BSN16

BSN16

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  1. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    BSN16 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    I always find these type of experiences, although annoying and generally uncessesary, keep me grounded. Same can be said with certain doctors, kind of a reality check to say "Wow that felt horrible to...

  2. No experience PCT just hired

    BSN16 replied to J.Molina's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I assume you will mainly just do a lot of transportation of

  3. Nursing student asks nurses the question..

    BSN16 replied to 2bNurseDR.T's topic in General Nursing

    Being a new grad i definitely see both sides of the story. I sometimes felt not necessarily that nurses on the floor were mean to me, but at times could be unfriendly even flat out rude to me. Nursing...

  4. What annoys you most in your daily tasks?

    BSN16 replied to mangi's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say just waking up in the

  5. What States Pay the Highest and Lowest Nursing Salaries

    BSN16 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm...GNs in iowa start at

  6. What States Pay the Highest and Lowest Nursing Salaries

    BSN16 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Iowa

  7. Hate med surg, what's next?

    BSN16 replied to nursegal456's topic in General Nursing

    Out pt ambulatory. You still have the patient care, but they are all independent and out patient. Once they get their dose of antibiotics, or unit of blood they go

  8. Nurses, please help this RT to better understand IV's and drawing blood!

    BSN16 replied to BreatheDeep's topic in General Nursing

    Lab does all our draws, including ABG's. I am honestly kind of shocked you can do this. At our facility the nurses have to be the ones to draw from lines, and lab is certainly not allowed to touch the...

  9. Is this normal orientation for ICU??

    BSN16 replied to Aloe_sky's topic in Critical Care

    I am currently on orientation in the ICU as a new grad. I never had any time limits...Like obviously if im running late my preceptor may remind me that my 9 meds are due etc. But every facility is...

  10. When to call a code

    BSN16 replied to JenHRN's topic in General Nursing

    This has kind of been a topic of debate at our hospital. However it was decided that we should call rapids on unresponsive pts because essentially most of the code team is already there. We are also...

  11. When to call a code

    BSN16 replied to JenHRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does your hospital not have rapid

  12. Going to be fired?

    BSN16 replied to Meridian2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What???? Yes in the ICU we have less patients but we make up for it in acuity in illness. We only have 3 meds? Alone (without any other meds) I am changing propofol drips for each patient every hour...

  13. Rn-bsn new grad.pay per hour 2016

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

    22 here in Iowa as

  14. BSN degree seems off topic

    BSN16 replied to Wayne47's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was a straight to bsn student and honestly I feel very well rounded. For example, I took leadership and my first thought was "why the heck am I taking this". But this class had a huge impact on...

  15. Do lpns give vaccinations?

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

    I'm sorry, but i have a zero tolerance for anti-vax rhetoric. It's dangerous, and as a health care provider people will trust your

  16. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    BSN16 replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    My ICU has the capabilities to hold 25 pts, however due to staffing concerns we only have 16 rooms open. Still working on building up our staff to be full and

  17. What did I do? Blood in IV tubing!

    BSN16 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in General Nursing

    Also if your iv happens to run dry and you don't want to replace the tubbing you were correct. However you add the new bag first before attempting to remove the air... Then start the

  18. What did I do? Blood in IV tubing!

    BSN16 replied to Hockeynursing's topic in General Nursing

    Blood was just back flowing into the iv. However I do encourage you to ask another more experienced nurse in a "I don't know" situation. Better safe than

  19. NClex results on hold

    BSN16 replied to Fiahred's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How long did it take you to finish? Do you have a criminal record? These are a few reasons why it could potentially be on

  20. I don't want to work as a CNA during undergrad

    BSN16 replied to outsidegirl's topic in General Students

    Working as a CNA will have no effect on you getting in graduate school. It really comes down to your state and school. Some schools may want you to have so many hours worked as an RN. THAT being said...

  21. Can I still be a good nurse if I'm bad at math?

    BSN16 replied to Lorna234558's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I still use my fingers to

  22. About to take NCLEX, but I'm worried I already don't love nursing

    BSN16 replied to michaelaellie's topic in General Students

    I also worked as a PRN float tech while in nursing school. I felt absolutely the same way you do. Couldn't remember names for the life of me, had to pull teeth to get my assignment for the day, didn't...

  23. I'm stressed and need guidance! Is nursing for me?

    BSN16 replied to Golden450's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never took a chemistry class when i was in high school either. I later took a mix of general, bio, and organic chemistry. I'm not going to lie, it was difficult never having any chemistry experience...

  24. Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    BSN16 replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    Do you actually know what a nurse

  25. Short staffing incentive ideas???

    BSN16 replied to kms6417's topic in General Nursing

    Don't get me wrong i LOVED getting triple incentive, but i took advantage of how desperate staffing