Pretty in Ink replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Texas Nursing
Thank you for all the feedback. I have tried to contact CSR twice regarding their Versant program. By the time I looked at the website, the deadline had already passed to apply (November). I would...
Pretty in Ink replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Rehabilitation
I can't believe it!! I don't know how y'all did it! Seriously I am over here griping over 11 patients but on dayshift with 2 techs for 25 beds per floor, but these patients are not "walkie talkies." I...
Hello, I moved from San Antonio, TX to Round Rock, TX 5 years ago. In that time I have completed LVN school and am in a bridging program. I graduate with my RN in May 2010. I am wanting to move back...
Just wondering how many pt's per nurse is your facility giving you and where do you live??? They are trying here to give us 11!!!! 11 on dayshift!!! And of course we all know these rehabers are not...
Pretty in Ink replied to luv2yoga's topic in Texas Nursing
Starting RN is 21-23/hr???? that's ridiculous!!! I'm and LVN now and make more than that on nightshift! I am in school currently getting my RN and that is nothing to look forward to.
1. 1000ml d5w iv to infuse @ 25gtt/min. the drop factor is 15gtt/ml. flow rate:_______________ ml/h total infusion time:____________ hours 2. 1l d5w w/ 10,000 units heparin to infuse @ 1,000 units/h....
1. Dayshift nurses strolling in right around 7am or later then taking their lunchbox to the breakroom, heating up their breakfast and finding coffee before printing out their papers to get report ans...
Pretty in Ink replied to formerFA's topic in Texas Nursing
You picked a great area to live. I lived in San Antonio before moving up to the Austin area but once I graduate from bridging I plan on moving back ASAP!!!! I also want to live near Seaworld, outside...
has anyone taken ethics through ec before or perhaps using chancellor's study guides? ugh, i really don't like this class!!! i can barely get past 2 pages at a time. who cares if there is no one in...
Pretty in Ink replied to Pretty in Ink's topic in Addictions
Thanks everyone for their comments and opinions :) Very helpful for me to see the way other nurses deal w/ these situations. Ultimatly, I never brought it to the dr's attention, pain is something that...
I have been taking care of a pt. every weekend since she has been admitted. I would like to start off by saying I am a big pain advocate, however I believe that her pain needs to be reassessed. I do...
Well, I had to postpone my test. I offered to work an extra 2 days so I worked 5 days straight and I just had no time to study or to rest so I rescheduled but the earliest I could get my test is Dec....
Assessing a pt. may require some tools such as a penlight or stethascope. Basically what I do is start at the head and work my way down. I check for LOC by asking the pt. their name and birthday, what...
Thanks for the encouragement!!! The abnormal psych study guide came with tapes!!!! I dont even own a tape player anymore loL!!! I would have loved to listen to them just to add to my learning and try...
Well, I am taking my 1st test Nov. 4th *of all days*. I am excited and a little nervous. I am doing Excelsior through Chancellor's and I took the practice exam on the EC website and some stuff on...