NurseSpeedy ADN, LPN, RN

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    How do I get over my shyness?

    NurseSpeedy replied to mcbn2u's topic in General Nursing

    And just another thought-this strengths and weaknesses thing should have been done during an individual student assessment review. Openly stating that your lack of eye contact makes you 'unprepared'...
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    How do I get over my shyness?

    NurseSpeedy replied to mcbn2u's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be that way, so much to the point that I would get physically sick before clinicals and feel paralyzed before entering a patient's room. It didn't help that my instructor liked to pick the...
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    Why do patients.....?

    NurseSpeedy replied to ArrowRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Or it's the end of the shift and the narc report is ran and you are told that you pulled the pill such and such for so and so but it wasn't documented as being given. God, I wish that report also...
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    Hmm...that's nice

    NurseSpeedy replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The patients who mention to me that a family member/friend who is visiting is a nurse don't really bother me. A lot of times they seem to appear awkward that that patient brought it up. Now, the paid...
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    IV Push dilution methods... Is my method wrong?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Patient Medications

    I have not seen vials of Normal Saline in about 10 years. The prefilled flushes are the only option and I went to many different facilities working per diem. Label, label, label. Give immediately. Any...
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    Why do patients.....?

    NurseSpeedy replied to ArrowRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I got that a couple weeks ago. Chocolate pudding...refused after spoonful in mouth...by spewing it all over my scrubs. I now remember why I used to keep an extra pair in my car years ago.
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    Why do patients.....?

    NurseSpeedy replied to ArrowRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    All after you just read off each one, stated what each was for, asked if they had any questions BEFORE opening each package and placing them into the medicine cup in front of them. I cannot remember...
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    NCSBN 3-week Course vs. Other Study Plans?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Chloe Price's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bought their course for three weeks. If you are looking for questions/rationale then this is a great idea. If your problem is a content deficit and not answering questions however, this may be too...
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    Dealing with faeces?

    NurseSpeedy replied to ToastaHands's topic in General Students

    My school had its first clinical as soon as we learned enough in the classroom to safely attend a weeklong session in a nursing home to performed nurse's aide duties. This was six weeks into it and...
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    Sick from roof leaks and water damage at nursing home?

    NurseSpeedy replied to HappyCNA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Like others, I'm thinking mold. Living in an environment that has a lot of rain, I was in two elementary schools shut down for the problem. Major health
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    New Grad- possible home care job- need advice

    NurseSpeedy replied to FuturePN's topic in Home Health

    Do not sign that contract. They have a problem with retainment- this means other nurses had a reason to bail also. Contracts are to benefit the employer-not you. Home care companies are a dime a...
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    If I cannot get into a university should I look into private schools to get my BSN

    NurseSpeedy replied to hollycamillex3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I attended a private school for my LPN to RN bridge not because my grades weren't high enough but because (at the time) they had no time limit to their credit transfers for math and science. I paid...
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    Would it be annoying if I sent another email?

    NurseSpeedy replied to chtzu's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes HR is the hold up. It wouldn't hurt to send another email to show that you are interested. This may be outdated, but back in 2009 I was waiting to hear back on a new department that was...
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    Call in sick???

    NurseSpeedy replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten a flu shot every year for the past seven years. I swabbed positive 4 seasons out of seven (but never confirmed in years prior to receiving the vaccine). Bottom line, it's far from fool...
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    When patients keep calling 911

    NurseSpeedy replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very few and far between, and back when I've had them, utterly useless. Either the patient was yanking out the tubes that were a main reason we had the sitter and he/she was obliviously reading a book...
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    What do you say to a family who asks you...

    NurseSpeedy replied to KayleyRN's topic in Patient Education

    I always leave the "how bad is it" questions up to the doctor to answer. Questions like these we can't honestly answer. I've had patients that present bad but eventually, with much time and to many...
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    RN BSN salary in Florida.

    NurseSpeedy replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on setting, the rate can vary greatly. Some facilities will give you a slight increase for LVN/LPN experience (matching at a 1:2 for years). I'm not sure if you're familiar with Florida's...
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    Animal Cuddles at the Hospital? Yes Please!

    NurseSpeedy replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago I worked for a small hospital that had all private rooms. I have walked in on a couple of family members who snuck the dog in without being noticed (before modern security measures were in...
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    Preceptor From Hell-Need Advice

    NurseSpeedy replied to Breycn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, the 10 preceptors was a red flag for me too. Even if it was a scheduling thing due to being flex pool (which should be able to be worked out for orientation), this is having one or two different...
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    Flu Shot or Mask?

    NurseSpeedy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    While I advocate getting the flu shot when able and have gotten one every year myself for the past seven seasons (whether mandated or not), I think the mask thing is a bit overkill, especially since...
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    Things LTC Nurses wish EMTs and Paramedics would understand.

    NurseSpeedy replied to downsouthlaff's topic in General Nursing

    My time in LTC was very brief (less than one year). Prior to it I had worked many years in a hospital setting. The change in the attitude was so obvious that I found it offensive. One evening I had a...
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    Thought I had been punked. I. Can't. Make. This. Stuff. Up.

    NurseSpeedy replied to Cattz's topic in School

    This pretty much sums it up. I've tested positive for influenza more than once (shot wasn't effective). Obviously contagious. When calling in with evidence of a positive test I have had more than one...
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    CNA at 16?!

    NurseSpeedy replied to Gr4ceffa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not sure if there's anything prohibiting one from getting CNA certification before a certain age, but I have seen many employers who won't hire staff under 18. I'm thinking this may have to do...
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    Night shift CNA question

    NurseSpeedy replied to Daniellerdh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are several issues that I can spot in this situation and I don't even have to get into the increased work demands. First issue, why the heck is this resident always still in his chair and soaked...
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    But Why? Fingersticks and Common Sense

    NurseSpeedy replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    My aide checked the fingerstivk and got 20. She rechecked immediately and called me with an 11. She checked it again while I quickly assessed patient and it was 25. Patient was very lethargic, barely...