Reno1978 BSN, RN

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  1. Reno1978

    tattoos and IV's

    Reno1978 replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's foolish to equate a tattoo to an IV stick. They're in no way equivalent. It's like saying women who have birthed a child shouldn't complain about IV sticks... All are painful...
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    secureing orogastric tube w/intubated pt

    Reno1978 replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've had docs complain about OG tubes being taped to ET tubes, but it's the only way that I find them to be
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    Question for experinced icu rn's

    Reno1978 replied to ashleyf19's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm not exactly sure what this statement means as far as what changes you ended up making to this patient's insulin gtt. However, I wouldn't write a VO if a VO was not given to me by an MD. If I had...
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    Seems to be a lot of TMCC negative feedback? Any good

    Reno1978 replied to sea2summit3's topic in Nevada Nursing

    TMCC usually has a higher NCLEX pass rate, but students and grads that I've talked to tend to say that their instructors were very difficult, many people failed out, and every semester they lose many...
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    Looking for a warmer climate to work in...any suggestions?

    Reno1978 replied to primerk's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's correct. No state income tax. Sales tax is pretty high though...over 8%. But for big ticket items, people just drive over into OR where there is no sales tax.
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    transfer license to a state

    Reno1978 replied to rosebud06's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah, can't forget all those extra charges for states that may require extra classes or fingerprints or both! I got my license in WA by endorsement and I had to pay $90 for my license, which is only...
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    transfer license to a state

    Reno1978 replied to rosebud06's topic in International Nursing

    It would probably be cheaper to renew your license in Vermont rather than applying for a license in another state by endorsement (the fee varies depending on which state) and verifying your VT license...
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    Looking for a warmer climate to work in...any suggestions?

    Reno1978 replied to primerk's topic in General Nursing

    I like the Tri-Cities in Southeast WA. You still get all 4 seasons, but the avg temp in the winter is 44 and the avg temp in the summer in 88. Rivers nearby for boating, fishing, wine country, good...
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    MICU/SICU to ICU w/ Cardiac Patients

    Reno1978 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    For the past year I've worked at a pretty large facility with 3 ICUs that were compartmentalized with one ICU focusing on cardiac, one focusing on trauma, and one focusing on medical/surgical ICU...
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    bloodwork from a PICC line or Portacath w/TPN running

    Reno1978 replied to Gdschild's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to flush with 10mL NS, pull back 10mL waste, draw blood needed for labs, and flush again with 10mL NS. For PICC, then flush with 2mL Heparin (100units/mL) and then restart whatever...
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    CCRN-e

    Reno1978 replied to WORKIN-RN's topic in General Nursing

    CCRN-E is a renewal option for CCRN credentialed nurses who primarily work in virtual ICUs now. To renew as a CCRN you need to have worked 432 hours in the past 3 years with 144 of those in the past...
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    IV tubing....why don't you recap it?

    Reno1978 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    We absolutely recap IV tubing that isn't currently in use. We use red caps: Like you said, who knows where the tip of the IV tubing has been. For patient safety and infection control, it's a good...
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    RN pay: Reno vs Las Vegas (experienced nurses)

    Reno1978 replied to Yost70's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm talking about new RN from ADN or BSN program with no experience. That's the current starting rate at Renown in
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    RN pay: Reno vs Las Vegas (experienced nurses)

    Reno1978 replied to Yost70's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Renown Health is union, represented by SEIU. I can't really tell you how much someone with 15 years experience makes, but I can tell you that new graduate floor nurses make $27.21. There is a night...
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    PerDiem in Reno, Sparks, Carson City

    Reno1978 replied to snbham's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Renown in Reno uses many agencies: Faststaff (or is it Fastaff), Talemed, OnAssignment, HRN are some that travelers I talk to have used. Most assignments are 13-weeks, but you never know...doesn't...
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    Predominately White Shoes....

    Reno1978 replied to PsychiatricNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I wore adidas Originals Superstar 2 in nursing
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    playing sports while in nursing school?

    Reno1978 replied to macizu's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I think it would mostly depend on the level of commitment you needed to give to the sport. I don't think one that would require you to miss much class will allow you to be very successful. My...
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    Reno1978 replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    i hope santa put some xanax in your stocking... i still don't see why people are getting so bent out of shape because someone shared their personal experience... posts like this contribute no...
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    Reno1978 replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't find it to be a sweeping generalization when she appeared to make it quite clear that she was talking about and giving examples from her own experience. Anyhow...back to our regularly...
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    Reno1978 replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    $8000 sounds like a high amount. I definitely would make sure it was worth your while to stay there for 3 years. You mention this facility is in a small town. What kind of patients are you going to...
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    Reno1978 replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Besides you, who said anything about city people being more sophisticated? She was just sharing her experience moving from a large city to a small one... Take some deep
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    Students in Reno Guess what ?........

    Reno1978 replied to gabby27's topic in Nevada Nursing

    All I know is that Renown is in discussion with someone from Apollo to negotiate clinical hour availability. The information I received was that enrollment would begin in the Spring or Summer or...
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    Finised ONe full year of nursing school now how do I get my CNA!!!!!!!

    Reno1978 replied to Orthonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your Board of Nursing for requirements for this
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    Blood draws and Starting IVs

    Reno1978 replied to untamable07's topic in General Nursing

    Sure nurses start IVs! During school it might seem like you don't get many opportunities to start them, but look for any opportunities and go for it! Tell your preceptors that you want to start an...
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    do i take my NCLEX test in TX or IL?

    Reno1978 replied to luckyu17's topic in General Nursing

    You can take the NCLEX in whatever state you want. I took the NCLEX in California and got my initial nursing license in Nevada. You do not have to take the NCLEX in the state that you want to get...