Reno1978 BSN, RN

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    patient/nurse ratios in Nevada (Reno)?

    Reno1978 replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I enjoyed the year I worked at Renown as a new graduate. I oriented to the ICU there. Nurse to Patient ratios in NV are not mandated by the state. However, before I left, there was mention of an...
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    I want to become a Nurse Practitioner, any advice?

    Reno1978 replied to joshindfw's topic in General Nursing

    My guess would be Acute Care Nurse
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    TMCC Program

    Reno1978 replied to kjsquared's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I always heard that TMCC had more clinical experience than UNR, but I never knew any TMCC students. I'm curious how much clinical time you guys had! At UNR, we were at clinicals every Thu/Fri for...
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    Renewal cost of your license ?

    Reno1978 replied to Rascal1's topic in General Nursing

    WA - $70.00 every year for RN. NV - $100 every two years for
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    Nursing Scholarships And Grants Question

    Reno1978 replied to techraider77's topic in General Nursing

    I quit my job for almost 2 years while I did my last semester of prereqs and the 16 months of my actual nursing courses. I didn't apply for any scholarships/grants above and beyond the general...
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    Death....by cheese

    Reno1978 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My mouth is watering! Bleu cheese & beef = heaven dancing the tango on my tongue.
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    BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    Reno1978 replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Do you read? That document says, "Include your credentials on your name badge, if permitted" I not only read, but I comprehend, and although this document advises you to wear your credential, it...
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    Nursing Scholarships And Grants Question

    Reno1978 replied to techraider77's topic in General Nursing

    I would call the financial aid office at the school you plan on attending and ask them questions about how much scholarships and grants they have available for nursing students. I went to school in NV...
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    How is nursing situation in Tri City area??

    Reno1978 replied to nwanne7's topic in Washington Nursing

    Employer contributions do not start until you've been employed there for 2 years, though. However, you are 100% vested at that time and you can't beat double contributions! At the 2 year mark, it...
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    How is nursing situation in Tri City area??

    Reno1978 replied to nwanne7's topic in Washington Nursing

    I work at Kadlec in Richland, WA and I like it here. They're hiring here and at other hospitals. What specialty do you work in? Feel free to PM me for more information. I respond to those same day...
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    GoLytely Prep, on a GI Bleed

    Reno1978 replied to BertinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good job! GI bleeds can be severe and you can see a drop in Hgb like that fast if it's severe enough. I don't believe GoLytely would exacerbate the bleed since it is routinely given to GI bleed...
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    Need Help With Nursing Interventions

    Reno1978 replied to BC Princess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for infection is a big one. Think about, or look up, what kind of precautions are taken for neutropenic patients and you should receive many
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    HELP!! solve math problem

    Reno1978 replied to GipsGrl's topic in General Nursing

    What I'm confused about is that the problem says to calculate mg/hr but no timeframe is given. If you had a drug that's 600mg/4ml and you reconstitute it with 50ml of fluid, you then have 600mg in...
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    how long does the WA state RN license take to process?

    Reno1978 replied to tauries's topic in Washington Nursing

    I guess if you have to do fingerprints, that could extend the process. I didn't have to submit fingerprints to WA, but I did come from NV which did require fingerprinting for my initial license....
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    Average Salary

    Reno1978 replied to amie1169's topic in General Nursing

    It largely depends on the area of the country that you live in. An average of 60k is probably right, but that means there are many salaries higher and many
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    how long does the WA state RN license take to process?

    Reno1978 replied to tauries's topic in Washington Nursing

    WA requires the 7 hour course. If you have employment lined up, ask the education office if they have the course. I was able to complete it at my hospital and get my certificate of completion for...
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    Nasty Doctor

    Reno1978 replied to scrubberRN's topic in General Nursing

    Say "I'll speak with you when you would like to discuss this matter in a civilized tone," and walk
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    briefs or diapers

    Reno1978 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would simply depend on the age of the
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    medicine through art. line

    Reno1978 replied to JazzyNursie87's topic in General Nursing

    Irreparable damage can be caused by infusing medicine through an arterial line. I've never witnessed it, but I had a patient once who lost her thumb and index finger due to necrosis after a nurse...
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    Having a hard time...

    Reno1978 replied to O2BNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. She and her family and friends are going to have some very difficult times ahead. Please be there for her and them. It's hard for me to explain this without...
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    On-call pay...standard or not?

    Reno1978 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    In the unit I work in, the only way to be "on-call" is to sign up to work for shifts that are short staffed and it isn't required. With that being said, we're paid $5.00/hr for any time we're sitting...
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    Do new graduates RN's get ,easier patients?

    Reno1978 replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    I think it just depends on the type of unit and the nursing culture where you work. I started in a ICU setting and after I finished orientation and was "on my own" I still received a preassigned...
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    Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    Reno1978 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my new job, all the intensivists request that they be addressed by their first name. It's very odd to me and hard for me to break out of the habit of addressing a doctor by Dr LastName. However,...
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    any1 know a hospital that accepts cali RN license while awaiting for NV license?

    Reno1978 replied to halabira's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Instructions for how to get a license by endorsement, for those of you who have a license in another state, are here: http://www.nursingboard.state.nv.us/license/ Upon receipt of your application and...
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    Took nclex 3/17/09 computer shut off at 100 I'm scared

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

    Good luck,