pepsihla

pepsihla has 13 years experience and specializes in ICU, PACU.

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1. Duke FNP Fall 2015

   pepsihla replied to OBigdog26's topic in NP Students

   I have not purchased books yet. I am still trying to have an approved MAT plan. My previous education decreases four classes I have to take and I am still awaiting word if I need to take an elective. What program are you beginning this fall at Duke?...

2. Duke FNP Fall 2015

   pepsihla replied to OBigdog26's topic in NP Students

   I am attending the on-campus orientation.

3. New Grad-Recovery Room Position

   pepsihla replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

   I work in the recovery room currently. New grads do well with a good orientation in the recovery room. You need good supportive nurses working near you and very supportive management. You can do this if you like working in a fast-paced environment ...

4. Which exercise is best?

   pepsihla replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

   That is easy, ask yourself, which one provides more weight-bearing activity. You can eliminate two easily. Then, take the last two and decide which one provides the most full body weight-bearing exercise.

5. University of Phoenix MSN Program

   pepsihla replied to bsweilrn's topic in School Programs

   Hello all UOP Alumni and current students! I was a graduate of their RN-BSN program in October 2006. I am extremely happy with UOP and learned so much. I was so happy with the BSN program, I am going to start the MSN-ED online program next week. ...

6. 12 Hr Shifts Kick My Butt

   pepsihla replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I exercise, eat really healthy (eat protein, it will keep you going longer) and make sure I have spare time for resting. Getting enough sleep is half the battle. Exercising and eating healthy help sleep though. Eating foods that are closer to it...

7. Non-medical family who think they know everything!!!!!

   pepsihla replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   Tell them oral hygiene is more important than hair hygiene. A clean mouth prevents an array of infections and mouth sores. Ask them if you had to go without brushing your teeth for 3 days or washing your hair, which one would it be?

8. Has ACLS been 'dumbed down'?

   pepsihla replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   ACLS isn't "dumbed down". ACLS is set up where everyone will get through their weaknesses before they leave the building. Everyone I know including me have studied hard to pass the written test and we take it seriously. Perhaps ACLS should be con...

9. Working with angry unstable incompetent RN

   pepsihla replied to pedsRN121's topic in General Nursing

   I personally would drug test her.

10. Help..RN-BSN Nurses

    pepsihla replied to WillBeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time and went to school for the BSN. I finished last October at the University of Phoenix and was very pleased with the program. The classes are one day a week in person (if you live in AZ) for 18 months for core classes. It took me 20...

11. highly educated, but underpaid?

    pepsihla replied to bostongal's topic in General Nursing

    hmm...BSN adds statistics, nursing research, more leadership, healthcare policies, family and ethics are just a few things. You definitely increase your presentation, paperwriting, educating patients and research skills. Getting your BSN does make...

12. nurses and fake nails

    pepsihla replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure bacteria can harbor on chipped nail polish, but I think the length of the nails is the most concern. The longer the nails, the more likely chance of increased bacteria as well. Also, rings are another culprit for harboring bacteria. The...

13. Pt dies on BSC today

    pepsihla replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Death by defecation, or death by elimination. I tell my patients not to bear down, especially if they are cardiac patients.

14. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    pepsihla replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    Regardless if she calls her self a nurse or not, she is making a diagnosis, something a nurse should not do, especially a school health aid.

15. Scripting Nurses?

    pepsihla replied to Cindylufus's topic in General Nursing

    You would be lying if you said "I have the time for you". A 1:7 ratio obviously should have a script that says "I don't have the time for you". Can you imagine what the patient will think when they hear 2-3 different nurses telling them that in o...