DMae

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1. new grad struggles

   DMae replied to nursing6207's topic in New Nurse

   I know the first year is supposed to be the roughest, but it's physically taking its toll. I have a couple weeks left of my ICU orientation and I'm freaking out. Granted, this week was the most stressful. Last night though, I had to go home becaus...

2. Question from a student - DOBUTAMINE

   DMae replied to Savin'Em's topic in CRNA

   Is it possible that with the increased contractility and therefore increased cardiac output that the body doesn't have to compensate as much, dropping the PVR?

3. Certifications for OR nurses

   DMae replied to JLKNurse's topic in General Students

   People might train you as a new grad. After working the equivalent of 2 years full time in the OR you can test for your CNOR. I found this from http://www.testprepreview.com/cnor_test_breakdown.htm "There are several requirements that one must have...

4. Harder to get a job than I thought

   DMae replied to lsvalliant's topic in New Nurse

   I was really discouraged too and I'm in Northern California. They do make it sound like people will just be knocking at your door with job offers. I started applying in March and didn't have an interview until the end of April. Also, buy yourself ...

5. Is Kaplan overrated?

   DMae replied to lsvalliant's topic in NCLEX

   I think Kaplan is overrated. After taking the course in high school my SAT score DROPPED. For the NCLEX, I decided to invest in Hurst review which covers content and test taking skills. I know people who did the live review and the online review.....

6. June 2008 NCLEX support group

   DMae replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX

   Took it this morning and got 75 questions. I'm in California and it's going to take at least a week for results. Cross your fingers everyone.

7. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   DMae replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   I just got back, took the NCLEX-RN...turned off at 75. I had tons of drugs and viruses I've never even heard of. I'm freaking out. I also had lots of priority and management questions as well...select all that apply. I'm in CA and we cant find ou...

8. Katherin Heigl Scrubs

   DMae replied to modelmama07's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I'm having a problem finding scrubs that I like...but I love the pants from the london collection. They have a nice thick knit waistband. Nothing else really worked for me though

9. the brooke formula for burns....

   DMae replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

   We were never taught the Brooke formula but it's basically half of the Parkland formula from what you've mentioned. For the parkland formula you give 4ml LR x weight in Kg x % burned. The first half needs to be given in the first 8 hours AFTER THE...

10. Share Your "Brain" Sheet

    DMae replied to nurseJ88's topic in Cardiac

    I graduate next week and just accepted my first RN position on the CCU. Thanks for all the brain sheets, I appreciate all the help I can get.

11. Ok Guysssss, Lets Start The Graduate Count Down

    DMae replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Students

    STT induction May 15th, Pinning May 16th, Graduation May 17. Let the celebrations begin!

12. Leadership ATI

    DMae replied to Nurse K8's topic in General Students

    It's not that bad. We had two chances to take it so I didn't study for the first one and got Level 2.

13. Quarter Life Crisis

    DMae replied to hrabell's topic in General Students

    I'm dealing with the same thing. This year on my 22nd birthday I broke down. I'm not doing enough with my life...I just want to be done, have a job, buy a house, and traaavel. There's so many things I want to do and see. I'm the youngest in my pro...

14. Question about the TEAS (nervous)

    DMae replied to Delaina's topic in General Nursing

    Of all the tests to worry about, this is not the one. I was forced to travel a few hours away to take it at a university since the univ that I was at didn't offer it. I had to take it in the summer before taking most of my pre reqs and I did fine. ...

15. mandated Nurse to patient ratios

    DMae replied to kburns0016's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to the California Nurses Association we do have mandated ratios here in CA. I can't imagine working in a state without. For your proposal, I would definitely check out all the research the CNA has conducted. They have a great research and e...