wrigh146

wrigh146 specializes in IMC, ED.

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1. I always take help for inserting IV

   wrigh146 replied to newsupernurse's topic in General Nursing

   Try to get permission to spend a day on the GI procedures floor. Every patient gets an IV before their procedure and those nurses can stick anything! It helped me tremendously. Also, when drawing labs, before removing the needle and applying press...

2. Our new boss writing everyone up!

   wrigh146 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

   As one professor once told me...Early is on time, on time is late, and late is unacceptable. It sounds like this manager may be laying the groundwork to clean house. I'd watch my back.

3. chickenpox immunity

   wrigh146 replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

   Random question a bit off topic. I never had CP, but had been exposed as a child many times. I had the vaccine 2007, then I still had to have titers done for my new job 2008. Titers came back and they were low. Does anyone know how long I wait be...

4. Quitting Medschool to go to Nursing

   wrigh146 replied to Mr.York's topic in Career Support

   Be aware, all CRNA programs I am aware of require a minimum of 2 years critical care nursing experience. This would mean if you were accepted into an accelerated BSN program (one year minimum to complete) you would still need to work as an RN. To m...

5. Whyyyyy? Rant from a Lab Tech

   wrigh146 replied to raianne's topic in General Nursing

   First, at my facility we have lab, RN, and pharmacy that work together to ensure patient safety, which is the REAL issue here. Lab Techs are absolutely responsible for being aware of meds infusing that could alter lab results. If they are late in ...

6. Nursing or Speech Language Pathology??

   wrigh146 replied to Marcyb291's topic in General Nursing

   To make comparable salary in SLP you much have a Masters in that field. Nursing would be faster and more diverse for you. I have a bachelors in SLP and changed to nursing because of the diversity of the profession. I think if you will be relocatin...

7. Central Line Dressing Changes

   wrigh146 replied to ChrisEMTB's topic in General Nursing

   Every place has different policy regarding frequency as well as brand and what is provided in the change kit. Our facility implemented the use of the Biopatch which is an added level of infection prevention. I would consult your most recent textboo...

8. A&O x... How many?

   wrigh146 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

   Month, year, season. Sometimes "who is the president of the US" if I get "Bush" I continue to assess with another question, if I get "Carter", I have my answer!

9. Don't understand technology----ipad? tablet? netbook? laptop? huh???

   wrigh146 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

   Most textbooks, at least those through Elsevier, have a CD included with purchase to download to your laptop. For the initial poster whose concern was lugging books to and from class, this is an amazing feature. It does, in fact, have a highlightin...

10. scrubs

    wrigh146 replied to txgurl13's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I have found my holy grail scrubs in the barco grey's anatomy line. I am a size 5/6 with a 33" inseam and the small tall sizing is perfect for me. I am closer to a size 6 and the small is roomy at the waist, so if you are smaller, order the XS. Th...

11. Nevada State College

    wrigh146 replied to meg_foster0618's topic in Nevada

    So sorry you had such a terrible experience I am thankful I went the year that I did! Best of luck to everyone :)

12. Nevada State College

    wrigh146 replied to meg_foster0618's topic in Nevada

    7-8am start. Clinical sites varied and we usually did a random pick out of a hat every semester. I had one semester that I was in an evening lab, but my schedule was more flexible. I think those with child care conflicts were able to avoid evening...

13. Nevada State College

    wrigh146 replied to meg_foster0618's topic in Nevada

    baker1bv, is the NCLEX pass rate still high? All I can say is, if you are local, it is still the fastest BSN program for the money. If the NCLEX pass rate remains high, I say go for it. Of all the education I got, the first 6 months on the job is ...

14. Nevada State College

    wrigh146 replied to meg_foster0618's topic in Nevada

    I know a couple of my classmates had kids in daycare close to the school. I would say since you have one in school full day and one half, you could probably arrange your schedule to fit your transport/daycare needs. Usually classes were out by 4pm ...

15. Nevada State College

    wrigh146 replied to meg_foster0618's topic in Nevada

    I am a 2008 graduate of the accelerated program, was placed right away in the hospital I did clinicals at, and I feel my education there provided me with an excellent foundation for success. I have heard, however, many instructors there during my ti...