Reno1978 BSN, RN

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    IM questions

    Reno1978 replied to Curiosity77's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember right, the manufacturer's instructions also state it should be given abdominally, so I think having the patient lie down would ensure the syringe is in a more vertical position to ensure...
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    San Francisco Pay for a New Grade

    Reno1978 replied to YOUNGRN23's topic in California Nursing

    I toured UCSF and was told nurses aren't given many opportunities for overtime since they are well staffed. I'm not sure if this is typical of many hospitals around there, but may be something you...
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    At the crossroads

    Reno1978 replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cool! I did all my prereq's at TMCC except the few that you must do at UNR, so I can probably suggest teachers or whatever. Entrance to UNR is GPA based. I got in with a 3.95, but I also went to...
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    At the crossroads

    Reno1978 replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey RN_Pursuit! I'm not sure where you plan on working, but here in Northern NV, they're throwing nursing jobs at ya. Just as a student, I've been recruited an incredible amount. Anyhow, my...
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    Cheap blood titers in las vegas?

    Reno1978 replied to HikingNinja's topic in Nevada Nursing

    deefromlv, Perhaps ask someone at your nursing school to suggest places you can obtain adult immunizations. I'm surprised to hear that the health department won't do adult
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    Cheap blood titers in las vegas?

    Reno1978 replied to HikingNinja's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Most nursing programs I've looked into in NV require proof of two MMR (typically done throughout childhood), Hep B, a current Tetorifice, and a two-step PPD. From CSN's page for their RN program, for...
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    Micro and 224 @ same time?

    Reno1978 replied to TnKzMom's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I took A&P II, Micro and 3 other classes and pulled an A- in A&P II and A's in the other 4 classes, but I had no
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    "The Jesus Factor"

    Reno1978 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that our relationship with patients ought to be of a therapeutic nature. Whose needs are being met when a nurse is actively trying to convert someone? Unless patients are requesting...
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    apollo RN program

    Reno1978 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    They're listed on the BON's site as one of the schools with "Provisional Approval Only" along with NSC, USN and Touro...like the others, they're probably in the process of getting
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    Tattoos & Nursing

    Reno1978 replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    From a student's perspective...a nurse that I got along with the most was one working in L&D who had visible tattoos on her neck and purple highlights in her hair and a nostril piercing... It...
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    Adopt-a-Student Programs

    Reno1978 replied to DesertRain's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I was under the impression you were talking about something
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    Does a patient have the right to refuse to allow students to witness their procedure?

    Reno1978 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    First, congratulations! I can't wait to hear all about it! I wish you a healthy birth and baby! Be sure to let your nurse know that you do not want students observing. When I had my L&D...
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    NEVADA RN application form

    Reno1978 replied to Zoolander23's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not able to answer that. I hope you asked that in your e-mail as well. As it's the weekend, I wouldn't expect a response until during the week. Good
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    Howdy all

    Reno1978 replied to Toey's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congratulations on getting into nursing school! My class is 7 men of 47 students. I doubt you'll be the only one. Enjoy it, study hard, be confident! I think the one thing I worried about that I...
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    NEVADA RN application form

    Reno1978 replied to Zoolander23's topic in International Nursing

    It does not explicitly say they will. The form is for US addresses. You can e-mail them that question at:
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    TMCC Question...

    Reno1978 replied to Jdreamer05's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Are you in Reno yet? If you're transferring and already have the prereqs done, this may not apply...but if you're starting from scratch, here's my experience: I'm going to UNR, but I took all of my...
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    NEVADA RN application form

    Reno1978 replied to Zoolander23's topic in International Nursing

    It doesn't look like they're available online. There is a place on their website that you can request that they mail you
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    First day on the Labor and Delivery unit

    Reno1978 replied to Thedreamer's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I enjoyed my L&D rotation a lot more than I expected
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    Bay Area hospitals saturated with RN wanting critical care experience?

    Reno1978 replied to jensfbay's topic in California Nursing

    I recently took a tour of UCSF and they get an amazing amount of applications for their open nursing positions from around the country and internationally. The recruiter mentioned they are not...
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    nursing student organization fundraising ideas

    Reno1978 replied to weasie's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome!
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    nursing student organization fundraising ideas

    Reno1978 replied to weasie's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to hear more about this? Are you talking about some deal with a Yankee Candle store? We just got
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    nursing student organization fundraising ideas

    Reno1978 replied to weasie's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the things we do: Found a local company that did t-shirts and hoodies with our nursing school logo on them to sell to classmates and their family members. I forget the numbers, but we made...
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    Anyone use the Arctic Sun on their unit?

    Reno1978 replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno ought to have a hypothermia protocol as well. They've used hypothermia to improve neuro outcomes in stroke patients and the nurse who was helping...
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    CRNAs in Las Vegas?

    Reno1978 replied to pogi's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hey, pogi. You can visit http://www.aana.com/ and view a list of accredited CRNA programs. (The programs are listed under the "Becoming a CRNA" heading on the side-menu) There are no programs in...
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    CRNA School in GA

    Reno1978 replied to GApeach1978's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    http://www.aana.com has a list of all of the accredited programs for all states. In Georgia there are two programs: one in Augusta and one in