Mkakids

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1. RN to patient ratio on Comprehensive Stroke Certified units

   Mkakids replied to Rin287's topic in Safety

   We are a stroke and tele floor in a Chicago suburb. Days is 4-6:1, but usually 4-5:1 (regardless of whether they are new strokes or not). Nights are 5-8:1, usually 5-6:1 Day cnas are 8-12:1 and night cnas are 12-24:1. 2 nights ago I had 6 pts - 2 w...

2. CNAs starting IVs

   Mkakids replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Safety

   We were not even taught IV starts in nursing school - its definitely not an RN only job.

3. Opening medication packs

   Mkakids replied to gmiz1's topic in General Nursing

   Blister pack openers exist?! Seriously?! I've been mumbling to myself for MONTH that I have to invent one so I can open those god damned packs easier! I dont think anyone would mind - whatever works!

4. New Grad Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

   Mkakids replied to mjm0427's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new grad, and I love night shift. I like to do 2 in a row, then off a few days, then 2 more, etc..

5. A friend bought her degree from the Philippines.

   Mkakids replied to thatgirlisangel's topic in General Nursing

   We were required to pass patho prior to even applying into my ADN program.

6. Preceptor is SO BAD!

   Mkakids replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

   Why was taking prescription med in front of you so bad? Would have felt the same way if she popped a beta blocker, dilantin, or tylenol? Or were you just upset because it was Adderall? Many nurses take meds for ADD, believe me - if you need them, ...

7. Why do RNs choose to work in nursing homes?

   Mkakids replied to usethehaldol's topic in General Nursing

   The pay is marginally better in my area - about $3 to $5 more an hour. Other than that, I have no idea.

8. How Do You Fit In 30mins Of Exercise In Your Work Day?

   Mkakids replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I do 25 counter push ups everytime I go in the med room, and 30 body weight squats every time I have to get something from our supply room. I work 12's overnight, and generally only get about 6k steps (with 6 neuro/stroke/tele pts), so it's definitel...

9. Can I be a nurse without majoring in BSN?

   Mkakids replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing

   ADNs actually take 3 to 3.5 years in total. The nusing classes span 2 years, but hou also have several prereqs to take, which can take 2 to 3 semesters to complete.

10. How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Mkakids replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few nurses at work who do this... they take off their shoes in the breakroom, and keep them in a box in their locker. They then put on their street shoes and walk through the breakroom, the hallway, the elevator and to the front door in ...

11. Cleaning patients after bowel movements.

    Mkakids replied to Kidsrablast's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so a real answer for the OP. Generally speaking, at my facility, we have 4 cleaning options. Toilet paper, disposable wash clothes which are good for mostly formed or kinda mushy/thin, but not sticky poops (these are like thin, soft and strong ...

12. Cleaning patients after bowel movements.

    Mkakids replied to Kidsrablast's topic in General Nursing

    Right? This is when the pool of liquid feces (g tube feedings, anyone?) not only squishes up to near their shoulders, it also reaches their ankles, soils a brand new surgical dressing from their very recent left hallux amputation, and is covering a l...

13. What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    Mkakids replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    Chicago, $30.05 new grad starting pay. 12% night differential, $10/hr bump to pick up shifts.

14. Should I divorce my husband

    Mkakids replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I think a deck of cards from the hospital would be HYSTERICAL. Much better than the nasty, stale cookies they gave us!

15. I just failed my NCLEX...

    Mkakids replied to LilUZT's topic in NCLEX

    I just took it June 19, and passed. I used UWorld and the mark klimek audio lectures. I studied for 2 weeks, about 2 hours a day. I did all of the UWorld questions available, read through the rationales for the ones I missed. I took notes on the Mark...