LeaRN2008

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1. Can you piggyback critical meds like IV Potassium or Mag at your hospital?

   LeaRN2008 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

   At our hospital a lot of our pt get iv K+. If they do not have a central line we pharmacy always adds lidocaine (with the dr order of course) and it can be piggy backed in. But you still have pt who...

2. Finished in 85-90 Questions

   LeaRN2008 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Took mine on March 12, had around 85 questions and passed. You probably did fine. I know how you feel though, even with everyone telling you that you probbably passed you still can't relax. Just do...

3. March 2008 NCLEX support group

   LeaRN2008 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi guys sorry haven't been here for a while just started my new job and been kinda busy. Just seen where I'm supposed to do renal meds. Sorry not much info on subject but check out this site...

4. March 2008 NCLEX support group

   LeaRN2008 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Never mind i just figured it out its select all that apply. Dah!!!!!! Sometimes It takes me awhile to figure something out

5. March 2008 NCLEX support group

   LeaRN2008 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi Miss JKM, I will be working on a tele floor, it is considered the step down unit of ICU where I work. I worked there as a tech and loved it, but a little worried now that I will Be working as a...

6. March 2008 NCLEX support group

   LeaRN2008 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   In KY we have to work 120 hrs as an RNA before we can take nclex. I don't start work until Jan 14 so my guess would be taking nclex first of March. All I am using is Suzannes guide. Just started the...

7. State law says to wait until taking NCLEX??

   LeaRN2008 replied to Newandconfused's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I also live in Ky. I graduated Dec 07 and don't start work until Jan 14 so it will probably be March before I can take Nclex. From what I have heard KY did the 120 hr thing because new nurses were not...

8. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

   LeaRN2008 replied to Imafloat's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks for your post. I just graduated in Dec 07 and am starting to work on Jan 14. I am terrified because I feel that I know absolutely nothing. Congratulations to you on finishing your first year...

9. nclex ? on bun

   LeaRN2008 replied to mark3274's topic in First Year After Licensure

   We were taught that the normal range was 8-21. An older adult >90 is 10-31. But I would think that NCLEX would go by the younger adult range. I don't have a link but we did use a lab book that had...

10. Help! Final Grade

    LeaRN2008 replied to snursee2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try this site www.conquercollege.com and click on amazing grade calculator. It will let you put in your grades and how they are weighted and then calculate what you need. Remember to chage the grading...

11. EKU Nursing Student

    LeaRN2008 replied to chaslynn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi ooper3076, don't worry it will be over before you know it. So are you in second level now? Don't let it get to you to you, this level was not to bad for me. Good luck to you and let me know if I...

12. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

    LeaRN2008 replied to dark10gable's topic in General Nursing

    Hi again 1OldDinosaurRN!! I worked atEMRMC as a PCT about 2 yrs ago and loved it. But I haven't decided if I want to work there again. I think I will probably put in at all of the surrounding...

13. EKU Nursing Student

    LeaRN2008 replied to chaslynn's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way, finally someone from EKU. I am in the ADN program and graduate in Dec 2007. I don't know much about the 4 yr program but the ADN program is a killer. My class atarted out with 104...

14. KY nurses and students STAND UP. What part of KY are you from.

    LeaRN2008 replied to dark10gable's topic in General Nursing

    Hi 1OldDinosaurRN I am also from Lincoln Co. I am in my 4th semester at EKU and doing my 120 hrs at Eprhraim. I can't wait to graduate and become an

15. I know nothing!!

    LeaRN2008 replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

    I'm glad I am not the only one feeling this way. I too am in third level of a two year program and feel like I know nothing. Someone can ask me a question and I know I should know the answer but I am...