Spritenurse1210 BSN, RN

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    Which is the first priority physiologic needs or safety?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to meemee lpn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, safety first in this situation. She wont exactly get a good nights rest laying on the cold floor with broken bones. I would suggest, howeover just as Iggy123 has mentioned, seeing if a...
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    Is this ground for a law suit

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    Whilei it is BS, it is the culture of the unit. Unless someone steps in and takes some action to change it, nothing will change. I'd suggest finding a job elsewhere, you don't need the
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    Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I personally like the 12 hour shifts better. It allows me to continue my education, and carry a second job should i need
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    Most embarrassing thing that happened to you at work

    Spritenurse1210 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    My whole family ended up getting a 24 hour virus with nausea vomiting and diarrhea. I wasn't feeling that great but went to work anyway. Long story short I got sick at work even becoming incontinent...
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    We Can't Use Tap Water for G-tube Meds? Only Sterile Water?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I think sterile water should be used after the PEG has been placed initially, however if the PEG has been in for years, why use sterile water? The gut isn't sterile. boiled tap water would
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    Difficult familily members (VENT)

    Spritenurse1210 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I have this little old lady on the floor, who is by the way, cute as a little button. She is pleasantly confused, admitted for pneumonia. She has a little great grand daughter, who is maybe 18....
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    nursing Is So...

    Spritenurse1210 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    crazy
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    Anesthesia: The Last and First Thing You Heard

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I had my tonsils and adenoids removed at 10 years old. The last thing I remember before I fell asleep was getting tunnel vision, and just before i fell asleep, and i could only see pinpoints of the...
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    Difficult familily members (VENT)

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I know CNAs aren't licensed. I was using her
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    LPNs and CNAs, Thank You

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for recognizing our hard
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    Is it possible to document too much?

    Spritenurse1210 posted a topic in General Nursing

    In a recent evaluation by my supervisor at my last job, she told me that I tend to over document. She went on to further elaborate that over documenting is just as bad as not documenting at all. Can...
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    Why would I NOT help? I'm confused.

    Spritenurse1210 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. I'm sure the nurse you helped respects you greatly, albeit the shock of you actually jumping in to help might have shocked her a little!!! I'd have been a little shocked too,...
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    Why would I NOT help? I'm confused.

    Spritenurse1210 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hit the send marker twice. sorry about the duplicate
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    Charting Bloopers

    Spritenurse1210 replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    Alright, I'm going to put on my big girl panties and admit to this one: Patient resting in bed with eyes open WASHING TV!! ooops........Needless to say, after a cup of coffee i was able to correct...
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    Nursing Trade Schools?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a trade school in order to obtain my Practical Nursing Diploma. Make sure to do your homework, and see if the school has the following criteria 1. it is approved and acredited by the board...
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    How old is too old for NCLEX review books????

    Spritenurse1210 replied to esteiner88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would buy a 2010 Review book, MHO. I would also strongly advise you to get a Kaplan NCLEX RN review
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    Have you ever been fired from a nursing job?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    I did a short stint in pediatrics while I was waiting to take the NCLEX LPN. They let me go after 6 weeks, because I was "too slow." Since I'd been sent there by a staffing agency, (it was a temp...
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    Didnt make it into Baptist RN program so trying for LVN

    Spritenurse1210 replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    Being an LPN first is very beneficial. Good luck to
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    I got the med pass nailed!

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's half the battle! Am I correct in thinking you're working LTC? I swear, the med pass alone is a killer! great to
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    stupid question

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SDA3694's topic in General Nursing

    There isn't any such thing as a stupid question. Unless you don't ask. Sodium chloride 0.9% mimics your body's natural fluids it is isotonic I believe. If I'm wrong someone please correct me. D5W is...
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    Do you have to include a recent job on new Application?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to FSK123's topic in General Nursing

    It's really up to you. Most employers will understand the phrase "the position wasn't a good fit for me," without further explaination, and it doesn't bash your ex employer. best of
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    "technician" dispensing meds under RN's licence (??)

    Spritenurse1210 replied to laurasc's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not familiar with Canadian laws. I would suggest contacting the nursing regulatory body (in the us it's called the state board of nursing, not sure what it is called in Canada) Here is their...
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    Insurance - The Latest Outrage

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    Do they give you a choice of plans? Maybe if you chose an HMO over a PPO the premium would be lower, but your deductible would be
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    My Crazy Month

    Spritenurse1210 replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    I can see that you're having a rough time. I hope that everything works out for the best. If you need someone to talk to, send me a private message anytime, and I will be happy to listen. You're...
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    Showing your respect to the Deaf patient

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for an incredibly educating and informative post. I had no idea about Deaf culture, and the differences between Sign language, English sign language, and American sign language. Thank you...