bren1598

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1. New Pacemaker Implant Question

   bren1598 posted a topic in Cardiac

   Our pre-procedure order set for implantable devices includes an order for a saline lock in each arm for new implants (one on side of device only if generator change). Does anyone know the reason why 2 IVs are needed? I know the EP lab staff told me ...

2. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

   bren1598 replied to Moogie's topic in Humor

   My little brother, a physics major, one time said to me "I could never be a nurse because I want a job where I have to think." You'd better believe I just about socked him in the face. Pretty sure that wasn't how he intended it to come out, so I let ...

3. Not sure how to read into this one....

   bren1598 replied to Lola92501's topic in NCLEX

   That must be frustrating! Sounds like you were almost there, but when the last question was answered you just weren't quite at the passing standard. Good luck studying for next time...and when you get in there, try to take each question individually ...

4. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

   bren1598 replied to ibme's topic in New Nurse

   Progressive Care Unit (telemetry) for night shift at the hospital I was hoping for. This is exactly what I wanted! :)

5. NCLEX advice please!

   bren1598 replied to meg2009's topic in New Nurse

   I haven't taken the test yet either - my appt is next week!!! Eeek! But I did the Kaplan NCLEX-RN review book and I thought the test taking strategies were VERY helpful. Throughout the book there are lots of little things to keep in mind and it sort ...