pj4854

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1. Prepping stroke patient w/Go-Lytely through PEG

   pj4854 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   I had a stroke patient that had just come from ICU. He came to my unit with Go-Lytely on a feeding tube pump through a PEG tube at a rate of 100/hr. He was also ordered 3 enemas for the morning of the colonoscopy if he was not clear. The patient had ...

2. NCLEX!!!! Omg I just took it and it was horrendous!!!!!

   pj4854 replied to LoveActually's topic in NCLEX

   Holy Smokes - I am waiting for my appt to take the NCLEX. Studying every day and nervous as anything!

3. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

   pj4854 replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

   I'm with you on that one - save the "U" learn "2" . . . "ur" for texting your kids.

4. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

   pj4854 replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

   I'm just curious, what do you consider "immediate" environment? I think if there's a rule, follow it everytime with everyone.

5. Would you marry a doctor?

   pj4854 replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

   It is one thing for something to "just happen". It is another thing to get into nursing for the sole purpose of meeting a doctor to marry, just as it is to become a school teacher just to have summers off. If your heart isn't in it, then you have n...

6. Would you marry a doctor?

   pj4854 replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

   I'm actually surprised that you would admit that you "thought being a nurse would be an excellent way to meet doctors to marry." Do the medical profession a huge favor and go into another profession. The last thing that nurses need is someone who h...

7. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

   pj4854 replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

   If there are precautions to be taken, then they should be taken. You are correct in that hired nurses do not usually follow the precaution standards and it usually does take either a student or a family member to point it out. Then, if you're lucky...

8. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

   pj4854 replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania

   That is true about the parking for Shadyside. The lot the woman is talking about is a guarded lot and there is a shuttle that runs from the lot to the school. If you were with a couple other people, you can walk it in about 5 minutes, but I wouldn'...

9. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

   pj4854 replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania

   I think I might be a little concerned if the tuition is that different, meaning that I do not think Shadyside tuition is high, especially given all the clinical experience you gain. We've been on clinicals with Pitt students (a 4-year program) and t...

10. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    pj4854 replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania

    There are a couple ways to look at it. I do know that Shadyside School of Nursing provides so much clinical hands-on experience, which I don't believe you get other places. From what I understand, even Pitt's 4 year grads don't graduate with as muc...

11. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

    pj4854 replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania

    I don't believe you are legally bound to work for any hospital, even with tuition forgiveness. If you decide not to work for them, you pay the tuition back and that's pretty much it. Also, since jobs are scarce, if you are not interested in the left...

12. Administering Morphine

    pj4854 posted a topic in Critical

    Just a quick question for anyone who may know the answer: If ABGs indicate respiratory alkalosis, the patient is post-op surgery and you walk into his room and he states he has severe pain, the FIRST THING you would do is to: 1. Administer IV Morphi...

13. NCLEX!!!! Omg I just took it and it was horrendous!!!!!

    pj4854 replied to LoveActually's topic in NCLEX

    What Kaplan study does anyone recommend? There are so many options. I cannot do one with a true class because I just don't have the extra time. Graduating in December and really really wanting to pass the first time. LOL - who doesn't??? Thanks....