BamaGirlRN

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1. Is it like this everywhere??

   BamaGirlRN replied to KK7724's topic in NICU

   First off you do have some valid concerns and as a new RN you should definitely talk to your NM, even if she is "completely out of touch", as you say. She would probablys really want to know because if new grads or RNs to the unit aren't happy and s...

2. can nurses intubate?

   BamaGirlRN replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU

   In my hospital the radiology docs read the xrays before sending them up, isn't that how it is everwhere, lets hope so. I usually tell the neo if I have to call what the xray says on it (that the rad wrote) and if he has a question about expansion, t...

3. can nurses intubate?

   BamaGirlRN replied to mommy2BCD's topic in NICU

   I am pretty sure that each facility has different protocols on who can and cannot intubate. As a NICU nurse for almost 2 years I am glad that I am at a place that encourages the RN's to become more advanced and skilled at what they do. We do have c...

4. Peripherally catheter

   BamaGirlRN replied to Mayra's topic in NICU

   Picc's always have some sortof fluids running at my facility, TPN/IL, D10, etc. So with meds you can just put it on a pump and connect it to the port on the tubing. Picc's can clot very easily if nothing goes through them.

5. HOw often do you send twins home together?

   BamaGirlRN replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU

   Lets see here, we have sent one sent of triplets home at the same time (mom was an RN) and since I have been a NICU RN (1 yr) we have sent only one set of twins home at the same time. We always have atleast two sets in our unit if not more and most ...

6. The test is over.

   BamaGirlRN replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in New Nurse

   Hiya! Just wanted you to know that I have been keeping my fingers crossed for ya. A coworker of mine graduated in May and it took her a little over 2 weeks for results, btw she passed with 180 questions! Let me know if you need anything.

7. ATT via email?

   BamaGirlRN replied to ucandoit's topic in New Nurse

   I never registered or went to the pearson vue website and got my ATT via email. I just field in the email space on my registration form that I sent to the NCLEX people and my state BON.

8. my little analysis of the NCLEX

   BamaGirlRN replied to bender73's topic in NCLEX

   http://www.ncsbn.org/testing/candidates_info_cat.asp text: Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) Overview Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) is a method for administering tests which uses current computer technology and measurement theory. The NCLEX®...

9. my little analysis of the NCLEX

   BamaGirlRN replied to bender73's topic in NCLEX

   Hmm, interesting theory, did ya'll take into account the number of practice questions that do not count towards you passing/failing. There are always 10 or so they throw in to 'test' the new questions.

10. I need to know

    BamaGirlRN replied to dawn1rhino's topic in Pulmonary

    When I was doing by preceptorship in the ICU, the main things was pt safety, suctioning (alot) & oral/nasal care for vent pts, and like previously said, assess the pt. not the monitors.

11. Alabama NCLEX

    BamaGirlRN replied to Pea's topic in New Nurse

    Yup it took me two weeks and a day or so to get mine in the mail. I have a license verification number to the BON that you can call and put in your SSN, it's a little faster than the mail by a day or two..PM if you want the number.

12. Latex free bp cuff?

    BamaGirlRN replied to studentnurse74's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Yeah, I am not sure if regular cuffs have latex, but here is a link for nylon cuffs. http://www.allheart.com/aneroidbp.html

13. 265 Questions and shocked

    BamaGirlRN replied to iliket3's topic in New Nurse

    Exactly what I was thinking! Don't stress out too much over this, good luck!

14. NCLEX state to state

    BamaGirlRN replied to krisal24's topic in NCLEX

    your welcome!

15. NCLEX state to state

    BamaGirlRN replied to krisal24's topic in NCLEX

    You only take the NCLEX once...yes just once in enough! So if you go to school in NJ, I would take the NCLEX in NJ and then fill out the paperwork to get your license in FL. ETA: The NCLEX is the same test no matter what state you test in.