readysetgo

readysetgo has 20 years experience and specializes in Med.Surg, Oncology, Psych.,Telemetry,CCU.

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1. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

   readysetgo replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have a question. If baby weighs 6000 grams, How many kg is that and how did you solve? Show me, please. I got 7.7 kg and the right answer is 6 kg according to the test I took. Thanks for your help.

2. My CoWorkers Were Brilliant During A Code Last Night!

   readysetgo replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

   Once upon a time while working in the geriatric psych. closed unit I noticed and heard a pt chewing something hard. I said, "What are you chewing." He said, "A piece of candy." Asked if I could see it and he willingly opened his mouth and took out t...

3. my encounter with a schizophrenic

   readysetgo replied to shock-me-sane's topic in Psychiatric

   I agree with Charlie. Always have an escape route. No. 1 priority - when pt's act out is Safety. Pt became manipulative and angry (could be a no. of reasons). Being a med. surg. unit you were focused on the physiological tasks, i.e. bp meds, comfo...

4. Chest tubes vs. Blake/JP drains post OHS

   readysetgo replied to RN12345656's topic in Cardiac

   I'm not familiar with open heart surgery nursing care. I know what chest tubes are; but what is a blake drain?

5. They quit on me!

   readysetgo replied to JRapha'sRN's topic in Travel

   I started traveling last fall and before I started my assignment I had 5 different recruiters - they all lost my papers - I almost claimed insanity - I screamed several times:uhoh3: I was fighting mad:smiley_ab The good news is now I can :chuckle l...

6. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

   readysetgo replied to readysetgo's topic in Travel

   Glad to hear you're happy with nurse choice. I accepted an assignment with them. They require the ICU online exam. Do they ask any questions regarding Swan lines - do you recall? Thanks for encouragement..:)

7. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

   readysetgo replied to readysetgo's topic in Travel

   Great to hear that you're happy with Nurse Choice. Looking forward to my upcoming assignment. Glad you passed tests. I have no idea why I get nervous taking tests - guess I'm not alone there. Helpful ideas appreciated. Thanks for encouragement.

8. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

   readysetgo replied to readysetgo's topic in Travel

   Oh my gosh. I have committed to 4 wks/at Methodist also to start Aug. 7. When is your start date? That is why I need to take the online ICU exam for Nurse Choice. I've never taken an online ICU test. What types of questions are on the test. M...

9. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

   readysetgo replied to readysetgo's topic in Travel

   Thanks for the information. I'm glad you are happy with Nurse Choice. That's good to know. Sounds like a lot of questions re: drugs on the icu test, plus drip calculations?? Appreciate your encouragement. I have thought of nursing in New Mex. al...

10. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

    readysetgo replied to readysetgo's topic in Travel

    My situation is: I am proficient in medical telemetry, however my agency wants me to take an icu exam online and I'm uncomfortable with that and told them. How do I prepare to take the online exam? Any tips/sites to study drips? Thanks.

11. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

    readysetgo replied to readysetgo's topic in Travel

    Do you have any online links I could use to practice taking quiz free for ICU:confused:

12. Has anyone taken online icu exam for travel requirement?

    readysetgo posted a topic in Travel

    I'm starting with a new company; Nurse Choice. Anyone know anything about them? One requirement for my next travel assignment is an online ICU exam. The assignment is for a Medical Telemetry unit. I don't understand why I need to take an online I...

13. Ever Walked Out On An Assignment????

    readysetgo replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    I am not an ER nurse, but I can imagine the shifts can get pretty hectic at times. However, that seems like a conspiracy to make or break the travel nurse for the fun of it with no interest in pt care, safety or anything else. Call OSHA after you le...

14. traveler n need of advice asap

    readysetgo replied to wbeth74's topic in Travel

    My 1st assignment was with the same company you are with now. I had several hair raising moments with them and it took several weeks to smooth out. If you want more money - you can go with a rapid response company like the one I'm about to try for ...

15. What's In Your Pocket?

    readysetgo replied to AmyD_RN's topic in New Nurse

    How do you like your PDA on the job? I thought about getting one..