Did I Sign That?
This document confirms I know how to correctly use and clean a glucometer.
What is the glucometer competency?
I call these two numbers when I cannot make it to my shift.
What is central staffing and the unit number? (or TL)
What is the first step in the nursing process?
What is a head-to-toe assessment?
I must have a one hour follow up after being given a pain intervention/medication.
What is the pain reassessment?
This test is required to confirm knowledge of cardiac rhythms.
What is the EKG test?
This document is an agreement to show up each day treating our patients and coworkers with respect!
What is the JPS Rules of the Road?
I call this for assistance with an agitated patient
What is a Code White?
Name two standard precautions used to prevent infection
What is hand hygiene and gloves?
I help document every time a patient is turned in EPIC.
What is the LEAF system?
I can sign up here to renew BLS/ACLS.
What is JPS Learn?
This document is an agreement that I know my responsibilities for schedule sign up and holiday requiprements.
What is the Critical Care Staffing Guideline?
I call this when my patient suddenly has a change in neurological status.
What is a Code Stroke?
Name THREE signs of infection
What is redness, swelling, and pain? (can also accept warmth, loss of function)
I have to have the date, time and initials written each time someone replaces me.
What is a wound care dressing?
This life-saving certification is required for all nurses and include chest compressions and rescue breathing.
What is BLS?
This document must be turned in at the end of each week to keep track of progress.
What is a weekly feedback form?
I call this team for a high MEWS score or concern about a patient.
What is the MET team?
I must be given once every 24 hours to help prevent infection for anyone with a line or foley.
What is a CHG bath?
I require a new order from a physician every 24 hours and reassessment every 2 hours.
What are restraints?
This advanced certification is required for nurses working in the critical care/telemetry units.
What is ACLS?
This document has to be submitted within 1 week after orientation is completed.
What is the Initial Nurse Competency
I call this when my patient doesn't have a pulse.
What is a Code Blue?
I must be administered within 30 minutes of my scheduled time for a stroke patient.
What is Nimotop?
I am an alert indicating patient deterioration, requiring regular reassessment.
What is the MEWS score?
After passing the NCLEX, RNs must keep this up to date at all times to remain a practicing nurse.
What is the RN license?