saftman22 BSN, RN

saftman22 is a BSN, RN and specializes in ER, Occ Health.

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1. They come out of the woodwork

   saftman22 replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

   It is rampant everywhere. The other night I had a drunk sixteen year old I was trying to discharge take a swing at me and out of instinct I grabbed his arm in an attempt to block the punch and held his arm. Well when the family started to get in th...

2. LPN - RN in Seattle

   saftman22 replied to Sk8rbug's topic in Washington

   Highline Community College and Tacoma Community College also have LPN-RN programs. I am partial to Highline since I went there. I would recommend when you take your NCLEX that you apply in Washington if your are positive you are moving here. You c...

3. Highline vs TCC

   saftman22 replied to soko2002's topic in Washington

   I am a bit partial since I went to Highline and I work with a couple of their clinical instructors but I would say Highline has a better program. The last person posting was partially right about Highline facts. They in fact do clinicals at Harborv...

4. Criteria for becoming an RN?? Help!Opinions needed

   saftman22 replied to laura575's topic in Washington

   I know when you apply for a license they ask about DUI and drug convictions. I am not sure if that specifically excludes you though. I think as long as you can explain the circumstances to their satisfaction the BON decides on a case by case basis....

5. ER nurses...what shoes??

   saftman22 replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Emergency

   I recently bought a pair of Crocs and would not wear anything else. No back PX since I have been wearing them.

6. Amiodarone and Cardizem drip??

   saftman22 replied to MedicRN151's topic in Emergency

   My question would be if the Diltiazem did not work in the bolus doses why would you being starting a drip. The SVT was obviously not responding to this drug. WHy did they not try Adenosine? I know we all hate to push the Adensoine but if everythin...

7. Metoprolol IVP rate

   saftman22 replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

   At my facility we push each dose over 2 minutes with 5 minutes in between and hold for HR

8. NCLEX Advise

   saftman22 replied to MedicGA's topic in NCLEX

   My advice to you would be take it as soon as you can while the information is still fresh in your mind. My instructors use to tell our class that there have been studies done that show the longer you wait the worse the pass rate(i haven't seen any o...

9. ATI Predictor Test Score in relation to Pass/Fail NCLEX

   saftman22 replied to Clever User Name's topic in NCLEX

   I took the ATI and it said I had a 95% chance of passing on the first go round. I took the NCLEX last July and passed (75 questions). Not sure if there is any relation but I thought the predictor test was harder then then NCLEX. Just my thoughts. ...

10. Who else had 265?

    saftman22 replied to MSUnurse's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations! I didn't get 265 on mine but I felt the same way you did. Matter of fact as soon as I left I transfered funds from checking to savings to pay for the test again. Congratulations again and enjoy celebrating your achievment!!!

11. May '07 Grads...

    saftman22 replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in LPN-RN

    I am not a student but did the LPN to RN and graduated last year. Congratulations to all. Just a reminder when taking the NCLEX think like an RN not an LPN and you will all pass with flying colors. Good luck to all with your new careers. Steve

12. How bad is the nursing shortage in WA?

    saftman22 replied to Life_Wanderer's topic in Washington

    Just like any other place we are short. My experience is, working conditions are pretty good. Just like any other job you will always have the occassional problem person/people. Most places have a hard time getting experienced nurses so if you hav...

13. Aesthetic nursing..questions?

    saftman22 replied to vIC_1117's topic in Aesthetics

    How do you already have your license if you haven't graduated yet? Just wondering!

14. Anyone else with higher than normal volumes?

    saftman22 replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Emergency

    No diffrent where I am at either. It seems that all hospitals in our area are having the same problem (Seattle area). Over the last two months or so we do not slow down at all. We have a 20 bed ED and the beds stay full all night long. The acuity...

15. RN Pins

    saftman22 replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

    Your school should be able to give you some resources as well as the internet. When I graduated our school had someone come in and give us options if we wanted them.