Reno1978 BSN, RN

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    Which school is better for nursing???

    Reno1978 replied to pilot833's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm a graduate from UNR and I feel it was a great program. The 2008 NCLEX pass rates are up here: http://www.nursingboard.state.nv.us/annual%20reports/annual%20report%2008-09.pdf UNR had a higher pass...
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    If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    Reno1978 replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Heck, minimum wage in WA state is
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    Preparing for the NCLEX

    Reno1978 replied to dlayne_g's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Looks like they've increased their prices now - the cheapest subscription is $50
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    Preparing for the NCLEX

    Reno1978 replied to dlayne_g's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school gave the ATI test too, and it was helpful because it gave a breakdown of areas that I needed to improve. I then used the NCLEX review available on http://www.learningext.com (It was only...
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    Will my hair cause any problems?

    Reno1978 replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Men in Nursing

    They accept gray hair, too. Thanks for this info - who knew a post about long hair would be so informational about two
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    What's it like working as a male nurse?

    Reno1978 replied to Gottago's topic in Men in Nursing

    Seems also that most men tend to gravitate towards the ED or ICU. Although I do work with many women, there are nights that the men are the majority. As far as cattyness, it's at a
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    Post Cardiac Arrest Hypothermis

    Reno1978 replied to Jcasares's topic in Men in Nursing

    We use it and I've seen good results. The machine we use is called the Arctic Sun and it includes pads that stick around the torso and thighs. It automatically cools the patient to the desired...
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    Can you be a nurse with inactive tuberculosis?

    Reno1978 replied to entice's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses that I've worked with in this situation are required to have yearly chest x-rays in lieu of annual TB screening. Chase your
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    If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    Reno1978 replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I'd make more money sitting on the side of a road with a sad face and a
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Reno1978 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I received my approval to test 3 days after I applied to take the exam. It's a fast process. You need to have met the required number of hours within the past two years, not over two years. This is...
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    Plane Tree Model

    Reno1978 replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Of all the complaints that I've read, it seems that it's more of a lack of competent management over actual problems with the Planetree model of care since I do work at a Planetree facility and have...
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    Plane Tree Model

    Reno1978 replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    I could understand that if the upper management gave higher priority to customer service than healthcare, in a hospital setting, that it could be frustrating. That hasn't been my experience, and my...
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    Plane Tree Model

    Reno1978 replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a Planetree facility and it isn't at all like KateRN1 says...sounds like she had a poor experience with this. It's mostly about making sure patients are safe and aren't overwhelmed by their...
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    hyperkalemia tx of insulin and glucose?

    Reno1978 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Basically, potassium follows glucose into cells with the insulin administration. The D50 is given to prevent hypoglycemia. In my experience, the insulin is given IV. After time, the potassium will...
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    What's the easiest way to disseminate information on a floor?

    Reno1978 replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    It's horrible, but this is what initially came to my mind
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    ACLS

    Reno1978 replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    Critical Care, Emergency, PACU are the ones that come to
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    resignation letter

    Reno1978 replied to piscean75's topic in General Nursing

    Two weeks is standard. Some facilities may request a longer notice. But give what you can...don't give a two week notice if you're leaving in one week...give a one week notice. When I relocated from...
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    NCLEX Question

    Reno1978 replied to Kristen.Michelle527's topic in General Nursing

    When you take NCLEX, you choose both the testing center location and which state's board of nursing you want the results to be sent to. So you can take the test in TN and have your results sent to...
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    The Concerns of My Loving Wife

    Reno1978 replied to JohnWatson's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 2 years. I work the night shift - there have been opportunities to switch to dayshift, but I like working night shift, so that's what I do - 7pm to 7:30am. I work 3 nights per...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Reno1978 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    No CE credits for the test. You can get CE credit if you were to buy a review, such as the Gasparis DVDs or whatnot. Through my job, I ended up getting my test and Gasparis DVDs paid for since I...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Reno1978 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    c0ntagion, congratulations!!! It feels great, doesn't
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    Working in Washington

    Reno1978 replied to javawren_23's topic in Washington Nursing

    I think it really depends on what you consider a small friendly community. I think the Tri-Cities in south-eastern WA fits the bill, although it is not THAT small, it's a much smaller community than...
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    Sign announcing you're an RN on your car?

    Reno1978 replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

    I'd give nurses a bad name if I did
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    How many pair of scrubs do you own?

    Reno1978 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'd buy maybe 1-2 pairs above the number of days you're scheduled to work each week. So if you work 3 days a week, buy
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    Techs in the ICU

    Reno1978 replied to bucknangler's topic in MICU, SICU

    Most of our tech's are nursing students, and we're lucky to get them at night. We do have one that prefers to work the night shift, but that's only 3 days a week, luckily she's usually there the days...