Ivanna_Nurse BSN, RN

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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    ruby, i sure do wish i could double kudo you sometimes!
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    Use of cell phone apps on the job?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to SanDiegoCaliRN's topic in General Nursing

    I use epocrates... it is handy for dosages and interactions, and has lots of med math tools. The basic one is free! I do not ever use my phone in the pt room though.
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    Dilemma -- Need Advice on Job Offer

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to buckheimer's topic in General Nursing

    Woo Hoo! Im glad things are working out for you!
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    LPNA left on my own

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Boards will be here before you know it. :) Check with the BON about working w a temp license and passing meds. it will help ease your mind. Good luck with boards too! :)
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    Dilemma -- Need Advice on Job Offer

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to buckheimer's topic in General Nursing

    All excellent info, I have nothing to add except good luck to you :)
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    Intervew

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Nursing

    Fingers crossed for you... from what you describe it sounds like it went well, and if this is an indicator of the future of you being there, she seems like an easygoing boss. Good Luck, keep us...
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    CC Posible Over Dose

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    Choco-charcoal.... my FAVE!!
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    what are these yellow gowns for?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    i have seen the yellow fabric gowns... at my hospital, the nurses from endoscopy wear them. Sometimes a few gowns will wind up in the icu and stick around. Maybe these are the ones that you are...
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    help nurses! Need I & R for "altered urinary elimination"

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Rachael243's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    what about monitoring i and o... as well as daily weights?? potassium and phosphorus and calcium play an important part in renal function... how so?? What about medications that the patient is on??...
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    I need to switch preceptors

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to katygw's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been there... hang in there. No two nurses are alike, and some may precept differently than others. Stop in and see your manager, touch base with her and let her know how much you enjoyed your...
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    No, apparently you don't know it all!

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to himilayaneyes's topic in General Nursing

    dang! I think that we are working on the same unit!
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    What do you use as your "brain" while on the job?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

    we have a shift report sheet as well... its pretty informative, so all i do is take a piece of paper, write down the systems and note what I need to as i go. mine includes med times, accucheck times,...
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I learned to not snort cocaine the day before I go in for an elective hernia repair. The last dude that did that wound up trached and on dialysis. Im glad for the insight!
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    Just need to vent

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to HDHRN's topic in General Nursing

    Get some rest, and remember some days are better than others. Hugs to you :)
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    Just for fun; Quotes you use for encourgement

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    Rome wasnt built in a day, and neither was this nurse!
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    Oragel for hemorrhoids???

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    Off topic, but had to share... this nite shifter is up early, cant sleep and have 4 more shifts to go. I totally thought the post read orange for hemorrhoids. I was thinking how unpleasant that'd be...
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    What tricks have you found make your job easier?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    A pen in each clipboard, so Im not fumbling in my pockets Rounding at the beginning of the shift to say hi to the families, and make sure I am not running out of any drips. Flushes, alcohol wipes,...
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    I just want to talk....

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to darkbeauty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Part of it is that you are still new to nursing, it hasnt been but a year. In this time you will experience frustration with the limitations that are placed on you and be dissatisfied with the amount...
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    What is your attendance policy?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Three call outs in 90 days and then you get a warning. If you get another, its a small suspension. The first day falls off after the 90 day mark, so its a constant think. 3 tardies count as a...
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    Nervous about HIPAA

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Katie.Lee's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    If you are super worried about it, remember everything that you have been taught up until this moment. Talk only of a patient with people pertinent to their care. Never discuss patients in the...
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    preemployment drug screen

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree with going asap. The sooner you go the less stressed you will be :)
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    Quit nursing school, now what?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to Wolfless's topic in General Students

    Wolfless, if its any consolation, I am kind of in the same boat, but a little farther down the creek. I just withdrew from the BSN program in the seventh week of school. I really didnt enjoy...
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    I Wish I Could Get Away with It...

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    How about an anonymous email to the hospital and the school? Maybe that would put a bee in someone's bonnet without you looking like a bad guy?? I do totally agree with you and if I would have...
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    2nd job drawing blood-will i be held accountable as a RN if something were to happen?

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to HickoryRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure that regardless of the job description, you are held accountable to your level of training and scope of practice. I would check with your BON to be sure. :)
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    You know it's going to be a crazy night at work, when

    Ivanna_Nurse replied to JennRN65's topic in General Nursing

    When theres a crash cart pulled into one of the rooms, and noone is to be seen. Orders are flagged, and charts untouched, and all of the wheeled chairs have kind of conglomerated in the middle of the...