MD1211

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1. Most Common IV Push Meds on Med-Surg

   MD1211 replied to nurseJ88's topic in New Nurse

   Morphine, lasix and protonix. I want 10 prefilled syringes of morphine at the beginning of the day! And, they will surely be gone by noon.

2. I Passed with 75 questions!!!

   MD1211 replied to CardiacIMCRN's topic in NCLEX

   I just took the NCLEX and it cut me off at 75. I really hope I passed. does anyone know if it is more common to fail in 75???

3. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   MD1211 replied to Severina's topic in Disabilities

   well, I was just wondering since it is in a required declaratory order for the BNE application/licensure. I am not trying to rub anyone the wrong way.

4. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

   MD1211 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

   no way! you can't even afford the insurance! I'd rather keep my cush desk job at $15 without the backaches and hurting feet!

5. What is the best way of doing a chapter outline?

   MD1211 replied to jbjints's topic in General Students

   This might seem stupid or overly explanatory, but it took me a year to figure it out. Focus on the Nursing Interventions for particular diseases/procedures. I spent SO much time trying to memorize the pathophysiology, and kept noticing that the quest...

6. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   MD1211 replied to Severina's topic in Disabilities

   Thank you so much for that clarification!

7. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   MD1211 replied to Severina's topic in Disabilities

   wow, I had no idea. It was one of the prescreening parts of the ADN program. There is also a spot in the BNE website for renewal purposes that says: "...other renewal questions asks "In the past 5 years, have you been diagnosed with or treated or ho...

8. Nurses struggling with mental illness

   MD1211 replied to Severina's topic in Disabilities

   It was my understanding that nurses with mental illness or a history of mental illness were not allowed to practice. Short term depression was evaluated. Can someone clarify this for me? Personally, I would rather a nurse have it diagnosed and be tak...

9. Where is the class of 2007 at?????!!!

   MD1211 replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

   I hope its 2007. The way psych and peds are going this semester, you never know! I can't wait till Dec.

10. Highest BP you have ever seen on a pt

    MD1211 replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency

    220/145- dialysis pt. after chemo.

11. BSN's vs. Community college

    MD1211 replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in ADN/BSN

    What do you call an RN with her ADN? A: an RN What do you call an RN with her BSN? A: an RN What do you call an RN who passed her NCLEX? The same NCLEX that both groups took? A: an RN BSNs may go to school longer, but ADNs have to work harder to get ...

12. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    MD1211 replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is silly for everyone to have to start on a med surg floor. It is great for some people and a nightmare for others. Personally, it's not for me. Now, this isn't saying I am above it or that I would be neglectful to patients. But I sure wou...

13. Most RN's first borns?

    MD1211 replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the middle child, second girl. ETOH dad could be applied.

14. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

    MD1211 replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    That's what I thought. Thanks for the clarification. I suppose I will just continue with it until I finish my class.

15. Fear keeping me behind?

    MD1211 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in LPN-RN

    Seriously do not let the math frighten you! If you can solve ratios, you can solve about 95% of RN school math. Go for it!