LeaRN2008

LeaRN2008

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  1. At our hospital a lot of our pt get iv K+. If they do not have a central line we pharmacy always adds lidocaine (with the dr order of course) and it can be piggy backed in. But you still have pt who are overly sensitive and still have burning with i...
  2. Finished in 85-90 Questions

    Took mine on March 12, had around 85 questions and passed. You probably did fine. I know how you feel though, even with everyone telling you that you probbably passed you still can't relax. Just do whatever you can to stay busy. Does your state have ...
  3. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    Hi guys sorry haven't been here for a while just started my new job and been kinda busy. Just seen where I'm supposed to do renal meds. Sorry not much info on subject but check out this site www.flashcardexchange.com have to be a member to copy print...
  4. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    Never mind i just figured it out its select all that apply. Dah!!!!!! Sometimes It takes me awhile to figure something out sorry.
  5. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    Hi Miss JKM, I will be working on a tele floor, it is considered the step down unit of ICU where I work. I worked there as a tech and loved it, but a little worried now that I will Be working as a nurse. I hope your dream comes true with 75 q's. I p...
  6. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    In KY we have to work 120 hrs as an RNA before we can take nclex. I don't start work until Jan 14 so my guess would be taking nclex first of March. All I am using is Suzannes guide. Just started the second step. Good luck to everyone.
  7. State law says to wait until taking NCLEX??

    I also live in Ky. I graduated Dec 07 and don't start work until Jan 14 so it will probably be March before I can take Nclex. From what I have heard KY did the 120 hr thing because new nurses were not getting the proper orientation time so they figur...
  8. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

    Thanks for your post. I just graduated in Dec 07 and am starting to work on Jan 14. I am terrified because I feel that I know absolutely nothing. Congratulations to you on finishing your first year and good luck.
  9. nclex ? on bun

    We were taught that the normal range was 8-21. An older adult >90 is 10-31. But I would think that NCLEX would go by the younger adult range. I don't have a link but we did use a lab book that had this as a normal range. Our lab book is Davis's Co...
  10. Well, I'm about to leave the student nurse forum...

    We had our pinning last night also. Like you I am so thankful for the friends I made. Without them I don't think I could have made it and I will miss them terribly. I am glad your son is doing okay and congratulations to you. Good luck to you with NC...
  11. I'm a nurse!

    Congratulations!!!! I'm done too!!! We had our pinning ceremony last night. Still can't believe it. Good luck to you with NCLEX. Lea Anne
  12. Help! Final Grade

    Try this site www.conquercollege.com and click on amazing grade calculator. It will let you put in your grades and how they are weighted and then calculate what you need. Remember to chage the grading scale to what your school scale is. Good luck to ...
  13. EKU Nursing Student

    Hi ooper3076, don't worry it will be over before you know it. So are you in second level now? Don't let it get to you to you, this level was not to bad for me. Good luck to you and let me know if I can help you in any way. Lea Anne
  14. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

    Hi again 1OldDinosaurRN!! I worked atEMRMC as a PCT about 2 yrs ago and loved it. But I haven't decided if I want to work there again. I think I will probably put in at all of the surrounding hospitals and see what choices I have. Lea Anne
  15. EKU Nursing Student

    I feel the same way, finally someone from EKU. I am in the ADN program and graduate in Dec 2007. I don't know much about the 4 yr program but the ADN program is a killer. My class atarted out with 104 students and we have 60 in our class now and that...