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  1. I am on top of the world right now!

    dayplay replied to Jaadin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Conratulations and WELCOME to the world of nursing...Well

  2. This might sound bad but...do I have to disclose my college grades?

    dayplay replied to wannabe123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with DaytoNite. If those courses with lower GPAs were from another college, and you don't need those credits to qualify for admission, then you don't have to use them. Especially if you are...

  3. Would PACU be suitable for me?

    dayplay replied to wonderbee's topic in PACU

    I certainly would like to find where MissJKm PACU is. Do their PACU still exist as described? I had made that false impression when I moved to PACU. Been in PACU for over 6 years now, and have had...

  4. Any bedside nurses making over 100K ?

    dayplay replied to EveMJRN's topic in General Nursing

    San Francisco Bay Area FT RN's (experienced over 10+ years) can make over 100K/year easy without OT. Based pay excluding shift differentials and other premium pays. If you are a workaholic...you...

  5. Beginning RN Salary in Abilene or Dallas/Ft Worth

    dayplay replied to alistx's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi there! If you guys ever want to play in Sunny California..c'mon over. San Francisco Bay Area is a great place to work with its wonderful all-year round almost like spring weather. Starting pay...

  6. 38 too old for school?

    dayplay replied to akanarn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    38 is not too old for school. Most people nowadays start a new career in their 40s. So, you are just right in with the group. To be a CRNA, first you must get a BSN (3-4yrs), + additional year of...

  7. Getting bad assignments every shift!

    dayplay replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am very surprised that staff RNs in your hospital are getting the worst pair of assignments. You have every right to be upset, and I don't think you are whining. In our hospital, our staff RN's...

  8. NaHCO3 for BP?

    dayplay replied to hellonurse36's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    NaHCO3 is used for severe acidosis...but with this patient...with a lactate level of 42...he would have benefited with fluid resuscitation to correct the base deficit - possibly improving his...

  9. Butt Checks

    dayplay replied to jonear2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm glad I work in the Critical Care Unit where most of our patients only wear hospital gowns. When you ask them to turn on their side such as, line changes/positioning Q2hrs, listening for...

  10. P.A.S.S questions - help needed!

    dayplay replied to Elleann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My answer would be # 4, to assess your patient first before delivering any form of interventions. Basic understanding of the patient condition at any given time is of utmost important, then you can...

  11. Recommend which college?

    dayplay replied to teek's topic in California Nursing

    Getting into nursing programs is always difficult. Most are impacted programs. Your best bet is if you have the $$$, private school. Other alternative would be, cross-enrolling in different community...

  12. Masters Level General Nurse - What is it?

    dayplay replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    If you already have a BA/BS in another field, it is better off to get into the accelerated MSN track. For just an additional few months (a semester and a summer usually), you'll get a Master's Degree...

  13. Any nurses out there who moved to CA from another state???

    dayplay replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in California Nursing

    It is better to start searching now, but make sure you already know what area of nursing you would rather pursue. Some hospitals are specialized in certain areas...Trauma, Cardiac, Burn Units,...

  14. Any nurses out there who moved to CA from another state???

    dayplay replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in California Nursing

    It is better to start searching now, but make sure you already know what area of nursing you would rather pursue. Some hospitals are specialized in certain areas...Trauma, Cardiac, Burn Units,...

  15. SF overtime question

    dayplay replied to animefanpaula's topic in California Nursing

    It all depends on what you are hired in. Most hospitals in the SF Bay area have units that have a combination of 8 hr and 12 hours shifts. You can be hired as an 8hr shift RN, but maybe scheduled...

  16. Question about titrating pressors

    dayplay replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in MICU, SICU

    Titrating vasopressors require continuous and diligent monitoring of patient's response. Often times, it is titrated to effect. It's best to do a slow titration and then observe for any response....

  17. Are all the nursing programs impacted??

    dayplay replied to ro'smom's topic in California Nursing

    I went to SFSU Nursing school, and it is indeed an impacted program. I was lucky enough when I applied for the program in '92, and I did not have to wait at all. At the time, they have recently...

  18. We all gotta start somewhere

    dayplay replied to walker1952's topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome and Good Luck in nursing school. It's a tough program...and you just have to hang in there like we did. Your prior health-related experiences will help your greatly in school. Keep it

  19. Guys what made you chooose nursing

    dayplay replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    Job SECURITY...Flexibility and ability to travel anywhere else and be able to find a job where you

  20. Thinking of becoming a nurse/...

    dayplay replied to Graffinius's topic in Men in Nursing

    Graffinius: I'm glad that you are considering of becoming an RN. Although there are many women to meet in this profession...it will probably go down on your list a little bit once you realized what...

  21. ADN vs. BSN for Entry Level Nursing

    dayplay replied to pattycakebaby's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think that most RNs would say that having a BSN is more beneficial to the RNs in terms of being consider a "Profession". In every avenues, we looked at professionals with degrees such MD,...

  22. What is "KVO" on your unit?

    dayplay replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    10-20cc/hr is our standard to

  23. Non anesthesia provider providing anesthesia

    dayplay replied to EMS/ICU/SRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My hospital does limit our ability to inject propofol to intubated patients only. Our hospital policy dictates that the patient has to be on a mechanical ventilator before or airway is already...