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    Travel in Between NCLEX & 1st Job

    RNNPICU replied to Mesosalpinx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some hospitals or other places have specific new grad start dates. You could plan your trip around the start date. Those dates are not negotiable, but you may be able to pick, for example, when I...
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    Did I pass?

    RNNPICU replied to huntlythe3rd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The number of SATA does not have any bearing on passing or failing. There also is no way to determine if indeed your last question was a question that was a true question above the passing line or...
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    Failed my Nclex-pn 5x with 85 question

    RNNPICU replied to Mystery_gurl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Although I did the NCLEX RN, it sounds like you need a refresher course if not retaking your classes all over again. If you have failed at 85 each time, the exam was able to determine you did not...
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    OB question

    RNNPICU replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wait for your official results before making any rush decisions. Sending you well
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    Nurse tech unwelcoming to other nurse tech

    RNNPICU replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    What is the relationship between the two of you on this unit? Are you equals or is there a power issue? What type of questions have you asked that have caused her to give you a look? Some people...
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    OB question

    RNNPICU replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The key in the questions is what would the nurse do FIRST! First stop the pit, it did not say patient was having a decrease in oxygen levels. It is looking at how would you respond to changes in a...
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    Accessing four days later

    RNNPICU replied to strawberryfields's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    While this is true, so computer systems will not allow for certain assessment chartings, etc. Check with your facility to make sure you can do
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    CTA to RN

    RNNPICU replied to brandnewRN8's topic in General Nursing

    I am with Here I stand. You should get your CTA pay until you start your job as an RN. Your current position is that of a CTA, once you start the RN position you would be paid for the level of work...
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    Accessing four days later

    RNNPICU replied to strawberryfields's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    There really is no reason now to check your charting. You would not be able to chart anything at this point anyways. Also, you are not assigned to that patient anymore so there really isn't a...
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    Pt. With trach: cuffed but always deflated?

    RNNPICU replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    As Vanilla bean very nicely stated, an inflated cuff will direct air in and out of the trach itself. A deflated cuff allows some air to flow around the trach. Again, this is important for...
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    Family not supportive, is nursing really that bad?

    RNNPICU replied to emnicole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Uncertainty in nursing, for example could be that your day is unpredictable. If you are working in an ICU you could have a stable ventilated patient who needs the routine care, meds, assessments,...
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    Running into former patients

    RNNPICU replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    OP it sounds like how you responded was okay. Hard call in a bar though as having a drink. Since the patient initiated contact it sounds all
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    Accepting gifts from patients?

    RNNPICU replied to matcha-cat's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a families give me a gift in the past, and it has been occasions where it would be more insulting to refuse. Each situation warrant an evaluation. One time I got a massive box of...
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    Oxygen and candles after death=Safety hazard!! what do you do?

    RNNPICU replied to nurseruss's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why not suggest flame-less candles, the battery operated kind. The family can"light the candle by turning the candle on and no need to worry about oxygen and fire. Tell the family that use of candles...
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    Your impression of a nurse working on an ambulance

    RNNPICU replied to ClayH's topic in General Nursing

    You could have a patient on dopamine, epi, norepi, versed, morphine, sodium bicarb, vecuronium, insulin, calcium chloride, terbutaline, magnesium, many others. The above were was an actual patient...
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    Is working on a Med-Surg unit necessary?

    RNNPICU replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    Many hospitals have new grad programs. My new grad program in the PICU was 6 months long and I learned great assessment skills. I was able to focus on one patient, had time to learn all of the subtle...
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    Is working on a Med-Surg unit necessary?

    RNNPICU replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Nursing

    I started off in PICU and would not have it any other way. Had a great orientation and good
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    Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    RNNPICU replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    This thread really does bring to light the level of burn-out nurses can feel. When you get to the point that you would rather be sick instead of working is telling of the level of stress. OP if it...
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    Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    RNNPICU replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    OP it sounds like you need to make some adjustments in life. You may need to quit you tech job, focus on your nurse job. Also, it sounds like you may need a vacation to give yourself a break, even...
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    Impaired physical mobility or Activity intolerance

    RNNPICU replied to foura292006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Which direction are you leaning and why? What other clues are making you lean one direction or another? It will be important to know her baseline activity status, wheel chair bound, bed bound, chair...
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    I miss floor nursing...I think?

    RNNPICU replied to tshunni's topic in General Nursing

    Think back to your first 4 months as a new nurse. What were those like? Were those first few months all happy, easy. etc/ Give yourself a little more time to adjust. You have to change the mindset...
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    Pass/Fail With 75 Poll

    RNNPICU replied to mirandaaa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry for the vote, I thought you were asking if 75 meant a pass or fail, not if that is what happened. I took my NCLEX over 10 years ago and had maybe 83 questions and passed on the first
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    Pass/Fail With 75 Poll

    RNNPICU replied to mirandaaa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 is just a number. It just means that the computer was able to determine you either met the standard or that you
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    Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    RNNPICU replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    The big thing you stated here is that he cannot be honest with you. Honesty is the basis for a relationship. You also stated he is thinking of leaving his job and has not told you. This is another...
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    Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    RNNPICU replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    OP: First off... this isn't a relationship. A relationship is both people talk and initiate conversation. It seems like you don't want to leave the Tech job because YOU want to talk with this guy....