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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

  16. NSCBN...NCLEX3500...Saunders?????

    Serlait replied to Robyn_wants 2 B A RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Caliotter.....I think you're absolutely right. It really is all about application....THAT is what it feels like is being tested.....Can I take what I've learned from school and the seven jillion...

  17. NSCBN...NCLEX3500...Saunders?????

    Serlait replied to Robyn_wants 2 B A RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCSBN, Saunders 4th Edition, (especially the CD that came with it), Lippincott's new Alternative Format book and website, some NCLEX 4000 (not too much, though, cause I started finding errors),...

  18. Passed in 75

    Serlait posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks be to God, I PASSED NCLEX on Sunday in 75 questions. I was absolutely certain that I'd failed when I walked out of the testing center, but wasn't able to re-register to take it again and...

  19. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Serlait replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Worked for me, too. Took NCLEX on Sunday, the 13th, and got the good pop up when I got home (although I was sure I had failed!). Called BON today and I have a license. Yes it does

  20. Changed my test date to... tomorrow!

    Serlait replied to Lisa1980's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Prayers headed your way. I test on Sunday. Look forward to hearing from

  21. Failed out of BSN program, will another BSN program take me?

    Serlait replied to JayPow's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The Community Colleges in my area are very difficult to get into. Several of the LPN's that I work with have found that they must retake pre-reqs that are weighing down their GPA's. It's not a case of...

  22. anyone ever determine whether to give morphine or demerol to pancreatitis?

    Serlait replied to kgh31386's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From the "For what it's worth department".....I checked on the NCSBN Learning Extension website that I'm using to study for NCLEX and per this site "Management of Pancreatitis: pain relief-meperidine...

  23. How do you wash your scrubs?

    Serlait replied to gumby1411's topic in General Students

    Ewww....tight scrubs....I don't know your SIL, but just the folks who I know who wear them should be forced to look at the rear view.....it's SOOO not a good

  24. Seriously considering leaving my nursing program.....

    Serlait replied to thatpasunshine's topic in General Students

    Dear Friend, I understand so totally what you are saying. I also felt that way at the beginning of my last semester. (I also maintained a 4.0 through school.) I just felt like I couldn't do it...

  25. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    Serlait replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    CMonkey....I applaud you for your creativity, but I'd suggest a trial run before wearing your sleeves to clinical. Make sure the tops of your sleeves doesn't "ride down" while you're working. (Maybe...