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  1. New Grad in LTAC

    You are going to learn so much! I did it for 8 mo and I didn't realize how much I knew until I left. You will work with central lines, IV's, G-tubes, feeding tubes, pts. on artificial nutrition, ventilators, total cares, extensive (unstagable wounds)...
  2. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    I failed it. Twice. Luckily my school only used it as a measuring tool and I could still graduate. I took Kaplan and passed NCLEX 1st try with 75 questions. So IMO, not a good predictor. **During the program ATI counted as 10% of our total grade. I a...
  3. Why can't I get it!

    Yes it is spit! My bad. Thank you for correcting my typo. :)
  4. Best one sentence handoff report

    Mr. J is sitting in bed being Mr. J.
  5. Peripheral Line Not for ABT?

    I've given vanc through an PIV. If that is their only line then I use it and just monitor it as I would when infusing anything. Sounds to me like you came across an anal nurse who pitched a hissy for no reason. Sorry that you are so stressed out over...
  6. diluting IV push meds

    I dilte most everything, unless specifically stated otherwise. Nothing that I ever give says not to. We have 10 cc prefilled syringes so I squirt out the amount of med I am drawing up and draw the med to equal 10 cc. I basically do the exact same thi...
  7. Why can't I get it!

    Anticholinergics inhibit nerve impulse activity of the parasympathetic nervous system. If you remember your A&P, the PNS acts on digestion, urination, salivation and lacrimation. PNS 'rest and digest' which is opposite of sympathetic 'fight or fl...
  8. Do you think about...

    My favorite is when I go into their room and they pooped and stuck their hand in it because they 'weren't sure if they had gone or not.' I really do earn my user name. lol Usually I don't worry about it. I always wear gloves when touching any of the...
  9. 1st week on job and absolutely hate it!!

    The grass is not always greener on the other side. It also may just be anxiety that makes you hate it. Most new grads hate their jobs in the beginning, I did too. Seriously, the learning curve is so steep and it's stressful. Plus school pretty tells ...
  10. Is anybody else tired of the nurse practitioner craze?

    I have a family member who prefers the NP to the MD. I think they def serve a purpose in healthcare. As long as they are experienced I think they are great. The only thing I disagree with on the "NP craze" are the programs that allow nurses to go str...
  11. I love my ambulence runs!

    Have fun! I would be excited to get to do something different as well. I hope you find yourself a hot paramedic! LOL :)
  12. Resume Questions!

    I do want to add if you do choose to leave it out I would at least put in a cover letter or condense on your resume to at least show the floors you were on and which hospitals you were at. The reason is because hospitals are partial to students who d...
  13. Resume Questions!

    I think that the 'Anticipated 2013' is good advice. However, I am on the opposite side of the fence concerning clinical experience on a resume. I put it on mine and I have successful in landing interviews and my current position with it. As a new g...
  14. Interview: Let the waiting game begin

    Hi! I had an interview at a hospital that I have been trying to get into for a while. I am super excited and I really hope that they call me for a second one with the NM. I previously found out they were hiring by over hearing a conversation amongst...
  15. I got a job offer!

    CONGRATS!!!! I am sure you are excited. I wish you the best of luck in your new position. :)