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  1. New RN Loving Rural Nursing

    tconlgirl posted a topic in Rural

    So for after months of feeling like I had bitten off more than I could chew; I am finally loving my job in rural nursing. I work at a CAH with 2 ER/ Trauma bays and 16 bed Acute Wing half of which...

  2. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    tconlgirl replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just found out this morning ( sat, I tested on thurs. who knew that sat was a " business" day?) that I had "unofficially" passed! Maybe the pearson vue trick does work. I also suspect strongly that...

  3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    tconlgirl replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took boards yesterday, I tried to register this morning and it said that I couldn't because I had recently scheduled an appointment or something and it wouldn't let me pay so I am crossin my...

  4. Physical Restraints on Acute Child and Adolescent Unit

    tconlgirl posted a topic in Psychiatric

    So, I recently applied for a position on an acute child and adolescent behavorial health unit. While I was there with the nurse manager, we were discussing the in's and out's of the job and he told...

  5. Medication that turns skin bluish?

    tconlgirl replied to mistyda's topic in Patient Medications

    Does amiodoarone really turn skin blue-ish? I had no idea, I have even given that med before. Why does it do that? Anyone know? I COULD look it up, but if someone wants to share

  6. Checking the placenta

    tconlgirl replied to saphyre's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh wow! Thanks for posting about the lotus birth, even though its "gross" by our standards I really love the cultural aspect. I should have been an anthropologist I think.

  7. Checking the placenta

    tconlgirl replied to saphyre's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LOL it probably IS very nutritious. Not OB related, but after my husband and I had gone fishing with his mom and had some of the dead fish left she mentioned that we should put the dead fish in the...

  8. Checking the placenta

    tconlgirl replied to saphyre's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was under the impression that in most facilities the placenta went to pathology to examine, unless the family wants it for some reason ( GROSS! I KNOW!) apparently there are cultural reasons for...

  9. forgetting to insert a foley

    tconlgirl replied to tbell2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    sorry, I was trying to write a reply with while a toddler was trying to crawl up on my lap. Yes, a foley keeps the bladder continuously drained. If you were to forget to put it in , perhaps it would...

  10. forgetting to insert a foley

    tconlgirl replied to tbell2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmm.... I just think the pt would pee on themselves hehe. Now if the foley was clamped off at the thigh or something thats a whole other story. Also, IDK where you are in your studies but if a full...

  11. Unlicensed Psych tech supervisor over R.N.???

    tconlgirl replied to mytoon38's topic in Psychiatric

    That is really sad. I think two things about this 1) clearly defined roles are a must (nurses too!) 2) the nurses should have a nurse manager that they are accountable to, trying to explain a nursing...

  12. Design and use of medical bed control panels...

    tconlgirl replied to RMCS's topic in General Nursing

    Another thing that bugs me about hospital beds, not just about the design, is that people constantly need to be scooted up. I know we should be repositioning q 2 hr but it irks me that people keep...

  13. Physical Restraints on Acute Child and Adolescent Unit

    tconlgirl replied to tconlgirl's topic in Psychiatric

    I think there should be regulations on physicians who are NOT psychiatrists prescribing psych-meds. I know some people would argue that this is mainly an ethical issue, as they are within their...

  14. The Job was Filled by an Internal Candidate

    tconlgirl replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear that! I , unfortunately, have less experience than you( new grad awaiting licensing) and have seriously been on a tour of nearly every facility in town with no luck, yet. My classmates think...

  15. If i have a bs degree in biology how can i become a RN?

    tconlgirl replied to wcrowell's topic in General Nursing

    Are you relatively young? Do you have pressing need to enter the job market soon? These conditions may factor into your decision as well. From personal experience, when taking any classes A&P or...

  16. If i have a bs degree in biology how can i become a RN?

    tconlgirl replied to wcrowell's topic in General Nursing

    most universities have an accelerated degree (BSN) program for those candidates who already possess a Bachelors degree even in another area, ( like agribusiness for example) check into it, I think...

  17. Ice in the mouth, does it really cut down on oral mucocitis?

    tconlgirl replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Oncology

    I am fairly in the dark about chemo had very little training on it, but I would say when answering a question about care for mucocitis it may be something like "magic mouthwash" maalox, lidocaine (and...

  18. Did anyone consider becoming a psychologist first?

    tconlgirl replied to darthbreezy's topic in Psychiatric

    Thats kinda sad about the openings, and the fact that it pays poorly in comparison to nursing. A classmate of mine was working in psychology and got to the Bachelor level and began working in a...

  19. Design and use of medical bed control panels...

    tconlgirl replied to RMCS's topic in General Nursing

    I do also find that the buttons tend to break over time. I also dislike how you have to press a combination of buttons to get trendelenberg position or use the scale. I feel one "dedicated" button...

  20. Percentage of Students who Pass First Time

    tconlgirl replied to tconlgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank You Silver, 88% is a pretty high percentage, but thats a positive for prospective test takers Thanks

  21. Percentage of Students who Pass First Time

    tconlgirl posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am sure this has already been asked and answered, but I am going to ask again, cause... I'm just like that What percentage of students who take the NCLEX (RN) pass the first time. I recently took...

  22. Help~Saunders' review book

    tconlgirl replied to luckyruby's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just thought I would respond as well. I don't have any suggestions on how to get through that Saunders book, trying to figure out that schedule myself. However I will say I LOVE the Saunders book...

  23. Physical Restraints on Acute Child and Adolescent Unit

    tconlgirl replied to tconlgirl's topic in Psychiatric

    Well thats good to know. I support the use of least restrictive means necessary. It also illustrates that there are considerable differences between adult and child psych units. Another thing about...

  24. Need to change license application state- stressed, help!

    tconlgirl replied to futurern123's topic in General Nursing

    here are the compact states https://www.ncsbn.org/158.htm not sure about DC though,are they their own district and own rules? IDK let us know what happens

  25. Care plans for small bowel obstruction

    tconlgirl replied to chasdc's topic in General Nursing

    here are a few to start with acute pain, risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalance, risk for impaired tissue