iggyEDRN

iggyEDRN specializes in ER, CVICU.

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1. CCRN CRAM :/

   iggyEDRN replied to Danielle_thompson84's topic in Critical Care

   I'm taking it tomorrow, and just stopped by here to give my brain a break. I used the Gasparis DVDs, Cammy Fancher's podcasts, Kaplan, and a little Pass CCRN. If the practice tests are an accurate...

2. Day of Codes

   iggyEDRN replied to libran1984's topic in Emergency

   Sounds like you have a great team there! Makes me miss my old ER crew. The one LPN we had in our ER helped raise me from a baby nurse, and though I'm the one that everyone comes to when they can't get...

3. Throwing veggies

   iggyEDRN replied to foreverLaur's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   At times like this, I really wish I were a better artist. This gave me the mental image of an angry heart hurling broccoli at other

4. What motivates you to go to work every day?

   iggyEDRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   because: no matter how crazy it makes me, i can't think of another job i'd want to do right now. i really do enjoy helping people to heal and learn about their health. sometimes, people truly...

5. Department of Corrections Nurse

   iggyEDRN replied to MdjRN2011's topic in Correctional

   I have to agree completely with Esme12. One of our ER docs also works as a correctional facility doc, and he says it is crucial to be able to keep your cool and weed out the BS. You are "it" as far as...

6. TEAS and Critical thinking test

   iggyEDRN replied to Path's topic in Colorado Nursing

   here ya go: Let me google that for

7. What does your username mean?

   iggyEDRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

   Let's see... The author of my med-surg nursing book was named Ignativicus (sp?), and, for obvious reasons, our professor would always say to open to page 'x' in 'Iggy'. Now I'm an RN in the ED....

8. Is 50+ pages of reading a week "normal?"

   iggyEDRN replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

   As others have said, this is certainly not an abnormal amount of reading and may even be considered a light load for some courses. I would, however, like to add that it is definitely doable, even...

9. Accelerated BSN student-completely stressed!

   iggyEDRN replied to avsmch's topic in General Students

   Nursing school can be very stressful and sometimes even overwhelming. It helps to remember why you chose this path in the first place. If you feel like your heart is not in it, then maybe this is not...

10. The Patient I Failed

    iggyEDRN replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just have to echo that this was a beautifully written piece. As others have said, you are not the one who failed her. I went through a similar situation this past semester, only it was the wife of...

11. I'm giving up beer and wine for a year or maybe forever

    iggyEDRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Kudos to you! I hope you are able to stick with

12. Help On Exist Exam & Nclex

    iggyEDRN replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm a BSN student, and I feel your test anxiety pain:cry: In addition to the above advice: First, read the questions thoroughly. Many times you can narrow down the answers by making sure you are...

13. big bad nursing myths busted

    iggyEDRN replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ancillary staff doesn't really know anything about what is going on with the patient. yeah, right... as a student and an intern at the hospital, I have learned SO MUCH from everyone on the staff, not...