Reno1978 BSN, RN

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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Ugh! I got a VM today from AMP telling me that the testing site in Portland is going to be closed next week for maintenance, sorry for the short notice, call us to reschedule, etc. So no CCRN for me...
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    a TMCC hopeful!

    Reno1978 replied to crschreib's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Admissions info can be found here: http://www.tmcc.edu/nursing/downloads/documents/NURSAdmissionCriteria.pdf The test is called the HESI Competition is tough for nursing programs in Northern NV. I...
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    If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    Reno1978 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nasal spray, no
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    Propofol Shortage...

    Reno1978 replied to Ivanna_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It was a few months ago, but we had a lot number of propofol recalled, causing a shortage until a new supply came. It wasn't a permanent shortage by any means...maybe something similar happened? We...
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    Pushing Dilaudid?

    Reno1978 replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    I push my PRN narcs. If they're on a fentanyl drip, I can bolus them from the pump if they need extra pain control. I've never seen narcs mixed in a 50mL bag and hung as a secondary over a long...
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    How long should I work before taking ACLS?

    Reno1978 replied to mich321's topic in General Nursing

    Get the book first, read it, and take the class. If you're comfortable with your ECG interpretation, you'll do fine. Success at the megacode is simple if you can memorize the algorithms that are...
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    Transfer RN License from Nevada to CA

    Reno1978 replied to the smack's topic in California Nursing

    It's not easier - at least not in this case. Both states require transcripts and fingerprints for both licensure by exam or endorsement. So, if you choose to go the NV route first, you are going to...
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    moving to Reno, any advice

    Reno1978 replied to micco's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Ijji Sushi and Sushimoto have been my favorite, but it's been a while. One thing you'll love about sushi in Reno is that it's All You Can Eat for the $15/lunch $20-25/dinner, which I realize now that...
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    Transfer RN License from Nevada to CA

    Reno1978 replied to the smack's topic in California Nursing

    For information about getting your license by examination, visit this link:
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    Transfer RN License from Nevada to CA

    Reno1978 replied to the smack's topic in California Nursing

    If you're sure you're not going to work in NV after graduation, just apply for Licensure by Examination in CA. Some people say it'd be faster to get your license in NV then transfer it to CA, but the...
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    Can I write "RN" if only have license number online

    Reno1978 replied to LoriNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Same in
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    Where did you find your job?

    Reno1978 replied to Sophia36's topic in General Nursing

    For me, I've always just looked at the hospital's website to see what positions are
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    NELRP & consolidation

    Reno1978 replied to Kiky87's topic in General Nursing

    I think what they're mostly looking for is that the loans you took out were for school related costs and the dates of the loans match up with the dates you report for your school enrollment. Your...
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    Foley cath anchoring device

    Reno1978 replied to Snickers418's topic in General Nursing

    That. Good skin prep is key for them to stay put, but lately, I've been noticing the plastic lock disconnecting from the part that sticks on the leg!
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    WSU BSN program

    Reno1978 replied to j450n's topic in Washington Nursing

    The Tri-Cities campus uses my hospital as a clinical site and many of my coworkers were educated there...but that's all I have!
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    use of capnography as 'vital sign'

    Reno1978 replied to deetta rn, emt-p's topic in General Nursing

    We use it on our vented patients - it's good for noticing
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    My pt accused my coworker of taking her Percocets! (long)

    Reno1978 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, given the patient's history and behavior, it could very well be that she was lying. However, it wouldn't be the first time a nurse diverted drugs. Let us know how it pans
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    TPN HELP!!! (please)

    Reno1978 replied to peachpower's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I feel - I used to work at a large, 800 bed regional center that used all in one solutions and now I work at a much smaller community hospital since I moved back to my hometown. I feel...
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    TPN HELP!!! (please)

    Reno1978 replied to peachpower's topic in General Nursing

    This is the way that TPN was prepared at the last hospital I worked at...it was all just 1 big bag. Now where I work, the lipid emulsion is in a separate bag. Just depends on the facility, I guess....
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    Prenursing student married to RN

    Reno1978 replied to mydee's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your marriage and best of luck to you during school! You'll have a great tutor
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    TPN HELP!!! (please)

    Reno1978 replied to peachpower's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that is correct. When I hung TPN preparations that included lipids in the solution, we used an in-line filter and they made their merry way to the
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    TPN HELP!!! (please)

    Reno1978 replied to peachpower's topic in General Nursing

    At my last hospital, the pharmacy prepared TPN with lipids/electrolytes/drugs/additives in the solution. At my current hospital, lipids are hung separately in its own bag. I'm assuming this is the...
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    How likely is it as a new nursing grad I'd have to work nights?

    Reno1978 replied to honeymist's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, as an example, we've expanded from a 16 bed to a 20 bed ICU throughout the year and as a result my manager has hired many new employees that went straight to dayshift since the...
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    How likely is it as a new nursing grad I'd have to work nights?

    Reno1978 replied to honeymist's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the hospital. Where I work now, there are new employees on dayshift, permanently. We have a decent night diff, so there are lots of staff that prefers nights, like
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    My date is Nov 10! I'm super