jsu102

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1. blood transfusion protocol

   jsu102 replied to PaKuRN's topic in Critical

   We always infuse blood via the Alaris pump (and of course appropriate blood tubing) in our ED. And it's also policy that an RN must accompany the pt on any transfers out of the dept if there is blood hanging.

2. ER nursing and pregnancy...

   jsu102 replied to ND76's topic in Emergency

   I worked up until 36 weeks and had very few problems. As previous posters said, co-workers were always willing to help me with lifting and transferring. However, at around 34 weeks our management outlawed having any drinks at the nurses station and...

3. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

   jsu102 replied to marilynmom's topic in New Nurse

   I started working in the ED in August and although I love being a nurse, my whole experience has been tainted by my preceptor. He's just awful. He's so jaded, thinks the worst of everyone ("that pt must be a drug seeker" is his phrase of choice), t...

4. My pockets are overflowing!

   jsu102 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Ok, this is a silly question, but where do you carry all of your supplies for the day? I always have hemostats, trauma shears, small scissors, tape, notepad, palm pilot, sharpies, pen, highlighter, & alcohol wipes with me in my pockets and my poc...

5. First Rn position, orientation and Pregnancy!?

   jsu102 replied to lovendove's topic in New Nurse

   I wasn't pregnant when I interviewed but I found out I was about 8 weeks before I was due to start. I went through the struggle, "to tell or not to tell" and just stuck with the same advice I got from everyone else to wait until I started. I was te...

6. Worried: have to spend 5 hours doing IV sticks tomorrow.

   jsu102 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in New Nurse

   I also wish I had the chance to go to something like that! I just started in the ED and all my training is on the job, also I came from a nursing school that does not teach IV insertion. My preceptor had me sticking people my very first day and I...

7. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

   jsu102 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX

   1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 - I passed 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? Kaplan review course, Kaplan Question Trainers & Q-Bank 3.(ERI, ATI, HESI)? ATI. My comprehensive predictor gave m...

8. Fun things to do while waiting for results

   jsu102 replied to lroseb's topic in NCLEX

   How do you find out the exact time your results will come in?

9. Kaplan Scores and the Boards

   jsu102 replied to MsNursingStudent's topic in NCLEX

   My instructor told our class that 65% was the magic number to get in Kaplan to feel definitely ready to pass the NCLEX. I had a 62% on the Diagnostic Test 66% on the Readiness Test Scores of 58% - 69% range on the Question Trainers (with a 67% on QT7...

10. isolation question

    jsu102 replied to romeo2's topic in NCLEX

    I've always read that patients can be roommates if they have the same thing (i.e. MRSA can only share with another MRSA patient). But here's a question for you - if two patients have two different types of pneumonia, can they still share a room?

11. 75?'s...SCARED

    jsu102 replied to Italia13 RN's topic in NCLEX

    I totally understand where you guys are coming from! I took the NCLEX today at 2pm and even though I was praying for the computer to shut off at 75, I was still so nervous when it did! I had a ton of infection control and prioritization, 11 SATA, 1...

12. Please help with NCLEX Question

    jsu102 replied to fotero's topic in NCLEX

    Yep, I was also taught that detached retina is the exception to the rule in positioning after eye surgery. Other surgeries (i.e. cataract) place on unaffected side. Detached retina place on affected side since gravity can help shift things into place...

13. Kaplan and the magic 65%...Is it necessary to test?

    jsu102 replied to trishchevy's topic in NCLEX

    This makes me feel a little better. I was just logging in to post a similar question and I saw this thread! I finally took QT7 and got a 66%. My Qbank average is at 64% right now. Diagnostic test 62% and Readiness test at 66%. But yet I just don...

14. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    jsu102 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

    Explaining surgical procedures/risks is the surgeon's responsibility. Noisy breathing or snoring after general anesthesia may be indicative of obstructed breathing. Can't sign consent after pre-op meds (which alter LOC) are given - must call doctor...

15. Partial credit for SATA?

    jsu102 replied to jsu102's topic in NCLEX

    We can only hope! Thanks!