zilla704

zilla704 specializes in ED.

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1. ER computer programs

   zilla704 replied to gardengal1's topic in Emergency

   We use T-system and it's a

2. Quick question... IV protonix

   zilla704 replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

   She told him today when he told her that we had contacted the pharmacy and Wyeth, that Protonix can be ototoxic.... Anybody ever heard of

3. Quick question... IV protonix

   zilla704 replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

   So I called our pharmacy, and I just got off the phone with Wyeth, and both pharmacists confirmed that Protonix has not been tested nor FDA approved for

4. Quick question... IV protonix

   zilla704 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Friend of mine is working with a preceptor who wants to know why you can't give IV protonix faster than two minutes IVP...We've looked everywhere and can't find the answer. I figured it might be a...

5. 18 SATA?

   zilla704 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   What the heck? and just as many or more priority questions, back to back to back. It cut off at 75, and I feel horrible. I just feel like I probably screwed up on all the SATA, that it quickly made...

6. "Community" Insulin

   zilla704 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How do you guys feel about sharing insulin for all your patients? What is your hospital's policy? I'm just a student, and it is the unforgiveable sin for us to give insulin that doesn't have the...

7. Community Insulin

   zilla704 posted a topic in General Nursing

   How do you guys feel about sharing insulin for all your patients? What is your hospital's policy? I'm just a student, and it is the unforgiveable sin for us to give insulin that doesn't have the...

8. A heartfelt thanks to Techs/CNAs & Secretaries

   zilla704 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a senior nursing student working PT this summer as a sec/tech. I've learned a lot, but I'll tell you what, I can't wait until its over. I have never in my life seen so much abuse of power, and...

9. In order to get into nursing schools what is the lowest GPA needed to be considered

   zilla704 replied to Mrfox90's topic in General Students

   I've seen a lot of schools say at least a 3.0 for pre-reqs, but when it comes down to it, it's usually 3.5 (at least) or

10. I am giving up

    zilla704 replied to tryingtobecome's topic in General Nursing

    If nursing school were impossible, there would be no nurses.... I'm a 30-ish :) mom of four who is about to graduate in Dec. In addition, my husband and I take care of my disabled in-laws who live...

11. Clinical supervision by instructors

    zilla704 replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    I haven't had a problem with them disappearing at all. It does seem though (I imagine this happens everywhere) that if they aren't around they are usually busy with needy students. Our ratio is...

12. Yikes!

    zilla704 replied to CAPA2008's topic in General Nursing

    For me, the key to being successful was learning how to dissect those damn questions! You have to learn to mark out distractors and extraneous information. Look for hints like "what should the nurse...

13. What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    zilla704 replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, just wanted to clarify. You typed LVN/LPN/ASN/RN. I agree with everything Gila in that I don't think gender would change a thing. EMS is similar in that EMT-B, EMT-D, EMT-AI, and EMT-P are...

14. GPN still working after failing NCLEX

    zilla704 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    But if she is working with a preceptor, is she not covered under the same umbrella as a student

15. What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    zilla704 replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to point out that ASN and BSN are both