try to take on children and nursing school. Pick on...
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    Time and blood pressure meds

    seaofclouds21 replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you are the only one checking the vs before giving the meds doesn't mean you are the one that is wrong. Are you checking full sets of vs or just the
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    Time and blood pressure meds

    seaofclouds21 replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I work acute
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    Newly qualified nurse...nervous before each shift

    seaofclouds21 replied to NQN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Are you still on orientation? Have you asked other's how you are doing (such as your preceptor, mentor, manager)? The first year of nursing is hard, no matter what specialty you are in. How did you do...
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    Time and blood pressure meds

    seaofclouds21 replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    I always recheck my patient's BP/HR when administering meds for BP/HR. I do it so that if there is any significant change from the last time their vitals were checked, I am aware of it and giving the...
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    Home Hospice

    seaofclouds21 replied to NelleG's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother was recently home with hospice (she passed in September). Her hospice team was wonderful and had many medications available for us to get her sublingual, so that she didn't have to...
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    Stitches or glue

    seaofclouds21 replied to Agriffin86's topic in General Nursing

    As mentioned, we can't give out medical advice here. I have been surprised by some of the wounds I have seen glued instead of stitched, but only the provider can really determine which is
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    Could the reason I got fired from my last job affect becoming a nurse

    seaofclouds21 replied to Allie94's topic in Nursing Career

    That supervisor may not even be there when you apply for a nursing job. I wouldn't put to much thought into what she said as she was firing
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    Taking out a loan or work to pay for nursing school

    seaofclouds21 replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Students

    Why is it obvious you can't work while in school? It may be more difficult, but it is possible to work while in school. You should aim to complete your school with as little debt as possible. How do...
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    Could the reason I got fired from my last job affect becoming a nurse

    seaofclouds21 replied to Allie94's topic in Nursing Career

    So, you already have another job and haven't even started the nursing program yet. Honestly, I think there is little chance this is going to hinder you from getting a job as a nurse as long as you...
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    Could the reason I got fired from my last job affect becoming a nurse

    seaofclouds21 replied to Allie94's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you had a job since this position that you were fired from? How long have you been unemployed? Are you already a
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    seaofclouds21 replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    Learn to write your labs on your brain (report sheet) using the fishbones. It will save time in writing down all the
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    Training pathways in ICU

    seaofclouds21 replied to LibertarianNurse's topic in Critical Care

    I believe Residency programs have their place, especially for new grads. When hiring experienced nurses though, I believe the orientation needs to be individualized based on each nurses knowledge base...
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    What do you wear under your scrub pants in winter?

    seaofclouds21 replied to vspaniel's topic in General Nursing

    Double check your employer's policy about the long sleeves. Some places do not allow long sleeves due to infection control issues. I usually don't wear anything under my scrubs because I tend to get...
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    Working with a bad back, light duty?? Opinions welcome

    seaofclouds21 replied to J89Mike's topic in General Nursing

    The are required to offer "reasonable" accommodations. That is the key aspect of it. Is it "reasonable" for one nurse to no longer be able to assist with lifting, turning, or moving a patient? How...
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    NCLEX-RN: What does it mean to pass with 75

    seaofclouds21 replied to NS94's topic in General Nursing

    "Pass at 75" most likely means that their exam shut off after they answered their 75th question and that they passed the exam. The exam is designed in a way that it will give you questions that get...
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    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    seaofclouds21 replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    Good think I don't use employer-paid insurance
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    Working with a bad back, light duty?? Opinions welcome

    seaofclouds21 replied to J89Mike's topic in General Nursing

    Was your injury determined to be work related? If this isn't a workman's comp type of situation, your employer may not allow a light duty. It is completely up to them, but in all the places I've...
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    Q's about changing state of practice

    seaofclouds21 replied to Pearl_15's topic in General Nursing

    Each state has their own rules for obtaining a license in their state. If you are already a RN in one state, then you would want to look up the information for obtaining a license by endorsement in...
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    Breaking point re: expectations vs. time

    seaofclouds21 replied to djh123's topic in General Nursing

    The keep adding because we keep doing. It starts with one thing. They add it, we find ways to fit it in. They think, okay, there were able to add that, so they have some available time in their shift,...
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    Double Briefing

    seaofclouds21 replied to CuriousCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather strip the bed completely than deal with the fall out from a patient obtaining a pressure sore or infection while in my
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    Wants to go part-time, how to ask Manager?

    seaofclouds21 replied to Poofy7's topic in General Nursing

    What are the policies regarding changes like this? Also, what are you hoping you will be getting hours wise as a part time employee? You say the 13 hour shifts are not working for you, but will those...