LouisianaNurse2006

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1. 8 Work From Home Jobs

   LouisianaNurse2006 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Support

   Hi, I am a nurse preparing for the J. A. Thomas (JATA) pre-hire test for a CDI position. What should I focus on? I am thinking of making flash cards with Diagnosis on one side and the Signs/Symptoms on the other. Would that be a good approach for t...

2. TKR question

   LouisianaNurse2006 replied to rntoon's topic in Orthopaedic

   Back to the original topic... (pain meds/ anticoagulants are physician/ pt specific)..... In our ortho unit (we have 2 drs that do most of our TKRs), #1 begins ROM with PT on POD#1, #2 Dr starts POD#2 with ROM. Until ROM is allowed, the pt still amb...

3. Nursing 101 Question - Experienced Nurses, how would you answer this?

   LouisianaNurse2006 replied to julsywulsy's topic in Orthopaedic

   We were told it is not a good idea to cut off the cast without MD permission, unless it is an emergency and you can't get in touch with any MD. A is still the best answer in my opinion. Keep checking Neuro/CMS, check the PRN order to see if you can...

4. H&H Question

   LouisianaNurse2006 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Orthopaedic

   THANKS GUYS! That does make sense.

5. H&H Question

   LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in Orthopaedic

   This is probably a stupid question, but I am a new nurse, so here it goes anyway......... I am working in the ortho unit (for 2 weeks now), and we have an order from one Dr that if H&H is falling to order a SOB (Stool for Occult Blood). Now I kn...

6. Thank YOU!

   LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Just wanted to drop in one last time to tell everyone THANK YOU! for all the support, helpful hints, and encouragement I have received on this forum during the last month, I will also post the e-mail that I sent to all my friends from nursing school ...

7. Polar Care Question

   LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in Orthopaedic

   Hi all, We have to little Polar Care ice chest for our patients, which are very nice, but the ice melts too fast! We are constantly having to refill them.... any suggestions???? (Our ice machine puts out very fine ice... I think that is the main pro...

8. Positive NCLEX Thread

   LouisianaNurse2006 replied to Gigan's topic in NCLEX

   Everyone say a prayer for me also........ I take mine at 8:00am... in about 10 hours!!! Can't Sleep........Can't wait to get it over with! I am sick, sick, sick, of studying..... Do NOT want to go through this again, so I am going to PASS, I will PA...

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   LouisianaNurse2006 replied to Rocky_LPN's topic in NCLEX

   I got mine 3 weeks after graduation.

10. Help with p/p on removal of JP drains.

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to bogworks's topic in Orthopaedic

    New nurse here, so I'm not much help, but I have d/c's the JP drain already. I would think the manufacturer would have good info for a protocol regarding removal. If you come up with something, it would be nice of you to post it here, so we all kno...

11. Did you get a postition before getting a license?

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX

    Sure, RNA right after my name, and with RN pay! If a don't pass I get bumped down to Intern status and pay. (almost same as CNA). All you have to do is put in your application just as you would any other time and let them know when you take your NCL...

12. how weird are nclex questions????

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to pri4fun's topic in NCLEX

    Remember 85% of first time NCLEX test takers pass! So the odds are on your side. If the questions were really that "weird" don't you think the percentage of passing would be lower?

13. Lots of Select All That Apply...

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to healer27's topic in NCLEX

    You probably did alot better than you think you did! Think positive... 75 is a good number! Let us know how you did.

14. Readiness Assessment Test

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks for the info, I have went through a review class. I was mostly interested in just a readiness test online. One that would give me my chance of passing NCLEX. Mostly for last week motivation and anxiety relief. I appreciate your help.

15. Readiness Assessment Test

    LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in NCLEX

    I have read where some of you guys have taken test to determine if you are prepared to take the NCLEX and have mentioned your percent of passing the NCLEX. Is this the Mosby's Cat online and the Kaplin Readiness Test (is this one also online?), and...