Ni_Ni

Ni_Ni specializes in LTC.

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1. drug calculation

   Ni_Ni replied to deanikins211's topic in General Students

   Here's a formula that I found really useful in finding gtts/min. 1) Find the drop factor constant (DFC) by dividing 60 by the drop factor This case-- 60/15 =4 So, DFC=4 2) Divde order of mL/hr by DFC This case--130/4 = 32.5 round to 33 ...

2. Hypoglycemia and Asystole

   Ni_Ni replied to Ni_Ni's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to everyone for the information!!

3. Funniest real orders you have seen in a chart?

   Ni_Ni replied to nilepoc's topic in Humor

   we had an md write an order for a resident at the ltc who she thought wasn't eating enough: 1 bowl of oatmeal qd at 1400

4. Graduating LVN to RN in May? How's it going?

   Ni_Ni replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   i can't wait.... [color=#2f4f4f]...to move out of my parent's basement which i had to move back into (after 5 years of being on my own) when i started the lpn program last year [color=#2f4f4f]...never having to do such an in depth care plan again [co...

5. Hypoglycemia and Asystole

   Ni_Ni posted a topic in General Nursing

   i have a question for anyone who knows the answer. i know that hypoglycemia can cause asystole, but does anybody know why or how it does? thanks!!

6. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

   Ni_Ni replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

   mine was always "only x more clinicals" or "only x more weeks". it has always been too, once i'm done i can move back out of my parents house . most recently it has been "only one 2 more months til i can buy my townhome" today...only 7 more weeks ...

7. Age you will/were graduated?

   Ni_Ni replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

   i will be 25 and in school for way too long when graduate with my rn/adn in may. and i, too, want to on for my bsn and possibly masters, but after this semester, i'm not to sure anymore.

8. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   Ni_Ni replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   ebten 10--I am go to MNWest (I also got my LPN from this school). The campus is located in SW MN. The program is an actual onsite program, but they have an online section, so I still get the clinical experience and all the other stuff.

9. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   Ni_Ni replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   i'm jennie. i'm 24 and i got my lpn last may. i am currently working at the same nursing home i worked at as a cna. i will be graduating in may with an associates rn. i cannot wait. i hope to work at a large hospital in the cities. i really want...

10. Is This Right For Me?

    Ni_Ni replied to ptspook1's topic in General Students

    I think you should stick it out. I just finished my last clinical for the ADN-RN program. I don't think I ever got more than an hour sleep the night before going to clinicals. There was actually a couple times this year that I felt like I was goin...

11. let spring break begin!

    Ni_Ni replied to blue heeler's topic in General Students

    You guys are all lucky. I'm on spring break, but I had to take a medical ethics class that is this week, so I don't even get to enjoy my spring break. I'm so jealous.

12. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    Ni_Ni replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Humor

    When I was still a CNA in the LTC facility I still work at, a co-worker and I were getting a female resident ready for bed who wasn't quite all there. She was concerned that their wasn't enough room in her house for all of us, including myself and m...

13. Let's introduce ourselves...

    Ni_Ni replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

    Hi, I'm Jennie. I am an LPN at a LTC but I am getting my RN in May and am hoping to get a job at a hospital. I love being a nurse, but I know LTC is just not for me. I've worked in LTC on and off for close to 8 yrs and it's getting very boring and...