Reno1978 BSN, RN

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    Nurse Anesthetist?????

    Reno1978 replied to Hawaii2LasVegas's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I think your best bet to learn about CRNA is to go to http://www.aana.com and visit the section about accredited CRNA programs. There are none in
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    Rapid Response Meds

    Reno1978 replied to Valarenbsn's topic in General Nursing

    The only drug intervention allowed to be initiated independently by our RRT is Narcan 0.4mg IV. With the being said, the hospital has certain standing orders or protocols for things that allow for...
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    Where should the BUBBLE Be

    Reno1978 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I sent the manufacturer an inquiry - I'll report back if they respond. I understand the rationale between both methods...both explanations make
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    Where should the BUBBLE Be

    Reno1978 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I just read the manufacturer's guidelines for administrating and the only mention of the air bubble is to not expel it before the giving the injection...it doesn't say that it should precede or follow...
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    Where should the BUBBLE Be

    Reno1978 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    The air bubble should be up at the plunger. The rationale is that the injection of the small amount of air after the medicine will ensure the entire volume is delivered to the
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    Circ Rates by Region

    Reno1978 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For what it's worth, I'm in the west and when I had my OB rotation in school, my preceptor in the newborn nursery stated they circ about 1 in 3, so that matches pretty well to that
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    Best Care Plan Books

    Reno1978 replied to greenrubyjean's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I found this one to be most helpful: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780323039543&itm=1 If you have a B&N near you, they should have a nursing books...
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    Verbal abuse from a Nursing Aide

    Reno1978 replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, good job keeping your cool. I think I'd have said, "I'll have a conversation when you can speak to me like an adult," and not acknowledged her presence for the rest of the time I was in the...
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    Salary in Seattle for RNs---low, or is it just me??

    Reno1978 replied to sweetcaroline's topic in Washington Nursing

    My brother works for Kadlec in Richland, WA and our of curiosity I had him ask their nurse recruiter what starting wages were for RNs. I was surprised to hear that the nursing wages in the Tri-Cities...
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    what are the hours of clinicals now?

    Reno1978 replied to tonyakay's topic in General Nursing

    We did a 12 on Thursdays and an 8 on Fridays each week. We started at
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    January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    Reno1978 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Two of my classmates passed with 265 and another at 211. Anything is possible, keep your spirits
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    Travel nursing with Critical care experience

    Reno1978 replied to RNSROC's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a traveler, but thinking about my unit, I don't think that should hold you back. I work in an 18 bed MICU/SICU and I've seen a PA line once (they see those more in our Cardiac ICU) and ICP...
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    Critical care/trauma CNS?

    Reno1978 replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    One of my coworkers is doing such a program at UCSF. There's info here with links to the curriculum: http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/spec-cct.htm Edit: One of the employee benefits of working at UCSF...
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    Class of .........

    Reno1978 replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Class of
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    Anyone know anything about something called PTP?

    Reno1978 replied to MICKEYnHANNAHsMOM's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My guess is Post-Transfusion Purpura. It's rare, but I remember my OB instructor talking about it...google it and there's some explanations out on the web. Sounds like what is being
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    Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, worth it to join?

    Reno1978 replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in General Nursing

    That's unfortunate. The chapter here is quite active. I'm looking forward to it
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    Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, worth it to join?

    Reno1978 replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in General Nursing

    Ya, if your intent is to pay the $100 only so you can put it on a resume, it isn't worth it.
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    Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, worth it to join?

    Reno1978 replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in General Nursing

    My induction to Sigma Theta Tau is this Saturday. I went to one meeting after I was invited to join and I enjoyed it. We had a wonderful speaker, a great meal, and the opportunity to network with...
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    Hey Nevada Students and Nurses!

    Reno1978 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    Just wanted to share that I graduated last month. I took the NCLEX on 1/9 and found out I passed on 1/11 with 75 questions! Now I'm just waiting for the official license to come from the BON. I took...
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    Gay male nurse stereotype?

    Reno1978 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Male Nursing Students

    We are in a profession that is predominantly women. I think the stereotype is mostly from peoples' perception that men in such a field must be gay. I don't know...or maybe your gaydar does need some...
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    Gloves, feedings

    Reno1978 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    If it's wet and it's not yours, don't touch it. If you are at risk of getting either the patient's saliva or food from their mouth on you, wear gloves. Furthermore, I can't think of any isolation...
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    NSC NCLEX passing rate 66.28%

    Reno1978 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I think that was one of NSC's first passing classes...I seem to remember a thread here about changes they've made to their program after that. If you read the fine print on that page of their annual...
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    Help!!!!!!!! Nclex

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

    Go to http://pearsonvue.com/nclex/ and read the Candidate Bulletin. The test is adaptive and not everyone gets the same
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    Hey Nevada Students and Nurses!

    Reno1978 replied to Reno1978's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Thank you for the words of encouragement, everyone! Orientation so far this week has just been general hospital orientation type stuff that is very very very boring. I nearly fell asleep during one...
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    January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    Reno1978 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go pugmama! I have my fingers crossed for