NeosynephRN

NeosynephRN

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  1. Can I handle nursing?

    NeosynephRN replied to singlemom33's topic in General Nursing

    like any career nusring is not an instant degree. many schools have a waiting list that range from one semester to a few years, not to mention how competitive some programs are. then you have the 2+...

  2. Inappropriate ICU transfers

    NeosynephRN replied to BlueEyedRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have it all the stinkin time...I had a young guy come down becuase he was tachy...well he had been on con't nebs for 4 hours..gee I wonder why he is tachy..the RT told the floor doc that if we...

  3. Show Me The Moneeeeeey ! !

    NeosynephRN replied to aphi~gn's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I chose Houston...better pay, equal if not actually a bit lower cost of living..no state tax...and no

  4. Update on our evacuated hospital!

    NeosynephRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know many of you were following the story of my hospital which was evacuated on Thurs/Fri the 12-13 due to a MAJOR flood. Well I thought I would give you an update. We are up and running!!! Well...

  5. Beer on a patient's dinner tray?

    NeosynephRN replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I know...sorry..just get going on a topic you know...smoking definately kills

  6. Beer on a patient's dinner tray?

    NeosynephRN replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there is no alternative to ETOH..that I have seen?? I can give my patients the patch...or the gum...some even get that Chantrix(?) stuff. When I see the DT's commin I have asked for a...

  7. Show Me The Moneeeeeey ! !

    NeosynephRN replied to aphi~gn's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: I am leaving Iowa in 3 weeks relocating to Houston...I cannot wait, espically when Feb rolls around I know I will not regret

  8. Stylish hospital gowns

    NeosynephRN replied to quetepye's topic in General Nursing

    I can see how they would be nice...but man can you imagine how mad they will be when they get ruined, by blood and all that jazz! I know it is not stylish but I would rather ruin a hospital's gown...

  9. dnr in geriatrics

    NeosynephRN replied to ulmaulma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well Dr's cannot just perscribe a DNR...at least not in most cases. I aggree with the pp, it is usually the family that you cannot bring out of complete denial. We see this all to often, and...

  10. What can RNs do?

    NeosynephRN replied to floridagrl2000's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck..all the clinic jobs I know of around here require experience..and usually 2-3 years. Yes even plastic surgeons, they want you to be able to spot a problem fast, and usually without their...

  11. How long did it take you to complete the RN program?

    NeosynephRN replied to Alaska04's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm almost 5 years...for my ADN..couple years of pre-reqs and then 2.5 for the actual

  12. drugs w/ blood?

    NeosynephRN replied to danger's topic in Emergency

    I would think in everyday use you would not give meds in a blood line...however when you are in a code and have no other access I would think all bets are

  13. The Term "CODE"

    NeosynephRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Well not really...I mean you cannot do one without the other...I mean you cannot Code someone...who has not coded..I think of it more like a verb and a noun of the same word. BTW..you can have...

  14. The Hospital Spa

    NeosynephRN replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget your 4 AM wake up call to the tune of lab..ABG's and then a nice chest xray to top it all

  15. From Florida to Texas

    NeosynephRN replied to piu1977's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what you mean...the test is universal from state to state..you just get liscensed in a certain state. So as long as Texas approves the school you attended then you should be fine taking...

  16. Scrub color help!!

    NeosynephRN replied to sbf187's topic in General Nursing

    I like the Cherokee too. And the Dickies..maybe I am just a cheapo but I would never spend that much on one pair of pants..or a

  17. Flooding in Iowa

    NeosynephRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please nurses keep us all in your thoughts and prayers...I am in Cedar Rapids IA, and we are having catastrophic floods. There is approx 8-10 feet of water in our entire downtown. We evacuated all...

  18. Flooding in Iowa

    NeosynephRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...badly. The beautiful museum has water to it's roof. I cannot imagine all the things lost inside. Thank you to everyone for your positive thoughts. We need

  19. Waiting time for Kirkwood College in Iowa City

    NeosynephRN replied to divsky's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to start the pre-req's right away..at least most of them. And they will be underwater..most likely, that area tends to flood. But heck my hospital is underwater(some) right now,...

  20. Waiting time for Kirkwood College in Iowa City

    NeosynephRN replied to divsky's topic in General Nursing

    If you have all your pre-reqs done the average wait is about 3-4 semesters for the day programs and 2-3 for evening weekend. So I would say the chances are pretty slim, not impossible but

  21. Some MD's can be a bit thick

    NeosynephRN replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that your GI would not answer..but I never tolerate that. LOL. I had one a couple weeks ago...would not answer would not answer...so I tracked down his cell phone...and called that....

  22. A little help please!!!

    NeosynephRN replied to meyun06's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital you can get hired on as a patient care tech..with no medical background, they will train you to do the duties that they would like you to perform. I would just call around and see what is...

  23. Code Blue

    NeosynephRN replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to all the great advice you have gotten...do not forget someone needs to record..write down everything that happens when it is happening. Otherwise watch and learn..there is so much going...

  24. Is DNR (do not resuscitate) a good idea?

    NeosynephRN replied to tam-tam's topic in General Nursing

    I wish more of my patients were DNR..I wish that someone could talk some sense into their families, that we are not providing a life of any quality to some of these patients. I mean honestly I love...

  25. ICU/CCU here I come!!!!

    NeosynephRN replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats and welcome to the