Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nursing Q/A
Urology

What is the significant sign for clotting dialyser?

by uae808

Can anyone answer my question? I have encountered a problem, during last hour of dialysis, venous pressure and atrial pressure all within norma, only TMP low,...

Chamberlain College

Chamberlain Nursing School... Is it worth it?

by MarquieshaH

I am beginning my nursing journey. Gathering all the info I need. Getting my classes together. Going to take my pre reqs at a community college.. Going to meet...

HESI

How To Prepare For Fundamentals HESI Exam

by pjmiller

I am a first semester nursing student at HCC in Florida and on Monday we are taking a HESI exam from the entire semester. Does anyone have any suggestions how...

CNA/MA

Can You Lose Your CNA License for Job Abandonment?

by Pj1975

I work in med-surg telemetry with 24 patients. Usually the floor is staffed with 4 nurses and 2 tech. Our unit is super busy considering that we are on...

North Carolina

LPN to RN PROGRAMS near Charlotte, NC

by Cleake

What are the most recommended programs in and around Charlotte areas?

Quality Improvement

RN Auditor/Coder

by Rachel2932

Hello. Im not quite sure if this is the correct place for this but here it is... Im interested in a position as a Nurse Auditor. Some of these positions...

General Nursing

Sports Nursing: MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA

by NYtrauma

Do any of the professional sports organizations hire nurses to be part of their medical staff? I know most professional sports teams have a comprehensive...

General Nursing

Would you quit over white uniforms?

by TexMex22

If your facility went back to white uniforms for licensed nursing personnel, would you quit? Just wondering as Ive heard discussions about some facilities...

CNA/MA

CNA "Patient Abandonment"

by Animorpha

I quit my CNA job in california with only a few days notice. When I quit, my now former boss started claiming this was patient abandonment because I was not...

NCLEX

Do quick results ever come faster than 48 hours?

by dannygirl04

I took NCLEX this morning and this wait is killing me. I mentioned doing the PVT thing to my hubby and he said dont you dare do that. Im terrified the results...

Medications

Pausing IV, clotting?

by SilleLu

Question from a past clinical rotation. IV kept occluding, couldnt walk away before it was beeping even after. As a student at the time, I was not allowed to...

Which states allow you to challenge NCLEX?
LPN, LVN Students

What states allow you to challenge the NCLEX-PN?

by ErikaMarie

I am a student nurse & Ive passed everything but my last class of the RN program (critical care). Because I failed this class by 2.5 points on my exam, I...

LPN, LVN

Employee Rights While In School?

by soyoureanurse

Hello, Im currently an LPN and have been with the same company for 2.5 years, 1 year as an aide, 1.5 as a nurse. Im currently in school to obtain my RN license...

General Nursing

Hygiene After Hospital Shift

by nifty_n

Im wondering how you (if youre a nurse or a student in clinicals) take care of YOUR personal hygiene after a hospital shift. Do nurses usually change out of...

General Nursing

What area do you work? and do you change clothes before you leave …

by Vtachy1

Wondering how many change clothes because of infection control. Home health and hospice nurses do not change clothes between patients or hospice visits between...

Student Assist

Confusion With Pumps and Seeking an Easier Method

by bella14k

I am actually a new grad. I havent had tons of experience in clinicals to program new meds into a pump...Anyway the problem may be with my math skills. All...

Understanding Title 38 Pay Schedules
Government

VA Nurse Pay Scales

by kristykat, BSN, RN

Need help finding Title 38 pay schedules? I stumbled across this today for anyone who needs it: Title 38 Pay Schedules If you know your VAs station number you...

General Nursing

What's the highest blood pressure you ever recorded?

by Andythepiano

I was in intensive care with idiopathic heart failure, kidney failure, pneumonia and water on the lung. I had my BP measured at 340. Apparently, the consultant...

Student Assist

What does WHOL stand for in patient chart?

by Lmoritz

What does WHOL stand for in a patient chart? Listed as WHOL with SAH (I understand the SAH part).

General Students

How do I remove makeup stains from my nursing school uniform?

by LadyK90, RN

While I was putting on my uniform I got makeup (foundation) lines near the collar of my shirt. Plus, its white so you can visibly see it. Im afraid my...

Pre-Nursing

Does it matter where you get your nursing degree from?

by kcsunshine

I finally got the courage to make my own account and ask a question that has been on my mind for quite a while: does it matter where you get your degree from?...

Student Assist

Episode of Care

by desjam

Just wondering if anyone can offer help... Im trying write 1000 words on episode of care which Im yet to undertake. Any idea of website or journal where I can...

HIPAA

Do I have a right to a copy of my employee health file?

by Clovery

A few months ago I completed a pre-employment physical, PPD, titres, etc. for a nursing position. Everything was done with a separate company that handles...

General Nursing

Do you work with a cold sore?

by NurseyPoo7

Just curious if any of you who have cold sores still go to work when you get one? I am asking this because I currently have one and its still in the...

General Nursing

B52 cocktail

by zzyzx

I understand that Benadryl, Ativan, and Haldol are not compatible when given in the same syringe IV push. However, is it safe to give when they are mixed in...