RN_Dana

RN_Dana has 15 years experience.

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1. salaries in us for RN's

   RN_Dana replied to curlysin's topic in General Nursing

   In Alabama...Birmingham area salaries are on average $21/hour and up. Alabama has a low cost of living as well.

2. Nursing School

   RN_Dana replied to Soon2BEaRN's topic in General Nursing

   You are at a sometimes difficult milestone in you life right now, and these are perfectly normal feelings. Most people are nervous/excited/scared all at the same time when entering a new phase in their life. That being said, Nursing School is really...

3. Patient assignments during pregnancy

   RN_Dana replied to BeenThereDoneThat74's topic in General Nursing

   I can't understand what this nurse's problem is. I agree with the other posters on this--if she can't do her job she should take an FMLA leave. Everyone should be careful to use universal precautions on all patients pregnant or not...I hope this be...

4. RN Functions

   RN_Dana replied to nocturne716's topic in Emergency

   In the ER where I work, we have protocols in place that are signed by the EMS Director, an MD. So, technically, our protocols for certain symptoms are standing orders and we are expected to perform them.

5. taking temperatures?

   RN_Dana posted a topic in Pediatric

   what are the guidelines for taking temps for children under 2 years? Do you always use rectal or will tympanic or axillary do?

6. Saunder's Comprehensive NCLEX??

   RN_Dana replied to NurseDiva04's topic in NCLEX

   The Saunders comprehensive NCLEX RN review I used had examples of the new format questions. BTW, I passed first try with no formal review class...75 questions in only 42 minutes.

7. Saunder's Comprehensive NCLEX??

   RN_Dana replied to NurseDiva04's topic in NCLEX

   The Saunders comprehensive NCLEX RN review I used had examples of the new format questions. BTW, I passed first try with no formal review class...75 questions in only 42 minutes.

8. NCLEX - disaster questions

   RN_Dana replied to madi_88's topic in NCLEX

   Just remember, in a disaster, the pts. that are practically dead, (fixed and dilated pupils, etc.) you should not waste time on and are not a priority, regardless of age.

9. NCLEX - disaster questions

   RN_Dana replied to madi_88's topic in NCLEX

   Just remember, in a disaster, the pts. that are practically dead, (fixed and dilated pupils, etc.) you should not waste time on and are not a priority, regardless of age.

10. Does an RN want to be my buddy!!!!!

    RN_Dana replied to Katina Kowalchuk's topic in Student Assist

    I am a RN in an emergency room. My email is [email protected].

11. Does an RN want to be my buddy!!!!!

    RN_Dana replied to Katina Kowalchuk's topic in Student Assist

    I am a RN in an emergency room. My email is [email protected].

12. The different kind of nursing students

    RN_Dana replied to orrnlori's topic in General Students

    That was me! I actually took a test during labor...went to the doc afterwards and was 4cm dilated. Had my baby. Back at school the next week.