April, RN

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  1. Scrubs & Shoes

    April, RN replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Not sure how far south you live but there is a Work N Gear in Dorchester and one in Quincy. There is also Uniforms for America in Watertown which isn't too far away. You can always order them...

  2. Dry, Cracked Hands

    April, RN replied to jackieh1791's topic in General Nursing

    I really like Gold Bond Aloe Hand Cream. It's thick but soaks right in and isn't greasy so it's good for the

  3. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

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

    It has nothing to do with nursing school. Many hospitals allow caregivers to wear rings. Look how many gross things get on our scrubs and we then wear those in other patients' rooms, to the...

  4. Ok, need help from one nurse to a future nurse :)

    April, RN replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    I actually didn't know either, haha. I decided to check when I saw your post and saw that there was one and there were quite a few people viewing it. Good luck with the

  5. Ok, need help from one nurse to a future nurse :)

    April, RN replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    Try posting this in the Nursing Informatics forum as well. It might increase your chances of grabbing the attention of a nurse with one of those titles.

  6. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

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

    I wear my wedding band and engagement ring to work and haven't had any problems. Everyone I work with wears their wedding sets, even ones with large, high-set diamonds (2+ carats). My friend has a...

  7. patient confidentiality

    April, RN replied to lauren3333's topic in General Nursing

    If she really is your friend, I would speak to her about it first. She probably thinks she can trust her daughter to keep a secret but we all know that's not the case with teenagers. She COULD get...

  8. What do you think about waiting list?

    April, RN replied to Ava82's topic in General Nursing

    Could you call and ask to speak to someone who could find out? There is a huge difference between being #5 on the waiting list and

  9. Pay Scales

    April, RN replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses in nursing homes are responsible for tons of paperwork. This is in addition to transcribing and reviewing orders, labs, med pass, dressing changes, admissions, skin assessments, calling docs,...

  10. What do you think about waiting list?

    April, RN replied to Ava82's topic in General Nursing

    Did they tell you what number you are on the waiting

  11. Yeeeeeaaaayyyy!!!! For healthcare reform

    April, RN replied to Mr. Evans's topic in General Nursing

    Check out this forum of allnurses.com. There are many threads there discussing this topic.

  12. Sudden VTACH to VFIB

    April, RN replied to Rise Against's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also interested in whether they are doing an autopsy? To answer your question about whether or not it's common to have someone suddenly go into VT/VF arrest... I wouldn't say it's common, but...

  13. Sudden VTACH to VFIB

    April, RN replied to Rise Against's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible that one of his grafts from the CABG

  14. Staying Thin at Work-Its a Problem

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

    It is so tough to avoid the junk at work, especially when you are starving! And it's so easy to justify when everyone else is eating it, too. That's part of why your co-workers constantly offer it...

  15. rotating shifts

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

    As far as determining your salary, I suppose I don't ever know exactly what I'm going to make for the year. I usually just expect to make at least the same as the year before since I generally tend...

  16. rotating shifts

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

    I do D/N rotation and it's not that bad. I do mostly days and then a few nights per time plan. Some hospitals do 1 week days/1week nights or 2 weeks days/2 weeks nights. I think that would be much...

  17. Things new grads do that bother you/scare you half to death??

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

    I think she is saying that while you are learning to chart, transcribe orders, and give meds, don't forget the most important piece: the patient! Yes, doing that dressing change is important, but...

  18. Things new grads do that bother you/scare you half to death??

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

    Everyone knows that new grads know just the bare minimum when they are starting out. You are certainly not expected to know everything! That comes with experience. :) That said, we did have a new...

  19. Things new grads do that bother you/scare you half to death??

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

    I guess I failed to see how pointing out the other new grad's degree made the incident humorous. Maybe I'm just tired.

  20. Do you go to work when you have fever/cold?

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

    And the flu vaccine doesn't protect you from catching (and spreading) other illnesses that also cause similar flu-like symptoms. It's unfortunate that some facilities risk the health of their patients...

  21. Things new grads do that bother you/scare you half to death??

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

    Of course ASN and BSN nurses all start out as new grads, but the difference in education in relation to errors made is not the point of this thread. I know you didn't intend to but it's bound to...

  22. Do you go to work when you have fever/cold?

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

    Unbelievable. I rarely call out, but if I'm sick, I'm not coming in. No one else makes the decision of whether or not I'm too sick to work. Your DON is not your doctor and should not be making those...

  23. What are duties of a nurse in "general medicine'?

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

    A general medicine floor would be just like a med/surg floor... just without the surgical patients. The duties of a nurse in general medicine would be the same as a nurse on any other floor. Meds,...

  24. Things new grads do that bother you/scare you half to death??

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

    To me, the scariest thing a new grad can do is not ask questions when they don't understand, and cover up a mistake. I've never really seen a new grad do anything that caused serious harm to a...

  25. if u had to choose another career in healthcare besides nursing, what would it be?

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

    I agree, and in my experience, monitor techs get paid similar to PCAs. I don't think I'd ever be willing to go back to school for it now, but I still think I'd enjoy being a