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1. Pt refuses to wear bp cuff

   willsgirl replied to breeze13's topic in Urology

   Find out if he is allergic to the material in the cuff. Or, have him wear long sleeves to the clinic. If he refuses, give him a disposable gown to wear on that arm. Sounds like he may need a barrier between the cuff and his skin. At our clinic, w...

2. Dialysis as a weight loss plan-she's nuts!

   willsgirl replied to mamabaer439's topic in Urology

   The patient's well-being and your license are what are most important. Having said that, I would: 1. Ignore the patient's request if, they are contraindicated to the patient's well-being. 2. Follow the dr.'s order for the EDW. (That is an o...

3. Drexel's NCLEX RN review

   willsgirl replied to xtina8229's topic in NCLEX

   I hope you can find an answer to your question. I was interested in taking the same review course. Because I was unable to find many people who took it, recently, and had a good result; I didn't take the class. This is the information i did come...

4. Calling all DIALYSIS CHARGE NURSES

   willsgirl replied to willsgirl's topic in Urology

   I was wondering.....are the responsibilities different in chronic dialysis vs. acute dialysis. I mean, is it easier in the chronic dialysis clinic to be charge nurse than in acutes?

5. Calling all DIALYSIS CHARGE NURSES

   willsgirl replied to willsgirl's topic in Urology

   Thank you, So, your patient care level is the same as the staff nurses but, you also have administrative duties that you are in charge of. I see.

6. Calling all DIALYSIS CHARGE NURSES

   willsgirl posted a topic in Urology

   Are there any charge nurses out there, willing to talk about their responsibillities at the unit. Could you guys talk about what makes your position different from the staff nurses position. Do you have more clinical responsibilities or is the differ...

7. How to get a good report from previous shift?

   willsgirl replied to Nurse_Tricia's topic in Geriatric

   You may also want to give your report sheet/list of questions to the nurse your receiving report from. This may help her focus/steamline her report to you. She won't have to scramble to answer questions because she will anticipate what your going t...

8. Dialysis New Grad Pay.....HELP!!!!

   willsgirl replied to willsgirl's topic in Urology

   @Eldrad Yes, this is a great help. Thank you so much.:hug:

9. Dialysis New Grad Pay.....HELP!!!!

   willsgirl replied to willsgirl's topic in Urology

   @mjb2010 I think anyone who earned a nursing degree can learn dialysis. The true question is will you like it. Dialysis always has a lot of opportunities and they seem to be willing to hire and train new grads. It is definitely an avenue to investi...

10. Dialysis New Grad Pay.....HELP!!!!

    willsgirl posted a topic in Urology

    Hi everyone, I am currently an lpn in philadelphia working in dialysis. I take my NCLEX-RN boards in a few weeks. I want to re-negotiate my salary/hourly pay after I pass but, I don't know how much to "appropriately" ask for. I don't want to undercut...

11. Quick Question About Compact License

    willsgirl replied to ACaring&Sweet,Rn's topic in General Nursing

    If you acquire endorsement in one compact state, will you have to receive individual endorsement to work in the remaining compact states.

12. Drexel NCLEX Excel Review

    willsgirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone has recently taken the Drexel NCLEX Excel review course? What was your opinion about it and how did you do on the NCLEX. I was able to find a few posts from around 2005 and 2008 and most were negative. It surprised me a ...

13. SYLVIA RAYFIELD!!! in Philadelphia

    willsgirl posted a topic in Pennsylvania

    Hello everyone, I would love to have Sylvia Rayfield NCLEX review come to philadelphia in may for a NCLEX-RN review class.....only problem, I need 39 other people willing to sign up for the class :crying2:. I graduated from school in NY, I live in t...