ParrotHeadRN

ParrotHeadRN

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  1. Univ. of WY, I need some help!

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the financial info, willtm. I have already paid the application and transcript eval fees and also have a scholarship for the 1st year, $500 for each semester, so I feel kind of stuck...

  2. Univ. of WY, I need some help!

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just found out I'm not accepted into the UoW's school of nursing because I don't have all the prereqs, which is fine. But now I'm having trouble trying to sign up for classes online through UoW and...

  3. Anyone have dogs and work 12hr shifts?

    ParrotHeadRN replied to xokelly2's topic in General Nursing

    You've got a good thing going in that you have two dogs, they won't be lonely. If you can trust them to be uncrated in the basement while you are gone, they will be fine. Just make sure you put up...

  4. TCDs, SAH, HHH VERY LONG

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I worked the last three nights. My first night I picked up a SAH in her mid 30's, no hx but migraines. She went down for a coiling and came back that night fine. Her pressures were a little low,...

  5. Cardiac question about Aherns/Prentice CCRN Prep

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I'm going to try this one more time in case someone that can help me missed

  6. Cardiac question about Aherns/Prentice CCRN Prep

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just rec'd my Critical Care Certificiation Prep by Aherns & Prentice. I am studying the heck out of cardiac because I know that's the biggest portion and it's probably my weakest area. (I'm a...

  7. Way Cool!

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just rec'd a letter in the mail from UW saying I've been awarded a scholarship of $1000 a year! That's $500 a semester I won't have to ask my employer for. I didn't even apply, but I'm very...

  8. HELP!!! Has anyone done this? Advice needed

    ParrotHeadRN replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I left a job I loved and people I loved in January because I couldn't work for the management anymore. It was very hard for me to do, and now I have a commute that's a little over an hour one way....

  9. Way Cool!

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks so much Tweety. I guess this really is the time for me to go to school. I've tried before and it's always been such a hassle, but this is going like clockwork. What's meant to be will be, I...

  10. Way Cool!

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just rec'd a letter in the mail today that said because of my GPA and my residency I qualified for this scholarship. It seems like they must run everyone through to see what scholarships they may...

  11. Cardiac question about Aherns/Prentice CCRN Prep

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anybody else? I'd really like to hear from those of you that have this

  12. Cardiac question about Aherns/Prentice CCRN Prep

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Alyssa. I actually have been looking around online and just haven't found anything yet that really helps me understand action potential. I think that's mostly because I'm so confused by the...

  13. air bubble in syringe

    ParrotHeadRN replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, thanks so much sweetpooty (I feel a little dirty writing that LOL). I have always heard that about insulin. It's great to hear that from a nurse AND a

  14. A Fellow Nurse Called Her Patient an A......

    ParrotHeadRN replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    To Theloneliest Monk, I just spent a few minutes trying to pronounce your screen name before I realized it was THE LONELIEST! I'm such a goober

  15. A Fellow Nurse Called Her Patient an A......

    ParrotHeadRN replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This may be a dumb question, but is this something that could be brought before the BON? It's patient

  16. How UNprofessional do you think this is??

    ParrotHeadRN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    The language was entirely inappropriate, as was the environment (the open door w/ people walking by); it speaks poorly of the nurse's judgement. I'm also not keen about her speaking like that in...

  17. air bubble in syringe

    ParrotHeadRN replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Now see, I thought that syringes did NOT include what is in the needle as part of the dose. What about different sized needles, as well as drawing meds up with a blunt needle and then discarding the...

  18. head to toe physical assessment

    ParrotHeadRN replied to carla08's topic in General Nursing

    Also, be sure to DO a head to toe assessment. I say that because I can't tell you how many times I've had patients say to me "You did more than anyone else has" and that's when I've just done a basic...

  19. how long is your commute?

    ParrotHeadRN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    One to one and a quarter

  20. Question for those attending University of Wyoming

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you both so much, that was exactly what I was hoping to

  21. Question for those attending University of Wyoming

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I hadn't thought about this before, but do you have to attend class at certain times or are you able to do your work when it fits your schedule? Working nights might make it a little difficult to be...

  22. Dumb question about NPO for AM labs

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Don't laugh, but I really don't know the answer! I have labs that will be drawn around 1130 this AM, it's now 8 AM. I am DYING for a cup of coffee. I can't drink it black, but do have splenda. Can...

  23. Dumb question about NPO for AM labs

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    *sigh* That's what I figured anyway, I was just looking for someone to tell me I was wrong!

  24. anyone have an e ICU?

    ParrotHeadRN replied to tridil2000's topic in General Nursing

    Trauma - eICU is (supposed to be) an electronic extension of an ICU. My unit is piloting eICU at my facility, and the actual eICU is offsite. eICU is staffed with both nurses and doctors who monitor...

  25. DVT Prophylaxis in critical care

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I can't remember where, but I read that ted/job stockings are falling out of favor and physicians are starting to use SCDs only. I am wondering if this is really happening anywhere, especially in...