ksunurse2b

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1. Need advice on leaving nursing!

   ksunurse2b replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I've had some of the same feelings as you. It's okay to realize that nursing isn't exactly what you expected and that you really don't like it. I say try to stick it out until you at least finish a year. That way, you have some experience under yo...

2. To all you ER Pros

   ksunurse2b posted a topic in Emergency

   I'm graduating in May and will be working in the ER, if all goes accordingly. What I want to know is: I'm doing my last semester clinical practicum at a hospital that lets us do alot. It's the "county hospital," you might say. It's also the hospital ...

3. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

   ksunurse2b replied to susi_q's topic in Emergency

   Watch out ladies and gentlemen, next thing you know, the ER will have "secret shoppers!"

4. Any one else ever feel this way?

   ksunurse2b replied to *lisa*'s topic in General Students

   I'm in my last semester of nursing school and there's not anyone out there who hasn't felt the way you do now. Just a few things to keep in mind: -Some of the people w/ previous healthcare experience don't know any more than you do!!! They're fakin...

5. Question about diluting med

   ksunurse2b replied to ksunurse2b's topic in Student Assist

   What I'm afraid of is tainting the "community" saline. Is this an issue if I draw the med, then the saline? Will there be any remnants of the med in the saline vial? Also, what would be the best way if there's a pre-filled syringe of saline? Got ...

6. Question about diluting med

   ksunurse2b posted a topic in Student Assist

   Say you need to give 1 mL medication X IVP over 2 minutes. The drug book says to dilute with an equal amt of normal saline. When drawing this up, do you pull med then saline or vice versa??? Thanks!!