maximaxi

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1. Advice for 1st semester -Purdue calumet university?Starting in 01/12.

   maximaxi posted a topic in Indiana

   Hello, I am a returning student starting an online program RN>BSN program @ Purdue Calumet University.I start January 2012. This will be my first time taking online classes & I'm stressed. Has anyone taken that program or are in it currently w...

2. Where's the jobs

   maximaxi replied to caringtouch's topic in Florida

   I live in CHicago & work on a tele floor.They just closed my unit for the second time in 3-weeks,"due to low census". So now we have to call in 2 hours prior to our shift to the staffing dept. to find out where we will be floated. Tht's also if w...

3. NYC- common Nurse to patient ratio's

   maximaxi replied to fawnsternurse's topic in New York

   [qu ote=fawnsternurse;2759593]--------------------------------------------------------------------------------I work in a Chicago hospital now its 1: (4-6 pts) on a telemetry floor. On nights its Up to 1:9 pts. Which anyone working tele knows that'...

4. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

   maximaxi replied to lmz's topic in Medications

   Where I work we had a drug rep from the Lovenox company come in to do an inservice & posed the same question to her. She said the manufacturer suggests only to give it in the abdominal area. They say in the event that "something" where to happen...

5. New grad cant find a job in NY

   maximaxi replied to tvvnkles's topic in General Nursing

   So you are saying you have applied everywhere & still no job? All the hospitals in your area as someone else posted. To all the nursing homes, all the home health agencies, looked at all the newspaper wanted adds for nursing. Looked at the Nursin...

6. First day without preceptor and first error

   maximaxi replied to jessi1106's topic in New Nurse

   Take a deep breath. No one is perfect. At my work the riders k+ or mag -have to be checked by 2-RNS w/ the order and signed off on the MAR.This is to prevent or assure no mistakes are made. We get usually 40meq riders. 1-bag.This may differ from fac...

7. Pat on the back..

   maximaxi posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi, Just thought I would share some good news. I have been working for 10 months now as a RN and just made employee of the month. It's a great feeling to be noticed for the work we do.Someones always watching. .When I found out my patient nominated...

8. It's sometimes hard being a nurse of color isn't it?

   maximaxi replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, Well so far I have not experienced that. I work in a hospital that has a very diverse staff. I happen to be the only hispanic/Mexican on my floor. I haven't even been a RN that long & at the hospital that long (under a year) .Last month ...

9. Can someone please explain INR & Coumadin therapy to me?

   maximaxi replied to christvs's topic in Medications

   Wow, Simple ,sweet and to the point. Love it. You should be a teacher... Thannnnnnnnnnnnnks...

10. Acls

    maximaxi posted a topic in Pulmonary

    Hello, Im scheduled to take my ACLS in a month or so.Im not the best at the ekg stuff. What exactly should i expect? Is the majority on this?I was told we have to ge 100% on the strips? Of course im stressing over this.. Any advice would help. Than...

11. Advice please.

    maximaxi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some advice.Please help. Im new RN and also newly off orientation at the end of my second week. I feel sooooooooo overwhelmed. I feel like the teams I have are so heavy.Sometimes I feel the team I have is just so overwhelming.Do I have the exp...

12. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    maximaxi replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    I need some advice.Please help. Im new and also newly off orientation at the end of my second week. I feel sooooooooo overwhelmed. I feel like the teams I have are so heavy.Sometimes I feel the team I have is just so overwhelming.Do I have the expe...

13. NCLEX-PN exam..Please help!!

    maximaxi replied to fraymond's topic in LPN/LVN

    How did you study. How long did you study for? I think the study strategy the ohter person gave is a good way. Going through each body system.You could go through 10 different books or resources.But if you arent studying the right way it is just a wa...

14. where do u buy scrubs here in NY

    maximaxi replied to kathy_bear's topic in New York

    Try ebay.

15. CHICAGO NURSING for new grad

    maximaxi replied to ADNYCRN's topic in Illinois

    Don't let negative people influence what you decide to do.What may have been their experiences may not be yours. Everyone is different.Go to the websites of all the hospitals listed and see for yourself. Why do you think those hospitals have such a ...