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1. POST-CABG bleeding?

   ANEWBYRN posted a topic in Cardiac

   We had a pt. in early 40's who had 5 bypasses. Hx of longterm substance abuse. After his surgery, pt was talking, sitting up. His color was good. But he continued to bleed. He had too much drainage from his mediastinal tube. He received platele...

2. What area are you going in to and why?

   ANEWBYRN replied to szccdw's topic in New Nurse

   I graduate on 5/17! Woo-Hoo!! I will start working on a cardiac floor. I did my preceptorship in a cardiac step-down unit. I really enjoyed working there and watching clients recover after CABG surgery. When the client is motivated--it's a lot o...

3. I don't understand

   ANEWBYRN replied to sixes's topic in General Nursing

   The National Council of the State Boards of Nursing, Inc. has a website with a wealth of information about the NCLEX--www.ncsbn.org. Hope this helps!

4. Shortage?! HAH! Some RNs don't act like there is a shortage!!

   ANEWBYRN replied to ANEWBYRN's topic in Relations

   Thanks to everyone who has replied to this thread. I truly appreciate all your feedback. This is my last semester of ADN program. In the past, I have worked with some GREAT nurses. I will never forget their patience, encouragement, and kindness. ...

5. Shortage?! HAH! Some RNs don't act like there is a shortage!!

   ANEWBYRN posted a topic in Relations

   Would someone who is already working as an RN please explain to me why some nurses are sooooo hateful and rude to student RNs? Please don't get me wrong--I realize that everyone is busy and I understand that. But, is it too much to ask to at least ...

6. Kids know best

   ANEWBYRN replied to baseline's topic in Humor

   C. Wicks--thanks for posting that. You have me in stitches.:rotfl:

7. Kids know best

   ANEWBYRN replied to baseline's topic in Humor

   At the end of a class I help teach at church, the children were asked if they had any prayer requests. A second-grader, whose mom is in RN program with me presently, said, "Let's pray for my mommy because she is always in a bad mood now." Ahhh! Wh...

8. Ok...officially poor now...lol

   ANEWBYRN replied to Jennerizer's topic in General Students

   I'm starting 5th semester and here is some advice for lugging all those books---ya gotta get one of those rolling backpacks! They are a godsend. Best of luck to everyone starting out! You can do it!!

9. Getting scared!!!

   ANEWBYRN replied to Debsdogs's topic in General Nursing

   I started an associate degree program in August of 2001. I have been out of high school (where I was valedictiorian) for about ten years. Life happened and I quit college the first go around. It took a lot of encouragement for me to go back to sch...

10. Seeking advice for doing my preceptorship

    ANEWBYRN replied to ANEWBYRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the tips and advice! I will keep it in mind! I start precepting Friday morning, so wish me luck!!

11. Seeking advice for doing my preceptorship

    ANEWBYRN posted a topic in General Students

    I have one more semester of ADN program to go. I start doing my preceptor work in a few days. I've been assigned to a very nice, intelligent RN who works on a cardiovascular step-down unit. All students are required to come up with their own perso...