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1. Increased blood pressure. What to do?

   wonderwoman92 replied to wonderwoman92's topic in Med-Surg

   There were no observable signs of distress, no BP meds missed and the trend was BP and pulse only elevated within the last few hours. Just not understanding what could be going on at this point.

2. Increased blood pressure. What to do?

   wonderwoman92 posted a topic in Med-Surg

   Hi, Im having a difficult time with this - if a patient has a increase in blood pressure and pulse, especially the same day after surgery i.e. peg insertion, and denies pain or discomfort. Temp is fine, o2 is fine on oxygen..what to do? Notify the d...

3. Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

   wonderwoman92 replied to jack1971's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for writing this post. I feel the same way as a new grad. After speaking to experienced nurses on the units, most of them say that they have also felt the same way when they first started out (although many can't relate to my immediate subj...

4. Heparin Flush vs. Saline Flush (PICC and CVC)

   wonderwoman92 replied to wonderwoman92's topic in Medications

   Yes, for answer to question 2. If I'm having trouble with my first question then knowing flushes could be tricky..

5. Heparin Flush vs. Saline Flush (PICC and CVC)

   wonderwoman92 posted a topic in Medications

   Hi guys, This might be a silly question and a bit of a two part question as well: 1) Can someone please describe to me the different sorts of central venous catheters and PICCs? 2) When is it appropriate to flush with just NS vs. flushing with hepari...

6. Should you bring a paper with questions to interview?

   wonderwoman92 replied to wonderwoman92's topic in Job Hunt

   Thanks! This is my first nursing interview and I'm very nervous! So glad there's this community to reach out to.

7. Should you bring a paper with questions to interview?

   wonderwoman92 replied to wonderwoman92's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you both for your replies! I currently have about 10 questions that I want to ask during the interview..does that seem like a lot? Vera, what do you mean about asking the HR? I talk to the HR briefly regarding scheduling appointments, etc. So ...

8. Should you bring a paper with questions to interview?

   wonderwoman92 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hi, I am wondering if it is okay to write down a list of questions and ask them at the end of the interview while seeming professional? I feel like this way, I can assure all my questions are being answered and I don't have to fumble with thinking/re...

9. Does my cover letter look ok?

   wonderwoman92 replied to EP10's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi, Your cv looks good, but I would suggest personalizing to the position you're applying for. It seems too 'clean cut' to me. What position are you applying for?

10. PASSED NCLEX-RN IN CANADA! PVT March 2016

    wonderwoman92 replied to wonderwoman92's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you Lupe!

11. Public Health RN

    wonderwoman92 replied to LineaAspera's topic in Canada

    Hi OP, I recently had a conversation with some PHNs and they told me that sometimes it's easier to gain a temp immunization position within public health and then it may be easier to transfer to a PHN position. This applies to school nurses or child ...

12. Alberta Job Situation

    wonderwoman92 replied to RepublicanNurse's topic in Canada

    I've been applying to jobs since but I'm worried that it might take a while because I'm not an internal employee. Has this happened to any of you and how long did you have to wait before getting hired? Any tips for a new RN looking for work?

13. PASSED NCLEX-RN IN CANADA! PVT March 2016

    wonderwoman92 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi everyone! I told myself that once I pass the NCLEX-RN that I would post my experience on this website for someone who is going through what I went through - and to tell you - there is hope! I graduated with my BScN in Dec. 2015 and gave myself...

14. Studying for NCLEX-RN

    wonderwoman92 replied to wonderwoman92's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks for your reply. That makes me feel better especially as I'm doing the questions right now. The kaplan I'm doing is the nclex rn premier with 2 practice tests. Did you use that one too? The book states that I should be best prepared if I score ...

15. Studying for NCLEX-RN

    wonderwoman92 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi everyone. I am preparing to write my nclex exam and have been preparing for the past 2 months using Saunders, Kaplan, Lacharity and NCLEX Mastery app. I haven't been doing so well in the practice exams. I'm ranging anywhere from 50-60, sometimes 7...