RnH15

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1. RCA meeting

   RnH15 posted a topic in Safety

   I just received an e mail from my manager informing me that I have been asked to attend an RCA meeting regarding a patient I had last week. The patient coded, was worked on and sent to ICU. although I am not 100% certain, I feel the situation likely ...

2. Compression Stockings?

   RnH15 replied to RnH15's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Do y'all wear the knee high ones?? The ones I'm looking at (total compression solutions) have knee and thigh- but the thigh high ones seem like they would be uncomfortable?

3. Compression Stockings?

   RnH15 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi all :) I am a new grad and starting my first job as a BSN, RN in a couple of weeks on a med surg unit. I have heard many nurses suggest compression stockings and some others say they didn't care for them.....So what are your thoughts/opinions on c...

4. Preceptorship.....

   RnH15 replied to RnH15's topic in General Students

   "That said, looking for positions in that area of nursing, it's been good. Managers do ask about preceptorships. However, don't think that because you precept somewhere that you've been pigeonholed into that area of nursing. I've interviewed for ICU ...

5. Pediatrics Hesi Exam

   RnH15 replied to Caroline2904's topic in HESI

   I am so glad to hear this-I felt the SAME way!! I did TONS of practice questions and still felt that it was the hardest HESI section I had taken. I did ok, but it was hard earned!!

6. Fundamentals HESI

   RnH15 replied to mlw0026's topic in HESI

   We had 55 questions, so 55 minutes for the test. This is the book that most of our class used for study/practice questions and we all did well. HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination by HESI | 9781455727513 | NOOK Book (eBook) | Barne...

7. Who else thinks that this is unfair?

   RnH15 replied to EternalFeather's topic in HESI

   In my program we have to take a subject specific HESI in addition to our comprehensive final in each semester and pass it in order to move on to the next semester (I haven't taken exit HESI yet, thats in April for me) and I always feel like the NCLEX...

8. can't pass exams

   RnH15 replied to tann1221's topic in General Students

   Hang in there- if you truly know the material it sounds like it is a matter of mastering test taking strategies. For me, doing tons of practice NCLEX type questions and reading ALL of the rationales helped a LOT. I was able to understand the way of t...

9. Preceptorship.....

   RnH15 posted a topic in General Students

   So-I am going into my FINAL semester of my BSN program (thank you jesus!) It's time for us to select units to precept on and I am looking for some thoughts/advice/insight......Many of my classmates know EXACTLY where they want to precept. While I do ...

10. Textbook prices?

    RnH15 replied to virgo7598's topic in General Students

    I'm with everyone else- that actually sounds like a GREAT price!! In my program, we often buy our texts from upperclassmen for a fraction of the cost, is that an option?? The nice thing about that is some of them will put little sticky notes inside w...

11. Neuman System HELP!!

    RnH15 replied to RnH15's topic in Student Assist

    Thanks for the helpful response Esme. PuraVida - I have certainly read Neuman, and read it again and then again......I have a pretty good grasp on it, but when applying it to a large community instead of an individual I just needed a little guidance...

12. Neuman System HELP!!

    RnH15 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Oh the theories will haunt me forever Just when I thought I had it down - I have to apply the Neuman System Model to a community assessment. I am having trouble figuring out what makes up the normal lines of defense, flexible lines of defense, and l...