DjMiG BSN, RN

DjMiG has 19 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ER, Clinical Informatics.

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1. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   DjMiG replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks Red_Butterfly! I've already accepted a position in the Critical Decision Unit at a local Trauma I Hospital and also a Chemotherapy Infusion position at my old Oncology clinic. I'm So excited!...

2. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   DjMiG replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hey all. Thanks for all of your prayers and support! The waiting game is insanely cruel. Not to mention painful. I took my exam yesterday and believe it or not, 75 questions! I was like holy Crap!...

3. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   DjMiG replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hey all, Well, I too am requesting everyone's prayer for success on my NCLEX. I'm scheduled for this upcoming Tuesday. Part of me is ready, but there is that other part of me that is just nervous,...

4. Maryvale Hospital

   DjMiG replied to DjMiG's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Hey Choc! Thanks for the Congrats! County DID have a bad rep, but then again, it is always what you make of it. I personally would not turn down an oportunity with County if one came up. It's the...

5. HESI and COMPASS tests

   DjMiG replied to sassiebaz's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Oh yea! thats DEFINATLY the measurement! Seems like I know that WAY too

6. Maryvale Hospital

   DjMiG posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

   Hey all. I was wanting to get some people's opinions on something. I am currently a New Grad and it's just been about 2 weeks since Candle lighting. I'm still stoked about that. Anyways, I was curious...

7. Kcl

   DjMiG replied to Bee2008's topic in General Nursing

   That is unless you have a central line and the patient on a monitor. Then you can increase to 20 mEq/hr. As for the original posting, You should probably refer that question to a pharmacist. IMHO,...

8. Getting Percocet thru a Port-a-cath!!!!

   DjMiG replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   HOLY FREAK! So let me get this right, She CRUSHED a Percocet and then proceded to give it via the Port-a-cath? That must have been a very fine crushing! Is it me or wouldn't you be expecting some...

9. What area of nursing do you like most and why?

   DjMiG replied to sfreders's topic in General Nursing

   I'm about 5 weeks from completing my 4th block of school. I'm seriously looking into a postion in ICU if I can get hired in as a new grad. I just perfer being able to see almost immediate results...

10. mcc block 3

    DjMiG replied to Pkkostura's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey all. I'm not sure about the rest of the schools in the Valley, but I just finished Block III at PC and we ALSO have the 76% requirement and have had it since the first block. Not sure what else to...

11. U.S. Nursing Salary CHANGES?!

    DjMiG replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    HOT STUD- Are you still in Nursing school? Or at least close to finishing? Personally, after seeing what is happening with socialized medicine, it's a gamble that one takes. If you decide to go into...

12. Banner rules!

    DjMiG replied to sandiego's topic in General Nursing

    Which one is more intense? Maricopa or Good Sam? I would have thought that Maricopa would be the most intense. Then again, I have always heard that County (Maricopa) is THE best place to get...

13. Pyxis in Never wrong?

    DjMiG replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have to track down all sorts of Discrepancies when I worked in pharmacy. That was a good portion of problems with pyxis. I've found that you can track down most things with this type of...

14. Carpaject!!!

    DjMiG replied to smwhitson's topic in General Nursing

    If you are afraid to use the carpaject after it's been dropped because of glass shreds, you can always transfer to another syringe using a filter needle. If you don't have one on the floor, call the...

15. Pyxis in Never wrong?

    DjMiG replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a Pyxis Coordinator for the longest time. At my last facility, a handful of individuals and myself were responsible for implementing roughly around 40 pyxis stations and getting them all up and...