April, RN

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  1. I still haven't found what I'm looking for

    April, RN replied to shabbychic23's topic in General Nursing

    Home health nursing. You visit patients in their homes. I have never done it so someone else may be able to explain it better, but the nurse goes to the patient's house and provides dressing...

  2. Nervous over possible termination

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

    Was the suspension soley due to this med error? Or was it a string of incidences? While the Digoxin error was your fault, you do NOT work in a supportive environment. You mentioned that your DON...

  3. BRN delays & NCLEX results

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

    I don't know how CA works, but do they post test results on Pearson Vue? I'm not from CA but I saw my results on Pearson Vue in 48 hours but didn't see my name on the BON website for almost a week....

  4. I still haven't found what I'm looking for

    April, RN replied to shabbychic23's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing, this is easier said than done. It's hard to not react to the stress when the responsibility of people's lives is on your shoulders along and you don't have any support from

  5. I still haven't found what I'm looking for

    April, RN replied to shabbychic23's topic in General Nursing

    How's the job market in your area? If there are many open nursing positions, you might have some luck in applying to different positions on a different unit or maybe a different hospital with better...

  6. if you could give 5 tips on how to ace nursing school what would they be?

    April, RN replied to Firefly602's topic in General Nursing

    Don't argue with your instructors... just do what they say no matter how ridiculous it

  7. Is it Easier to Get a Job As an ADN or a BSN?

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

    Many hospitals in my area only hire BSN new grads. They will hire ADNs with experience,

  8. Can't Stand It! A Rant About Floating

    April, RN replied to Diva7332's topic in General Nursing

    Can you refuse to

  9. MRSA in sputum with trach?

    April, RN replied to kc1985's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is not asking what MRSA is. She's asking a legitimate question about proper infection control because she believes she was misinformed by an experience nurse.

  10. NEED ADVICE! I quit my job and now I regret it.

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

    That really sucks. I'm sorry that happened to you. You can still apply for new grad positions with just 3 months of experience. Is that an option for you in your

  11. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

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

    Ahhh, thanks for the tutorial! I guess is really is a whole 'nother language down there! Makes me wonder what other regions must think of our Boston terminology (other than the accent of

  12. tips on how to survive 12 hr shifts.

    April, RN replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    I find that the first part of the day, before I eat lunch, goes by fast. It seems like 4pm-7pm really drag on and I usually need a coffee around then to keep me

  13. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

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

    I need a crash course in those terms as well!

  14. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

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

    I'm not sure if this has been addressed yet because I didn't read the whole thread... I'm from the north east and I've never heard anyone say they are "throwing" but we say they are "throwing up"....

  15. Back Rubs

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

    Ew, ya... it's usually those same patients who want help using their

  16. What's the biggest problem, or issue, that you face in your profession?

    April, RN replied to PediNurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the last two posts. Stress and patients who think the hospital is a

  17. Back Rubs

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

    Also, there nursing care in the ER is very different than care on a floor or ICU. I woudn't give back rubs in the ER

  18. Back Rubs

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

    It's not like the patients demand a back rub or that we are required by our employers to provide spa services. If you are already washing a patient or helping them prepare for bed, it just takes an...

  19. What do you do?

    April, RN replied to kdrose01's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I don't think I'd want to go through nursing school again but I have never regretted becoming a nurse. I think the key is finding a supportive environment with good working conditions. It's...

  20. Back Rubs

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

    After I wash patients up or before I put them to bed, I almost always rub their backs down with lotion. Patients tell me how great it feels after spending so much time in bed. Plus it helps freshen...

  21. I just want to thank the state of MA, in conjunction with the federal government

    April, RN replied to biok8e's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I couldn't get any financial aid to help pay for my BSN program so I worked all throughout school. I'm still paying off my loans. I wish more of us had the opportunity to not have to work and spend...

  22. Nurse cannulating and phelbotomy

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

    I guess this goes to show the OP how often MDs in the US draw blood.... hardly

  23. Nurse cannulating and phelbotomy

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

    Also in the US: RNs can and do draw blood, but at my hospital the nursing assistants do most of our lab draws. Some nurses place their own IVs but the IV team (nurses) usually place them. IV...

  24. I have no other choice!!!

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

    There are a few hospitals in Worcester which isn't too far of a

  25. Salary at MGH

    April, RN replied to TRR8021's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It depends on what position you are hired for. Positions are day/night, day/eve, eve/night, day only, eve only, night only. A lot of floors have full time night staff so day/night rotators only do a...