DSplendid

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1. Hired Paramedics in your ED???

   DSplendid posted a topic in Emergency

   Just wondering if anyone else has paramedics working in their ED. We just started hiring Paramedics; as techs.. Thus Far they can: Start IV's Transport mon. pts to tele, or other departments (non-icu) Defib, Pace, give meds per ACLS protocol (if w...

2. New Grads-What are some of the silliest things youve done so far?!?!

   DSplendid replied to GrnHonu99's topic in New Nurse

   oh this is fun, lets see.... copied a whole chart for a transfer...on the wrong pt. while giving report to the most experienced rn...i said: "mrs. so and so is legally blind, i mean she totally can't see!" i had the whole department laughing.......

3. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

   DSplendid replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

   Oh... this is fun... If I was not a nurse... I would be the highest paid actress in major motion pictures. I would also be the most recognized portrait photographer with such clients as Brad Pitt, Aerosmith, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. I woul...

4. Feeling worried...

   DSplendid replied to kirsnikity's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hey Kirs, Let me first just say,...I have no exp. in L& D other than my own internship during nursing school. ( 7mo's ago). IMHO, don't beat yourself up over it. It sounds like it was madness in there, which can lead even the most veteran nurses...

5. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

   DSplendid replied to DSplendid's topic in New Nurse

   well...just an update... i have completed exactly one week of nursing as of today.... i must say it is getting easier everyday...but, everyday i still seem to be scared out of my mind...lol. i'm very lucky, my preceptor is an angel, and she makes m...

6. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

   DSplendid replied to DSplendid's topic in New Nurse

   Wow...that is new to me...I'm doing something different. I'm doing 3 days of classroom..to start...orientating to hospital equipment etc. then working 3 months with my preceptor, and then 2 months of more classes on and off. It used to be (stopped ju...

7. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

   DSplendid replied to DSplendid's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you so much DaytoNite.....

8. for those who used Mosby's online CAT....

   DSplendid replied to tiredofstudying's topic in NCLEX

   Same here...I was getting 94% on the Mosby...then I went upto 99%.... Passed my boards with 75 questions... Some classmates were getting 84%...and also passed the nclex.. Good luck

9. Oh Yeah! I passed!!!

   DSplendid replied to carlo_5's topic in NCLEX

   congratulations!!!!!!:balloons:

10. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

    DSplendid posted a topic in New Nurse

    hello... i just had a few questions for those who have started working as an rn or have been for awhile. first...i start orientating in 2 weeks. i've already worked at this hospital and this department for about a year as a nurse tech/aid. the way i...

11. coping with failing the NCLEX

    DSplendid replied to buddhanah's topic in NCLEX

    Buddhanah.... Picking up the pieces after a such a dissapointment; is always the hardest part. Every single emotion you feel is not only normal its expected. The pain your feeling right now must be horrific; but this too will pass. For now, take time...

12. Stethoscopes

    DSplendid replied to NY Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hello...congrats on getting excepted, and lucky you to have such kind friends. I have to tell you, IMHO a littman classic is 10 times better than sprague, as for a Cardio?? I don't really know what they mean. I have a littman master cardiology it to...

13. Someone Make Me Feel Better!

    DSplendid replied to Lovlya's topic in NCLEX

    Your so not alone..... I passed and felt just like you did at 75, however, 3 friends of mine just passed one with 140, and 2 at 260+. So keep strong, keep busy, the way you feel is the way everyone feels...sending positive vibes your way ~D

14. Source of Prioritization questions?

    DSplendid replied to stormwine's topic in NCLEX

    I'll tell you, I'm glad you did...I really liked it, some questions are easy...some are not. What I really liked was seeing how you get stronger as you go throught the chapters, I didn't finish the whole book by the time I took my NCLEX, but I felt v...

15. is it possible for me?

    DSplendid replied to taniasjijo's topic in Student Assist

    first let me say congratulations on your acceptance, that is the hard part...:balloons: as far as maintaing a b...you can do it; if you really want it! it will be hard, your going to have to study and work for it, but it is possible. just make sur...