NerdyMedSurgNurse

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1. MA to LPN?

   NerdyMedSurgNurse replied to tracy13evie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I was an MA before going into LPN. I like to think of it as a stepping stone. I learned a lot from my MA program, and it wasn't as hectic as my LPN program. I thought I came out better because I went...

2. First job after licensure.

   NerdyMedSurgNurse replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I passed my NCLEX on April 4th, and my start date at the hospital was April 12th. My process was really quick, due in part to having done a lot of clinical hours at the site, and getting to know the...

3. What's Going on with Patients Hgb?

   NerdyMedSurgNurse replied to NerdyMedSurgNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I'll have to look when I get back to work on Friday. I assume she'll still be there. I don't remember seeing any fibrin testing, though. I don't think I was really looking for it, so it definitely...

4. iv catheter/needle gauge selection

   NerdyMedSurgNurse replied to socoamaretto's topic in General Nursing

   A lot of the nurses I work with were taught in school to start with a 22g. They're easier to put in than a larger gauge needle, and cause you less hassle. Personally, I always try to get at least a...

5. What's Going on with Patients Hgb?

   NerdyMedSurgNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been taking care of a patient on the MedSurg floor of the hospital for a couple of days now. She's in her mid thirties, no children, is married, and is a former IV drug user. She stated she has...

6. Pill packets suck

   NerdyMedSurgNurse replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

   I've really begun to hate even thinking about giving meds any more because of the darned packets that the pills/caps come in. I've resorted to taking a pair of medical shears around with me to each...