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  1. require to take SAT if you're nontraditional studnet?

    husker-nurse replied to azebe00's topic in General Nursing

    I know that this is a very old thread but am curious as to how you ended up. Are you in

  2. Med-Surg Roll Call

    husker-nurse replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, Sar4tee, just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth; I continued towards my RN immediately after LPN graduation, I really doubt if I would have returned to school after working in the field. I...

  3. Finley Nurses Dubuque

    husker-nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know what's happening with the Dubuque striking Nurses? Our contract with Mercy in Sioux City is up next July, and, of course, we will be affected by the outcome. If any of you are...

  4. 4th Side rail as restraint

    husker-nurse replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    Otessa, it depends on your facility; in mine, it is NOT considered a restraint if family or patient requests

  5. Be Careful!

    husker-nurse replied to SNKerri's topic in General Nursing

    The same thing happened to ME when I was a brand new RN. I overheard the float nurse say (at 11:30pm, the start of the shift) "Who had the patient in room such-and-such last night??" (won't go into...

  6. 4th Side rail as restraint

    husker-nurse replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility, as long as a PATIENT or FAMILY MEMBER requests that the 4th siderail be up, it's not considered a restraint. HOWEVER, I always chart "SR up x4 per patient (or family member, with...

  7. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    husker-nurse replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hmmm, went to work, started to get report, felt like dogs**t, told chargenurse I'm going to ER, went to ER and had a heart attack; had cardiac cath, headed for CCU; not my worst, but not a great...

  8. HELP Everyone says I can't be a Nurse!

    husker-nurse replied to mydee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    mydee, how bad do you want

  9. COPD and slurred speech

    husker-nurse replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, not drunk, and I am VERY concerned that not one of his healthcare providers noticed nor questioned this while he was a patient! I DID try to get him to go back to see his doc, but he won't go!...

  10. COPD and slurred speech

    husker-nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I noticed the slurred speech after a friend was dismissed from the hosptal after being diagnosed with COPD; I have never noticed this in any of my patients and need to know if the two go hand-in-hand;...

  11. I had an MI on Tuesday

    husker-nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yup, thought I was immune; yes, of course I did it to myself by lifestyle choices; just want to let you know, since this is mostly a FEMALE forum, that of course I presented with unusual symptoms;...

  12. First day!

    husker-nurse replied to LanaBanana's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's always good to get the first day behind you! Always ask for help when needed, never risk your (or your patient's) safety by attempting to do something alone that requires more assist; utilize all...

  13. Prioritizing questions? How to answer?

    husker-nurse replied to shannashadle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Remember your ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation); helped me a lot with

  14. Ma vs CNA

    husker-nurse replied to Lost in Nebraska's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, neighbor! While I was in school, I went to work between LPN and RN classes (summer) for 6 weeks at a LTC facility; all I had to do was send for my CNA certificate, the DON figured that since I had...

  15. Saving cord blood for infant transfusion??

    husker-nurse replied to justjenny's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My daughter did this very thing with her kids; one just never knows when it might be absolutely

  16. Thanks..

    husker-nurse replied to fantasie's topic in School

    Congratulations on your new

  17. I had an MI on Tuesday

    husker-nurse replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, and yes, I am truly amazed! To answer your question, no, not really "pain", more upper GI "discomfort", although I have a very high pain tolerance (which can be a problem at times!). I rated...

  18. Overwhelmed LVN May Give Up Nursing

    husker-nurse replied to MimismomRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Still, this ratio is the reason that I left the first hospital that I worked at. I was afraid for my license and for my patients. With that many patients, it's next to impossible to provide any...

  19. Overwhelmed LVN May Give Up Nursing

    husker-nurse replied to MimismomRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh my, what an AWFUL story!!! Are you working in a hospital in charge of 11-14 patients, do I have that right??????? If, indeed, this is your only opportunity for working as an RN, you may need to...

  20. I had an MI on Tuesday

    husker-nurse replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you for your well wishes. Just PLEASE, if you ever have any symptoms like mine (NOT that every woman presents with the same sx. tho), get thee to the ER and tell them that you may be...

  21. 5 days

    husker-nurse replied to trustar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The very best to all of you who anxiously await your Boards (and stop biting your

  22. I had an MI on Tuesday

    husker-nurse replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    And that's exactly why I'm posting; if it saves even one woman from being misdiagnosed, then it's worth it to share. I'm not proud to say that I've made bad choices (and NO, none were illegal), but...

  23. What is a charge nurse??

    husker-nurse replied to scubadooII's topic in General Nursing

    In our hospital, the charge nurse earns a whole whoppin' 2 dollars an hr more for the time in charge; she more than earns it; I wouldn't do it for

  24. This site is too much

    husker-nurse replied to vamedic4's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome, vamedic, now, if ya don't mind a little constructive criticism; get your butt back to studyin', cuz ya don't want to to get too far behind! The very best to you; enjoy the

  25. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    husker-nurse replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    We have Urgent Care clinics in town that are open till 9pm; however, they don't seem to get used much, the same people keep showing up at the ER. I truly believe that some of them actually ENJOY being...