ak127

ak127

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  1. Best Pre-FNP RN experience

    ak127 replied to CharmedJ7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    emergency room- was the best learning experience i could have asked

  2. What do your patients call you?

    ak127 replied to jcgrund's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "I'm X, I'm a NP filling in for Dr. X today" (im currently locum tenens) "So, you're not a doctor? What do I call you?" "No, I'm not a doctor, I work for a living (Army joke- only if I think they'll...

  3. Fitzgerald FNP Cert EXam CD's

    ak127 replied to kellynp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Loved the Fitzgerald CDs and book. Passed AANP exam with no

  4. What would you say to your patient?

    ak127 replied to jingie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm on a locum tenens assignment right now, so, in my head, its more like me: "there is no doctor, just me and the students. pick your poison" them: "when's he coming back- i need my ridiculous...

  5. What would you say to your patient?

    ak127 replied to jingie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "I shoved a pillow in his mouth and locked him in the closet. What can I help you with today?" LOL. Not really. "Would you like to tell me what the trouble is today? I can usually save you the...

  6. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    ak127 replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yikes, that sounds like a tech/ nursing assistant job. I feel bad that people go to college, become an LPN, and can't get hired/get pigeonholed into nursing assistant roles. We should either let them...

  7. "The Code Blue Disturbed The Other Patients" - Shame on you bad nurses!

    ak127 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOL- I tell my pts "I'm terribly sorry for the delay, but we had a bit of an emergency that was all hands on deck there for a minute. I'm just so glad you aren't sick enough to be five people's...

  8. morphine sulfate given even though has an "allergy" listed in chart

    ak127 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    i give meds people are "allergic" to daily- but i ALWAYS make a note such as "listed allergy to morphine clarified with patient- is experienced as nausea, no SOB/hives, discussed risk/benefit with pt,...

  9. Dropping pressures with nitro. Anyone experience this??

    ak127 replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    +1 saying yes, not uncommon. have seen it enough to not be surprised anymore. Also, unknowingly came into contact with some paste once and wound up on the floor-its a way way ugly feeling. Very

  10. Why isn't there's a Men's Health NP specialty

    ak127 replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    BECAUSE MEN DON'T GO TO THE DOCTOR! hahahah. sorry. its late and I'm feeling slap happy. i didn't mean to belittle your question. i wish men would seek more primary healthcare. i use a drink holder...

  11. nclex yesteday! ahhh!

    ak127 replied to puglove86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :up:PASSED!:smiley_aa Got my results today (Monday) took the test Saturday- so, there you are. 48 hours, not necessarily two business days. Whoo hoo! Going out to dinner with all my non-nurse...

  12. nclex yesteday! ahhh!

    ak127 replied to puglove86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope you are right (I've only checked three times already.... even though its only been a day... who's crazy?! not me! I'm not going CRAZY! I'm not!) but the paperwork they gave me at the testing...

  13. NCLEX CDs

    ak127 replied to Seagate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    BECAUSE confidence on the day of testing will really help... I'd do all the questions I can if I were you. I used Lippincott's PDA review (didn't like it, it doesn't score your test, you have to keep...

  14. nclex yesteday! ahhh!

    ak127 replied to puglove86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine yesterday too. Going more than a little crazy. I'm in Georgia- their quick results are available in 2 *business* days, so I may not have mine til Tuesday.... that won't stop me from...

  15. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    ak127 replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    c/o earwax... came in by ambulance. Don't you have anything better to do on a Saturday

  16. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    ak127 replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    If you've had sx for two weeks, no change, nothing remotely life threatening, why is it an emergency

  17. Computer charting...love it or hate it?

    ak127 replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    I am a pro-computer person in general, but some of those systems were really not written with nurses in mind. Also, if its half on computer, and half paper, you're really just spending twice as much...

  18. Student male Nurse today in L+D

    ak127 replied to Thedreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ian- I know this is an old thread, but I hope you are having much success in whatever field you decided to pursue. I've definitely seen the kind of attitudes you encountered, and have listened in on a...

  19. "I want him extubated NOW...I dont care if he's not ready"

    ak127 replied to jbp0529's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I thought *I* was a pain in the ass family member... and all I ever asked for was lab

  20. "Slow" codes

    ak127 replied to txdude35's topic in General Nursing

    I had the talk with my boyfriend the other day- told him "If you want everything done in a hopeless situation, you better put it in writing." I'd need that piece of paper in front of me telling me...

  21. "Slow" codes

    ak127 replied to txdude35's topic in MICU, SICU

    I had the talk with my boyfriend the other day- told him "If you want everything done in a hopeless situation, you better put it in writing." I'd need that piece of paper in front of me telling me...

  22. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    ak127 replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    I had a middle aged, completely lucid patient throw garbage at me and threaten to hit me with his fist. No reason, I'd been very nice to him. But he was upset that I kept coming in his room but he was...

  23. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    ak127 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with the OP. I am about to graduate and I would never disrespect anyone in that way who was giving their own time to help me learn. That having been said- I do carry my phone at all...

  24. Starting Emory nursing school for the Fall 07

    ak127 replied to YUPPIE2009's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Girl you better get over that right now. Its not that bad. You'll practice health assessment on each other, and if you are really uncomfortable, you can wear a sportsbra and shorts under a hospital...

  25. Starting Emory nursing school for the Fall 07

    ak127 replied to YUPPIE2009's topic in Georgia Nursing

    that is consistent with what i was told about applying. if you get it this year, you'll already be on the list for next year which is how i already know about mine. don't know what to tell you, i have...