nep1980

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1. Venofer

   nep1980 replied to Katie83.'s topic in Urology

   I'm an acute nurse I always give venofer or any other iron infusion in the last hour. My rational for doing so is if they get sick and demand to terminate treatment at least they completed most of the treatment for clearance and fluid removal

2. making myself more marketable BLS vs ACLS

   nep1980 replied to simonsez_922's topic in General Nursing

   You need to be bls (basic CPR certified) to do acls. Most places will pay for it for you. Concentrate on getting a job first!

3. Kaplan NCLEX-RN "strategies,practice and review book 2011-2012" cd practice test 59%

   nep1980 replied to blinky's topic in NCLEX

   Kaplan was a JOKE a waste of money....my school forced us to all take the kaplan course....My test was 2 select all that apply for every multiple choice....I passed first try and had 86 questions....But I thought Kaplan was no help, what was good was...

4. Frankford Hospital or Aria Health School of Nursing

   nep1980 replied to ccass2491's topic in Pennsylvania

   just my but one doesn't usually go to school to be an RN if they want to be a PA....It takes WAY to LONG that way and its two different tracks....You'll see what I mean when your in it.....Maybe a NP or something.....Like I said just my , but think ...

5. Aria Health School of Nursing - Jan 11'

   nep1980 replied to markzab's topic in Pennsylvania

   i was at holy redeemer and we walked in and walked out...Since that semester is psych, OB and peds there is not enough time anymore.... but some people in my class that were at Einstein did get to spend 1 day in the NICU.....Probably not what you wa...

6. Aria Health School of Nursing - Jan 11'

   nep1980 replied to markzab's topic in Pennsylvania

   ok lets get this straight.... 1 Aria is moving up the blvd to the neshimany interplex, it will not be in frankford for very ,much longer 2 its about to become a bachelors degree program..... and for those of us now that is are there now we can just t...

7. Problems with straight cath on a male pt

   nep1980 replied to JenGLVN's topic in General Nursing

   why push up farther if its coming out and then stopping???? How much does he weigh???? because urine should really be figured out by body weight not by ml/hour...maybe that's all he needs to make if he is very thin, and if he is not drinking or repla...

8. Aria Health School of Nursing - Jan 11'

   nep1980 replied to markzab's topic in Pennsylvania

   right its a BS in Nursing which is the same thing....but its not in black and white YET but its true......its like fresh off the press, sorta like a you heard it here first type of thing.... :)

9. Is this in our scope of practice?

   nep1980 replied to klmb318's topic in General Nursing

   in my nursing school we learned nail care in fundamentals, use a file and the wood stick like Brian Ruff CNA has stated, as well as NEVER use a clipper. PLUS don't do diabetics. But does your nurse manager want this documented each day??? That is c...

10. Aria Health School of Nursing - Jan 11'

    nep1980 replied to markzab's topic in Pennsylvania

    no that is what i will have to do, however for new incoming students they are going to be a BSN program....I missed the boat because I am done this semester...However for new incoming freshman they are going to stop being a diploma program in the VER...

11. Aria Health School of Nursing - Jan 11'

    nep1980 replied to markzab's topic in Pennsylvania

    Aria is going to be a BSN program so I would def go with them I am about to be done there and will be doing their bridge with Penn State but I would go there again.

12. Curious about a salary for dialysis RN's in PA

    nep1980 replied to Accelerated25's topic in General Nursing

    i will have to ask my friend but i know he started at 31.50 and was going to get a $3 raise in 90 days he works 4, 10 hour day shifts....i'll ask about the benefits and get back to ya! :) But he was

13. Curious about a salary for dialysis RN's in PA

    nep1980 replied to Accelerated25's topic in General Nursing

    it all depends, because my friends that work at Davita Diaylsis but in the Philly area started at $31.50/hr, as their 1st job fresh out of school so it all depends on your area......

14. handcuffed or arrested

    nep1980 replied to SPNman321's topic in Criminal

    if its not on your record than its not there relax, you were young and hopefully grew up! calm down if anything consult a lawyer. Take them copies of you state criminal background check, and FBI check. Did your nursing school not help you with this? ...

15. How Far Do You Travel For Work?

    nep1980 replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    0.7 miles your mom would love it :)