Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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General Nursing

What holidays do offices/clinics typically observe?

I recently got a job offer at a busy cardiology clinic to be their CT nurse for the 64-slice. The manager said they are closed holidays, but since I have never...

General Students

How does a Straight B student Survive an Accelerated Nursing Schoo…

by RunawayN

OK, I know this is ambiguous and Im going to get a lot of responses as to how it depends on the person but I wouldnt mind people sharing their experiences. I...

Med-Surg

Difference Between Hospitalist And Attending Physician

by GoNightingale, BSN, RN

In my 2 short years as a nurse Ive been so bogged down trying to learn the ropes, that I havent had the opportunity to pin someone down and ask what the...

General Nursing

What have you done without a Dr. order?

by PureLifeRN

So what things have you done withOUT a doctors order, for a patient?? I dont think Im too bad, Ill send off a stool for c-diff if a patient has diarrhea, order...

MICU

Urine output: When do you let the MD know?

by SiempreBella

Hey guys, my question is when do you let the doctor know for low urine output? I know to report less than 30ml/hr but how many hours do you go on by? do you...

General Nursing

What To Chart After "pt. vomited"

by brownbook

When a patient vomits theoretically there is always the risk of aspiration. I can never think of what to write after I write patient vomited 30 mls green...

Student Assist

Anyone here hear better wearing their stethoscope backwards?

by AcousticFoodie

I thought my Littman was broken until I decided to wear it backwards (with the ear pieces facing back instead of forward). The acoustics got better instantly....

General Students

IV Tubing not Flowing

by jpam

Hi Allnurses Community, whats the best and easiest way to troubleshoot an IV that is not flowing? If there are no kinks and the line is patent but the IV still...

NCLEX

What does the state BON screen say if you failed NCLEX?

by momandstudent

I have a friend who just took boards on Thursday. She went on the BON Friday and Saturday and all that it said was, Exam taken on ..-..-.... I was just curious...

CNA/MA

What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

by CNA1488

Im taking my CNA skills exam again on Saturday and am really nervous again. My first time taking the skills exam I did everything perfect, EXCEPT for when...

General Nursing

What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

by Lunah, MSN, RN

You know, your weakness ... your one thing that makes your stomach flip over when you see a patient with it/them/whatever. I had my first maggot patient...

Medications

IV Fluid Replacement Question Debating Book Answer

by scibruin

A client is receiving IV fluid replacement. The order states to give 1000 ml for the first 10 kg and 50ml/kg each 10-20 in 24 hours. The client weights 19.5...

Student Assist

Nursing Care Plan (Post-op) Hemicolectomy

by mariakate004

Hi everyone, Im new to this website and new to nursing too. We have care plan discussions every week within my course; however, I am having trouble with this...

International

How do we send IELTS results electronically to CGFNS?

by RomSL

What CGFNS email do we use for IELTS results to be sent electronically to the CGFNS? Im talking about Applications to Recognising Organisations - the part of...

General Students

What does S/P MVC diagnosis means?

by JM5NA

What does s/p MVC mean? It was written as the Primary Diagnosis in my patients chart today but Im not sure what it stands for. Can anyone help? I do know that...

General Nursing

Calling in sick over a cut finger?

by momster

Late last night, I sliced a small piece off of my middle finger! I was supposed to work today (direct patient care RN) but called in sick last night as my job...

NCLEX

PHARM for the NCLEX

by IJUSTWISH

Hi, I took the NCLEX 2 times and I will be taking it for the 3rd time in May and was wondering if anyone knew a great resource for PHARM and understanding an...

Emergency

CEN, CCRN, or TNCC?

by Liz520

Im about 9 months into my ED job and am making attempts to keep learning and increasing skills and knowledge. Ive attended a few day long seminars/workshops...

Case Management

How do LVN's train to become Case Managers?

by nursekimmi

What experience is needed for an LVN to work as a case manager?

When can I sign FNP after my name?

by Dixiecup

After you take the state boards and hopefully pass, can you legally sign your name as an FNP? If you are still working in an RN position but have passed the...

LPN, LVN Students

TEAS vs. TABE / NLN PAX???

by noricampbell

To start... my name is Nori, Im 26 yrs old. Im married with a 21 month old son and want to go back to school. Enough with the Bio... My question... There are...

How do you know what level you are in ATI tests?

General Students

How do you know what level (1,2,3) you are for ATI tests?

by caffeineRx

I am a nursing student. I will be taking my fundamentals & mental health ATIs tomorrow. It is the end of our portion of this class, and we will be...

Student Assist

Chemotherapy Care Plan

by ACNP 2B S1S2RRR

Can someone please help with nursing diagnosis and care plans? My pt was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, but he was not in pain so I cant include this issue...

Student Assist

Glomerulonephritis vs Pyelonephritis

by twinjeep97

Im in my adults rotation and during our lecture today, were were differentiating between glomerulonephritis, and pyelonephritis. We need to know what each is...

General Nursing

Please Help With a Math Problem

by Quietstorm10

I cant seem to understand how to figure out these types of problems. Please help... The doctor orders a 3/4 - strength formula tube feeding for the pt. The...