Ortho_RN

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  1. California RN License Applications Doubled Since the Passing of Nurse/Patient Ratio B

    Ortho_RN replied to fiestynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah.. I can see where it would be great if they left the same support staff... But if I went from having 10pts to 6 or 7, with no LPN or Aide.. Then I think I would rather have more patients with...

  2. think a fellow student failed NCLEX

    Ortho_RN replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    that does suck.. But tell her not to give up.. I know its a bummer, but she can redo the test in 45 days.. She now knows more of what to expect, so maybe it won't be as

  3. Is this correct?

    Ortho_RN replied to Future_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We didn't have to give ourselves shots.. But we did give each other 1 injection of normal saline, just to check off for technique... But some schools don't even do that, that just let you practice on...

  4. Topics on boards???

    Ortho_RN replied to sun_chica's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had lots of priority, and tons of Peds and

  5. think a fellow student failed NCLEX

    Ortho_RN replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just because she got all 265 doesn't always mean she failed.. I had all 265, and I passed... Just give her

  6. Need Advice - cope working night shift

    Ortho_RN replied to gij1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Cool site

  7. Average pay for RNs in Arkansas?

    Ortho_RN replied to Fesler's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the River Valley, and I get $18/hr night shift as a new RN... Base rate is

  8. protocol to challenge board to become RN

    Ortho_RN replied to 1966nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt you can challenge the boards... But who

  9. A quick vent

    Ortho_RN replied to bellehill's topic in Pain Management

    We have a patient right now that had hip surgery, who was moaning in pain.. Asked if she wanted pain meds, she said yes... We come in, with the pain meds.. The daughter had just arrived and proceeded...

  10. Handheld computers worth it?

    Ortho_RN replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    I had one during school... I used it alot then.. But now that I'm out, I don't have the time to pull out my trust lil friend, if we have a drug question we usually just grab the phone and call the...

  11. Is is true a person can retake NCLEX RN in 45 days instead of 91 days in CA

    Ortho_RN replied to jazznkate's topic in General Nursing

    Pearl is right... The 45 day thing, started in January of this year.... I know alot of the paperwork from the NCLEX place still has 45days on it, but I called and they said it was just the "old"...

  12. Heart Murmur Question

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think a second opinion is needed at this stage. I know I have the murmur, I have heard it myself with the doppler.... Plus I trust this doctor very much. I'm hoping that it is nothing.......

  13. Heart Murmur Question

    Ortho_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have had a heart murmur all my life. Its an aortic murmur, my aorta valve only has one flap. Well I had always been told I shouldn't have a problem with it, take prophylatic antibiotics prior to...

  14. Heart Murmur Question

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone.. If it has gotten worse, what would we do??? My dr. didn't even want to discuss anything like that till she saw the results from the echo. I'm hoping she just has a really bad memory...

  15. Med/Surg vs. Specialty nursing

    Ortho_RN replied to cwgrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing that bugs me about these conversations is.. Someone always says one area seems to be harder than others... I think that is bull... EVERY area in the hospital in hard in one way or...

  16. What are the Typical Shifts in Your Part of the Country?

    Ortho_RN replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    We have 8hr shifts.. But several nurses do 16hr shifts.. The other hospital in town does

  17. need some advice

    Ortho_RN replied to imgn78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to remind you that beginning April 1st... They are raising the passing standard for the test... So keep that in mind... I thought the test was hard enough... But if you feel you aren't...

  18. Nursing School And A Social Life

    Ortho_RN replied to fewtureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I don't know what semester you are in.. But you HAVE to take time away from the books. We didn't have class on Fridays, so I took Friday as my day.. No nursing books were opened. No matter how...

  19. The results are in

    Ortho_RN replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats..

  20. I passed now what?

    Ortho_RN replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At my hospital we didn't have to take any tests. We sat through a one week class, where we did computer modules.. Then you go to the floor and work with a preceptor, who helps you get checked off on...

  21. What is your specialty?

    Ortho_RN replied to sonja24's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. Never realized there were so many Ortho fans out there... Most people in our hospital hate getting pulled to Ortho.. B/C it is constantly going, and some people get upset when they actually have...

  22. Where should you start as a new nurse?

    Ortho_RN replied to moninurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you should go where you want... But if you are unsure as someone said Med-Surg will be a great place to start. I graduated in December, and started working on an Orthopedic floor. I...

  23. What is your specialty?

    Ortho_RN replied to sonja24's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am a new RN and I am working on an Orthopedic floor. I love the staff, most of the patients (except the whiney men) :) I hate... The high nurse to patient ratio on nights.. One RN can carry...

  24. Hospital scholarships?

    Ortho_RN replied to manna's topic in General Nursing

    Whitfield is about 4-5miles from the Airport in Pearl. I still consider Whitfield Hospital to be in Pearl. Good Luck bsmith on school at Hinds.. That is where I started Nursing school before I moved...

  25. NCLEX suspense

    Ortho_RN replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its ok.. You have the right to freak like everyone else. I checked every day, even though I knew it would be at least 48hrs. But still, the computer was calling my name. You will see the word PASS...