PediLove2147 BSN, RN

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    Mandated cancellations

    PediLove2147 replied to kellycinalli's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am in a "flex" position where they can cancel you down to (I think) 28 hours. They offer vacation time first so the chances of you having to take the time is slim but it does occasionally happen....
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    12 hour shift question

    PediLove2147 replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    When people see 3 in a row on my floor they wonder what they did to the NM to deserve such punishment so it definitely depends on the person! I know a few people that like it but it can be hard on the...
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    Life after the Boston Marathon Bombing - Coping with the Trauma

    PediLove2147 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    My floor has quite a few victims and I have taken care of one of them for my last few shifts. It's been hard but an honor to be able to care for her. She is so strong despite everything she has been...
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    You are not my only patient

    PediLove2147 replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I actually told my patient that exact thing today. She was very needy and if someone wasn't in her room every half hour she threw a hissy fit. I was 6 minutes late with her PRN pain med and she rang...
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    Would like your input as a RN if your hospital has room service

    PediLove2147 replied to RNsheal's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Patients aren't allowed to sway from their diets at my facility. Our kitchen is very strict. I got an order for orange soda the other day, it felt very weird to request that from our MD! Diabetics...
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    Would like your input as a RN if your hospital has room service

    PediLove2147 replied to RNsheal's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have room service where I work and I think patients really like it. We like Little Panda RN have menus for each type of diet so patients can choose what they want and have it delivered when they...
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    Terrible Medication Error

    PediLove2147 replied to rekea526's topic in Patient Medications

    I guarantee you will always double check your infusion rates from this point on. Don't be too hard on yourself, everyone makes mistakes. It sounds like you caught it pretty early on and were able to...
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    Mental health days

    PediLove2147 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I got in a (almost screaming) fight with one of my coworkers today over mental health days. Our staff chronically calls out, we know they aren't sick because they tell me ahead of time what their...
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    Would phlebotomy skill be helpful to get a job as an RN?

    PediLove2147 replied to hilee119's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the hospital. I know where I work it would not, we don't draw our own
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    Let RN license lapse to get out of "Old" new grad rut?

    PediLove2147 replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

    I would rethink this.. there has to be something out there. Don't limit yourself to hospitals, just get experience working as an
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    Boston job prospects for new grad

    PediLove2147 replied to bostonRN2013's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It is not impossible but be ready to be looking for a couple of months. I graduated in May 2010, took a job in private duty in August. I had a job as a tech in a Boston hospital but they were not...
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    flushing after urinary catheterization

    PediLove2147 replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

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    Mental health days

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is totally different than what my vent was regarding. I understand the need for a TRUE mental health day, even week! We recently had a co-worker call out multiple times over a course of a month....
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    Vent: Downgrading patient from ICU status

    PediLove2147 replied to ukjenn231's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I don't work ER but if a patient is "borederline" they should be in the ICU if you don't have a step-down option. That is
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    New hospital gown design

    PediLove2147 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually wouldn't mind those making their way to my hospital. Might save us on laundry too since we use 2 for every patient anyways, doing what PalmHarborMom
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    New Grad Residency Program Listings By State

    PediLove2147 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What year was this made? There are a few hospitals on there that haven't had a new grad program in years! Still helpful though OP, it's a good starting
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    Orientation to your unit!

    PediLove2147 replied to NurseKrieger's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had 1 week of general hospital orientation and 8 weeks with a preceptor. We had classes with our educator and an EKG class as well. I felt prepared, not totally (do you ever?) but knew I could...
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    Your first time with a student

    PediLove2147 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was given a student (120 hour preceptorship) a few weeks ago and I know what you mean about becoming a bumbling idiot. My student probably thinks I am the biggest klutz. I am always dropping things,...
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    Patient Hides Needles in Bathroom

    PediLove2147 replied to Blue Roses's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yup, I've had it happen a couple of times. Sometimes nurses leave insulin syringes on their computers so they don't have to keep going to the med room but we had a known drug user on the floor that...
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    Mental health days

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Okay, I should not have said I am annoyed with those who take mental health days. Those I understand (to a certain point.) I am talking about people calling out because they have friend's birthday...
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    How many hours per week (avg) do you work these days?

    PediLove2147 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I work 36 hours a week, sometimes less if I get cancelled. There aren't a lot of overtime opportunities on my floor, except for the occasional call 2 hours before and I like to have a heads up if I...
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    Do I need my RN license

    PediLove2147 replied to acrosstobare's topic in General Nursing

    Have you passed the NCLEX? Or by "your RN" are you hoping to not take the test at all? Sorry, I'm confused. With an ADN you can work pretty much anywhere, there are some places that require a BSN but...
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    getting the life drained out of you

    PediLove2147 replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly some nights will suck and you will feel totally overwhelmed. I have those nights and I have been on my floor for 1 1/2 years. Not every night will make you feel this way though. As you...
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    Nursing School Patient Loads

    PediLove2147 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    This is great as long as you are learning to care for 3-5 patients. We did the whole "total care" thing too but we got a max of 2 patients. There are new orders, procedures, admits, discharges, ALL...
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    Not affectionate enough???

    PediLove2147 replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in Private Duty

    I saw this a lot when I did PDN. The child I took care of had a nurse that had been with him since he left the NICU. She would kiss him and say "I love you" when she left. I personally could not do...