Serlait

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1. Does the bad pop up for Pearson Vue mean you fail?

   Serlait replied to Smiller0332's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Groan.....my goodness....why not take yourselves and AN just a little too seriously...If this poor nervous kid wants to ask a simple question, let her ask. If you don't want to read it....then don't....

2. Pacemaker interrogation

   Serlait replied to spdaydream's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   All the staff in our Cardiac Device Clinic are RN-BSN nurses. We do not work for a cardiac device manufacturer and do not work for a hospital. We work with a team of cardiologists/EP doctors. And...

3. Pacemaker interrogation

   Serlait replied to spdaydream's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Just about to complete my first year as a Cardiac Device Nurse. I am an RN-BSN with ICU experience. Had to have strong understanding of cardiac rhythms.....rest of training has been on the job. Our...

4. All in my head?

   Serlait replied to JVoEDrn's topic in General Nursing

   WOW! You're doing a lot of sticks for an alternative medicine clinic. Can't help wondering what the heck all your patients are having infused. Especially those coming in weekly. Is the fact that it...

5. Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

   Serlait replied to jjones1728's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Gee...I didn't realize that being a nurse released me from assisting another human being when I'm off

6. Different Piggyback Antibiotics, Same IV Tubing??

   Serlait replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Regardless of her credentials, Ms. Hadaway stated on her website, Lynn Hadaway Associates Inc. Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.: Studies on Backpriming "Unfortunately, this is an area of clinical...

7. Different Piggyback Antibiotics, Same IV Tubing??

   Serlait replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

   "Yes the 2004 article still applies as no new studies to prove there is a better way." But the 2004 article was not supported by evidence based research. Again, there has been no research to support...

8. Different Piggyback Antibiotics, Same IV Tubing??

   Serlait replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

   The CDC issued new guidelines as to the time a primary set should remain in use in 2011, this is the conflicting information in the cited article. Also it is noted in the 2010 Lynn Hadaway Associates...

9. Different Piggyback Antibiotics, Same IV Tubing??

   Serlait replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I can't help wondering if the cost of a secondary set is more or less expensive than the saline used to backprime. Further, the sited article is dated (copyright 2004...which at 8 to 9 years old...

10. how long did it take for you to get into L&D nursing?

    Serlait replied to NurseJessie2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting. You've been a nurse for just a little more than a year, have zero L&D experience and you're going to be a charge nurse? Wow....THAT doesn't seem safe at

11. Best shoes for plus size women

    Serlait replied to cestes1001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tried New Balance as well when I first started school and working 12's as a PCT. My back would KILL me by the end of the shift. That's when I switched to Dansko's which really helped the back, but...

12. Best shoes for plus size women

    Serlait replied to cestes1001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm not as tall as you are, but am a little overweight. I tried Dansko's and wore them for a long time, then started having really severe heal pain. I switched to Merrell's Jungle Moc and LOVE them....

13. need encouragement

    Serlait replied to jennykim's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Now that's just sad. You've worked hard for your degree and title. Don't let anyone pay you less than what you're worth. CNA pay....NO

14. Starting nursing school.. how can I be a successful new grad?

    Serlait replied to jennafezz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your acceptance into school! You've got a great start by working part time in a hospital. That's how I got my job. But never forget that school is your priority. I busted my...

15. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    Serlait replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Worked for me and five