hooterhorse

hooterhorse

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  1. studying for nclex.

    hooterhorse replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "staff to pt. ration"??? Now look who's making errors!!! YIKES! Jean &

  2. studying for nclex.

    hooterhorse replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne, Yep, I've seen most of the errors on the CD! Do you suggest that I not use the CD? Started out with answering the questions at the end of each chapter, but then went to the CD. My NCLEX is...

  3. studying for nclex.

    hooterhorse replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am getting a little worried....using the Saunders NCLEX review (4th edition) to prepare and am finding too many mistakes & typos!!! For instance....what do you make of this? "Hypoglycemia is a...

  4. Hanging up on me!

    hooterhorse replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    After being rudely interupted with a phone call during a busy med pass to 20+ patients, you said " I became angry, immediately called the doctors' office back, tracked down this employee, and said to...

  5. HELPFUL tips on Delegation/priority questions

    hooterhorse replied to AussieRNinHI's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is the best way to study for the NCLEX? Considering the ATI prep. , but does anyone have any other good suggestions? I have four weeks to prepare. Kaplan is a little too pricey and I really...

  6. Stethoscope troubles...

    hooterhorse replied to ErinRena's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Strange as it may seem, I bought one of those expensive cardiology scopes and discovered that I heard "TOO MUCH"! Until I trained my ears....I found it easier to revert back to a cheap scope. Jean...

  7. LPN statis

    hooterhorse replied to annmarierichard's topic in General Nursing

    LPN's cannot administer meds IV push, but depending on the facility...an LPN can start an IV, but they are working under an RN in doing so. You need to know the particular facilities rules and...

  8. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    hooterhorse replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    All through my life, I've enjoyed that feeling of being able to help (make a difference), give them a reason to smile, and to figure out things (or fix them) when nobody else could or didn't bother to...

  9. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    hooterhorse replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    I had a good paying job as a machine shop inspector....experienced in process engineering and quality control. Then I lost my job due to "foreign competition"...the shop closed and I had to start all...

  10. Nurses are Pathetic!!

    hooterhorse replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    "...The hospital is all about profit at the expense of some great nurses" HELLO...our entire country is headed down this path! Selling out for the sake of a profit! Doesn't matter which profession...

  11. Clinic Nurses...Do You Use Another Doctor for Your Personal Doctor???

    hooterhorse replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I would never even consider seeing a doc that I was working for/with. Personal life stays "OUT" of the office! Hooterhorse...unless the Doc is the absolute best, above and beyond what is available...

  12. The Doctor said WHAT?

    hooterhorse replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses at the bottom of the totem pole??? Well, I've seen even WORSE treatment of CNA's done by nurses! And in my experience, I would much rather be mistreated by a "male" than a female anyday....

  13. Looking for ideas...

    hooterhorse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello, I am curious to learn more about hoarding behavoirs. In particular, I am working with a Down's syndrome resident that also has Alzheimers. His hoarding behavoirs have worsened to the point...

  14. How long did nursing school take for you?

    hooterhorse replied to sweetiez's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a few Tech college credits under my belt from years gone by (at one point I was considering an engineering tech associate degree)...so when my machine shop employer closed up shop (lost...

  15. Question re: Madison and Janesville

    hooterhorse replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I live in Janesville and commute to Madison daily to attend school to finish my ADN. The drive is a mere 35 miles down the interstate (I-90) and takes about 35-40 minutes depending on how fast...

  16. So I lost it? Am I out of Line?

    hooterhorse replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    "...when the floor is free of obvious filth, when the pill was on the floor for an nth of a second, well... " Just because a floor looks clean, doesn't mean that it is clean....especially in a...

  17. Stethoscope: Cadillac vs Escort

    hooterhorse replied to KellyZach's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I bought a $250.00 stethescope for nursing school and learned an invaluable lesson. That stethescope was TOO good for a beginner to learn on. It was difficulty to learn how to listen when you heard...

  18. Med Error

    hooterhorse replied to JRNEW's topic in First Year After Licensure

    5 rights....three times! Invaluable. I too get overwhelmed with the pressure of passing meds on time with the many interuptions and other things that they expect you to do. In the process of hanging...

  19. Mercy Hospital, Janesville

    hooterhorse replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in General Nursing

    Hello ERRN, I live in Janesville and work at Mercy Hospital on the Medical Floor as a Nurse Tech. I am new to the Mercy system, so not sure if I could be of much help in that respect, but I could...

  20. Difference between CNA and Nurse tech?

    hooterhorse replied to Flaird's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what your states requirements/definition of a GN is or if it is the same as a Nurse Tech or Nurse Extern. I would "assume" that GN's and Nurse Extern's are a step above a Nurse Tech...

  21. Difference between CNA and Nurse tech?

    hooterhorse replied to Flaird's topic in General Nursing

    In nursing school clinical, we have one instructor overseeing eight students. During our first few med passes, we had to administer all meds in the direct presence of our instructor. Once in the...

  22. Difference between CNA and Nurse tech?

    hooterhorse replied to Flaird's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse tech is a very limited position with special qualifying factors that have to be met in order for a hospital to utilize a nurse tech (short term and the hospital must provide an RN to...

  23. Difference between CNA and Nurse tech?

    hooterhorse replied to Flaird's topic in General Nursing

    From the Wisconsin BON website: "The Nurse Technician performs tasks delegated to him or her by the RN under direction supervision. While tasks or procedures may be delegated to the Nurse Technician,...

  24. Difference between CNA and Nurse tech?

    hooterhorse replied to Flaird's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Techs where I'm at pass medications in addition to the foley's and IV's. Just cannot do a IV Med push unless an RN is standing right there monitoring everything and taking responsibility....

  25. Difference between CNA and Nurse tech?

    hooterhorse replied to Flaird's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is a patient care tech, which at this hospital is the same as a CNA. You have to be a certified CNA to be a patient care tech there. That is where Larry in Florida was confused about my...