ambersnight

ambersnight specializes in med surg/telemetry.

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1. had a great day in nursing!

   ambersnight replied to ambersnight's topic in General Nursing

   thanks!

2. had a great day in nursing!

   ambersnight posted a topic in General Nursing

   As a new grad on a med surg floor I have had so many days where i honestly wanted to quit!! But im happy to share my great last night! All my patients were angels and i went to help an elderly man to...

3. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   ambersnight replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   With halloween now over, does anyone have any ouija board stories? I recently stayed at the Myrtles plantation in St. Francisville,la and was too scared to bring a ouija board. Like many, im...

4. First mistake hanging blood

   ambersnight posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi. I have been beating myself up about my first mistake in nursing. Im a new rn grad and have been on tele for 3 weeks. My pt was chronically anemic and has received blood many times. when i arrived...

5. most fertile during menstruation? what?

   ambersnight replied to lorenwithano's topic in Ob/Gyn

   most women ovulate 14 days after the first day of last period. i dont think its possible unless its a miracle. a sign of ovulation for me is minor ovary pain and stringy discharge. But, i always have...

6. feeling overwhelmed by the ICU

   ambersnight replied to Sterren's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am a new grad also and wanted to work in the ICU. But, my hospital quit allowing new grads because so many were deciding that it was too overwhelming. I understand why since alot of time and...

7. How many got SELECT ALL THAT APPLY QUESTION? pass or fail?

   ambersnight replied to happifrise's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   i passed the first time with 75 questions, 3 calculations in which i know i got one wrong, and so many select all that apply i couldnt count thhem. i thoight i failed.... but

8. I'm not afraid of the MDs but...

   ambersnight replied to natrgrrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have the same problem too. I start orienting in 3 wks and am mostly scared about turning bright red when i give report. im trying to just focus on my hard earned accomplishments and remind myself i...

9. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

   ambersnight replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

   Guilty!! I like the men crying

10. william carey college in NOLA

    ambersnight replied to bit1232's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    William carey is hard. it is quite easy to get in. The formula for entrance is based on GPA, the HESI score, and how long you went to carey(prereq's). Most teachers are great, especially the ones...

11. Are my answers correct?

    ambersnight replied to yadis572002's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ummm hello, hemorrhage is the most important. I would rather be in pain (pain level or surgery was not specific) and hyperventilate than to HEMORRHAGE and lose consiousness or die. If your patient...

12. First Fundamentals Test ???

    ambersnight replied to Studentnurse143's topic in General Students

    know what an antipyretic is!!!! Hand washing handwashing, asepsis, portal of entry, pain is fifth vital sign, nosocomial infections, ADPIE, open verses closed questions. just a few... good

13. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    ambersnight replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bonnie- it means

14. lakeview, mandeville

    ambersnight posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Is it true that lakeview regional hospital is private, and will therefore send rn's home if not needed? Im a student and heard not to work there b/c hours are not always guarenteed. Also, do you have...