sommer0515

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1. Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

   sommer0515 replied to purplegal's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I've had a similar experience. Hired in at the same time as other graduates into a critical care unit but got moved to a telemetry floor after orientation. I had multiple preceptors (one who wasn't...

2. In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

   sommer0515 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

   We perform "focused assessments" in my hospital (I work a telemetry floor) but I always start out with the ABCs.. Lung sounds, pulses, circulation (edema), etc... If they're post cath: groin site/...

3. Meridian Community College

   sommer0515 replied to futurenurse 84's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated from the RN program there in May. LPNs are being phased out a lot in our area btw so that may be something to consider. Overall, I loved the school and they have great instructors. Good...

4. Arterial sticks and analysis

   sommer0515 replied to heinz57's topic in Critical Care

   I work in a unit where both RNs and RTs do ABG sticks. It's helpful during a code or RRT when a MD needs it and resp may be tied up bagging or doing

5. Spice Spice Baby

   sommer0515 replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Emergency

   I've seen a case result in pulmonary edema (drained 400 cc). Blew their LAD out and was left with EF ~10%. That one blew my

6. New Graduate RN having preceptor commucation problems

   sommer0515 replied to Kaytayxx's topic in General Nursing

   I understand not wanting to feel like an insubordinate, but there are times you need to seek help from other more experienced nurses. Patient safety and care are the ultimate goals in our daily...

7. New Graduate RN having preceptor commucation problems

   sommer0515 replied to Kaytayxx's topic in General Nursing

   I can totally understand where you coming from on this type of situation. I started in a critical care unit 3 months ago and have been on days orienting with a preceptor who doesn't like to teach and...

8. RN role in Chest Tube insertion in the ER?

   sommer0515 replied to x28y31's topic in Emergency

   I've assisted another RN who made sure appropriate meds (lidocaine, etc.) was drawn up and available. My job was to hold pt arm up and support durning insertion... Probably one of the most painful...

9. PVT: Question of Character?

   sommer0515 replied to oldandintheway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   And add "integrity" to the above post as well

10. PVT: Question of Character?

    sommer0515 replied to oldandintheway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As one who has posted in another thread about using the trick, I feel as I should clarify... In my first attempt to get the info I wanted (God help me)... I entered CORRECT info. Shot número 2...

11. 8/22 What I learned this week....

    sommer0515 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    From what I was told, there had been previous fxs from a resuscitation attempt. Wasn't my pt, so I'm curious to find out what legality/paperwork had to be filed to cover that

12. New grads in specialties without the basics

    sommer0515 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My choice of diving into specialty was the experience, considering I'm in my late 30s starting my career and have two children who will both have graduated and entered college soon (my youngest is a...

13. 8/22 What I learned this week....

    sommer0515 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned there is such thing as request for "Full code status with minimal to no chest compressions"... Yes. You read that correctly.

14. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    sommer0515 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    New grad here so I'll chime in and be blunt... Some nurses may be seeing it as not getting paid to help you but the majority are focused on the primary reason they clocked in that day... PATIENT...

15. Payment Declined PVT 2015 nclex-rn

    sommer0515 replied to lab0117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh dear that's unfortunate... I stand corrected but it did happen in my situation in