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  1. GeminiTwinRN

    I cried

    GeminiTwinRN replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry, that sounds awful! Good luck in whatever you decide, but I definitely wouldn't put up with being yelled
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    I never thought...

    GeminiTwinRN replied to gracie05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm sorry about your scope, but thanks for the
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    Abdominal pain??

    GeminiTwinRN replied to turtles's topic in General Nursing

    has anyone evaluated this gentleman for a PE? we recently had a pt come in with similar symptoms and the intensivist caught a PE. just a suggestion. the belly pain, the acidosis, the blood sugar,...
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    HELP!! What's in the day of a UNIT SECRETARY????

    GeminiTwinRN replied to ysara's topic in General Nursing

    Unit secretaries on our ICU first thing in the AM download/upload all 6 of our accucheck machines, also place all consult calls and note them in the chart, are responsible for getting H/P's from other...
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    Yes your highness...I mean doctor!! rant!!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to irish_std/n's topic in General Nursing

    hmm, so are you saying that the practice where you are is that the docs are called by their first names then? that's interesting! oh, and as to the OP, i definitely woulda reported that bozo. good...
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    Transfer came through!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to wonderbee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree! Wishing you the best as you make your move onto a med/surg floor. It sounds like at least the ratio is doable where you're going. Good luck and keep your head held HIGH! Do yourself...
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    What is your passing percentile?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    75% here, and the final grade is rounded. we do have to take the exit HESI though, and pass with a 900 to
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    when illness interferes...

    GeminiTwinRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    the vaccine is to protect YOU. the shingles may infect/do harm to your patients. that's the
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    New grad recruitment

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say
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    when illness interferes...

    GeminiTwinRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    I'm very sorry for your misfortune in this situation, but I do have to say that I feel your attitude is selfish in this instance. You are allowing your personal desires (to not wait 3 months to...
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    Dirty Needle Stick....

    GeminiTwinRN replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in General Students

    I have to point out to you that the CDC recommendations are that aspiration is no longer recommended for the flu vaccine. Yes, it is an IM injection, but we are no longer to aspirate for that...
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    Cleaning Nursing Shoes

    GeminiTwinRN replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    are you talking about leather shoes like DANSKOS? Wow! in the washing maching?! not sure how i feel about that except mine are black, so definitely no
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    Pancreatitis

    GeminiTwinRN replied to barray's topic in General Nursing

    I had it once. I was dx with gallstone pancreatitis, apparently a stone had gotten caught up in the pancreatic duct and for the 2 weeks or so that I tried to live with the pain, it just got my...
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    Kaplan NCLEX-RN class

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks marino! i think i will take the Kaplan review the week before the HESI. it certainly can't hurt, right? we were quoted $299 plus 50 if we want the extra questions. you guys know if that's...
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    Kaplan NCLEX-RN class

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all! I'm looking for reviews for this class. It's next Mon-Thurs, from 8:30 - 4:30 each day. I'm scheduled to work Thurs and Friday, so I'd have to try to arrange to get off on THurs to be...
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    Kaplan NCLEX-RN class

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    oh, I'm so glad you guys have responded! thanks! I ended up not taking it when I originally posted that I was thinking about it, but am now considering taking it the week before our HESI exam (we...
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    Entire class failed 1st OB exam

    GeminiTwinRN replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Students

    are you in my senior class? i swear, this is the same sentiment being passed around my class! our class has a .1 above failing average right now, and there are 23 repeaters in our class from last...
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    Does your school curve your test score

    GeminiTwinRN replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    wow! our tests are never curved, but our test grades are averaged at the end of the semester and at least ROUNDED! And our professors are like Tweety described; if enough people miss a particular...
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    When to dilute IV push meds ???

    GeminiTwinRN replied to RNNC2003's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone remember the days when the nurses on the floors had to add all the meds to the maintenance fluid bags? i do!!! I was a young teen admitted to the floor, and will never forget the day that the...
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    help! My g/f stuck herself...

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Malloy's topic in General Nursing

    maybe you missed malloy's response as quoted here: bsn: im obviously worried about her health. when i mentioned 'statistics' i was hoping for something like, ".0005 % of nurses who get stuck with a...
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    Dumb HIPPA codes

    GeminiTwinRN replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The rules in our unit speak specifically to the "code" being given out to ONE family member (unless the admitting RN or charge, etc is given a very valid reason as to why more than one family member...
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    How do you get a toddler to take fluids?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    ewwww! sorry, but this just sounds SO nasty! hope your little one feels better soon Tazzi!!
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    Fulling My Passion

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Soulanddivinity's topic in General Nursing

    if i knew the answer to either of those questions, i'd probably be pitching my design ideas to someone who had the $$ to back them up so i could retire in
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    Non compliant and frequent flyer patients

    GeminiTwinRN replied to dona4jc's topic in General Nursing

    Non compliance is one thing, and it is a constant battle in all areas of healthcare to combat this problem. Seeing someone as drug-seeking and having the attitude that goes with that viewpoint is...
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    to aspirate or not while giving insulin and flu vaccines

    GeminiTwinRN replied to ginger43's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: that's what we've been taught in