neko11111

neko11111

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  1. Quality of Life Issue

    neko11111 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    hey guys - just wondering how your hospitals handle cases like this. I've got a pt who has been on my unit for over a month now. She came in with respiratory distress, talking to us. The daughter said...

  2. Quality of Life Issue

    neko11111 replied to neko11111's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The problem is that I work the night shift - so, typically I don't see the doc's or the family members while I'm there. I only saw the daughter the night that she was transferrred to us. I've had a...

  3. Huron School of Nursing

    neko11111 replied to Love316's topic in Ohio Nursing

    snappy - what are your many reasons??? I'm very curious with your strong opinion about a school that you have never attended.... That's a pretty strong

  4. Moving to Cleveland

    neko11111 replied to inspir8tion's topic in Ohio Nursing

    OH YES!! Can't forget Metro - it's a level 1 trauma center! Only one in the area - although I did hear that Huron, which is CCF, will be switching over to a level 1 in the near future too... But...

  5. 1st job in CCU

    neko11111 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    hello, I'm starting my first day in the CCU dept this coming monday (well, orientation) Any words of wisdom or advice for this unit? No background in this, but I've always been amazed with the...

  6. Moving to Cleveland

    neko11111 replied to inspir8tion's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I've worked for both places..... they are both good facilities - teaching hospitals..... Ummmm it seems - to me at least - that UH is more oriented toward the patient and their families.... whereas...

  7. After cardiac cath

    neko11111 replied to lever5's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've never heard about the ice before, but what they are teaching in schools these days is that the sandbag is mostly just to remind the pt not to bend or lift their

  8. No She/he Did Not!!!

    neko11111 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    no he did not... chart his assessment in GREEN ink, only to copy what the am shift said (which had changed drastically since then) and then sign with my initials because he assumed it stood for...

  9. Nov test takers

    neko11111 replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Counting down...... 7 DAYS TO GO!!!!!! getting nervous

  10. 1st job in CCU

    neko11111 replied to neko11111's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    thankyou so much ra ra.... I appreciate the support very much so... that's one thing that i just cannot understand - when more experienced nurses take it upon themselves to put down and try to...

  11. 1st job in CCU

    neko11111 replied to neko11111's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    ok - well, that was kind of harsh !?!?? I was asking for suggestions - not a lecture... but thankyou for your kind words anyways - i always appreciate

  12. 1st job in CCU

    neko11111 replied to neko11111's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I absolutely HATE titrations!!! Any suggestions? I've got a brain block with this math for some

  13. SATA questions - Ugggh!!!

    neko11111 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok guys - PANIC is now setting in!! I'm scheduled to take the dreaded exam in 3 wks.... One day I feel like I'm prepared, the next day I don't!! I've been doing good with most of my nclex books -...

  14. SATA questions - Ugggh!!!

    neko11111 replied to neko11111's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks for the suggestions guys! I'm just going to keep hacking away at it..... jeda:

  15. stupid question - i'm blanking out --l--l--<

    neko11111 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ok - i can't believe i forget this..... when writing down lab results - what goes in the big X? You know - the shorthand symbols that dr's use... ie; electrolyte panel, looks something like this......

  16. Nov test takers

    neko11111 replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok guys - i'm beginning to panic about those SATA questions - not doing too well with them this week.... keep leaving one or two out! any

  17. stupid question - i'm blanking out --l--l--<

    neko11111 replied to neko11111's topic in First Year After Licensure

    DUH!!!! I knew that! Thankyou!! I must be having one of those brain fart days.....:trout: Thanks

  18. Nov test takers

    neko11111 replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    we will ALL PASS with flying colors!!! November is a good month to

  19. Nov test takers

    neko11111 replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ----> je da: good luck to you too! you'll do great!! :yelclap: how much are you studying each day? i'm actually going to try to schedule myself in on my calandar to study every night..... i...

  20. Nov test takers

    neko11111 replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok - I was on Nov. 30th - changed it to Dec 12th - and now I've changed it back to Nov 30th!!! I'm sticking with it! do or die

  21. N-CLEX RN Exam TOMORROW 10/29 (newbie)

    neko11111 replied to E_Perez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    keep your head up!!! you never know..... many people have passed on that many questions.... that still could be a good thing!!! positive thoughts....... and make sure to keep yourself busy the...

  22. N-CLEX RN Exam TOMORROW 10/29 (newbie)

    neko11111 replied to E_Perez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sooooooo!!!!......... How did it go???? I'm sure you did great!!

  23. Nov test takers

    neko11111 replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK - question: got my att this morning. scheduled for nov. 30th...... also accepted a job offer today, and they want me to start on nov. 26. I will be in orientation mon-thurs, and then nclex on...

  24. How many in your class Started/Finished

    neko11111 replied to carilyn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    started with 32 - lost 50% of those original classmates..... they were really hard on

  25. new grad in ICU???

    neko11111 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hello, I'm currently graduating as an RN this week - and decided to go for the critical care area. I absolutely loved my ICU rotation. I do know that there is much controversy with new grads in the...