Heck of an RN

Heck of an RN specializes in ER/ICU.

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1. Pregnant ER nurse

   Heck of an RN replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Emergency

   I'm just over 4 months with twins! I work a rural ER and small ICU at the same hospital. We've been completely slammed with our census full. I have already had to change how many days I work and MUST have them grouped together. No more work 2, off 1,...

2. what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

   Heck of an RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Coke(the real thing, not diet) and spearmint gum. Coke keeps me awake and spearmint gum can hide any smell.

3. What's your nursing kryptonite?

   Heck of an RN replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

   Nasty thick green sputum. My first semester we were at long term care facilities, and this particular pts trach had to be suctioned, taken out, and cleaned multiple times daily. We were cleaning it with the little pipe cleaner that comes in the kit a...

4. Anyone else ready to PASS the NCLEX in February!?!

   Heck of an RN replied to RadBSN's topic in NCLEX

   I did the PVT and got the 'good pop-up' about an hour after I tested. It works I passed! My best-friend took hers the next day and the PVT worked for her, too. She passed as well. Both of us had the test cut off at 75 and felt terrible! I'm so glad t...

5. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

   Heck of an RN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX

   Just found out I passed on my first try, Feb 1st. I had a lot of SATA prioritization(which pt to see/med to give first). Screen went blue after 75 questions, it took me less than 1.5 hours, and I thought for sure I failed. I took the Hurst review, an...

6. Anyone else ready to PASS the NCLEX in February!?!

   Heck of an RN replied to RadBSN's topic in NCLEX

   I just took mine 2 and a half hours ago. Not feeling confident at all!

7. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

   Heck of an RN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

   One in particular I'd just like to tell her she sucks as a person. She's managed to offend, annoy, and generally be a total jerk to everyone in our class. The attitude of hers seems to be if she has an opinion, then yours doesn't matter. Today was...

8. Next semester already?!?!

   Heck of an RN replied to Mindls's topic in General Students

   I'd say that it depends on what classes you're taking. If you are taking OB/peds classes in the same semester as the clinicals, then I'd go with the adult/gero first. I say this because there is information provided in those classes that you might fi...

9. How is a CRIF possible?

   Heck of an RN replied to peace1633's topic in Student Assist

   I found this explanation. I believe you're over-thinking a bit. The terms of open/closed reduction aren't really related to the external/internal fixation. Hope this helps! the webpage is: Few Terms Used In Fracture Treatment Types of Reduction and...