semperfi8688

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1. Lopressor drip

   semperfi8688 replied to traumagirll99's topic in CCU

   As many times that i have pushed this stuff i've only seen bps drop maybe 10-15mmhg.....and i have never seen or heard of it being hung.

2. Nclex Tips & A Shot In The Arm Please!

   semperfi8688 replied to nurse1717's topic in NCLEX

   I used alot of different resources, it didnt matter what, just alot of different ones, ive used kaplan, saunders, and mosby's flashcards. Kaplan's book will teach you how to analyze the question which is a very big help.

3. Do RI Nurses Eat Their Young, Too????

   semperfi8688 replied to RIpisces's topic in Rhode Island

   I am a new nurse in RI, and i think there is alot of negative feedback on this site sometimes. Im sure some nurses can be quite mean, but theyre not all like that.....So far ive had nothing but good experiences, clinically and as a Nurse.

4. Nclex Tips & A Shot In The Arm Please!

   semperfi8688 replied to nurse1717's topic in NCLEX

   Dont get discouraged. Do as many questions as you can to expose yourself to as much CONTENT as you can. Kaplan offers a book and CD : "strategies for the registered nursing license exam" this helped me in how to answer the questions and what theyre l...

5. Nclex Tips & A Shot In The Arm Please!

   semperfi8688 replied to nurse1717's topic in NCLEX

   Dont get discouraged. Do as many questions as you can to expose yourself to as much CONTENT

6. Why be a CCU/ICU RN?

   semperfi8688 replied to spottybug's topic in CCU

   I agree with the ICU floater....The biggest defining factor was being able to know my patient.. bigger yet....advocating.

7. Preparing for NCLEX while working as a GN

   semperfi8688 replied to heywazzupdude's topic in New Nurse

   I feel very lucky, i just got hired and this particular hospital offers PAID NCLEX review for 8 hrs a day x 4 days, which is the start of our 1st week of orientation to this facility.

8. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

   semperfi8688 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

   funny lookin kids FUO

9. Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

   semperfi8688 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   Some of you are TOO FUNNY!! Thanks for the laugh! graduating soon, and i'd agree its personalities not "nurses".

10. care plan need to personalize

    semperfi8688 replied to RNmom08's topic in General Students

    Very well said. My Instructor also asked for us to taylor the care plan to the patient and once you understand what they're asking, it comes fairly easy.

11. Patients die when turned on left side??

    semperfi8688 replied to PCUSheryl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with ya.

12. Time allowed for medication administration changing.

    semperfi8688 replied to veegeern's topic in General Nursing

    Just recently heard, we have up to 2 hours before/after.....considering the shortage in some areas, this could be why......Med/Surg Floor with 6-8 patients..........Thats just nuts:uhoh3:

13. Please Explain......

    semperfi8688 replied to doggybour's topic in General Nursing

    $21 and change and hour here to start, shift differentials, weekend differentials and sign on bonuses along with it. "NorthEast Area"

14. Normal Newborn Resp. Rate???

    semperfi8688 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    VERY WELL SAID!

15. A few questions, easy ones! :)

    semperfi8688 replied to JillFRN's topic in General Students

    Ya ready? :welcome: Basic Human Needs, Health Mangement, Immobility, Self-Care Facilitation, Safety/Health Risk, Phys.Assement, Drug Dosage, Risk Management/Infection Control, Med.Administration, Nutrition Support, Electrolyte/Acid Base Balance, C...