Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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MICU

How long did you study for CCRN?

How long did you actually study to pass the CCRN? I was thinking of a solid month. I work my 3 12s and, of course, on my days off, do the studying. 2 weeks of...

General Nursing

Nursing in NBA or other Pro Sports

by AriMer24

Hi! I was wondering about getting a job as a nurse on a pro basketball team. I love basketball and sports and was just curious about the types of career I...

NCLEX

Kaplan Conversion Chart NCLEX-RN

by mg33

Hi I was wondering if anyone has seen this chart before. Is it up to date/accurate with the newest NCLEX-RN test plan? Testing Wednesday, wish me luck!! Kaplan...

Uniform/Gear

Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

by Loo17

The hospital where I work is instituting color coded uniforms for all staff (except MDs) in patient care areas (RN/LPN-royal, PCT-teal, Radiology-black,...

Excelsior

Excelsior RN to BSN

by smartnurse1982

I know this school was popular 5 yrs ago especially with LPN to RN students, and still is, but I do not really hear any info on the RN to BSN. Any info...

Ohio University

RN-BSN Program at Ohio University

by jjmorr69

Im just starting to look into RN-BSN programs, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with Ohio Universitys Online program? Id like to know the good,...

Student Assist

Risk for infection vs infection? Need help with nursing diagnoses.

by 83STEIN

My NANDA nursing diagnosis handbook only lists risk for infection as a nursing diagnosis. While writing my care plan I feel that the main concern with most of...

Emergency

How does your ED treat chest pain?

by dsherman

I am wondering how your ED treats chest pain. We get EKG in 15 mins, start IV give IV nitroglycerin, Zofran,Ativan, Dilaudid.5, Asa, and Plavix and chest X-ray...

Letters after name? FNP, APRN, etc

by futureeastcoastNP

I was just wondering, what dictates the letters after your name when you become an NP? Ive noticed some NPs, even at the same practice, gave different letters....

What does it mean when doctor has R/O in notes?

Student Assist

What does R/O "really" means?

by nelge16v

My client was admitted with confusion, delirium & possible TIA or CVA. My client might have obstructive sleep apnea, OSA, as well. In my doctors progress...

Urology

What is the difference between ultrafiltration and sequential filt…

by Mz.Roz

I am new graduate and I am studying to take the BONENT exam. I am confused about the difference between sequential and ultrafiltration? I understand that...

General Students

When should senior nursing students/new grads apply for jobs/take …

by KNofal1

I am new to this website and am seeking any advice about when it is appropriate to start applying for nursing positions. I am a senior nursing student in the...

Pre-Nursing

Is Anatomy and Physiology 2 harder or easier than A&P 1?

by Dezi919

I would love your opinions. Im having one of my rare nervous thoughts about classes. I took A&P 1 in the Summer with 2 other classes. I got a B in A&P...

Student Assist

What are some examples of physiological nursing diagnosis?

by FNPStudentLife, BSN, RN

Im a student nurse and I have to write 2 physiological nursing diagnosis for my care plan. Medical diagnosis is Urosepsis. Im having hard time identifying what...

NP Students

Cheapest NP Program ... period

by Oakley44

Hey Folks, Yeah Im actually asking this question seriously. So heres the thing: Ive been an RN (w/ a BSN and a prev. Bach.) in the ER for 1.5 years. Its...

Educators

How much time per test question?

by WineCountryRN

I just started to teach at a local community college and have the first test scheduled this week. I was taught to offer the students one minute per test...

Programs Support

Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

by Flames9_RN, BSN, RN, EMT-B

Howdy all, I bit the bullet and after much research, I decided on Grand Canyon! Wow, I did not expect BSN schools to be like used car salesmen--hounding me by...

Student Assist

Milliunit to min?

by Wayne47

My class is having to do case studies on the Evolve program. We havent covered anything similar to this in class. I have never even seen mu/min before. Can...

Student Assist

Convert mL into units?!

by miamiabean

Im practicing for my drug calc retake and theres another question that is plaguing me. Order: Heparin 28mL/hr Available: 25,000units/500mL What is the dose...

General Students

Would you miss the first day of class?

by ames86

I just received a job at my local hospital as a NA2. I was super excited about receiving it until I found out that I have to complete a full 2 days of...

What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

by hik9258

Hi everyone. Im curious as to see what an actual paycheck (before taxes) looks like from an NP. I find salary websites to be not very helpful. So... What type...

TEAS

TEAS Test advice (How to score in the 90%'s)

by missind33

I currently have an B.S. in another area, and I decided to take the pre-reqs for nursing (BSN). In fact I am going to be in last semester of taking nursing...

Job Hunt

Job Interview: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

by Lev, MSN, RN, NP

Discussing your strengths and weaknesses can be nerve wracking. How do you go about it? Whats your biggest weakness? How do you answer this question? What are...

General Nursing

Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

by jdubs99

Based on some things Ive read on this website, I know that Im not, but I just cannot STAND how 12 hour work days consume my life! There is no time to do...

Humor

What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

by nirvana1

As many of you know by now, Kim Kardashian had her baby. As if you couldnt miss all the annoying coverage over every single detail. They named that poor kid...