pikachu715

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1. Struggling to Transition to L and D

   pikachu715 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I've been a med- surg nurse for 5 years. My sense of confidence changed when I started transitioning to labor and delivery. I suddenly went from expert to novice again. Initially, I was even...

2. Low Urine Output s/p TURP and Bilateral Nephrostomy Tube Placement

   pikachu715 replied to pikachu715's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I am trying to comply with

3. Low Urine Output s/p TURP and Bilateral Nephrostomy Tube Placement

   pikachu715 replied to pikachu715's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I am trying to comply with

4. New grad sinking fast

   pikachu715 replied to Sheika34's topic in First Year After Licensure

   It's normal to not know and to feel incompetent. Trust me we've all been there. Okay, you didn't perform so well at your clinicals. But you will improve. What you need to do is after each clinical,...

5. Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

   pikachu715 replied to Bunsbuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Most job applications ask for past work experience. No GPA required. Even when I was applying for new graduate positions, the hospitals did not ask for GPA

6. Nursing and overtime?

   pikachu715 replied to fishguy909's topic in General Nursing

   If possible get your BSN so that it gives you a more of an edge when applying for jobs. Applying for a RN job can be competitive. There are always opportunities to do overtime as a RN. Winter time is...

7. PEG Tube Residual

   pikachu715 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Problem: Hospital protocol states that all PEG tube residual is discarded. However, family wants PEG tube residual returned to the pt. There is also a standing order by the doctor to "Discard any PEG...

8. Pharm before Micro?

   pikachu715 replied to Eppersonar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Take microbiology first. It is more interesting. You get to learn about different cell parts, elements that make a pathogen, and gram staining. This knowledge sets a good foundation for you to know...

9. Pt family pocket narcotic

   pikachu715 replied to pikachu715's topic in General Nursing

   This is not a homework question. This incident did not occur to me but to another

10. Pt family pocket narcotic

    pikachu715 replied to pikachu715's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. I always stay in the room and witness a patient consume their

11. Pt family pocket narcotic

    pikachu715 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Pt (non verbal and cannot write) with chronic bilateral knee pain. Takes norco at home. When in the hospital, RN brought norco to pt's room but left with medication on the table top. Pt's son...

12. Low Urine Output s/p TURP and Bilateral Nephrostomy Tube Placement

    pikachu715 replied to pikachu715's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The foley on the pt was changed. Low to no UO from new foley. Nephrostomy tube was unclamped and pt went home with nephrostomy

13. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    pikachu715 replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital is trying to earn back the money they are paying you.

14. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    pikachu715 replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    I work the night shift and we got ice cream sandwhiches (one each) in the middle of the

15. Low Urine Output s/p TURP and Bilateral Nephrostomy Tube Placement

    pikachu715 replied to pikachu715's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    This is not a hw