BSN16

BSN16

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  1. Teaching a CNA how to chart

    BSN16 replied to NurseNicolexo's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital aids are allowed to put in a nursing progress note because it is appropriate to a certain extent. For example "Ambulated patient. O2 dropped down to 88 with activity". this is...

  2. The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    BSN16 replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i work in ICU and a lot of patients and their families are just mad. Theyre mad at the world because of this situation and they can at times say a lot of rude and horrible things to me. But also, a...

  3. Is money everything in this profession?

    BSN16 replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    some days when i see some really CRAZY ish, the first thing that comes to mind it is i do NOT get paid enough for

  4. Best littmann stethoscope model for Nursing School?

    BSN16 replied to abarreto's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When i first started nursing school i had this horrible stethoscope that i bought in our school's book store. i couldn't hear ANYTHING! My junior year i went and got a littman cardiology 2 and wow-it...

  5. First patient death, what care do you provide?

    BSN16 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the state donor network, remove all line drains and tubes. We generally leave central lines for the embalming process though. We will generally clean the patient if they've had a BM, but we...

  6. Where to work as a pre-nursing student?

    BSN16 replied to Gabriella06's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities will pay for you to get your CNA. When i first graduated from high school i worked at a pharmacy as a cashier. But when it really boils down to it, having a health care related job...

  7. 12 hour shift husband and baby, what works best

    BSN16 replied to adra's topic in General Nursing

    omg that is crazy idk if i could do that!! My boyfriend and i are both nurses at new jobs and have been getting completely opposite schedules. I will go days at a time without seeing him and i can...

  8. Taking home empty vials

    BSN16 replied to johndough's topic in Patient Medications

    i make some pretty awesome vial cap art, but have never taken home the actual

  9. Hands off my vent!!

    BSN16 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Critical Care

    omg:nailbiting:

  10. How does working as an R.N. beforehand help in being a nurse practitioner?

    BSN16 replied to sarahnp2b103's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What about working as a psych nurse. That is more beneficial than anything to become a NP in that field. But with that type of mentality i'm not sure if you would like nursing school

  11. Early Morning Nurses (and Nursing Students)

    BSN16 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    i set an alarm clock at 5:30....5:35.....5:40...5:45.... yeah i'm one of those

  12. New RN Grad Interview

    BSN16 replied to nurse4211's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would hope this wasn't the deciding factor as to why you didn't get the job. How are you supposed to know this hospital's policy when calling for help or calling a

  13. Handling multiple ICU patients in the ER

    BSN16 replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    Oops! I read the title (and MOST of the content) so i just

  14. Anyone successfully challenge the boards?

    BSN16 replied to Lilfrankenstein's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A wise ICU nurse once told me "The day you aren't scared and feel completely confident in all that you do, is the day you become a very dangerous nurse". I went to nursing school for four years and am...

  15. Handling multiple ICU patients in the ER

    BSN16 replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    At my ICU they also try to staff you in rooms right next to each other. For example i can peek through the window at my dopamine drip for pt. 1, while i'm watching my demanding psych pt. Also, do you...

  16. Husbands!

    BSN16 replied to middleagednurse's topic in General Nursing

    My boyfriend and I are both nurses too...but it usually ends up me or him saying something and then us arguing about it and who's right í

  17. How was nursing school?

    BSN16 replied to Ruth V.'s topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't all that bad, met my boyfriend

  18. Multi-dose insulin vials

    BSN16 replied to Sunshine716's topic in Patient Medications

    Everyone gets their own pens at my hospital. love it, makes my life just a little bit

  19. NICU new grad question

    BSN16 replied to KJCnango's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm not trying to sound harsh but almost EVERYONE who originally started off in my nursing class wanted to be a L&D or NICU nurse, everyone!!! and ironically out of the 30 of us only 1 went to the...

  20. Will paramedic be useful for ICU job?

    BSN16 replied to BradS's topic in Critical Care

    i would say that the experience will look nice on the resume. But when it comes to real life experience being an EMT and trying to "stabilize" a patient is very different from when they are in the...

  21. Felony and nursing?

    BSN16 replied to Thorn94's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm unsure of most aspects of legal issues and nursing licensure, but i was under the impression that BON was more concerned about drug, alcohol, and violence related issues. I could be wrong though...

  22. Heat stroke & DIC????

    BSN16 replied to angle71054's topic in Emergency

    yup, had this exact same

  23. Facebook and employers/school

    BSN16 replied to daisybird27's topic in General Nursing

    That would be so hard for me. Obviously i never take pictures on the unit but just yesterday i took a picture in my scrubs before work saying what i good hair day i was having! thankfully all our...

  24. My Role during clinicals

    BSN16 replied to Escott83's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Where are you doing your clinicals at, a nursing home or hospital? I know that when i was getting my CNA in highschool our instructor would diligently try and find procedures for us to see. For...

  25. Facebook and employers/school

    BSN16 replied to daisybird27's topic in General Nursing

    My professor's husband was a pretty high up manager and once came to speak to my class when i was in nursing school. Someone asked him a question like this and he basically responded by saying: Is...