Trauma08

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1. N95 Mask and Portcount Machine

   Trauma08 replied to Trauma08's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks 3rd career, The second of the two links I did find yesterday when hunting around on the internet for the answer. I totally get that the steam is just water vapor that I exhale. I guess I wonder if the vapor is going through the mask or aroun...

2. N95 Mask and Portcount Machine

   Trauma08 replied to Trauma08's topic in General Nursing

   Oops. I meant Portacount in the title not Portcount. Anyway, hope to get some replies. Thanks.

3. N95 Mask and Portcount Machine

   Trauma08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I did a search regarding the N95 mask but I couldn't find anything regarding the portacount machine. I was fit for a n95 mask when I started my job about 2 months ago and passed the taste test. Than I actually needed to wear it for a patient...

4. Possible New Job

   Trauma08 replied to Trauma08's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks you so much for the responses. I really needed some reassurance about being up front with my potential new employer. My interview is tomorrow so keep your fingers crossed for me. Thanks!

5. Possible New Job

   Trauma08 replied to Trauma08's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the response. I guess I should be a little more specific about my question. I would never leave a job without giving two weeks notice, but probably once my current employer gets notice that will be my last day. As you say, they probably...

6. Possible New Job

   Trauma08 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello, I'm a new grad nurse, I graduated in December. When I graduated my goal was to find a job in another part of the state where I lived for 10 years. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find a job in that location. I've been working for about 6 we...

7. First Day in ED in 3 days!!

   Trauma08 replied to Trauma08's topic in Emergency

   Hello Everyone, Thanks for all the replies I have definitely put some into action already. I've worked 6 shifts so far and things are going well. My preceptor is really nice and crazy energetic, but I'm learning tons. So far I'm taking 1-2 patient...

8. First Day in ED in 3 days!!

   Trauma08 posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello, I'm a new grad and I am finally starting my first job in the ED this week. I've read the stickies and searched this forum for information and suggestions for new grads in the ED. I was looking for some advice regarding clinical experiences. ...

9. Taking my NCLEX tomorrow and Im worried about Kaplan scores

   Trauma08 replied to lokipr's topic in NCLEX

   Hi Jane, No, I didn't reschedule my exam and I took it on Sat. as planned. I decided to bolster my confidence a little and take a few more of the Saunders exams since I did quite a bit better on them then Kaplan. The NCLEX exam stopped at 75 questi...

10. Taking my NCLEX tomorrow and Im worried about Kaplan scores

    Trauma08 replied to lokipr's topic in NCLEX

    I have the same concern. I am taking the NCLEX on Sat, the 29th and I'm worried about my Kaplan scores. Should I reschedule? I only paid for the qbank and my scores are anywhere between 48-89% with and average of 62%. I'm also using the Saunders ...