BSN16

BSN16

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  1. No RN experence NP "non-nurse"

    BSN16 replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My school actually required that i have so many working RN hours before

  2. Is charting coming before patient care these days?

    BSN16 replied to annonymouse's topic in General Nursing

    I've been trying more to chart at bedside. Mainly because if im caught charting at the desk, people assume i'm not busy at all and usually end up doing other tasks and making me even more behind

  3. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    BSN16 replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Me too from another nurse while i was still in school. Came up to me asked if the stethoscope i was wearing was mine. I said yes...then she proceeded to ask me if i was sure it was mine. Thankfully it...

  4. BSN with a PhD in Public health

    BSN16 replied to WeatherB's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe look into home

  5. Doctor stole my stethoscope

    BSN16 replied to ayejay09's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not exactly "stealing" it, but once i had a pt on c-diff isolation and i intentionally left my stethoscope hanging OUTSIDE the door and proceeded to use the disposable stethoscope in the room....here...

  6. The problem with Some new nurses

    BSN16 replied to princesscoronado's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was a CNA for 4 years while i was in nursing school. It's not just *new* nurses. A better way to phrase it would be "Why do some nurses think it's below them to take a patient to the

  7. Always being told to "ask questions"

    BSN16 replied to kater_92's topic in General Nursing

    i have probably asked 10000+ questions today....to say the least

  8. It Ain't Like The Movies!

    BSN16 replied to madricka's topic in General Nursing

    i always remember this greys anatomy episode where the pt has c-diff and theyre doing a fecal transplant....and all the doctors are in the room with the patient touching her....with no isolation at...

  9. Tattoos?

    BSN16 replied to heronurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    in another post, he also stated that getting your ADN, is "just a little bit harder than highschool" Dont feed the troll

  10. Tattoos?

    BSN16 replied to heronurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I absolutely love tats! But i would say don't get a sleeve past the wrist/sleeve line, so you can hide them if needed. My specific hospital has a very lax policy on them, just can't be anything...

  11. ADVICE: Director of nursing DRAMA:/ unfair treatment? or Do I need to toughen up?

    BSN16 replied to lmjsierra's topic in Home Health

    this sounds like a horrible situation. I'm sorry but eff them. You're obviously a very hard working and LOYAL employee. So it's their loss. Also-Managers should be nothing more than ecstatic when...

  12. I know this gets posted often...

    BSN16 replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in First Year After Licensure

    how many places have you applied at and how many called back for an interview? Hope everything works out, sounds like you are doing everything

  13. What sort of physical labour do nurses do?

    BSN16 replied to kater_92's topic in General Nursing

    I mainly just have to turn, reposition, and clean patients. And depending on the size and how squirmy they are...some days are worse than

  14. I love a nurse

    BSN16 replied to johnsbro's topic in Emergency

    I love a nurse too;) So whenever he works and i don't, i try to make dinner. I try to time it perfectly....(hmmm if report takes him 30 mins...and 10 min drive....he should be home at.....) because i...

  15. Did I make a violation?

    BSN16 replied to CupcakeHead's topic in General Nursing

    While you didn't technically violate HIPAA because none of the information given could directly identify a patient...i make it rule to not post anything about my job or my patients on facebook. I...

  16. Is there a law on minimum hours for PRN employees

    BSN16 replied to Maustin89's topic in General Nursing

    My previous PRN job required 16 hours a

  17. Ice machine use in hospitals

    BSN16 replied to olcroner's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think my hospital has a specific policy about filling ice bags...but yes, i just fill new ones directly from the ice machine. Nobody besides staff are allowed into our galley so family members...

  18. Desperate idea needed

    BSN16 replied to millal's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think asking for an idea here is a bad thing. She's not asking us to do her homework, simply asking others for ideas/topics. The majority of individuals on this site are nurses and must have...

  19. Feeling like the dumbest nurse on earth

    BSN16 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also a new grad and in the process of my 3 month long orientation, and uh 6 weeks is NOT enough time for a new grad. i honestly would not feel comfortable taking patients at this point. I would...

  20. Students and Facebook

    BSN16 replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    i was friends with all of my nursing professors on facebook while i was in school. I don't see how it's inappropriate. I see how this situation is very different but still do not see the

  21. Advice to novice who wants to work with geriatric population.

    BSN16 replied to ebcifaldi's topic in General Nursing

    Some larger hospitals sometimes even have geriatric

  22. Advice to novice who wants to work with geriatric population.

    BSN16 replied to ebcifaldi's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. No matter what floor with the obvious exception of OB and peds, there will be an abundant amount of geriatric

  23. Trying to reduce supply waste

    BSN16 replied to ClairaJ's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU as well and we actually have supply closets in each patient room stocked with it tubing, caps, lines and IVs ect. We keep these supplies even after the patient has left because we...

  24. SLP vs RN: Need Advice!!

    BSN16 replied to Stephia87RN's topic in General Nursing

    head injuries can be WILD to say the least. I'm in shock that the physician trusted her "judgement" over yours! also, 1mg ativan and 2 of haldol q4 is not a lot...i highly doubt you snowed your pt...

  25. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    BSN16 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, i went to triple what i made with my two part time jobs while i was in college. I must admit i might have splurged a little with my new income....but i also don't have kids or any...