NeosynephRN

NeosynephRN

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  1. nausea post dialysis

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

    A big problem that we saw in our unit was that about at that time...many of the patients blood sugars would drop. So many dialysis patients are diabetics and with the added glucose in the dialysate,...

  2. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    NeosynephRN replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...but this was her first seizure...had no history still have no idea what caused it...they say she was dx with Strep Throat....yes I would agree if she was an epileptic and had a hx then it...

  3. Need help with prioritzing these Nur. Diag. for Nur. Pro. Paper please.

    NeosynephRN replied to RNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am doing my preceptorship on an ortho floor...so maybe I can help a little...I think the order you have gotten so far is good... What about Activity intolerance r/t pain, surgical...

  4. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    NeosynephRN replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    I had been reading this thread with interest the last couple days...as this is my ds first year in school and I had never even thought about his "nurse" not really being a nurse....Then I go and pick...

  5. Stage fright Question for Nurses

    NeosynephRN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    Talking to patients and families is very different then standing in front of a class giving a speech!! You are usually only talking to one or two people..in my experience..I am still in school, but...

  6. Question for Iowa Nurses

    NeosynephRN replied to missie's topic in General Nursing

    OK...St Lukes here in CR is known for being SLOW in the hiring process!! Mercy is faster but no speed demon either... You will probably not get hired in either hospital directly into the NICU...it...

  7. Badly need your advice..

    NeosynephRN replied to gLiTTeRs's topic in International Nursing

    I am not sure what the difference is...but you can also get a BAN..Bachelors of Art in Nursing! I assume it is just a difference in a few

  8. Wont this just make it worse?!?!

    NeosynephRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Ok...as I start out most of my posts on this board...I am not a nurse..yet..I graduate in May, I am an EMT-B, so I have done some work in an ER...no nursing work besides a couple days as a...

  9. Med administration prior to 1980

    NeosynephRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know the hospitals I have been in for clinicals have used lipids in bags...just like the other fluids...I have no idea about nitro

  10. Student looking busy

    NeosynephRN replied to OnTheRoad's topic in Ob/Gyn

    HOnestly I would do anything to help them out...take out the trash...help with meal trays...I mean they see you doing that stuff and they seem more willing to let you in on the good stuff...do vitals,...

  11. Choosing a Practicum Senior Year

    NeosynephRN replied to nursing twin's topic in General Nursing

    I think is is great that you get to choose!!! I agree with everyone else...go with what you are very interested in...or the suggestion to go with your weakness is a good one too!!! I am in my final...

  12. Anyone else injured during clinicals?

    NeosynephRN replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Students

    Hmmm...at my school if you are hurt while in Clinicals you are covered by the schools insurance...as long as you go where they tell you too and do exactly as they say...so if they say to go to such...

  13. BSN vs. ADN income disparity

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

    I am still not sure what being a lawyer has to do with Nursing...so you have a classmate that is a lawyer...and a bunch with higher education...SO do I...I have 5 in my class with Masters...

  14. OK...Nurses I would like some advice!!!

    NeosynephRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was just sitting here reading through your threads...I love this forum, I love L&D, I am graduating from nursing school in May and I have always thought about working in OB..I figured that I...

  15. OK...Nurses I would like some advice!!!

    NeosynephRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Meghan, Thanks alot for your tips...I have bought a nice new suit to wear, and I am starting to get mentally prepared...I am breathing a little more;) I have started to think of my answers to...

  16. Graduating in May! too soon to start applying?

    NeosynephRN replied to bsm03d's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had put in my applications...everyone told me it was too soon...well I have an interview set up for next Wed in Labor and Delivery...so I guess it was not too soon afterall!!! Good

  17. Help!

    NeosynephRN replied to carolynfromvirginia's topic in General Nursing

    I am doing my preceptorship at the Universtiy of Iowa right now..you park in the ramp for a shift it will cost you 13 dollars!!!! That is out of control if you ask me!!! And you do pay for the spots...

  18. Poll for RN's: Do you have an ADN or BSN?

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

    I cannot vote...because I do not graduate untill may...but I will then have my ADN...I know that you can also get a BAN...Bachelors of Art in Nursing...I know it sounds odd..but I had a teacher once...

  19. Protect your profession...

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

    I am a nursing student at a community college...I have read the entire thread and just wanted to add that not one person in my class will have finished thier ADN in only 2 years!! We have...

  20. Hamilton students/grads?

    NeosynephRN replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    I did not go to Hamilton, I had a fellow student that had gone there to get her MA...then after graduation was told that Hamilton was actually not accredited so she could not get her...

  21. Help!

    NeosynephRN replied to carolynfromvirginia's topic in General Nursing

    Hello!! I live in that area and in Cedar Rapids there are two hospitals...Mercy and St. Lukes. I cannot comment on the pay for someone with your experience but I can tell you...Mercy has all private...

  22. Clots Clots And More Clots!!!!!!

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

    Hello!! We had one patient that was allergic to heparin also, we used Citrate on him and it worked wonders on him!!! We had done flushes before but he never tolerated that as well...I guess it was...

  23. straight caths and students

    NeosynephRN replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    We did foley's our first semester...man that seems like forever ago!! LOL!! I have gotten the chance to do a couple, but many fellow students have not gotten to do any. It is too bad that the teacher...

  24. BSN vs. ADN income disparity

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

    Here the pay difference is about .50 cents...as I have read here that seems about normal!! I am about to graduate from an ADN program, and while most of my instructors have their masters, I have had...

  25. Would You/Do You Offer Assistance?

    NeosynephRN replied to KellNY's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone on this thread...if they are on scene, then no need to respond, unless you are going to help the family, take young children away etc. We have both Paid and volunteer fire...