curious nature

curious nature ADN, RN

psych, dialysis, LTC, sub acute rehab, hospice

Mom, Oma, RN. Bachelor's degree in psychology, then went back for ADN.

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  1. Covid Vaccine

    curious nature replied to mariaconcetta's topic in Disaster Preparation

    As a current vaccine nurse with a large national corporation giving thousands daily at our mega-site, I have pt relax arm, dangle it, find the acromion and measure down to belly of the deltoid muscle,...

  2. Covid Vaccine

    curious nature replied to mariaconcetta's topic in Disaster Preparation

  3. Resting Up For Night Shifts

    curious nature replied to Mya K. Brewster's topic in General Nursing

    Since Aug of this year, I've been working 12s at night in sub-acute rehab, with 4 noc in a row once a month. At 65, I do feel it, especially if I don't follow my routine or get to bed early enough...

  4. Colleague asked me for a Tylenol from my med cart. What to do?

    curious nature replied to FromMNtoCA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always have my own OTC pain meds, mostly NSAIDs, and I offer those to staff members who ask for something for a headache, etc. I prefer not to use floor

  5. What's in Your Pocket?

    curious nature replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nurses Rock

    Left scrub top inner pocket: work keys, alcohol pads; left outer scrub pocket: ruler paper strips, barrier cream, misc; right inner scrub pocket: pulse oximeter, highlighter; Rt outer scrub pocket:...

  6. Holiday proposal

    curious nature replied to Eagleschamp52's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, there are 6 major holidays, plus Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and the biggies are Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NY eave, and NY day. There's not...

  7. Giving OTC medications to your aides/coworkers?

    curious nature replied to knotizer12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Jul 5 by Sour Lemon, RN I have no problem handing out OTC medication to coworkers. It's from my personal supply, though ...never from the facility's. This is my method, never from the med cart. I...

  8. Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    curious nature replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a Mormon, but you could try outpatient dialysis where dialysis is traditionally MWF or TTS, and only on Sundays for major holiday weeks (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) so the patients...

  9. Dropping the "Nurse Card"?

    curious nature replied to RNJay_'s topic in General Nursing

    I was really tired after a double shift, and I was pulled over for going 5 miles over in a school zone (kids not yet out of school, but still), and the officer let me go with a warning after asking me...

  10. Critical question, please advise ASAP

    curious nature replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I would chart the caregivers are uncertified, if you know that is a

  11. Long hair at the bedside

    curious nature replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    Also with long hair, and wear it up every day for hygiene and convenience. If your bun gets too tight and/or hurts, try just twisting it up in a bun and use small to medium claw clips to hold it in...

  12. If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    curious nature replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    Horticulturist. Nice, quiet plants with no families. .

  13. Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    curious nature replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes to you, Cocoa Puff. I think many nurses can relate to your frustrations, especially the unrealistic and sometimes dangerous expectations. Having anxiety and depression over work is no...

  14. Rehab nursing vs PP vs State job

    curious nature replied to curious nature's topic in Nursing Career

    Still just me here with apologies for the previous wordy post. I'll be figuring this job thing out shortly, as I don't want to take a position because it's the first one offered, and then quit for...

  15. Rehab nursing vs PP vs State job

    curious nature posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been offered a day position as a rehab nurse at a very respectable, not-for-profit LTC facility 5 minutes from my home with good benefits. Additionally, I am looking at a possible night position...

  16. Traveling after nursing school

    curious nature replied to alexis_'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    The day after passing the NCLEX, I had major surgery which limited lifting, etc., for about two months, but I had no problem getting a job, once I got on my feet and was cleared by my surgeon. I live...

  17. failed nclex with 75 qs

    curious nature replied to panda25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Hurst online and passed with 80 questions. I began studying via NCLEX prep in my second year of nursing school, instead of the text, which I never had time to read. It worked very well, and I...

  18. But I'm the Nurse

    curious nature replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I hear you. I haven't seen any posts in FB, but it's a small world, and I like to keep my career changes and comments as anonymous as I can for obvious work-related reasons. I'm not a school nurse,...

  19. Hospice or not?

    curious nature posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working a state job as a LTC surveyor, but I have always thought about hospice. I miss patient contact, as I really enjoy getting to know my patients. Trying to stick it out at least a...

  20. Hospice or not?

    curious nature replied to curious nature's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your input! I really appreciate hearing the truth and seeing that hospice has much to offer, as well as the downsides. Right now I feel fortunate with good hours, moderate travel,...