caffeinatednurse BSN, RN

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    Would you report this error?

    caffeinatednurse replied to caffeinatednurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Pharmacy did catch the error & kicked the narc sheet back to the supervisors. They caught it after I notified them of the
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    What Can Be Done to Avoid this error?

    caffeinatednurse replied to callienewh's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At our facility, the RN supervisor handles scheduling the INR rechecks & determining the new Coumadin dosage (via telephone order w/Dr). The supervisors aren't at the bedside & therefore have...
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    Being Pulled into the Office for calling CAT

    caffeinatednurse replied to ryuunohime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've called rapid response for a lot less. Don't doubt yourself or your career choice. If that was my family member or friend, I would be thankful that he/she had a nurse who gave a damn enough to get...
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    Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    caffeinatednurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Me, too. Although now that I work 8 hour shifts 5 days a week, I kind of miss that 4 day stretch of doing nothing. I keep reminding myself of how dead tired I was after one 12 hour shift, much less 3...
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    Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    caffeinatednurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I try to disconnect from my job on the way home. It was difficult, if not impossible, to do at my last job. The acuity was so high, and there were many things that I could miss. I used to call the...
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    Smoking Nurses

    caffeinatednurse replied to broobrum58's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I work in a tobacco-free workplace, but it doesn't stop 2nd & 3rd shifts from smoking once management has left. I have asthma & allergies & they have consistently gotten worse, the more...
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    Would you report this error?

    caffeinatednurse replied to caffeinatednurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you all of your input. The error has been reported to my supervisor. At our facility, the person who made the mistake fills out the incident report, so it's up to the supervisor to ask the...
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    Would you report this error?

    caffeinatednurse replied to caffeinatednurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks for your reply. I spoke with the supervisor re: the med errors in questions, but the one w/the time change in particular since it was listed as being given on my shift. I mentioned the other...
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    Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    caffeinatednurse replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess my experience in LTC as a new grad has been unique, then... It's been a great way to gain tons of experience in assessments, handling emergencies, providing treatments, communicating with...
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    What's Rude?

    caffeinatednurse replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Coworkers who use the bathroom right next to the nursing station to go number 2. Coworkers who refuse to wear deodorant and smell like straight up BO. Or even worse, they douse themselves in perfume...
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    Typical Staffing for a SNF/Rehab Wing

    caffeinatednurse replied to NurseQT's topic in Rehabilitation

    Our rehab wing typically has anywhere from 11-16 beds. One RN or LPN and 2 CNAs is normal. If we're lucky, we'll get an aide or LPN that can help out with medications or treatments. I work 8 hour...
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    Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    caffeinatednurse replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How did you manage to get a job in case management right out of nursing school, if you don't mind me asking? Most of the positions I've seen listed have required at least 3-5 years of clinical nursing...
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    Nursing home responsibilities for RN

    caffeinatednurse replied to Jdr8908's topic in General Nursing

    At the LTC facility I work at, the night shift RNs usually have: an RN supervisor or delegated charge nurse (who has their own hall to take care of, but is available via phone if you have questions or...
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    Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    caffeinatednurse replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LTC has been a good place for me to land, so far. I worked on a busy Med-Surg floor for 4 months after I passed my NCLEX, and I absolutely hated it, to the point where I quit without giving notice. I...
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    Looking to re-enter the field via LTC

    caffeinatednurse replied to frappuccino1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I should have included in my comment: I work in a primarily private pay and private insurance facility. I typically have a few Medicare residents on each hall (they require specialized...
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    Working in LTC. New Grad.

    caffeinatednurse replied to ASIA1210, BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started working in LTC (a large facility with several levels of care). Lately, I've been working in the short term rehab unit until I come off orientation. Let me tell you: there is no...
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    Looking to re-enter the field via LTC

    caffeinatednurse replied to frappuccino1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, it absolutely varies. I came from an acute care environment (med surg) that had really depressed me re: nursing as a new grad. It wasn't supportive at all. This facility is completely...
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    Counting Liquid NARCS

    caffeinatednurse replied to ltcnurse4u's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like a facility policy. We only sign at change of shift & if we have to waste any. Check your state regulation to be
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    How is like working in an SNF?

    caffeinatednurse replied to Life22feb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm currently working 2nd shift in LTC. My evenings look something like this: - arrive at 2:45 PM. - get report - if I haven't worked with the residents in that hall before, I always ask the off...
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    Looking to re-enter the field via LTC

    caffeinatednurse replied to frappuccino1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You know, it just depends. I just re-entered the nursing field after being away for about 2 years. I had I've been lucky, so far. The facility that I'm training at is a retirement community with...
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    BSN program for $18,000... does it exist??

    caffeinatednurse replied to angelagwen's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    State schools are a good place to start. My BSN was around $18,000/year but with financial aid, my expenses came to about $9,000/year (which I took out in student loans). A lot of students in my class...
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    What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    caffeinatednurse replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    When I worked a dual dx pulmonary unit (half med surg and half progressive care beds): - diabetic meds - insulin, metformin - pain relief - IV and PO Tylenol, dilaudid, Percocet, Vicodin, Lyrica,...
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    Working in Nursing home is all the same?

    caffeinatednurse replied to bigorange123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes. As someone who has quit without giving a notice, I can tell you that it can make your future job search much more frustrating than it needs to be. Nobody likes to hire an RN who will jump ship...
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    How is like working in an SNF?

    caffeinatednurse replied to Life22feb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for writing
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    Finally decided to quit nursing

    caffeinatednurse replied to jennjen512's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It may not look good paper, but it is totally possible to find work (in nursing or otherwise) after quitting without notice, especially if you have a legitimate reason for doing so and can explain it...