kponderRN

kponderRN has 2 years experience and specializes in Telemetry.

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1. CNA's taken off schedule after passing boards?

   kponderRN replied to SC APRN's topic in CNA/MA

   I would imagine this would be the case because you are no longer considered a CNA once you pass NCLEX. Hopefully they would help you find a position as an RN though

2. Detox med protocol

   kponderRN replied to Topaz7's topic in Addictions

   I work on a telemetry unit and we will get our occasional detox patient that comes to us because they have some type of chest pain related to their detox process. I wish we had some kind of protocol because it is very dangerous for the patient to go ...

3. question about DNRs

   kponderRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just had a quick question about Do Not Resuscitate Orders. I had a patient the other day who came in with an out of hospital DNR (he had been in a nursing home prior to admission) and I know per our hospital policy a new in hospital DNR form has to...

4. ratio for intermediate care anyone?

   kponderRN replied to martymoose's topic in Safety

   Where I work it is 1:6 for sure and sometimes we are pushed to 7 pts. it is very frustrating because our patients are very sick and I feel like I can't give the best care to my patients. ughhh just venting but I feel your pain! I wish we had ratios h...

5. Rectal Cath. Foley bag disposal?

   kponderRN replied to MN.MelissaCNA's topic in General Nursing

   Yuck! Next time definitely put it in a red bio hazard bag and dispose of it in the bio hazard red container that is in the dirty utility room so it can be disposed of properly. Shame on the nurse for being ugly with you!

6. Question about CT scans and contrast

   kponderRN replied to giveface's topic in New Nurse

   For us the physician has to specify if they want the CT with contrast. I would imagine if they don't specifically order "CT w/ contrast" then it would be without.

7. Spinning name badge

   kponderRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

   It is required that we have double sided name badges. Maybe you can ask your HR department for another name badge so you can have a double sided one.

8. How many new grad associate degree nurses have landed jobs recently?

   kponderRN replied to Will Never's topic in New Nurse

   I graduated in May of this year, passed NCLEX in middle of May and had a few job offers within a few weeks of graduating. Like people said before, it depends on where you live and the job market there. I live in Texas and the job market is good compa...

9. UT Austin or Texas Tech

   kponderRN replied to annbananz's topic in Texas

   I heard from someone a while ago that UT Austin got rid of their ADN-BSN program. correct me if I'm wrong..I was interested in pursuing my BSN from m UT Austin as well since I already have my ADN

10. Baptist School of Health Professions in San Antonio

    kponderRN replied to NenaRK's topic in Texas

    I went to BSHP and graduated this past April. I loved the program and the faculty as well. As far as I know, just about everyone that I graduated with, including myself passed NCLEX-RN on the first try. I had job interviews lined up within a week of ...

11. RN...Diploma programs in TX?

    kponderRN replied to JaredCNA's topic in Texas

    Baptist school of health professions is what I am assuming you are referring to, no longer has a diploma program...they got rid of it about 2 years ago. They are now an associates RN program and it was wonderful, I just graduated there this past Apri...

12. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

    kponderRN replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

    You are not wasting your time! I just graduated from a ADN program in April, took my boards in early May, passed, and just got hired at a great hospital the other day. There is no pay difference between an ADN or a BSN nurse (at least here in TX ther...

13. So i'm a Nurse right????

    kponderRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in New Nurse

    you would be considered a GN (graduate nurse)

14. Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Examination

    kponderRN replied to jmcolemanRNBSN's topic in Texas

    Yes, please don't waste your money on the prep class. You have PLENTY of time to take the exam, and it is all open-book; the questions are self-explanatory, and it even tells you where to look on the BON website for the answers. You will do fine!

15. passed or failed may 18, 2011

    kponderRN replied to gracey grace's topic in NCLEX

    I took it on the 18th. Did you try the pearson vue trick??