Pneumothorax BSN, RN

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    LPN vs. RN

    Pneumothorax replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    thats no good in my post above yours i wasnt insulting LPN's, i was actually trying to say its stupid that as LPN's you cant do pt teaching or assessments or what have
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    Which ER is best fit?

    Pneumothorax replied to jesse'sgirl's topic in Emergency

    ER tech here. Not all residents are arrogant gasbags, some of them are actually pretty nice, and some you can see how scared they are bc of their greeness in a situation which is ok. we are a teaching...
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    LPN vs. RN

    Pneumothorax replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    ya its the same here in IL and something else. and honestly sounds kind of stupid to me. Like I think anyone should be taught how to assess a patient. its not rocket science and it would probably help...
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    Im here to complain. you can too:)

    Pneumothorax replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    3-11 0r 11-7 7p-7a would be peaches for me. & uniform--u best ur asparagus its getting burned lol nursing school sucks! yes it does! let me at that i have never had a problem on clinical until...
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    Critical Care Experience

    Pneumothorax replied to nyemt2005's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    sounds like a really good opportunity.. good luck
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    My spirit is broken.....

    Pneumothorax replied to fairy-mary's topic in General Students

    i found that when i did my ob rotation they werent very ...um friendly to us as students in general. like we were a bother dont take it
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    student loans

    Pneumothorax replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    can you get scholarships by any chance? that might help you
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    can you apply for a job immediately after passing nclex

    Pneumothorax replied to hansef's topic in Nurse Registration

    i havent even graduated and have been interviewing like
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    Countdown to Pinning

    Pneumothorax replied to Turd Ferguson's topic in General Students

    46days
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    "You've got 4 days to improve or else..." ... advice?

    Pneumothorax replied to CherryLifeSaver2621's topic in Emergency

    ur preceptor sounded like a real peach there. but i agree, although we dont like it we need a kick in the pants sometimes to get us to where we really need to be & become
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    Need opinions from RN's for my Ethical Dilemma Assignment!

    Pneumothorax replied to StudentOnTheEdge's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    but it was a picture of a picture. did the patient sign consent for the mri/ct to be taken? im asking a legit
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    waiting lists at community colleges

    Pneumothorax replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    if i stayed in FL and put myself on the waiting list for the local CC's id just be getting in and not even done. (one was 2 yrs long) effing
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    The student nurse

    Pneumothorax replied to musickx2's topic in General Nursing

    im not gonna go thru and quote all 5 pages. but i can concur as a student nurse that there are RN's that flat out say they dont like student nurses. or when we are assigned a particular primary RN...
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    Nursing student starting ED placement in the fall. Need Advice/Tips

    Pneumothorax replied to ibro95's topic in Emergency

    it all looks like a hot mess, but its organized.it'll be ok. you'll love it or hate it!
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    Requirements for Flight nursing?

    Pneumothorax replied to kriegerkriegr's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    i would do it for free hahah. ground is fun too. but its not as awesome as flyin around. this ****** me off and i wish it werent true but meh. i guess we cant stop it
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    Final practicum emergency nursing? Good choice or not?

    Pneumothorax replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    (& bull honk) hahahha can i get my 2mg dilaudid now kthxbaiiiiinotadrugseeker
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    Critical Care Experience

    Pneumothorax replied to nyemt2005's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    this is why having prehospital skills (emt/paramedic ) is greatly helpful in developing autonomy, ICU is helpful for drips/meds familiarity. Med Control is always a phone call away. bc flight...
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    Ugh....It feels like I'll never get there!

    Pneumothorax replied to thephlo's topic in General Students

    exactly. its good to have goals. but dont put the cart before the horse haha.. just get the hell out of school first /pass NCLEX.worry ab. other stuff later
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    Foley Catheter issues - yikes!

    Pneumothorax replied to 1969's topic in General Students

    i picked up this trick from a nurse, bend one of the legs up Left or Right (depending on ur dominant hand) use your arm/elbow to hold that leg up (Right leg for me) when doing that... use your left...
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    Ugh....It feels like I'll never get there!

    Pneumothorax replied to thephlo's topic in General Students

    take it one day at a time. never thought id be where i am today, graduating next month. HOLY
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    Final practicum emergency nursing? Good choice or not?

    Pneumothorax replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    you will learn a great deal. i love the ER just for that reason. you will see people and procedures and things that if you told someone they wouldnt believe you bc its just that off the wall :) good...
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    Final practicum emergency nursing? Good choice or not?

    Pneumothorax replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    ER patients are 90% stable & non emergent in terms of thinking on ur feet & such. if you are put into a situation such as a trauma, or a pt who is going into respiratory arrest, seizing,...
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    Really, this is the dumbest question ever, but...

    Pneumothorax replied to SarahIN's topic in General Students

    silver alert at my hospital means "adult missing" lol not a stupid question. glad u asked. they never told us either. pertinent info dont u think
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    I HATE NANDA!!!!

    Pneumothorax replied to jmqphd's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    this thread makes me want to jab my eyes out. green tea- as always your posts are chock full of knowledge :) NANDA can kick
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    Requirements for Flight nursing?

    Pneumothorax replied to kriegerkriegr's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    i just shed a tear. dont say this! Im a soon to be grad and this is one of my professional goals , to be a flight