PixieRN1

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  1. Memory care

    PixieRN1 replied to Georgia17's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in acute care geropsych. I second the call to having a robust activities program. Our patients can be in a terrible depressive state partially because they literally get bored out of...

  2. What is a caseload?

    PixieRN1 replied to Sunnysandy's topic in General Nursing

    That would be my assumption. I've only ever heard case managers use the term caseload in 15 years...but it would make sense for administrative nurses and perhaps home health, like the previous poster...

  3. BSN is a joke

    PixieRN1 replied to nurseguy22's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the poster who stated that what you are earning is not so much more Nursing knowledge, but the actual "bachelor's" component. I have my first degree in Biology, a BS (BSN is my second...

  4. Will I have a social life in nursing school

    PixieRN1 replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To those who say if you want A's, your social life is gone, I strongly, strongly disagree. I graduated as valedictorian of my nursing class (4.0 overall 4 year college GPA). It was a four year, direct...

  5. The Struggle. You can do it!

    PixieRN1 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your story. You've succeeded in every sense of the

  6. Applying for out of state license immediately upon graduation?

    PixieRN1 replied to Blinkie2003's topic in General Nursing

    I was originally licensed by exam in VA over 15 years ago. They needed transcripts, etc. 12 years ago, I applied to NC for license by endorsement since we were relocating. While I don't remember if I...

  7. Diphenhydramine

    PixieRN1 replied to RestingNurseFace's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, you are lucky and those who are part such programs do already know it. It is what it is. Not much else I can

  8. Where can I get male only patients?

    PixieRN1 replied to Firas5's topic in General Nursing

    I think that your first place of employment is the exception and definitely not the norm. I understand your values and beliefs are important and I completely respect that. However, I do think that it...

  9. What's in your nurse bag?

    PixieRN1 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Two pens, work badge, work keys, one pair of scissors, a stethoscope, one pen light, 6 Coke No Sugars, one bottle of Tylenol and a bottle of ibuprofen. That's

  10. New grad needs advice

    PixieRN1 replied to NurseJoJo17's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on if it involves what the Board considers moral turpitude”. They cast a pretty wide net...even a conviction for bad checks. So, without knowing your conviction (which I'm not suggesting...

  11. Not Sure what specialty to do? (nurse for 2.5 years)

    PixieRN1 replied to uiwhi's topic in General Specialties

    PICU.

  12. Drawing from Previously existing IV?

    PixieRN1 replied to js6522's topic in General Specialties

    You are correct about the typical waste volume. However, in our PICU, if TPN was running in a line with pressers that could not be paused for ten minutes, we were required to take a large waste and...

  13. Feeling Bad About Calling-In

    PixieRN1 replied to CSHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    You did what you had to do. Even good employees get sick. I would check policy though, and not return to work until you are truly better. At least the places I have worked, it's only considered one...

  14. Diphenhydramine

    PixieRN1 replied to RestingNurseFace's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My monitoring program routinely does do the GC...but it is at my expense, not theirs. My program book states that Benadryl, sudafed, dextromethorphan, etc. are banned because they consider them mood...

  15. Starting as new RN

    PixieRN1 replied to QueenRN299's topic in General Nursing

    A general tip to remember...at the end of the day, nurses don't float around like angels on their toes bringing tidings of comfort and joy to all...we are just humans and being a nurse is a job, like...

  16. Final Word from the BON

    PixieRN1 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    The day I have been waiting for/dreading finally came. But I had no clue it was coming, no notification, and had no clue that the Board was meeting to review my case finally (it's been almost a year)....

  17. Unsteady hands

    PixieRN1 replied to faith010's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My only suggestion is propranolol or nadolol unfortunately. Propranolol is also a treatment for general anxiety, as well as social anxiety. I take propranolol for tremors related to lithium use. I...

  18. Jobless

    PixieRN1 replied to Rlien's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't have any specific advice...I just want to let you know that you have been heard and that someone cares. I know of facilities (big hospital corporations) in my region that will hire RN's...

  19. Drawing from Previously existing IV?

    PixieRN1 replied to js6522's topic in General Specialties

    I would in a heartbeat if I was in peds still. I left that facility and now work at a different facility in Psych, just this year. I still have many friends and contacts who work there obviously, so...

  20. Ethical issue regarding antipsychotic

    PixieRN1 replied to ksusn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious if the patient had court ordered meds

  21. Drawing from Previously existing IV?

    PixieRN1 replied to js6522's topic in General Specialties

    In my peds experience (15 years), if the IV was able to draw, we would always draw from the IV to avoid another stick to a child. Healthy kids are a challenge to stick regardless, so avoiding a stick...

  22. Final Word from the BON

    PixieRN1 replied to PixieRN1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My pre-approved substance abuse assessor did not recommend inpatient or residential rehab for me; my situation is unique. I was abusing a non-controlled substance...a garden-variety antidepressant....

  23. Suggestions for direction

    PixieRN1 replied to midgetfeet81's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that night shift was the option I took for countless years. I did varying versions of night shift. That is also what worked best for me. I rarely missed events and while sleep deprivation...

  24. Final Word from the BON

    PixieRN1 replied to PixieRN1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    TiffpritRN, That is so weird! For me, what happened is I got a notice of investigation from the BON delivered overnight mail with signature required. With that notice, inside the packet, was a single,...

  25. Help! I can't find work!

    PixieRN1 replied to BostonRN29's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's age. I'm pushing 40 and I had to answer the five year goals” questions. And saying you are young and have time to reach your goals doesn't strike me as a put down on your age;...