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    IV infusion through the Arterial Line

    flightnurse2b replied to APRN.'s topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    i've never used an a-line to administer anything... last time i checked it was definately not ok. were they unable to get an IV access? even in an emergency... IO is the only way i'd go if i couldn't...
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    Where would you take a family member?

    flightnurse2b replied to namaste_71's topic in Florida Nursing

    i agree that mayo in jax is an excellent hospital. my grandmother had surgery there a few years ago and the staff there was
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    Anyone taken the NLN recently?

    flightnurse2b replied to GCTMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.amazon.com/Review-Guide-Entrance-Exam-Pre-Entrance/dp/0763724866/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232413272&sr=8-14 is this the book? i have taken the TEAS and the TABE, but i...
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    Conflicting thoughts about nursing-just had to let it out

    flightnurse2b replied to jco2's topic in General Nursing

    i'm sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. nursing school is a difficult time for anyone. i've never been one to buckle under pressure, ever. but i remember those sleepless nights, being so...
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    RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    flightnurse2b replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    yeah i am really excited about it! i am just gonna have to take the exams one per month for a few months so i can afford to do them all. it's just unnerving because i want to make sure that i pass...
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    Well, I was spared being laid off but I'm still down

    flightnurse2b replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    glad you still have your job sue. and i'm sorry to hear that you had the unpleasant task of deactivating the accounts of those who lost their jobs today.... that really stinks i hope all of these...
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    RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    flightnurse2b replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    the program i am going to requires LPN's to take a series of 5 or so tests to get credit for any of your nursing courses.. they are $150 a peice! and if you don't pass or don't take them, you start...
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    PPD Test Positive on clinicals

    flightnurse2b replied to icdfw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    usually with an hx of BCG vaccine, they skip the mantoux test all together and just go with a CXR... that's the way it's been at the hospitals i've worked at, i work with a ton of nurses from the...
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    RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    flightnurse2b replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    the OP was offended that her instructor did not acknowledge the LPN, not only as a not a resource, but not as a nurse, is the way i read into it. and silliness like that is why alot of RN's come out...
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    "End Stage" Untreatable Obesity

    flightnurse2b replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    good to hear you found an awesome surgeon....well please keep us posted on how you are doing! i will keep you in my prayers as you start this process.
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    "End Stage" Untreatable Obesity

    flightnurse2b replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    i wish you the best with everything!! have you scheduled your surgery
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    "End Stage" Untreatable Obesity

    flightnurse2b replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    i watched the whole half ton series... the half ton mom episode was quite heart breaking. she died after her bariatric sugery of a massive MI and left behind a teenage daughter. she was, i believe,...
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    What color should a nurse wear?

    flightnurse2b replied to PE-RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    i'm a darn slob and i do not usually ever wear white tops... but i do use white pants for mix and match with my print tops. i do think white is a nice way to identify nurses but for people like me who...
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    Scared Silly! Help!!

    flightnurse2b replied to QuietRN's topic in General Students

    i just wanted to wish you good luck in your studies! stay focused and never lose sight of your goal. it will be here sooner than you know it! we had to wear these hideous carribean blue colored scrubs...
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    RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    flightnurse2b replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    i think the OP, as an LPN, clearly knows there is a difference between the roles. believe me when i tell you that in practical nursing programs, the "RN ONLY" concept is drilled into your brain....
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    RN program; not much credit given to LPNs!!!

    flightnurse2b replied to amjowens's topic in LPN to RN

    i start a bridge program later this year and i am afraid i will need to put a big zipper on my mouth. i am going to try and schedule my clinicals though outside of the hospital i work at because i...
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    "End Stage" Untreatable Obesity

    flightnurse2b replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    here's something i found: http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/med/surgery/weightloss/understanding.html "Morbid obesity brings with it an increased risk for a shorter life expectancy. For individuals...
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    IV MATH HELP: unit/hr

    flightnurse2b replied to missa4's topic in General Students

    you are welcome. don't read too much into what the question asks you. pick out the info you need only and plug it in. when you set up your proportion figure out what the X you are solving for is and...
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    IV MATH HELP: unit/hr

    flightnurse2b replied to missa4's topic in General Students

    same concept. you can't go wrong if you set them up with a ratio. you are still solving for X. if you have 25,000 unit in 500ml, how many units are in 7 ml? 25,000 u : X ml ______ = ______ 500 ml :...
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    IV MATH HELP: unit/hr

    flightnurse2b replied to missa4's topic in General Students

    you can do it one of two ways, formula wise. you can either use: dose desired/dose on hand x volume or you can set it up as a ratio.... remember that an IV pump always has to be set in ml per hour. so...
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    What to say to a man who cannot speak

    flightnurse2b replied to smellyacres's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i had a pt once when i was a student nurse who could only communicate with his eyes--blink once for yes, blink twice for no. my instructor said he was a real challenge for her students and thats why...
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    Just a quick question(if anyone knows)

    flightnurse2b replied to adorblepuppy's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    i don't know about any hiring freeze.... but i can tell you that in the raleigh area a few of my LPN friends are having some trouble finding jobs without a yr of experience. if you look online though...
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    Are Transgendered nurses not liked?

    flightnurse2b replied to tmwhalens's topic in General Nursing

    i have to give kudos to mtv on their real world selection this yr, actually. usually i don't watch bc it's as real as velveeta, but this year there is a transgendered person as a cast member who is...
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    Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    flightnurse2b replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    an LPN, in many states, such as my home state of FL and my temporary state of NC, can perform "data collection" and "ongoing evaluation". so if you put that into real world terms, ongoing assessment...
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    tattoos and IV's

    flightnurse2b replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    kremit, if you don't mind me asking, how did you get the one on the top of your foot to heal? i've wanted on there for years but with working 4 nights a wk and being on my feet with closed toed shoes...