ladyinred667

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ladyinred667 specializes in Med-Surg so far.


Nurses- Bustin' ours, savin' yours

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  1. It depends on the program. I had to take "Intro to Health Care" as a prereq and that covered medical terminology. My cousin is in nursing school now and she is required to take a medical terminology...
  2. "Borrowing" one patient's med for another.

    Meds are occasionally borrowed on my unit. For instance, if one patient needs Norvir and pharm has not sent it up yet, it can be taken from another patient's bin and replaced later. Everything is...
  3. The Circumcision Discussion

    I'm sure it's much the same now. Every guy I've asked about it has said that looking at another dude's 'junk' is grounds for a butt
  4. Are you asking how long it takes to work in L&D after you become an RN? I just passed the NCLEX last month and am able to apply to jobs in L&D. Some take new grads and some do not. I am in...
  5. If you just passed the NCLEX-RN....

    Passed NCLEX at 75 questions. My Kaplan scores were in the high 60s to low
  6. The Circumcision Discussion

    Actually when they are older, better pain management is available to them. An adult could be put under general and then on a post-op morphine pump. Can't do that with a baby. I am really against...
  7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Hey everyone! I found out today that I PASSED! I am officially an RN. It's kind of unreal! Thanks to everyone here who posted and good luck to you
  8. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Took my exam today in less than an hour with 75 questions so I'm feeling pretty good! Thanks to everyone who posted in this
  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Does anyone have any tips or pneumonics for remembering insulin types? I can't remember which are slow or fast acting, or peak
  10. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    No Pee, no K (do not give potassium without adequate urine output) Most common cause of SIADH is cancer, esp. lung cancer IV KCL should infuse no faster than 20 mEq/hr Valsalva maneuver is used for...
  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Random facts: KVO rate is 20ml/hr MAOIs: Nardil, Marplan, Parnate Of course, no tyramine because of hypertensive crisis, which is treated with Procardia. Aminoglycosides (gentamycin, etc.) affect 8th...
  12. I am graduating with my ADN in May. Last month I spoke with a nurse recruiter that came to our campus. I asked her if her hospital took new grads directly into Labor and Delivery. She said they do,...
  13. Looking for some feedback on careplan

    I don't have a book open in front of me or anything, but off the top of my head you might want to consider something related to breathing like Impaired Gas Exchange. What you have so far sounds good...
  14. BP Cuff

    I bought mine at the same store I bought my uniforms at. I wouldn't think it would matter what type it is; the store as I was only had one kind and it works well for me to practice
  15. Hardest part of nursing school

    The hardest part for me is just trying to find time to do all the things I need to get done outside of school. Cleaning, socializing, etc. I could be a lot more organized and a lot less lazy