Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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ADN/BSN

Working during RN-BSN?

For those of you who did a bridge from RN to BSN, did you work while in school? Im super fortunate that I didnt really have to work during my ADN, (I am done...

MICU

Consolidation vs Infiltrate vs Opacity on CXR

by mcmurrayjr

Im having a hard time understanding the difference between consolidation vs infiltrate vs opacity on CXR. Many times they seem interchangeable. Consolidation...

Online

Fastest & Easiest RN-BSN program online?

by Hdyoungrn

Im ready to enroll in an online BSN program. I was leaning towards Grand Canyon University, but I just chatted with someone who told me she had to write...

Registration

Foreign Graduate, Taking NCLEX

by ms_america14

Hello everyone! I graduated nursing 2009 in the Philippines then went immediately to US without taking my NLE, Im from Virginia but Im taking my NCLEX from...

General Students

Missing orientation day - How to make a good impression?

by nursing_student93

Hi all! I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to start a nursing program in the fall. However, when I got my acceptance letter in the mail, I realized...

Management

How to "decrease" your FTE without getting rid of staff?

by enzati

Hi everyone! Im a fairly new nurse manager (since September) who works in a pediatric hospital. Ive worked on the same unit for years so Im intimately familiar...

Post Graduate

Nurse educator or NP?

by lilund27

Im applying for my masters degree and Im having trouble deciding which route to take. Im looking for advice and the pros and cons of each route.

Stress 101

12 hour overnight nurses, please tell me about your sleep schedule…

by dandk1997RN, MSN, RN

Ive been working M-F 3-11 for about a year, and I hate it. I feel as if I have no life and am on the brink of depression. I spoke with my manager 2 weeks ago...

General Students

Why did you choose your nursing school?

by fbrlauren, BSN

I know that its a good idea to look into NCLEX pass rates to see how well a nursing program prepares their students, but what other factors influenced you in...

Student Assist

When do you do a swallow test on a patient who is sleeping most of…

by mlauren

I had a patient who was NPO, because they needed to do a dysphasia test. This patient had bipolar disorder and Alzheimers and was sleeping most of the time....

LPN, LVN

How do experienced nurses do it to memorize everything?

by NursingBro

Tomorrow is my third day of orientation and I want to show them I can be a great nurse even though I am very new. How do you experienced nurses remember at...

Med-Surg

Drawing blood from a foot?

by EGVnurse

Hey guys. Im a new grad RN working on a Med-Surg unit. I was taking care of a woman on a heparin drip. She had a portal vein thrombosis and DVT in the left...

Job Hunt

The correct answer to the dreaded "What is your weakness" intervie…

by CC Wisconsin

I have a couple of interviews scheduled, and I need some advice. When Im asked about my greatest weakness, what are your thoughts on something like this: Quote...

General Nursing

OK to let nursing license expire if you have one in 2 states?

by Ted D

I have a license to practice in two states but am only working in one. Is there any reason to renew my license in the other state if I dont have any intention...

General Nursing

Soiled Scrubs Mid-Shift

by TheBlackDogWaits

Obviously, you change, right? What are you doing with your soiled scrubs in the mean time? Are you cleaning them at the hospital? Home?

LTC Directors

Problems/Issues Encountered as an Director of Nursing

by Healthcaresolutions

I am interested in a career involving administration in long term care. And, I wanted to hear first hand some of the biggest issues or problems that...

Student Assist

Focus Charting - FDAR

by stormbeige

Hello, I need your help with regards to Focus Charting or FDAR Charting. Though it has been implemented to other hospitals, the hospital where I work at is...

Pre-Nursing

What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

by Kimynurse

There seems to be a lot of questions on how important GPA is to get into a program. I decided to start a thread where people can see , and average them out. We...

General Nursing

What if Foley does not have sample port?

by tariq_ze

So confused ... what if the Foley doesnt have a sample port?

ADN/BSN

Are online RN to BSN/MSN programs legitimate?

by RNikkiF

I am SERIOUSLY considering going back to school for RN to BSN or MSN. I have NO idea how to go about choosing a program though. Obviously, it will be based in...

Home Health

Patient Picking At Clothing/Bed Linens

by 84RN

Has anyone ever seen this? I work in home health and have a patient with multiple serious health conditions. During a visit the other day, she seemed normal...

General Nursing

What to do about refusing Dr. orders?

by nancynurse0828

I am being told I will lose by job if I refuse to follow a doctors order. The doctor ordered a PICC line on a patient just because she might need it for...

Uniform/Gear

Where do you buy your scrubs?

by NursingStudentYaya

Im starting my first LPN job soon and I need to buy some scrubs.. Where do you buy yours? Whats considered a reasonable price for scrubs?

Professionalism

What is RN license endorsement?

by Niki_RN

Im confused about RN license endorsement. If I endorse my license from TX to NY, does it mean: Will I be able to work in both Texas AND New York? Or Will my...

Endocrine

Lantus - Does it matter evening or night?

by miragal

Hi, I want to know about administering Lantus. Whats better evening or morning? Does it make a difference. We had a class today about Diabetes and the lecturer...