April, RN

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  1. Pt fainted on me while standing up

    April, RN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did great, also. I'm sure that patient is very thankful that you saved her from slamming her head or breaking her nose and

  2. i need some advice!

    April, RN replied to carly23's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you work hard at it, you can certainly get through nursing school. Just keep in mind that there will still be a lot of science and math involved when you are working as a nurse. Pediatric...

  3. gift for new grad

    April, RN replied to rnatheart76's topic in General Nursing

    I like this idea, too. I got a Littman master cardiology stethescope with MyName, RN engraved on it for my graduation. I've used it every day of my career. Then a card or something related to her...

  4. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    April, RN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    For a lot of people right now, the priority is finding any job in order to make money to survive. Your concern about being pigeon-holed is a valid one, though. However, it IS possible to switch...

  5. Do I have to get a separate license for each state?

    April, RN replied to raina2891's topic in General Nursing

    Can you clarify this? It sounds like you are saying if you got a new license in a new state, you would no longer have a valid license in the old state. Nurses can carry valid licenses in more than...

  6. Do I have to get a separate license for each state?

    April, RN replied to raina2891's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to add to the previous post that some states are "compact licensure states", meaning that one license can be used in any of those states. Otherwise, you need a separate license for each...

  7. med errors

    April, RN replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Are you able to discuss your concerns with your supervisor and charge nurse, making sure they remember that you tried to take accountability for your actions at the time and now you feel let down? I...

  8. May 2009 OLD grad, called 17 hospitals today...

    April, RN replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Have you tried getting names of actual nurse managers and try contacting them directly? HR and nurse recruiters are kind of known for not being helpful, at least in these

  9. What do nurse assistants do in Med/surg floor?

    April, RN replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital hires nursing students with only clinical experience all the time. In my experience, the nursing students made some of the best techs. Maybe it's because they are new and enthusiastic...

  10. job great interest go in person or email?

    April, RN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome! Just to clarify, I meant send your cover letter AND resume attached in your first email. If he/she doesn't get back to you in a week or so, you can email them again saying you'd like...

  11. When does duty to a patient begins?

    April, RN replied to rn2hope's topic in General Nursing

    Like the above poster said, if you already got report and your shift has started, then the patient is your responsibility even if you have not seen them yet. It wouldn't be the responsibility of the...

  12. hospital salary

    April, RN replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    All RNs make the same despite what specialty they work in, at least in the

  13. Cover letter - how do I?

    April, RN replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    I could be wrong here, but I'm not sure I would mention someone else name and that they suggested you contact this person in your cover letter. Maybe in the interview, when asked why you want to work...

  14. Can you "look good" as a nurse?

    April, RN replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    I was shocked at how many of my co-workers run marathons. Bikram yoga and spin classes are big around here, too. As far as eating right, you are better off bringing your own food to work. It really...

  15. Should New LPN Do Per Diem?

    April, RN replied to organicbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd also be weary of a facility that needs to put a new grad in a charge nurse position. The charge nurse should have experience since they are the "go to"

  16. New MALE nurse asking for fashion advice! Help please...?

    April, RN replied to _quarks_RN_'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Hmmm, I would think you might want to kick it up a notch and go for the suit in

  17. Should New LPN Do Per Diem?

    April, RN replied to organicbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with the above post... will this agency give you an orientation period? You NEED training as a new grad. Agency nurses are expected to hit the ground running in any facility or unit they...

  18. HIPAA--Mixed up discharge papers

    April, RN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Honestly, no one was hurt by this mistake. If it were me, I would probably just give them a call and let them know it happened so they can be more careful in the future and then forget about it....

  19. What is the work schedule like for RNs?

    April, RN replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    As other said, it varies a lot by hospital and even by floor. A lot of hospitals in my area have RNs do day/night rotation or day/evening rotation. I do day/night and like having the change of pace...

  20. New MALE nurse asking for fashion advice! Help please...?

    April, RN replied to _quarks_RN_'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Where I work, business casual is widely accepted. I think you can't go wrong with a suit but if you don't have one and can't afford one, I think you'd be OK in dress pants, dress shirt, and tie. If...

  21. Should I wait another year for a nursing program or look into private schools?

    April, RN replied to rramos88's topic in General Students

    I would apply to private schools for more options at this point. If you get in, then you can decide from there if it's something that you can do financially. Otherwise, you could be playing the...

  22. job great interest go in person or email?

    April, RN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read your last thread, so I'm posting solely based on your question in this thread. I agree that you are better off bypassing nurse recruiters. I also agree that you probably won't see the...

  23. burn out

    April, RN replied to FanceeKP's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Have you tried posting this in the General Nursing Forum? You will likely get many more responses there. Are you an RN or an LPN? Have you thought about home care or

  24. Pill crusher Evidence Based Nursing

    April, RN replied to jbluehorseh's topic in General Nursing

    We use metal mortar and pestle type pill crushers. I usually use an alcohol wipe to clean it when I'm done. Sometimes I just crush the pill while it's still in the

  25. pt/inr platlets and coumadin and fragmin

    April, RN replied to megcd's topic in General Nursing

    4.2 is a pretty high INR. It sounds like the Fragmin was being used as a bridge to a Coumadin. What would the purpose of the Fragmin be if the blood was already that thin? That nurse was out of...