WahooRN08

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  1. Acls

    WahooRN08 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi Everyone, I will be taking ACLS in three weeks. This is my first time taking it. I am reviewing the algorithm's, reviewing the pharmacology as I go. Plus I am reviewing the contents of the...

  2. A-fib + metropolol + diltiazem gtt + soft bp

    WahooRN08 replied to buddiage's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In my opinion, I would've given the Metop despite the Soft BP in the mid-90's, Metop in my experience contains more of a rate controlling beta effect than a BP changer. Don't get me wrong, Metop can...

  3. I am a very young nurse. Will my patients be frightened?

    WahooRN08 replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing

    This is too funny! I remember when I was an LPN, I was 19 when I completed my training program. Prior to that, I was a nursing assistant from the time I was 18. I am currently an RN at the ripe old...

  4. TCV at UVA or other units

    WahooRN08 replied to sameasalways's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I hope you are interested in the PO/ICU. Good luck to you! It's a great unit!

  5. Post CABG dressings (what do you use?)

    WahooRN08 replied to rickard's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Primapore, then after POD 1, the dressing comes off and is cleaned with chloraprep.

  6. Are you often 2 hours late for meds?

    WahooRN08 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a little over 2 hours late on Friday. We had no nursing assistants, 5 patients per nurse on a busy Cardiac/Thoracic Step-down department. It happens... luckily none of the meds were critical...

  7. tales from the "charts" side

    WahooRN08 replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, I love this post: Here are a few from my past. Working on a Medical floor- one of my fellow LPN's at the time, who was nearing retirement wrote the following narrative pharaphrased: (Patient...

  8. Acls

    WahooRN08 replied to WahooRN08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks to everyone for your words of encouragement. I take the course the next two days. Tonight, I am reviewing my algo's and drugs. I am remaining positive. :)

  9. Traveling to Virginia

    WahooRN08 replied to swater's topic in Travel

    I just drove from Springfield, MO back to Richmond, which was a 16 hour drive. If you do not like night driving, leave fairly in the morning. Get out and enjoy the scenry. That is my tip. It took...

  10. Considering the Milazzo course Some questions.

    WahooRN08 posted a topic in Legal

    Hello everyone! I am considering the Milazzo course. In doing my homework, I was interested in what you all feel are the short comings of the program. How was the marketing seminar? And also, what...

  11. Considering the Milazzo course Some questions.

    WahooRN08 replied to WahooRN08's topic in Legal

    Thank you all for your responses, it helps a lot!

  12. Augusta Medical Center vs. UVa Medical Center

    WahooRN08 replied to CoffeeRoll's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi! Good luck with your journey. With what you are looking for, I would go with UVA. It doesn't make a bit of difference if you are an AD or BSN prepared nurse. The only difference is a few dimes....

  13. MUSC Trauma Unit

    WahooRN08 replied to Putu2Sleep's topic in General Nursing

    "I respect your desire to work in a busy unit. But I question your reasons. Seeking out the trauma and the very ill patient seems to me that you may have a need for attention and a little bit of a...

  14. UVA new grad job

    WahooRN08 replied to boykinm's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi! Good luck with your interviews. I have been working at University Hospital since the beginning of summer. Dependant upon the unit, I have had a great orientation period. They are very flexable...

  15. new job for a month and already not happy

    WahooRN08 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello everyone, I was wanting to know if anyone could offer any advice in handling this issue. I have been working on a step-down/acute care floor specializing in Cardiacthoracic and Vascular surgery....

  16. Needing some advice

    WahooRN08 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone, I was wanting to know if anyone could offer any advice in handling this issue. I have been working on a step-down/acute care floor specializing in Cardiacthoracic and Vascular surgery....

  17. Needing some advice

    WahooRN08 replied to WahooRN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Blue! I have an appointment to speak with my new graduate director. (The hospital as a program for new grads during the first year. I am going to discuss this with her...I am hoping I can get...

  18. Let's introduce ourselves...

    WahooRN08 replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My introduction: I was an LPN for 3 years prior to obtaining my RN license! yay! During those 3 years I worked General Medicine, GYN Oncology, and Long-term care per-diem. As an RN my first real job...

  19. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    WahooRN08 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I decided to do something different. (name change) Since I will be working in Charlottesville at UVA I went with WahooRN08. It feels so good. Good luck to all of you...you can do it!!!!!!!!! I am...

  20. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    WahooRN08 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out this morning I passed!!!!!!!! Whew hew!:D:D I want to thank EVERYONE in this support group for your assistance. I wish everyone who has yet to take the test all the best! You can do...

  21. Just took NCLEX-RN

    WahooRN08 replied to vballmanrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too took my NCLEX today. I had 10-12 SATA questions, 4 drug calculations, a ton of pharmacology, infection control, and prioritizing. When I finished, I was relieved it was over, but had the...

  22. Night shift nursing

    WahooRN08 replied to namaste_71's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked night shift as a case manager at a hospital, on a busy acute medical floor with vents, and of course the prn job at the nursing home. Of those, the best was working at the nursing home...

  23. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    WahooRN08 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all, I took my tset this morning. I had a total of 75 questions. A ton of prioritizing, pharmacology, and infection control, about 10-14 SATA-which sucked:down:! 3-4 dosage questions I am...

  24. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    WahooRN08 replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for your encouragement travel soon! I have heard from a lot of people that anxiety and nerves can be the kiss of death on the NCLEX...so by knowing this, I know that I have to try and calm...

  25. ER Physician Sues Hospital

    WahooRN08 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    lewis-gale is sued over er doctor's termination the doctor claimed she was targeted after she spoke with nurses about working conditions. by laurence hammack 981-3239 (from the roanoke times and...