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    If you could give one piece of advice back when you were a new grad RN, what would it be?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to Mursthetics's topic in General Nursing

    THIS!!! When I worked med-surg, I had a totally aaox3 patient throw a fit and demand for me to get out of her room because I wouldn’t spoon feed her her pudding when she had 2 fully functional upper...
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    If you could give one piece of advice back when you were a new grad RN, what would it be?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to Mursthetics's topic in General Nursing

    Don’t agree to be on call/downstaff unless you have the PTO! You would have so much more money saved for a down payment on a house right now. Also, pack your lunch more often. Cafeteria meals are...
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    Whiskey peg tube flush?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! My apologies for the inaccurate assumptions. I’m sure your experience living in different parts of the world has served you well in your career. I’ve only worked in community hospitals, so...
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    Whiskey peg tube flush?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Not a clue. Stocked in the med room in unlabeled travel size bottles...probably whatever is cheapest. Particularly unpleasant smelling when mixed with
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    Whiskey peg tube flush?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Katie-you hit the nail on the head with your response! Patient has NKA, I am guessing utilization of ETOH over Ativan is merely the surgeon (and pt’s!) preference. Peak, I am also guessing you are...
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    Baby nurse doo doo doo doo....

    SquatsNScrubs replied to mi_dreamin's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility (community hospital), others that respond to a RR include IV team nurse, anesthesia, at least 2 RR team nurses (either from ED or ICU), nursing supervisor, and unit managers. In this...
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    Iv antibiotic running as primary?

    SquatsNScrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps I am overthinking this, but alas... I've recently noticed on my floor patients who are not receiving continuous IV fluids having IV antibiotics run as the primary on the pump. No small bag of...
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    Iv antibiotic running as primary?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your replies! I work on an adult med-surg unit, so we use plum pumps for all IV medications. All IV meds, whether it is an antibiotic, keppra, electrolyte, etc. are always...
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    Break up during school

    SquatsNScrubs replied to Nicoleashley's topic in General Students

    A little over a year ago, I was in a position similar to yours. I was in my last semester of nursing school with 2 months to go until graduation. I was in a bad car accident that left me physically...
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    What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    Took care of a wonderful patient (who had an equally wonderful husband) for a few shifts while I was still working as an aide. On her day of discharge, hubby gives me a huge hug and says "I wish we...
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    Help with wording-asking boss for GN position?

    SquatsNScrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all- After what feels like an eternity, I will (finally) be graduating with my ADN this May! I currently work part-time as a nursing assistant on a M/S floor at my community hospital. My bosses...
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    Help with wording-asking boss for GN position?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for your valuable insight! Fortunately, my community hospital is small enough that it does offer a few graduate nurse positions in the spring. Will be sitting down with each of my...
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    What to say to a nurse returning from rehab

    SquatsNScrubs posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, allnurses community! After at least a year of lurking on the site and following the questions and responses of others, I figured it was time to make my own account to share my opinions and post...
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    getting experience

    SquatsNScrubs replied to lynn_702's topic in General Students

    It depends on your program's requirements. However, working as a nursing assistant in assisted living and on a med-surg floor while doing my pre-reqs helped me immensely once I started clinicals. I...