Nurse Alexa MSN, RN

Nurse Alexa has 9 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in ICU.

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   I couldn't help myself but in my defense I was left unsupervised.

   Nurse Alexa replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Humor

   Candida Auris has been around for years and the DOH swabs units if there are new cases. They say it's extremely contagious. Most of the times I've seen this in patients who are extremely compromised...
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   Fun Friday!

   Nurse Alexa replied to NoScrub's topic in Nursing Humor

   LOL we can all feel like this esp after those crazy days we barely pee and sit. Love this
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   A Baby Stops Breathing at a Grocery Store ― An ICU Nurse Steps In

   Nurse Alexa replied to Bluepen's topic in General Nursing

   Thank god she was there. Respiratory arrest is the #1 cause of death for infants and children. Rescue breathing is key and this is something that everyone should know - to save their child or a...
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   Override is needed!

   Nurse Alexa replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Medications which are needed for all medical emergencies should be able to override. That also includes pain medications for intubation and procedures Fentanyl Propofol Precedex...
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   Pearson Vue Trick

   Nurse Alexa replied to allnurses's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hope this helps you guys in using the PVT. All Nurses and I have teamed up to give you a step-by-step guide with video instructional. This is all for your benefit so use it and ease your anxiety...
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   Next Generation NCLEX-RN: Three Immediate Strategies to Implement for Nursing Student Success

   Nurse Alexa replied to Brent Gordon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   The new NCLEX is focused on critical thinking and safety. As a teacher, I would tell my students to focus on patient scenario questions including priority and safety concerns. Sometimes as nurses...
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   NCLEX RN

   Nurse Alexa replied to Radhika Sharma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   While the good pop up is foul-proof, it's been said the bad pop up is only 70% effective. I would try to hold it together and wait until your formalized result comes back. No use worrying is you don't...
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   Thoughts on CRNA schools: Upenn VS Scranton

   Nurse Alexa replied to ICURN2's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Hello there - UPENN I heard is like the Mecca of anesthesia and you are blessed to get in there. However, it is one of the more expensive schools. Scranton is more "reasonably" priced with also a...
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   PVT says on hold; Pearson say's candidate misconduct

   Nurse Alexa replied to Nazim's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Nazim - I'm so sorry this happened to you. The fragility of the testing situation is intense and I remember when I took it, they almost made me feel like it was military style with all the rules....
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    CMC exam

    Nurse Alexa replied to Guest932174's topic in General Nursing

    I was close to failing this exam as well. The CMC is very difficult I felt - I took the TCRN as well and the TCRN was longer but less challenging for me. Off that tangent, as for resources, I...
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    Favorite Student Websites for Resources

    Nurse Alexa replied to Flojo1986's topic in General Students

    YouTube is always a go too - many channels have great content with eye catching videos. For specific topics - the ABG Ninja website was always key for understanding ABG interpretations with...
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    Interview tips

    Nurse Alexa replied to Jane the Nurse's topic in Correctional

    Speak about your focus on optimal patient care and safety! Speak about your conflict resolution, which I'm sure in the prisons you'll see a lot of. Speak about how you can see the signs of a person...
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    Aesthetic vs. PACU: Picking between two nursing specialties- Which will have better career opportunities/salary growth?

    Nurse Alexa replied to Bee1740's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would think about where you see yourself. I think PACU seems the better option - here you can continue your nursing skills and are exposed to a wider variety of career paths. As an Aesthetic...
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    Toxic work environment

    Nurse Alexa replied to Azureshunter's topic in General Nursing

    Overall, we are all on a team and sometimes members of that team can be difficult to work with. At the end of the day, make sure you are doing the best you can do for your patients, show respect to...
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    How to Navigate SRNA Stipend Offer?

    Nurse Alexa replied to baRN owl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have not been in this situation yet - but I have heard that many Anesthesia Associations and hospital systems will offer loan reimbursements for years of work. I would first and foremost...