can25rn

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1. New Nurse on Ventilator Unit

   can25rn replied to SixFtNurse2b's topic in Pulmonary

   We get a lot of vents on my unit too (tele & ICU stepdown) and they can be difficult when the pt is awake and is trying to talk to you. Remember to be patient and try to understand what they are saying. Also, like the above post said....you wil...

2. Which NCLEX review book to get...

   can25rn replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in NCLEX

   Take as many computer exams as you can....they are extremely helpful. I took boards 2 yrs ago and found the Mosby's flashcards helpful too b/c I kept some in the car and in my purse and they were everywhere so when I had 10 minutes I was studying. ...

3. Littmann Master Cardiology III or Ultrascope?

   can25rn replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in Cardiac

   I also have a Master Cardiology and can't hear as much as I'd like to hear. I'm upset since I spent an arm and a leg buying it during school. I'm looking into buying and new one but haven't made a decision yet....what do you all reccommend???

4. Littmann Master Cardiology III or Ultrascope?

   can25rn replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in Cardiac

   I also have a Master Cardiology and can't hear as much as I'd like to hear. I'm upset since I spent an arm and a leg buying it during school. I'm looking into buying and new one but haven't made a decision yet....what do you all reccommend???

5. StatViews- ekg pagers

   can25rn replied to TLC_RN_BSN's topic in Cardiac

   We also use them at my facilty and do not like them for the many reasons that have been listed. We have never had monitor techs and it has been suggested but we have been told that it is too expensive. We used to have pagers that showed the actual ...

6. Online Master's in Nursing

   can25rn posted a topic in Kansas

   Well, I'm thinking about going back to school and getting my Masters in Nursing but am having trouble finding exactly what I want. Duke University has the specific program but I'm in KS and am not quite ready to make the move. Has anyone taken an o...

7. Poll: Do you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an adjunct to handwashing?

   can25rn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   The infection control dept at my facility states that it is okay to use the alcohol foam instead of washing hands unless the hands are visibly soiled and/or that pt is in an isolation room of somesort. I believe that this info also comes from the CD...

8. Taking Care of yourself.

   can25rn replied to Mccm219's topic in General Nursing

   I'm notorious about not taking care of myslef and I often pay for it be getting sick and just being emotionally and physically drained. I have started taking 5-10 minutes a day and reading an inspirational word of somesort and that seems to help. I...

9. ekg reading

   can25rn replied to DyeRN's topic in Cardiac

   I am a recent grad about 2 yrs and work on a tele/critcal care stepdown unit and I read an EKG made easy book. It really helped and I also took several classes that my facility offered. I would advise taking any and all classes that are education an...

10. Studing for NCLEX

    can25rn replied to Stacy W's topic in New Nurse

    I used the Mosby's Study flashcards/notcards and I found them very helpful. I think they are around $20-30 for over 1000 questions and you can find them at any bookstore. I hope this helps. )

11. Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

    can25rn posted a topic in NP

    Hi- This is my first post and I'm not quite sure how this all works but I'm looking for some advice on becoming a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner. I've been out of nursing school for 2 years working with my BSN on an ICU stepdown unit and tele unit. I lo...