al7139

al7139 ASN, RN

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  1. Heart Rate....??

    al7139 replied to endogirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, There is NO WAY that anyone could be alive with a heart rate of 580. The heart is not made to take that kind of abuse. I work on a cardiac unit, and I have seen some heart rates of 180-200,...

  2. I passed!!!!

    al7139 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For those of you who responded to my last NCLEX post...I passed! Thank you to all who offered their advice. I will be eternally grateful! Yes, it sucked. Imanaged to make it to my car before I...

  3. new grad on tele unit

    al7139 replied to Jessica Student RN's topic in Cardiac

    Hi, Get the Littman Cardio III. I have one and I love it. I also am a new grad on a tele unit. My advice is similar to the others who replied. Know your drugs. Always check your b/p and apicals...

  4. Take my NCLEX on July 30...any advice?

    al7139 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all, I am scheduled to take the test next Monday. I could really use some advice. I know it's impossible to predict what kind of questions each person will get, but I really need some help with a...

  5. How do you deal with it?

    al7139 replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I am a new nurse too. I work on a telemetry/medicine unit. We see very sick patients all the time. Some are elderly, and know their life is nearing the end, some are younger, and are...

  6. Gotta off the wall question

    al7139 replied to bakpakr's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this post and I just had to comment. I am a new nurse, and have been working for about 2 1/2 months on a telly unit. In my limited experience, I have had patients who were very involved in...

  7. Preceptor alienating PCT staff...how to handle??!

    al7139 replied to katefromny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a nurse, you are never "too good " to wipe a butt, turn a patient, give a bath, or change the sheets. I am a new grad, and I have worked as a nursing assistant. Now that I am a nurse, I do have...

  8. Help?!

    al7139 replied to Kemccanha's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So totally normal!!! I am a new grad who is on a cardiac unit. I often go to my car after work and cry. I have even cried at work. You have chosen a very stressful (but fulfilling career). My...

  9. Help! Confused about what to do with my life. Nurses, please answer these q's!

    al7139 replied to SweetNSpicyGal's topic in Nursing Career

    Oops! I missed a question! Is it possible to get a job right out of college? Yes it is. Nurses are in great demand. There is a huge shortage of nurses worldwide. Any healthcare facility is willing...

  10. Help! Confused about what to do with my life. Nurses, please answer these q's!

    al7139 replied to SweetNSpicyGal's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello, If you graduated HS at 16, you must be pretty smart! You are definitely smart to ask these questions before deciding. I will try to help you out. I will tell you first that I am in my 30's and...

  11. help! Im losing motivation

    al7139 replied to love-d-OR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Heres my advice: 1. You are close to your goal. Tell yourself this and be positive. 2. Do not worry about grades (remember that C=RN (or BSN). Gpa is not important to an employer as long as you...

  12. Help!

    al7139 replied to socks341968's topic in Cardiac

    OMG!!!! If I had had that kind of experience, I don't know what I would have done! I shudder to think that any hospital thinks that this is an acceptable way to "precept" a new grad! I too just...

  13. Take my NCLEX on July 30...any advice?

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you all for your advice...I feel better about what I have been doing to get ready. I have been practicing when I can (hard with a ft job), and I have the weekend off, so I have time to really...

  14. Things You Would Rather Not Hear During Surgery

    al7139 replied to rianne1117's topic in Nursing Humor

    It's OK, he's got another

  15. Myriad of questions from the newbie...

    al7139 replied to USMCWife07's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi, First it would help if we knew what part of VA you live in...it is a big state after all, and there are lots of schools. I live in the Hampton Roads area, and can tell you about schools here, but...

  16. orthostatic hypotension

    al7139 replied to jamonit's topic in Cardiac

    Hello, I work on a telly unit as well. I have found that lots of times ortho htn is caused by the patients med regimen being changed. They go see their cardiologist on an outpatient basis, get their...

  17. Advice for New Nurse On Tele Unit

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    I found out today she passed away this afternoon. But the blessing is that she got to see her son get married, AND died at home, surrounded by a very loving family. I'm sad for the family, but very...

  18. Advice for New Nurse On Tele Unit

    al7139 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi everyone! I graduated in May, and just started my first job. I am on a Tele/Medicine unit. I took this job because I did a clinical rotation there in school, and loved it. The nurses and other...

  19. New nurse need help with stethoscope purchase

    al7139 replied to RNgoolia's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, Get a Littman. They have lots of different cardiac stethoscopes. I have the CardioIII, and I love it. It really seems to magnify the sounds you need to hear. Expect to pay around $175.00 for...

  20. Cardiac Nursing and Hampton Roads

    al7139 replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi again, I will e-mail my friend right now. I have heard HU is a good school. Let me know about meeting schedules, and also if I can attend a meeting before I join to see if I want to be a member....

  21. what's a good stethoscope for nursing school?

    al7139 replied to jnmoore02's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, I don't know what you mean by "hemo"...hemostats? Any will do, just go to your local uniform shop. As for stethoscope, I started with a cheap $20.00 one, but asked for and recieved a Littman...

  22. 7 weeks off orientation: First death. (Need support..)

    al7139 replied to swedishnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not alone in this. I am a new grad, and have had several pts pass (I am in cardiac nsg). Yesterday was my first code. It was especially hard because she has been surrouned by her family...

  23. Med Error

    al7139 replied to JRNEW's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree 100%!!! As a student nurse, I made a med error, luckily not serious. I am actually working on the unit that this happened on. ALWAYS check and double check! The 5 rights are not something...

  24. What would you do in this case?

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    I agree with the last two posts. In fact, I believe that that is what was done for him in the end since he was running so low.

  25. Advice for New Nurse On Tele Unit

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    Hey all, Just a quick update on how it's going... The last two weeks have been a little hectic (made worse by my car breaking down). However, I am glad to say that it has been getting alot easier for...