myrachandler

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1. June 2015 start date MSN

   myrachandler replied to roseonye's topic in Western Governors

   I'm starting the BSN to MSN Leadership on May 1.

2. 1 Hour and 25min drive to school to become an RN? It's it really worth it!

   myrachandler replied to MARI3LA's topic in General Students

   You can use the time to listen to notes (tape lectures or record your own notes) so it is three hours travel time used to study too!

3. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

   myrachandler replied to addylpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm a fellow introvert. I understand what you're saying. If you haven't read it, check out the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking It is a great book that validates introverts.

4. Sliding scale insulin...give or hold?

   myrachandler replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in LTAC

   I would have held the Insulin. Often the sliding scale Insulin is given at mealtimes to cover what the client is going to eat. To give Insulin, if not long-acting, when a client is NPO/not eating can cause hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia, to me, is mor...

5. Do any WGU graduates have jobs?

   myrachandler replied to Mindylane's topic in Western Governors

   I'm another happily employed WGU graduate!

6. understanding Insulin and Heparin Dosing pls help

   myrachandler replied to maria48's topic in Student Assist

   Insulin pens are in units; you'll also draw up Insulin from vials with Insulin syringes which are also marked in Units. I will defer the Heparin question to others because I have not dealt with Heparin for years. Both Insulin and Heparin were cons...

7. How many of you actually enjoy your job?!

   myrachandler replied to kwerno00's topic in General Nursing

   80% of the time I love my job. There have been days when I felt overwhelmed with everything that had to be done, especially charting (more and more and more!). There have also been more ethical issues then I thought there would be. But, I have nev...

8. Ethical question-WWYD?

   myrachandler replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

   I use the Epi pen.

9. University of South Alabama PMHNP

   myrachandler posted a topic in Post Graduate

   Does anyone have feedback on the condensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at University of South Alabama? I'm thinking of applying for the Fall 2015 program. Thanks!

10. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    myrachandler replied to dragonfire123's topic in Relations

    I agree with ClassicDame. Talk with you Manager and preceptor together, if possible. If not, go talk to your Manager alone and give very specific examples of what your Preceptor has said or done (exact words, when possible). I had a very similar e...