koala_bear

koala_bear

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  1. Lasix post transfusion.

    koala_bear replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm.. the protocol at the hospital I work at for blood transfusions is to use new blood tubing set per unit . In situations where we have to push Lasix, we'd disconnect patient from the tubing, flush...

  2. Retake Pre-req, vey concern BCC

    koala_bear replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    check with your school first. most community colleges don't care if you retake a class in order to bump up your gpa. make sure you get as or bs in your sciences, a&p, chem, micro. i don't know...

  3. What time does your shift begin? 7? 8?

    koala_bear replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    1850-0720

  4. I passed the NCLEX-RN at 254 in one attempt---I'm a Filipina Nurse.....

    koala_bear replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Philippines

    try kaplan, their questions require more critical thinking which is what you essentially have to do to pass the

  5. Dry, cracked winter hands

    koala_bear replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in General Nursing

    Neutrogena Hand Cream works wonders. Avoid those alcohol hand foams/gels, stick to good ol' soap and water. Oh, and liquid bandage for the skin tears/cracks/paper cuts

  6. Observations on Filipinos abroad!

    koala_bear replied to FutureUSRN's topic in Philippines

    Try using key limes as substitute for Kalamansi. Its as close as it

  7. how can this work???

    koala_bear replied to elfchen1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I went and bought all these reviewers to prepare for the NCLEX but I didn't even go through more than half of em. LenaRN06 is right about Kaplan though. I found that the tips that the book give on...

  8. Psychology

    koala_bear replied to gemini_star's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, psychology is a required course for nursing here in the US. Sociology and philosophy count as other credits required for a nursing

  9. New nurse looking for new job

    koala_bear replied to nurselady06's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have no idea what a "walk-through city" is but all states are in need of full-time nurses. There are plenty of opportunities. The fact that you intend to stay and work long-term @ a particular...