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  1. CKMB, Troponin

    buddiage posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Okay, the hospital I work at uses these two labs when we have a patient on rule out for MI or ACS, vs the other hospital I worked at using troponins and myoglobin. Can someone fill in the blanks for...

  2. Did any of you find Tele interesting?

    buddiage replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    First of all- witty name :-) 2ndly- it might be your hospital. I am currently at a hospital where they are really pushing for us to NOT get pts that are not cardiac pts. I work on a cardiac care unit,...

  3. HESI

    buddiage replied to dillarduniversity's topic in General Nursing

    It's worthless...not improving education by yet another test, IMO. HESI is a optional test that some nursing schools use to see how their students have done in school. Some use the HESI as a part of...

  4. Disturbed Energy Field? Yes or No?

    buddiage replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

    It is hard enough to maintain respect for the nursing profession without something like this to have to overcome. Nursing dx, in my opinion, is like restating the obvious- and for what benefit? I...

  5. Sanford Brown College of St. Peters, MO LPN to ADN RN

    buddiage replied to lapriajanae1's topic in General Nursing

    I think the majority of this board would agree that a great deal of nursing is learned after you graduate. I've met a SB nurse in OB, she seemed just fine to me. With that said, if there is any desire...

  6. Night Shift: What are your sleep patterns?

    buddiage replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 12's in a row. The night before my 3, I go to bed at a decent time and wake up earlyish, then take a nap later on (2hrs is perfect if you can get it). If I get out of there in the morning at...

  7. What tricks do you use to make your day more bearable?

    buddiage replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why this was so amusing, but if you like to play with tape, then you'd understand. We took tape and stretched it accross two counters (at, 2am in the morning. We took turns running...

  8. What tricks do you use to make your day more bearable?

    buddiage replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    We pull little pranks on other nurses or joke (flicking a rubber band at them, an occasional flush squirt to the back side or even a flatus in the med room)...or accusing a coworker of something...

  9. St. Charles Community College Nursing Student

    buddiage replied to ScccNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Jillybean- if you are done with all of your prereqs, then take classes that will enable you to get your bsn. TRUST ME.

  10. Anyone have opinions on Madigan army hospital or Virginia Mason?

    buddiage replied to twantland's topic in Washington Nursing

    How do you get a job there? I can't seem to find where you would

  11. Considering Hospice

    buddiage replied to Melinurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I want to know

  12. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    buddiage replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't an issue of being "too sexy" or suggestive, or whatever. You asked, and I'm answering. YES. Wear a bra. Nothing ellicits "oh brother" like boobs swinging around like a fan. It hurts NOT to...

  13. How is a health issue made into law?

    buddiage posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Any resources that I could go to? I have a "slight" understanding of it, but that's loose. There are, of course, numerous healthcare issues on the grill right now... What must happen to insure...

  14. Cipro and ITP. What would you do?

    buddiage replied to tmd76's topic in Emergency

    yeah.... not seeing the connection on what you did that would've caused the pt getting coded a few hours later. He has a history of ITP, so this is chronic for him then? Your pulmonologist is trying...

  15. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    buddiage replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Okay Hyg Queen- next time you write a story, put on a disclaimer that you need to wear Depends before

  16. New Student: Please Help( I would really appreciate it)

    buddiage replied to Readytohelppeople's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would recommend having a sit down with the family and friends after orientation. They don't know what is about to happen. You will be busy with school and need patience and support. Nursing school...

  17. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    buddiage replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 (don't get all excited, it took me 3 hours to do it) 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? Kaplan- not overly helpful....

  18. TOOK NCLEX!!!! only 75Q

    buddiage replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The suspense would be eating my stomach away. I found out exactly 48 hours later after my appointment time that I passed with 75 questions. I had probably 20 SATA, 2 dosage, a few heart meds, thyroid...

  19. Missouri Salary Poll

    buddiage replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Not a dumb question- I graduated and just passed boards, and I need clarification on sooo many things still. One day you won't be a nursing student and you'll be a nurse who other people go

  20. TOOK NCLEX!!!! only 75Q

    buddiage replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also felt Kaplan was a waste too. I did well with the online qbank. Oh, well! So much for that. I wont complain if I pass. :-) I'll be greatful for the

  21. TOOK NCLEX!!!! only 75Q

    buddiage replied to clairebearrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    my stomach hurts from all this waiting. i find out today, some time between now and

  22. Finished NCLEX in 1 hour TODAY!!!!

    buddiage replied to momathoner09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    wow, not me. I took 3 hours to do 75 questions, thinking "it's a crap shoot" every time I clicked on "next". I can't imagine my questions in less than an

  23. here i go again !!

    buddiage replied to chrisjoy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Heck, if a doc was willing to do a beta blocker, I'd try that again. I don't admire a first time test passer like I do someone that has a "do or die" attitude like you do. You have inspired me. I have...

  24. Please Read If Awaiting Results

    buddiage replied to eyorkfd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yesterday I did not come home to look up answers to questions- I already felt crappy enough. The statistic (unofficial poll) of 75 q test takers for passing the first time is the only reason why I am...

  25. omg omg omg I PASSED!!!!!!!

    buddiage replied to glamgalRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRADS to