kacefaceRN

kacefaceRN has 1 years experience and specializes in NICU.

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1. Why no air bubbles in IV lines for cardiac patients?

   kacefaceRN replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

   Patent foramen ovale From Pubmed Health: While a baby grows in the womb, there is a normal opening between the left and right atria (upper chambers) of the heart. If this opening fails to close naturally soon after the baby is born, the hole is cal...

2. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

   kacefaceRN replied to vhern246's topic in Humor

   I just sent in my 2010 taxes (paper version) and realized I signed them kaceface, RN. Hope the IRS needs a laugh!

3. Applying to other states, but not licensed by the state

   kacefaceRN replied to fireline's topic in General Nursing

   DC and Virginia seem to have a selection of new grad programs to choose from.

4. Nurse: "I hate it here." & has given me doubts!

   kacefaceRN replied to xInspiredx's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I don't think it it's fair to judge those nurses as "holier than thou" for expressing their honest opinions about their work. As they stated, they entered the field with certain expectations which were then left unfulfilled. I can understand why thos...

5. Has anyone had to do a PPDS test at their hospital?

   kacefaceRN replied to LoneWolfRN2010's topic in New Nurse

   When I started my first job, I had to take a computerized clinical scenario test that sounds very similar to what you are describing. It's called the PBDS (Performance Based Development System). If I remember correctly, the test we took was something...

6. Switching from a MD license to a DC license

   kacefaceRN replied to tgary08's topic in Washington DC

   From my personal experience, getting your license endorsed in DC is very easy, especially if you can go to the BON in person. I did something very similar-got a job offer in DC and had already signed up for the NCLEX in VA. I went ahead and took the ...

7. I can't find a job!!!!

   kacefaceRN replied to DiDi_623's topic in Virginia

   From my experience, the cost of living in Northern VA can be considerably higher than in Richmond. You'll definitely see an increase in the cost of rent. When I lived in Richmond, the cost of gas was often 30 cents cheaper than what my family in Nort...

8. The world can seem very dark at 3 a.m.

   kacefaceRN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

   You should also talk to your employer about whether you are eligible for family medical leave. I don't have any personal experience with it, but this website can hopefully provide more information: http://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/index.htm

9. New grads starting at Washington Hospital Center

   kacefaceRN replied to Hisown's topic in Washington DC

   The starting pay for new graduates is $27.673/hr on day shift, with 10% evening and 15% night differentials when working a rotating shift. The hospital operates under a collective bargaining agreement with the union Nurses United. The current contrac...

10. New Grad going into NICU

    kacefaceRN replied to niculonghornrn's topic in NICU

    I just graduated in December and started my job in the NICU last week. I had had no previous NICU experience, but I did my senior capstone class in pediatrics, which probably helped a little. As far as reading recommendations, if you look in the "sti...

11. New grads starting at Washington Hospital Center

    kacefaceRN replied to Hisown's topic in Washington DC

    I just got hired into the NICU! I look forward to meeting you both during orientation!

12. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    kacefaceRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    The PVT worked for me (I live in Virginia)! I took the NCLEX yesterday, got the good pop-up last night, and got the confirmation that I had passed this morning!

13. Certified Professional Midwife Student Looking for really good Midwife curriculum

    kacefaceRN replied to e_schultz's topic in CNM

    Actually, here is a link to a thread discussing some books to read: http://community.midwiferytoday.com/forums/t/312.aspx Hope that helps!

14. Certified Professional Midwife Student Looking for really good Midwife curriculum

    kacefaceRN replied to e_schultz's topic in CNM

    You might have more luck finding answers if you post this question to the Midwifery Today forum: http://community.midwiferytoday.com/forums/ There is a forum specifically for students and aspiring midwives. Many of the midwives who post on that site ...

15. Electrolyte questions, not sure on answer

    kacefaceRN replied to deemarys's topic in General Students

    The answers that I would change are #7-10 and 12. I think #7 and 8 are tricky because you can see how certain answers would be correct. For example, a buffer can yield H+ ions. However, I think you need to look at the most basic and all-encompassing...