Conrad283

Conrad283 BSN, RN

SICU, MICU, CICU, NeuroICU

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  1. Is it advisable????????

    Conrad283 replied to doggybour's topic in New York Nursing

    If you can take the train do that. There's really no traffic on the trains so that'd probably be your best option. I would advise against driving into the city. There's always traffic, and the...

  2. what are the guys' reasons to become a nurse?

    Conrad283 replied to joanaRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well put. I hope to advance my career because my wife and mother don't think I'm destined to spend my years on a regular med/surg

  3. Unit Secretary roles

    Conrad283 replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    I am a unit clerk, and I have been for 6 1/2 years. It's a great job and I think I do a damn fine job. There are others that stink at their job and everyone and even they know it. The job can be...

  4. Most accurate way to take a temp

    Conrad283 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Anything manual is the best. And unfortunately rectally is the best route, unless

  5. The Circumcision Discussion

    Conrad283 replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Basically it comes down to choice. I'm glad my parents did it to me. Is it barbaric? I don't think so. Am I happy? Of course. But the thing is, ask all the guys who have been circ'd, if they...

  6. Are there any hospitals in the Denver Area have a "low census policy?"

    Conrad283 replied to Conrad283's topic in Colorado Nursing

    That's what I want to avoid. That'll be a very important question in the

  7. Are there any hospitals in the Denver Area have a "low census policy?"

    Conrad283 posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I was reading a thread about some hospitals having a "low census policy" whereas if the census is low they tell the nurses to sit at home by the phone and not get paid, or get paid very little and...

  8. test question

    Conrad283 replied to leagirl36's topic in General Students

    I asked my teacher this question and she said without a doubt it's absent bilateral pedal pulses because a distended tender abdomen is expected after surgery. If they were re-bleeding they would have...

  9. What type of education do you have?

    Conrad283 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious to see how far everyone has gotten and if they're going any

  10. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    Conrad283 replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unit Clerk with 6 1/2 years exp. Started at $12.56 for days and now I'm up to $16.71 for

  11. What type of education do you have?

    Conrad283 replied to Conrad283's topic in General Nursing

    You know the t-shirt "I can only please one person a day ..." I'm just kidding, I ran out of options, ten is the max. But it sounds like you have a nice

  12. How much do u have in loans?

    Conrad283 replied to 23mark23's topic in General Nursing

    Luckily enough I do not have any student loans to pay

  13. What to expect

    Conrad283 replied to MLMRN1120's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Some institutions have a policy that they do not hire nurses who have not taken the boards yet. Some institutions hire GN's and they go thru their orientation and take the boards in a timely manner...

  14. Psoas sign and appendicitis

    Conrad283 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Students

    The DRE is an invasive test. The PSOAS sign and a Abd/xray really should be albe to dx

  15. What type of education do you have?

    Conrad283 replied to Conrad283's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, there's already 10 options there and that's the maximum number allowed. I guess there are more options that I had originally

  16. Ten Lessons from the Top 100 Most Wired Hospitals

    Conrad283 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good article. My hospital is definately not one of the top 100 most

  17. Funny Names for Nurses

    Conrad283 replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    These names are

  18. Writing Dean of Nursing.........

    Conrad283 replied to StressQT23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about your difficulties with the NCLEX exam. It seems that you are one to prove people wrong, and I'm sure that the constant badgering only helped add fuel to your fire. Congrats...

  19. What type of education do you have?

    Conrad283 replied to Conrad283's topic in General Nursing

    The poll has been updated to add the omissions. Sorry about the

  20. I'm ready to resign!

    Conrad283 replied to NTPinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't put up with stuff like that. Those types of classes are there for a reason. Good luck with your new

  21. calling a code

    Conrad283 replied to abbysmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The fact that this woman just appeared on the floor and collapsed warrants a code because they're not considered an admitted patient with the proper history and meds and whatnot. If this were a...

  22. I want this job, BUT......

    Conrad283 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Try working per-diem somewhere or maybe home care, you could get in touch with the local hospice or VNA for someone who is in need of private

  23. What type of education do you have?

    Conrad283 replied to Conrad283's topic in General Nursing

    And what degree might that

  24. Do you now wish that you chose another career?

    Conrad283 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    My wife is a nurse and when she comes home she's pooped and doesn't do anything. I hope I am not like that when I

  25. need help with cardiovascular patho

    Conrad283 replied to LuvMyGirls's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A good tip is to understand why and how it happens, and not to just memorize the