NeosynephRN

NeosynephRN

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  1. Rendering Aid

    NeosynephRN replied to k.lvn.mom's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you relenquish care to someone that is more trained than you...that is fine. Like I am an EMT-B, so I would hand over care to a paramedic, but not to a first responder. When you are an...

  2. Rendering Aid

    NeosynephRN replied to k.lvn.mom's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what you mean by policy...but the good samaritan law is there to protect "lay people" when they stop to help someone. If you are comfortable stopping, I would perform very limited help,...

  3. Stethoscope testing?

    NeosynephRN replied to IndplsRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Some of our local med supply or uniform stores have them for testing purposes. I would call and ask them about

  4. Physical Requirements Working in Dialysis

    NeosynephRN replied to CanadianNurse97's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It may also differ slightly depending on the unit that you work in. In my unit we did not have to change bicarts, or haul around jugs of dialysate, as we had a central delivery system. We did move...

  5. Bachelor Degree for nursing is a must???

    NeosynephRN replied to eyesonme's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I totally agree with you that there are a lot of reasons that people would go to get a BSN...this just made me laugh....I started my pre-req's for my "2 Year" ADN, in 2001...I graduated this...

  6. Need to pass HESI to graduate...any suggestions?

    NeosynephRN replied to LadyK,SN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We were required to buy a HESI book..alot of my classmates liked it and used it alot. I however just used my Saunders Comprehensive that I bought for my NCLEX review. I did not really "study" for...

  7. Waiting on GN Permit...question

    NeosynephRN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my state they do not have GN permits. However many of the hospitals will hire newly graduated nurses as interns until they pass thier boards. The interview process can be long as the pp pointed...

  8. When to apply for a job....?

    NeosynephRN replied to PICUFL's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah you can and probably should start applying before grad! I started applying in Feb...got a job in April...graduated last weekend! Good Luck with your last

  9. Happy Graduation to all of the new Grad Nurses!!

    NeosynephRN replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    thank you!!!! grad with adn may 12 2007!! our pinning was a private party at a hotel, we had a great dinner, and had lots of fun. the graduation ceremony was the next morning. it was a nice way to...

  10. I'm a noob, but please help :)

    NeosynephRN replied to kubby83's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome!! The thing that I see at least in my area is that clinics and Dr's offices require that you have experience before they will hire you. You may find that some nursing enviroments are...

  11. Joining the ICU nurses.

    NeosynephRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Well I just graduated from nursing school..waiting to take my NCLEX and I have accepted a position in the ICU at my local hospital. It is a 16 bed ICU, and I am really excited!! I have been reading...

  12. Common interview questions??

    NeosynephRN replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Hello!! Congrats on the upcoming graduation! I too am a new grad, so I just went through all this. I was always asked...what are your strengths and weaknesses..How do you handle stress? Why would...

  13. Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

    NeosynephRN replied to SanskeetRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YAY!!! I am in the same boat!! Waiting to take that NCLEX...it has a nice ring though..."former Nursing Student"!!! Good Luck on boards and COngratulations on

  14. What kind of error puts a license at risk?

    NeosynephRN replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Three nurses here lost thier lisences a few years ago. They worked on a transplant floor and took the meds of patients that had died..and gave them to patients who were there that could not afford...

  15. Potter & Perry Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide

    NeosynephRN replied to xt1's topic in General Students

    Also had it....but never used

  16. Mercy Iowa City

    NeosynephRN replied to purple_rose_3's topic in General Nursing

    MY girlfriend is starting there next month...as a new grad she is getting 19.80/hr...but is getting a raise in July. I do not remember the exact amount of her

  17. Liters of Fluid the body can hold

    NeosynephRN replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure that there is a specific answer to this...maybe...but when I worked in Dialysis, I had a patient come in 21 kg over his "dry weight" which is the weight that they would "normally" be...

  18. Nursing school & kids

    NeosynephRN replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished nursing school...I graduate tomorrow. I have three kids 5, 4 and 1. My husband has been working out of town for the last semester. It was hard, but doable. I study every chance I...

  19. Resume Questions....

    NeosynephRN replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate tomorrow...we were told Feb/March. I had my first interview at the end of Feb and was hired about 3 weeks ago. Lots of people in my class were waiting to see if they

  20. blood return

    NeosynephRN replied to LPN2RNBSN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am sorry I have never seen that before..not realted to rinseback. To determine our pump speed on rinseback...if they had an established access...or permcath that was running full speed for tx. At...

  21. HESI..... failure

    NeosynephRN replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NOt every school requires that you pass HESI in order to graduate. It is not needed to take boards. Like at my school we have to take it and pass, to get credit for it, we have to retake it at least...

  22. blood return

    NeosynephRN replied to LPN2RNBSN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We used 200 or slower depending on the patient and their

  23. Hello, I'm a newbie and need advice

    NeosynephRN replied to csbaltz's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Nursing school now...well I graduate on Sat. I have many in my class that are older than you are. In their 50's and even one in her 60's. Don't think that you cannot do it because of your...

  24. New Grad and Unit orientation

    NeosynephRN replied to Bwick's topic in General Nursing

    I am a soon to be new grad...I will be starting in ICU. 12 weeks formal orientation including ACLS, and any other classes. Some classroom critical care, and one on one with the preceptor. Then for...

  25. HESI..... failure

    NeosynephRN replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just recently took my exit Hesi...thankfully I passed it...but some of the people in my class that had to retake it...all said it was a different test than the first time. One said her's was much...