RonCA84

RonCA84 has 2 years experience and specializes in Med-Surg, Hospice.

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1. I need help processing my first hospice patient experience.

   RonCA84 replied to pkateRN's topic in Hospice

   I'm relatively new to hospice, but after training with several other nurses; I've come to an understanding of morphine, haldol and ativan usage. I would continue to administer morphine as ordered, even if the patient isn't groaning. I felt the same ...

2. passed hesi exit with a 96% will I do good on the NCLEX?

   RonCA84 replied to TiffanyRoseRN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I took the exit hesi, passed both times (school makes us take it twice)...interesting the first one I scored 857...but I knew I psyched myself out and then after the hesi live review class I scored 1110. I knew reducing my nerves was key... I totally...

3. passed hesi exit with a 96% will I do good on the NCLEX?

   RonCA84 replied to TiffanyRoseRN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   You really need to relax - change your attitude, it will make a big difference. Read material on "the process of elimination..." i had a fantastic instructor from TN visit our campus for a hesi live review and her advice really helped... prepare you...

4. Starting to give up.. :-(

   RonCA84 replied to Kizziet's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Everybody is right, you've made this far down the road, keep going and don't stop!!!!!!! Treat yourself to a little vacay as your reward, remember what brought to the program and what you will create once you have your license! Good luck and keep on ...

5. Graduate in 3 months, and have only done three procedures

   RonCA84 replied to Trixyp's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I can relate to what seems like a very sloppy, disorganized LPN/LVN program (according to what you have shared with us). I could go on about my LVN program, feels similar in that many students have not done a foley, barely know how to handle a needl...

6. Surviving OB

   RonCA84 replied to nimartino's topic in Male Students

   thank you for posting this, begininging my OB/Peds rotation myself and definitely gives me plenty to research on, learn, and observe. And yes, the attitude will always carry one on either side of the spectrum (postive or negative). Thanks!

7. ER Nurses- How do you feel about ED volunteers?

   RonCA84 replied to VagusX's topic in Emergency

   I was a former volunteer and completely agree with many of these posts. Starting out, you obviously will not remember where everything is located or how every process works, that is what time and experience provides. I received praise from many nu...

8. Disappointed by my first vital sign check-off.

   RonCA84 replied to Java Mama's topic in Student Assist

   I break it down into smaller segments; first of all to drop the nerves (especially in front of a clinical instructor) and secondly to focus on the vital sign. So I start with temperature, Assess: what does my reading show from my thermometer? how t...