April, RN

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  1. how to work in a hospital as an aide at 19?

    April, RN replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If the job post said it will train non-medical professionals and you are going to be in nursing school, it seems like you'd have a shot at the job. You'll have to wait and see if they call you back....

  2. Student caught stealing....

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

    What if

  3. Ethical Issue -Missing Prescriptions

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

    Again, this is not about

  4. Pt from Psych unit knew everyone in my community!

    April, RN replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a good thing that you thought about your own safety. I'm not saying you have to be skeptical of every patient, but as you know, there are nurses who have had patients track them down...

  5. Pt from Psych unit knew everyone in my community!

    April, RN replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    2126, can you clarify your questions a little bit? When you say "this situation", are you referring to the fact that he knows many people from your community, or that he asked you out on a date? Why...

  6. Anyone ever lived and/or worked as an RN in Ecuador?

    April, RN replied to klone's topic in International Nursing

    I think I'm thinking the same thing Otessa is. I don't know anything about Ecuador but if this city is one of the best places to retire, I would think the average age would be 60+ and not...

  7. Student caught stealing....

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

    And if she continues to get away with it without serious consequences, who knows how far she'll end up going with criminal

  8. Annoyed, venting, am I too sensitive?

    April, RN replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm also too sensitive because I'd be annoyed with that documentation, too. It makes it sound like the nurse gave the red snacks but then was too clueless to remember she gave the red snacks...

  9. question

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

    If I understand correctly, the OP's exams in school are made up of NCLEX-style questions, which is why he/she is asking for

  10. question

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

    Your professors should be teaching you how to best answer NCLEX style questions throughout your curriculum. Also, if I remember correctly, the NCLEX study guides have a section in them about...

  11. Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    April, RN replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    AZRN2112, many people who work nights feel this way like they are always recovering or preparing for work. Maybe you need to look for a job that is straight day shift. As for the support group, it...

  12. Nurse-initiated interventions

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

    This depends on your facility. There is actually a recent thread on orders for EKGs. Some facilities require an actual order. Others have standing orders or protocols that cover EKGs when a...

  13. Nurse-initiated interventions

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

    If this were happening to my patient, I would have put him on a non-rebreather. Any doctor would expect that we do this if sats were 85% on nasal cannula. Gotta keep your patient breathing. I'd...

  14. What is the largest number of BP meds have you have ever seen?

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

    Two different

  15. New RN needs advice

    April, RN replied to car2614's topic in General Nursing

    It should be easier to get positions on other units now that you work within the system and will be an internal applicant. I would put in at least a year at your current position to show you are a...

  16. Neuro Integrated Care Unit vs Intensive Care Unit

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

    Wow, that is interesting! Seems like patients can definitely benefit from staying in the same room with the same staff who is familiar with their entire hospital course. Good luck with the...

  17. Neuro Integrated Care Unit vs Intensive Care Unit

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

    I haven't heard of a an integrated care unit. Would this be the equivalent of a step-down unit? Neuro patients who aren't quite sick enough for ICU but not stable enough for the

  18. How do you deal with a doctor who sweared on you over the phone?

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

    Is translating part of your job description? If not, he shouldn't even be asking you to translate. It puts you in a bad position if it turns out that the patient did not understand the information...

  19. Just get out of nursing already

    April, RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to agree with you but it's easier said than done. Most people can't survive without their paycheck so food and shelter have to come before their happiness. Going back to school for a new...

  20. Aspirin and ibuprofen bad combo?

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

    Actually, ibuprofen is a prostaglandin inhibitor. Tylenol is

  21. Was This a HIPAA Violation?

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

    Did Jane respond to her friend's

  22. Questions about a recent offer (med/surg)

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

    Another vote for staying put. Too many red flags as others have already mentioned AND it's a big pay cut and long commute. It sounds like you already know by the sound of your post. Since you...

  23. Medication Error..total sadface : (

    April, RN replied to NightNurse876's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know how many med errors your manager, educator, and pharmacist have dealt with and will deal with in the future? Trust me, this one will blow over and no one will remember it in time. You...

  24. excessive talking and opinions might hurt me in the medical field

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

    It's not that people don't like others who are talkative, opinionated, or innovative. People don't appreciate getting unsolicited opinions, advice, or ideas from someone who has no knowledge or...

  25. Underwear and patients

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

    It infuriates me, too! I wonder if this is possibly an issue with the patient advocate's personal feelings about homosexuality and/or