8jimi8ICURN

8jimi8ICURN

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  1. Safe Harbor situation?

    8jimi8ICURN replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in General Nursing

    but is it a safe harbor

  2. Why did you if you hate it ?

    8jimi8ICURN replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Because staffing grids favor the dotted line over patient safety / reasonable workloads. Because there's no replacement for CA's who call in and we must work unassisted. Because patient's that NEED...

  3. Pushing Hydralazine

    8jimi8ICURN replied to Key_'s topic in Cardiac

    This drug is SUPPOSED to be administered

  4. Questions on Mechanical Ventilators

    8jimi8ICURN replied to floridarose's topic in MICU, SICU

    The answer to the first question is obvious. Which of those does not belong? While VAP is a real concern... it is not related to to much volume... i dont know the answer to the peds questions, i...

  5. repositioning oscillator pts question

    8jimi8ICURN replied to Zookeeper3's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have most of our bad swine flu cases on the rotaprone beds. Pt's do initially desaturate, when turning but the recruitment of the posterior lung surface area allows us to keep our FiO2 much lower....

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

    8jimi8ICURN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is NOT necessary to wait until it syas "successfully delivered.". I did the trick as soon as I got back to my car and it worked. My test status said "ready for delivery," but it still would not...

  7. For those who passed the nclex.. how did you study pharmacology?

    8jimi8ICURN replied to 2bNurse4life4ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i didn't study for the drugs at all other than highlighting the names of them in my Hurst review book. Out of 83 questions, i had very few drug specific questions. A drug calc, and some questions on...

  8. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    8jimi8ICURN replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    yah i've going over the Vonfrolio CCRN review cds. Just trying to get some familiarity with what i will be

  9. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    8jimi8ICURN replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    I start at baptist on August 17th. Another GN friend of mine told me about the place. Myself and 2 of my friends were hired on, all with offers for full time critical care. We all just graduated in...

  10. Welcome to NCLEX August 2009 Group!!!

    8jimi8ICURN replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    just to be clear for everyone. I graduated in may. I read through all of the hurst review book except for psych, maternity, complications of maternity and the management section at the end of the...

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

    8jimi8ICURN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pearson Vue trick worked for me. Immediately after the test, i tried it and it would not let me pay. My status on pearson vue said "ready for delivery." then later it changed to "successfull...

  12. Welcome to NCLEX August 2009 Group!!!

    8jimi8ICURN replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed! and the pearson vue trick worked for

  13. Welcome to NCLEX August 2009 Group!!!

    8jimi8ICURN replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    just over an hour until I put this test behind me forever. Here we

  14. Welcome to NCLEX August 2009 Group!!!

    8jimi8ICURN replied to KAYBDT6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    August 4th 8 am. Here's the plan. read through the Hurst review book at least once. answer the day 4 questions Take the mock nclex once more (but i have to wait to take it, i have a really good...

  15. Nursing Student needing Career Advice!

    8jimi8ICURN replied to ylimeyh's topic in Nursing Career

    try and get a job as a tech on the floor where you want to work. This will put you miles ahead of your graduating

  16. what was the ratio of girls to guys in your nursing school class?

    8jimi8ICURN replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Class of 77 out of the beginning class i'd estimate 15 guys. I believe 55 graduated with 9 guys

  17. CPR question

    8jimi8ICURN replied to SANART11's topic in General Students

    if you are going to be a healthcare provider, you should probably take that class. What is it? 6 hours? don't sweat it, just get it done!

  18. Texas Nursing Jurisdiction Exam, anyone???

    8jimi8ICURN replied to antonia_lois's topic in International Nursing

    Glad I was able to save you the troubles! Yes, just open a browser window to the Texas Board of Nursing website and you can use their search function for any specific laws that you have a question...

  19. UT-Austin FNP program

    8jimi8ICURN replied to ICUMatador's topic in Texas Nursing

    just leave a visitor message, with your email address on my profile. It is illegal to post email addresses in the

  20. Texas Nursing Jurisdiction Exam, anyone???

    8jimi8ICURN replied to antonia_lois's topic in International Nursing

    The Texas jurisprudence exam is very easy. It is also open book. Do not waste your time or money buying the book, they are giving out the wrong one. The exam is actually open book. You can open up...

  21. UT-Austin FNP program

    8jimi8ICURN replied to ICUMatador's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh that is great news on the NP program. Maybe i won't give that dream up. Maybe it's masters by 2011?? I can't remember why 2011 sticks out in my head as far as advanced practice nursing. Cindy...

  22. UT-Austin FNP program

    8jimi8ICURN replied to ICUMatador's topic in Texas Nursing

    hmmm... Do you have enough time to get your 2 years experience before 2011? I am not exactly sure when it goes into effect, but NP is going to be post doctorate. I'm pretty sure that starts in 2011....

  23. Hi all! New here!

    8jimi8ICURN replied to Just_Jen's topic in Texas Nursing

    hi! Welcome to AN and good luck with your studies! You can do

  24. How can I get experience now?!?!...it's a question not rant...

    8jimi8ICURN replied to oguesswhat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you thought about taking a CPR instructor course? Have you thought about taking ACLS or PALS? Don't give

  25. Test Questions

    8jimi8ICURN replied to nursex3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You could always come up with priority questions to fill in the rest. Or lab questions. As a recent grad, i hate long tests, but honestly... the more questions we see as students, the more likely we...