bassadict69

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1. One nurse on unit...

   bassadict69 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is there anything that says there must be at least two nurses on a unit? I work somewhere that continuously works us by our self on a unit with a couple unlicensed aids. God forbid a patient should code...gonna be tough working it by myself. Not to m...

2. Can someone explain to me about ortolini and bartolini maneuvers? LOL!

   bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in Student Assist

   That's what I said...

3. Can someone explain to me about ortolini and bartolini maneuvers? LOL!

   bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in Student Assist

   Rather than ortolani and barlow...I could understand a simple typo on the powerpoint, but to repeatedly call them by the wrong names in lecture is outrageous!

4. Can someone explain to me about ortolini and bartolini maneuvers? LOL!

   bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in Student Assist

   Note the spelling on my powerpoint! Both of them are spelled wrong and the instructor even called them "ortolini" and "bartolini" WHICH ARE INCORRECT! That is what I was getting at...I was not actually looking for info on it!

5. Can someone explain to me about ortolini and bartolini maneuvers? LOL!

   bassadict69 posted a topic in Student Assist

   This was on one of our lecture power points...Bad thing is, the instructor discussed "ortolini" and "bartolini" the whole lecture!!!!

6. NCLEX Preparation?

   bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in NCLEX

   WOW! How long is everyone studying for NCLEX? Sounds like several months! I just graduated last night, am taking the Hurst Review next week & hope to take the NCLEX by the end of the month...Am I rushing it?

7. Not properly trained for ER?????

   bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in Emergency

   Here it is two semesters later, and I have seen a lot during my time as a tech in the ED! Tonight is my graduation from my nursing school and May 23 I start as an RN App in the same ER...Thanks to everyone for the encouraging posts!

8. NCLEX Preparation?

   bassadict69 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I have been using NCLEX 4000 to practice for boards...How similar are these questions to NCLEX questions? Is this good preparation. Also, next week I will be attending a HURST review...How big of a help is this review usually? I know they claim it to...

9. Nurses notes...Print or Cursive?

   bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in General Nursing

   I may should have posted this in the student section...if someone has the capability to move it, please do!

10. Nurses notes...Print or Cursive?

    bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, printed or cursive?

11. Nurses notes...Print or Cursive?

    bassadict69 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Which writing style is correct? or does it even matter?

12. Peds is kicking my butt!

    bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in Student Assist

    Thanks for all the help...the ideas were a definite push in the right direction

13. Peds is kicking my butt!

    bassadict69 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Why am I having so much trouble with these care plans for peds? It seems like nothing fits! I am having to do a care plan for a 14 month old female with the flu. Everything I come across seems more like adult or geriatric problems. I have come up wit...

14. Can someone explain the difference between uptake & reuptake?

    bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in Student Assist

    Thank you so much for that...I think I understand it now! That video was great!

15. Can someone explain the difference between uptake & reuptake?

    bassadict69 replied to bassadict69's topic in Student Assist

    So uptake = the neurotransmitter is used and with reuptake= it is destroyed or not used? so reuptake inhibitor = more neurotransmitter to be used by the brain?