Spritenurse1210 BSN, RN

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    I think my resident may have been having an MI

    Spritenurse1210 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Resident a presented in the bed moaning "owie, owie, owie" clutching her chest, grunting, and writhing in the bed. T 100 P 112 R 26 BP 171/102 which had elevated 10 minutes after I took it manually...
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    Does your healthcare facility hire employees with HIV or hepatitis

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Fig77's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you can ask that in the US either, unless you're a sexual partner of someone who's been recently
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    I think my resident may have been having an MI

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I sent the doctor a fax before I left for the morning, forgot to add that to my
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    Am I screwed?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    absolutely not. your education is important, and having a BSN will pay off in the long run. Plus there are a lot of places that will assist you with paying your loans back, as well as government...
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    Where Can a New Grad Get experience!?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to dfowler19's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget you do use critical thinking, especially when assessing a non verbal dementia resident.
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    Where Can a New Grad Get experience!?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to dfowler19's topic in General Nursing

    Springfield hospital in springfield ohio hires new graduate nurses (i think). Maybe give them a shot? They have a few
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    care map question

    Spritenurse1210 replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the patient's other diagnosis. Does she have history of asthma, COPD, or CHF? If not, logically speaking, she could have been deficient in o2 because pain will cause someone to breath more...
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    Military Nursing

    Spritenurse1210 replied to IcanHealYou's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse in the military, you wouldn't be fighting alongside the infantrymen, BUT you will see combat. Field hospitals, and MASH units are ambushed all the time. Just ask all the military nurses...
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    The things you absolutely cant stand about nursing.

    Spritenurse1210 replied to ccbc_student's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget the self-appointed health guru familiy members that graduated from the university of WebMD:banghead: or the ones who's family member is in the medical field and since they are a nurse...
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    CNA or LPN.. So confused!

    Spritenurse1210 replied to One Flew Over's topic in General Nursing

    Being a CNA is hard heavy work. It will take a toll on your body. I was a CNA for 5 years before becoming an LPN. I started at 19 years old, and am now 26 years old. I've got arthritis in both...
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    Instructor Problems

    Spritenurse1210 replied to ms.ludes's topic in General Nursing

    While you didn't choose your words wisely, you might want to consider pulling your instructor aside and telling her what you said here. Perhaps if you speak to her she may understand. For the next 4...
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    6,200.00 Who are they kidding? For a CNA 5 month course..

    Spritenurse1210 replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you can get into a program in a community college or a LTC center
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    can an rn work as an lpn or med tech

    Spritenurse1210 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure if you apply at some of these places as an RN they would take you over an LPN.
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    I had my first clinical today & I cried in the pt room in front of everyone.

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    It's OK to express your feelings, and feel helpless, especially so early in your nursing education. Work to move past your feelings of inadequacy, It's only your first clinical rotation. The more you...
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    Does Nursing in LTC make RNs bitter and mean??

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not all long term RNs are bitter and mean. Just the ones who are burnt out and need to leave the
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    Helpful hints and tips for working Med surg

    Spritenurse1210 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I've been offered a job on a busy med/surg floor in a hospital. I've only worked in nursing homes before, and haven't done hospital nursing since my clinical rotations roughly 2 years...
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    Nursing job interview attire

    Spritenurse1210 replied to vnuwish's topic in General Nursing

    I'm kind of old fashioned when it comes to interview attire. here's an idea of what would be acceptable, generally....
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    Non-Compliant Alzheimer Patient

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    I have experience with alzheimers and dementia residents. Sometimes you have to be creative. I think you should advocate for the clonidine patch, make sure you clear it through doc and poa of course....
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    Am I not cut out to be a nurse? Please Help!

    Spritenurse1210 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    You, know......Its a lot better being on the other side of the needle (you know, being the one DOING the sticking) as opposed to being the one getting stuck by the needle. Won't hurt you a bit! *wink*...
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    You Know You've Had A Hectic Shift/Day At Work

    Spritenurse1210 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :lol2:Top ten reasons you know you've had a hectic shift/day at work (my own personal "DOH!" list) 10. You sit down on the couch in the lobby of the SNF/Hospital/ALF you work in after your shift...
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    I Wish I was a Real Nurse not a LPN

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Nure Emi's topic in General Nursing

    pagandeva2000 I couldn't have said it better
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    :yeahthat:
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    Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm sure it's possible to get an STD in any bodily opening, whether natural or created. I was being sarcastic, cause personally it shocked me that anyone could be so selfish as to use a fresh ostomy...
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    You Know You've Had A Hectic Shift/Day At Work

    Spritenurse1210 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Or in your sleep you roll over to your DH/DW and say "Turn off the bed alarm/IV pump/Kangaroo pump, I'll be there in a second, just as soon as I finish this bolus" Thankfully my boyfriend has a sense...
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    You Know You've Had A Hectic Shift/Day At Work

    Spritenurse1210 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti:lol_hitti