OldButCuteBSNStudent

OldButCuteBSNStudent

CICU-Cardiology/Open Heart

Member

  • Content

    17

  • Visitors

    1,976

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by OldButCuteBSNStudent

  1. Lidocaine for v-tach thru IV line?

    OldButCuteBSNStudent posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    New nurse question: If the doc orders IV lidocaine stat and the patient already has an open PIV running d5w how would you give the lidocaine? Tx everyone who answers! Trying to settle an argument

  2. Politics in the workplace or out to get a Nurse?

    OldButCuteBSNStudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am relatively new to nursing (1 year) but I continue to have unpleasant experiences with nurses who seem to twist the truth when it comes to "judging" and "reporting" on the supervisory level. I...

  3. new or upcoming BSN to DNP programs

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to anny08's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Can anyone advise me as to the different programs? BSN to PhD vs BSN to MSN (NP) vs BSN to DNP program? I know that shortly the ANA wants all NP's to hold DNP's but I'm confused as to the best route...

  4. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

    OldButCuteBSNStudent posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YIKES - I just took the nclex this morning and SWEAR I missed them all! I was "cut off" at 79 questions and just before that I thought .... at least there are 170+ MORE questions to keep trying on...

  5. Nurses are oppressed?! Do we oppress others?

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to alex_hamilton18's topic in General Nursing

    I think, as a profession, we oppress each other terribly, I personally have experienced and witnessed a heirarchy (nurses eat their young) as I traversed through nursing school and on my first job....

  6. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you too NewGN88 ~ !! Let us all know you guys! Pax mentis (peace of mind) to both of

  7. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ONLY GOOD THOUGHTS to you tammylj!! I am overwhelmed by your gracious persistance with life in general - what a testament to the meaning of the word "faith" .... you WILL pass ~!! I know it - and we...

  8. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YEAH STACYD90019!!!!!!!!!! How exciting! We need more seasoned nurses from other fields with deep backgrounds ~ and even better that you are a male nurse!!! KUDO's and CONGRATULATIONS!! I KNEW...

  9. NCLEX Predictors etc

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to canadaincali's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!!! WHOOO HOOO I passed .... now I have to pay back ALL THOSE LOANS ....and keep on learning :heartbeat Cardiology for me! Here I come ACCN ! Thanks everyone for the KUDO'S

  10. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You CAN do it!!!! I will be thinking of you - sending you GOOD energy and KNOW that you will pass - no matter how long it takes you - NEVER GIVE UP! Just a word of advice - if you can afford to...

  11. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First ~ Thank you to all who passed along their support. AND ...... I DID IT !!! Whoooooohhhh OOoooooohhhh !!!! Found out 24 hours after taking the exam and NOW ................ I...

  12. nclex passed 2nd time... my take on it

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to deliteful's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Fabulous advice deliteful! ...so well written; great overview ~ helpful to MORE than one soul. You should broadcast it to all the schools of nursing on the last week in class. I too found as I...

  13. Took the NCLEX today

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to nivag1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sat for mine this morning at 8 am as well ~ in IN and I could not believe it when the computer kicked off at 79. I had just thought to myself that I was grateful there were MORE questions to answer...

  14. NCLEX Predictors etc

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to canadaincali's topic in General Nursing

    YIKES - I just took the nclex this morning and SWEAR I missed them all! I was "cut off" at 79 questions and just before that I thought .... at least there are 250+ questions to keep trying on b/c I'm...

  15. Dialysis in Infants

    OldButCuteBSNStudent posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello all, New to this forum but was wondering if anyone had information or advice on infant dialysis and nursing care plans. Any information regarding care/assessment/developmental affects would be...

  16. Dialysis in Infants

    OldButCuteBSNStudent replied to OldButCuteBSNStudent's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for your reply. The peritoneal dialysis is continuous right now while she's in the hospital. She developed acute renal failure 7 weeks ago and was placed on a cycler at home. Her mother made...