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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 scared to talk to expectant moms and fathers. Soon, I ...

Pt s/p TURP and Bilateral nephrostomy tube placement. Day 2: Continuous bladder irrigation discontinued. Pt has a three way foley and two clamped nephrostomy tubes connected to urinary bags. Pt has 50 ml of urine output in foley over six hours despi...

I am trying to comply with HIPPA.

I am trying to comply with HIPPA.

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, go over how your day was. What went well and what d...

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 results.

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 tube residual. Follow hospital protocol regarding ...

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 when hospitals are usually short staffed. However...

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 about drugs. I am not sure if your pharmacy course g...

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 pocketed the medication. Son states that he gave it to th...

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

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

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

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

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

This is not a hw question.