thebeccalc BSN, RN

thebeccalc has 9 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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   For those who did an LVN to RN transition: Can you tell me a little about your experience?

   thebeccalc replied to ballack24's topic in General Students

   Short answer - yes, it is 100% doable. I'm starting my transition program in a few weeks (online except Clinical, awesome), and I have no intention of cutting back on work. Like you, I can't afford to. Also like you, I was in an RN program and faile...
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   Planners

   thebeccalc replied to mrs.bartlomain's topic in General Students

   Look into bullet journaling. The system allows you to create the type of planner setup that works for you, and only takes as much work as you're willing to put in to it. bulletjournal.com :)
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   How to handle Nursing school.

   thebeccalc replied to guest723's topic in General Students

   The best piece of advice I was ever given, and one I will take into my LVN-RN transition program in a few weeks, came from a Clinical instructor: Study and learn the material in order to take care of your patients. Don't study to pass a test, don't s...
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   When you want to slap your co-workers

   thebeccalc replied to thecrossfitrn's topic in Relations

   This sounds like my facility. One unit is like your old one, constantly busy, possibility of up to ten patients in a shift between admits, discharges, and transfers, and people just work from clock in to clock out with no time to think, let alone com...
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   Alaris Pump Roller Clamp

   thebeccalc replied to deeterdey's topic in Safety

   We have Alaris pumps at my facility as well, and I've seen this happen a LOT. I was having a hard time remembering to unclamp piggybacks as well so now, when I hang a secondary, I always back prime the tubing so it's already unclamped when I set the ...
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   Nursing Notes

   thebeccalc replied to nerdynurse7's topic in General Nursing

   I tend to have a basic template for my notes. At my facility, we note by exception, except ICU/Stepdown, where we note q2h. With noting by exception, I typically have an opening note and, if I think about it, a closing note. In my opening note, I d...
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   Out of nursing over a year...this stay at home mom thing just isn't for me!

   thebeccalc replied to MaiBee's topic in General Nursing

   It's absolutely doable! I have a coworker who works two shifts per week and is in an online MSN program and has two children under the age of ten, and she's killing it at every turn. I totally understand wanting to get underway with school first tho...
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   A&P

   thebeccalc replied to annette46's topic in General Students

   Is your A&P in two parts or just one? I ask because, at least in my neck of the woods, A&P I was all basic memorization and regurgitation of various body system functions. I think the most complicated concept we learned was protein synthesis ...
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   What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

   thebeccalc replied to northmississippi's topic in Medications

   MedSurg/Ortho here... Percocet Norco Morphine Lovenox Zosyn, so much Zosyn, at 25mL/hr...ugh
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    Nurse forced to work as a CNA

    thebeccalc replied to hillbillienurse's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital will do this sometimes when census is high and the "call-in happy" rotation is working. I don't have a problem with it generally speaking, but the idea leaves a slightly bad taste in my mouth for the following reason... When I got my LVN ...
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    First Semester Text Books

    thebeccalc replied to afjags's topic in General Students

    Agree with everyone else about buying, especially MedSurg and Pharm, and *especially* especially if you're a highlighter/underliner type. Also, with technology always evolving, your books may, like mine did, come with digital copies and supplemental...
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    "I do the same thing as an RN"

    thebeccalc replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

    In Texas, the line is extremely thin so this conversation has become a hot topic down here. Just for example... I've seen posts regarding an LPN's inability to push IV meds or even start IVs, both things LVNs do in Texas except for very specific drug...
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    Microbiology with Nursing 101??

    thebeccalc replied to Ariana214's topic in General Students

    I took Micro my first semester of nursing school (so Fundamentals, Assessment, and Clinical of course), and it was rough. I got through it, but I wish I'd been able to really focus on that class as I was very fascinated by the subject matter, to the ...
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    Day VS Night shift...help

    thebeccalc replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE night shift! I worked nights as an aide; I work them now as a nurse. It's the only shift I work, both NH (10p-6a) and hospital (7p-7a). I've always slept better during the day and functioned better at night so it really is an idea shift for me...
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    Ok to do basic care?

    thebeccalc replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

    No CNA task is below your pay grade once you get your license so yes, it's absolutely okay to do bedside care when you have the time. As you said, it's an opportunity for a fuller assessment, especially skin checks, plus your aides will love you for ...