NurCrystal22

Okay so I love watching fear factor and was taking to a fellow nurse friend of mine and we wanted to know how many of you could get through these "nursing stunts": 1) 100 patients, 10 meds apiece, 1hour to complete... no errors 2) Eating the hospital...

So, just curious as to what everyone else thinks about this. I've seen several nurses drop meds on the floor in front of their patients, pick them up, and give them anyways. Is this common? I asked one nurse about it and she said that it saves the ho...

Of INDIANA (if you are not for IN, then what part of the US or WORLD) is everyone from? What school do you attend? Are you already a nurse? Student? LPN? RN? Do you love being a nurse? ~Crystal

Um, I think it's really messed up you had to do that.... WTF?

Hello everyone, I just found this Indiana Nurses Section. My name is Crystal, I'm 22, I live in Fort Wayne, I'm a NEW LPN (had my license about 3 weeks now), and an IVY TECH graduate. NICE TO MEET ALL OF YOU! :) ~Crystal

Well, when my charge nurse walked up to me with my eval (which I was completely not expecting) I was a little nervous, but as I read it I was shocked that I was actually doing well, she said I connected well with my patients and families, pts wrote "...

Pt 1 pneumonia, not too bad, pt 2 ISSUES, bad attitude, doc just stopped CAPD, transfer to ICU.. I don't have time, make time. Now behind, pt 3 back from surgury, too much pain 10/10. New admit with Lamy, just when I thought I was catching up. Pt 4, ...

Hi, hang in there. I'm new to nursing too and I know how you feel. I'm in orientation right now, one more week to go until I'm supposed to be on my own... but last week we were short staffed so i was basically on my on anyways. Some days are hard... ...

I wouldn't do this if I were you, messing with your bodies natural neurotransmitters is not a good idea, A/P 2. Take a relaxing bath, maybe you NEED noise to distract from your throughts, turn some soft music on... I can't fall asleep without having ...

Don't feel bad, I know exactly how you feel. I was on my own last night, unexpectedly, and I was responsible for 5 patients (I'm still supposed to be in orientation). To my suprise I actually had a good day, got things down but constantly worried abo...

Usually pharmacy mixes it up, 20meq KCl in 1000ml of 1/2 Normal Saline, we infuse at 75ml/hr, decrease rate if burning/irritation/etc sensation is felt by patient. ~Crystal

My states minimum is 85 questions and that is how many I recieved..... and I passed. You can't really judge by the amount of questions though.... good luck. ~Crystal

Well out of four weeks, I'd say I had one bad night. So I guess I'm doing alright. I'm looking forward to being responsible for my own patients but at the same time I'm super nervous, I have a fear of making a horrible mistake but I think it's the fe...

Well yeah, if i don't know something, I always ask. Last night went great with 4 patients and I learned how to do CAPD. Other than that it was a quiet night, I stayed buzy, really great patients. ~Crystal

Here is some advice from someone that is in this situation. I am single, I'm an LPN, have no kids work full-time second shift 3-11:30, M-F. I'm taking 7 credit hours this semester and I start into the LPN to RN program Summer 06. Look, if you WANT to...

So tell me what you think about this. I need advice, I was a witness to what might be considered an "incident" tell me if you think it is or what you would have done. Patient comes for ER, has a history of CHF, ARF, he's diabetic and his chief compla...

If a patient has a med schedule for Ambien at 2100 and also requests a Vicodin PRN at the same time is that okay? OR If a patient has a scheduled me for Ativan at 2100 and requests a vicodin PRN is it okay to give. I'm asking because it seems like pa...

Just because a person comes from a "dysfunctional" background, doesn't mean that they ARE dysfunctional. I wouldn't get twisted over what your manager said.... forget it... ~Crystal

I guess I should clarify, the patient came to the ER and was TRANSFERRED to my floor, the ER people connected him to the yellow port, I guess inadvertantly (sp) because he had a LOT of "things" going on and I'm sure they were in a hurry, anyways, no,...

Well, overall it was a pretty good week... I learned a lot. Patient care is the easy part for me... learning the hospitals procedures and policy is kicking my butt so far. But, I know I'll get it eventually and if I don't know something I usually ask...

hmmm.. okay

all i need is my pen, my stethoscope, and a note-pad and I'm good to go. ~Crystal

Where here is one: Aides in regulation of blood glucose.

HEY!... So, yeah it's DEFINITELY Limited Metabolic Panel, I found out FOR SURE at work last night. Thanks everyone for your help. ~Crystal

Okay so I've been in orientation for 2 weeks now and I keep seeing LMPs ordered for patients in the AM, however, no one seems to know (at least my preceptor, she's pretty new too) what this is because they are not responsible for it, all they have to...