pghnurse527

pghnurse527 has 1 years experience.

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1. Scope of Practice in PA

   pghnurse527 replied to studentnurse1989's topic in Pennsylvania

   I believe you can do subq/IM injections, IV antibiotics but not IV push or other IV meds, and change non-complicated dressings. I believe the rest requires a RN.

2. Do your co-workers know if you are an ADN or BSN nurse?

   pghnurse527 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in ADN/BSN

   What exactly do you mean there is no difference? They are two separate degrees.

3. Do your co-workers know if you are an ADN or BSN nurse?

   pghnurse527 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in ADN/BSN

   We know because we discuss it openly, but it is also listed on our badges.

4. insulin per sliding scale

   pghnurse527 replied to kirschbalb's topic in Med-Surg

   In my hospital sliding scale is always given because it is meant to cover whatever the BS is. Meal insulin is held if the patient is NPO because that is meant to cover a meal the patient is assumed to be eating.

5. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

   pghnurse527 replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Med-Surg

   Pennsylvania 5:1 sometimes 6:1/2 I have worked with 6:0 plenty of times though.

6. Would you trade a great team for an easier floor?

   pghnurse527 replied to RNlmk's topic in Med-Surg

   Absolutely not. I work on a medical/certified stroke unit and we typically have 5-6 pts with 1-2 CNAs during day shift. It can be very stressful as many patients are high acuity, but my team is awesome and worth the extra hard work and intensity.

7. ABG's acid/base balance

   pghnurse527 replied to daisyfleur70's topic in General Students

   First, memorize normal values. pH= 7.35-7.45 pCO2 = 35-45 (I remember that pH and CO2 have 35 and 45) HCO3 = 22-26 Step 1) Look at the pH. The lower the number the more acidic, the higher the number the more basic/alkalotic. So if the pH is 7.34 it ...

8. Any tips about memorizing drugs for Pharm?

   pghnurse527 replied to SarahIN's topic in Student Assist

   If you understand drug classes and just have difficulty remembering which drug is which, memorize these: pam = benzodiazepine (ex. lorazepam) pril = ace inhibitor (ex. lisinopril) lol = beta blocker (ex. atenolol) statin = antilipidemic (ex. simvasta...

9. General Test Taking Tips

   pghnurse527 replied to MissRnToYou's topic in NCLEX

   Take deep breaths in an out. I know it sounds cliche, but it really does help to calm you down. Say a prayer, put the headphones on they will cancel out some of the noise, and take your time. The room I was in was VERY quiet, I could barely tell anyo...

10. I took NCLEX-RN this morning.......

    pghnurse527 replied to lyttlemomma's topic in NCLEX

    Congrats!!

11. Took NCLEX 5 days after graduation!

    pghnurse527 replied to pghnurse527's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks! :) I see a lot of people listing how they studied, so I figured I would post how I did. HESI First, my school had us take a HESI review course in January. We recevied a workbook and a woman presented the information with additional tips and t...

12. Took NCLEX 5 days after graduation!

    pghnurse527 replied to pghnurse527's topic in NCLEX

    We did everything online instead of submitting it via mail, I think that really helped!

13. Took NCLEX 5 days after graduation!

    pghnurse527 posted a topic in NCLEX

    This is probably unconventional, but as soon as I got my ATT (the day after graduation) I scheduled NCLEX for 4 days later. The computer shut off after 75 questions, and I got the good pop up when I checked an hour later! I'm pretty sure that means I...

14. Drug calculation issue

    pghnurse527 replied to alias058's topic in Student Assist

    I use formulas, and the fomula for this would be: total drug.....ordered drug _________ = _________ total volume...ordered volume 1000mg.......500mg _______ = ________ 3ml................X cross multiple to get 1000x=1500 x=1.5 so...

15. Are there any nurses out there that thought nursing school was easy?

    pghnurse527 replied to Danny, Are_In's topic in General Students

    Nursing school was easy for me in the sense that I never feared that I would do bad on a test, at clinical, or in lab. It came naturally for me as well, and I think that is in part because I always knew it is what I would end up doing. NS was however...