NerdyMedSurgNurse

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1. MA to LPN?

   NerdyMedSurgNurse replied to tracy13evie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   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 for MA first and got acquainted with the basics of...

2. First job after licensure.

   NerdyMedSurgNurse replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in LPN/LVN

   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 DON. Other students that graduated with me were als...

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 could be there, and I just overlooked it. It's hard f...

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 20g in my patients. You never know when they might n...

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 a hx of cardiomyopathy, that her family doctor at...

6. Pill packets suck

   NerdyMedSurgNurse replied to Emergent's topic in 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 patient just to get the medication out of the plasti...