meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. For those of you that have taken Hessi...

    meownsmile replied to raindrop's topic in General Students

    mstigerlily,, i got a 990 also and i did study some prior. I basically reviewed and worked with the NCLEX study stuff. We had to pass,, got two tries to pass or had to remediate the semester. A lot...

  2. Reassessment guidelines RN vs LPN

    meownsmile replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

    Each new RN makes an assessment on their assigned patients. IF its a 12 hour RN,, they get 1 assessment in 12 hours. If its a 8 hr Rn, they get assessed once in 8 hours. Part time Rn's who might...

  3. Frustration over Nrsg Presentation

    meownsmile replied to kea6783's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt flame you for anything. I have a niece living with us finishing her 5th?/6th year senior of college. Ya you read that right. I cant remember how many years its taken now. She has no...

  4. Frustration over Nrsg Presentation

    meownsmile replied to kea6783's topic in General Nursing

    You know after re-reading your post i think im right on target. If they have to point out how easier the classes at Blinn are,, well where are THEY? They arent over at A&M taking the class huh?...

  5. Anyone have a NON healthcare job while in nursing school?

    meownsmile replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I had worked for 12 years in a photo processing lab prior to going to LPN school. I didnt work as a CNA while i was in school. I was lucky enough that time to be able to tighten the belt and our...

  6. False Accusation Worry

    meownsmile replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, just remember to treat people the way you would want to be treated, or would want your relative treated. Attempt to tell the resident what you are needing to do BEFORE you do it to reduce...

  7. MRSA question

    meownsmile replied to elalpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think this week i have seen my first case of neg cultures come back on a patient that previously had been positive. She was cultured 2x's 48 hours apart and hadnt been on an antibiotic for almost 2...

  8. Nursing School Bulge? Is it just me...........

    meownsmile replied to RavenAngel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep,, it happens. Kind of like what they used to call the Freshman 15. Used to be college freshman girls tended to gain about 15 pounds their first year of college. But,, food tastes better when...

  9. Flowsheet for Continuous Bladder Irrigation

    meownsmile replied to JNT'smom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have 2 blank columns on our I&O sheets we use for that

  10. Frustration over Nrsg Presentation

    meownsmile replied to kea6783's topic in General Nursing

    Noone should be blasting you for anything. Very often, younger students are there simply because mommy and daddy tell them they have to. Given a choice they wouldnt be there at all. Figure its the...

  11. What ONE change would you make to increase nurse retention where you work?

    meownsmile replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    These all sound pretty good to me. Id be happier with resonable

  12. PRN pay in YOUR area?

    meownsmile replied to leisa22's topic in General Nursing

    My faciility offers no extra pay for PRN status. They contract PRN's for 2 shifts a month to be done on weekend. They give no extra pay, however i dont feel they are using PRN staff the way it...

  13. Air in line in Plum Pumps

    meownsmile replied to oldnewnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We use plum pumps. The key to the backprime feature is to backprime into a syringe barrel, with the plunger removed. Sometimes there is to much pressure from the syringe you connect with the plunger...

  14. Why can't I get hired?

    meownsmile replied to catlady's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know,, i would hate to think it is strictly due to age. Sounds like your work history is fairly extensive. What is your longevity at some of your other jobs? Maybe fear of your leaving soon...

  15. Hell Week (Vent)

    meownsmile replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    You know you bring up ratios, when i worked as a LPN ,, it was a tough day when we had 13 patients as a LPN,, the Rn's usually had maybe 6-7. Now im a RN and we routinely have 9 up to 12 patients,...

  16. Hell Week (Vent)

    meownsmile replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Yep,, i think weve all had them.. one bite at a time. Thats all you can

  17. Hospital Computers May Be Reservoir for Transmission of Resistant Bacteria

    meownsmile replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The stationary computers are bad enough, what about the famous COW (computer on wheels). Those things roll up and down the halls, in and out of rooms where people are coughing etc. I hate using them...

  18. LVN to RN

    meownsmile replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, if only. Afraid you will be hard pressed to find one. One way or another most programs will get you to pay for your hours. ADN is usually 65-70 credit hours. One way or another you will pay...

  19. Shift dilemma

    meownsmile replied to kasni's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with nurseybaby. I prefer 12's. Those extra days off in the week make a big difference in job outlook i think. Its easier to stay positive if you have a little time away from it during the...

  20. How to get through Night Shifts

    meownsmile replied to joey1967's topic in First Year After Licensure

    8 hour shifts will be much easier than 12 hour shifts at night. I agree with making sure people know when you work and not to call, turn ringers off on phones and turn the machine down so you dont...

  21. New Slant on ADN vs BSN: are ADN programs anti-intellectual?

    meownsmile replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, edu-speak. ok,, well fact is i wont go into bashing instructors. I gave only an opinion not so different than a lot of others here. What i do know is BSN, ADN whatever the case everyone...

  22. Verification of NG tube placement

    meownsmile replied to Bwick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We do a x-ray for placement unless it is completely obvious that it is in the stomache. If you get 500ml of green/brown or orange yuck when you connect to suction or gravity, its a pretty good bet...

  23. New Slant on ADN vs BSN: are ADN programs anti-intellectual?

    meownsmile replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    Although the information may be important, regardless of whether it is a ADN or BSN program i rather doubt you will get into the metabolic processes of many medications to the point that this would be...

  24. Skirts, anyone???

    meownsmile replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    Skorts possibly,, skirts,, not practical at all as far as im

  25. Rn-bsn Online?????????????

    meownsmile replied to nivek21's topic in General Nursing

    I really would love to finish my BSN,, but the thought of more classes at this point just doesnt appeal to me at ALL. I have about 3 pre-reqs to get into the online program i want and i just dont...