YoungRN06

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1. Henry Ford Hospital has a RN-BSN onsite program!

   YoungRN06 replied to rn2bn07's topic in Michigan

   thats the same issue i had, i heard its a great program. but i don't think i want to be committed to work for hfh for three years and on top of that it takes three years to finish the program. hfh is a great hospital, but who knows what other oppurtu...

2. Tips On How To Be An Extraordinary Med-Surg Nurse

   YoungRN06 replied to Bugaloo's topic in Med-Surg

   This article is great,i see my job in whole new light now. Good advice too. Thanks

3. What type of exercise do you do??

   YoungRN06 replied to CardioTrans's topic in Stress 101

   I currently work out about four times a week at Bally's. I use the elliptical machine for 45 minutes and weight training for another twenty minutes.:)

4. Heparin

   YoungRN06 posted a topic in Med-Surg

   One of my patients was on a heparin drip that was infusing through an IV pump they also had IVPB antibiotic due at the same time. I called the pharmacy and asked if the two were compatible and they said it was okay to piggyback the abx with heparin. ...

5. Does every new nurse need to start on med surg?

   YoungRN06 replied to jc449's topic in New Nurse

   definitely not...you do not have to start off on a med-surg floor. i currently work on med-surg now and i am already burned out. i still don't know what i want to yet, i'm looking into outpatient work but i heard there is a big paycut. is this true?

6. Was this my fault???... just need to let it out

   YoungRN06 replied to PatricksRNMommy's topic in New Nurse

   I personally don't think you did anything wrong. The ambien and xanax were given four hours apart so I don't think the medication was the cause esp. after you stated that his sats have been running within normal range the whole night. I think his res...

7. Now I understand why there is a nursing shortage

   YoungRN06 replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

   I understand how you feel, you have to be assertive and know how to effectively delegate so your job could be somewhat satisfying. I believe med-surg is one of the busiest areas of nursing I'm seriously thinking about transferring to L&d or maybe...

8. How to study for the Net

   YoungRN06 replied to boat's topic in Michigan

   Hello I used the NET Test Practice Booklet it really helped me out a lot I passed on the first try.

9. Quitting after 4 months.....

   YoungRN06 replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in New Nurse

   Hi, nursing can be extremely stressful at times, I've been a nurse for a year now and I totally empathize with you. Have you really thought this decision over? Is the stress of the floor the only reason you want to quit? Are you currently working in ...

10. NCLEX was not easy

    YoungRN06 replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN/LVN

    i took the nclex last august i passed with 90 questions.i've noticed that most people with shorter tests tend to pass more that those with a longer test, but that is not always the case.saunders and kaplan helped me alot. its extremely hard to actual...