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  1. Neuro ICU Worksheet, Report Sheet, or Assignment Sheet

    stephlucasrn2008 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hello all! New neuro ICU nurse here. I was inquiring as to whether anyone had a worksheet, report sheet, or assignment sheet that they use and can attach in a reply to me. I am having trouble...

  2. NPO and meds

    stephlucasrn2008 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    This migt be dumb question but I am confused (and not to mention, I've had 13 preceptors in the last 2 months)... If a patient is NPO and has an OG, NG, g-tube, etc. and has meds that are to be given...

  3. Just got hired in ICU....any advice?

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to nursekatie22's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am just ending my orientation in MICU. It is VERY hard! But I love it! Orientation is somewhat like school and treat it like that. If you aren't familiar with a drug or condition or test, go...

  4. Med error~Hard to explain on paper!

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to jaxnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a med error. I know this never helps but YOU DIDN'T DO THE PATIENT HARM. Things happen and often nurses (including myself0 are too hard on themselves. Last week I was interrupted while...

  5. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed on 8/18/08 with 75 questions... Here are some pointers, take if you wish... #1 - KAPLAN! KAPLAN! KAPLAN! I used probably 5 or 6 books over my entire last year of school and I thought the...

  6. Anything else I can do with a BSN without starting out in the hospital first?

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to Rainbowbright77's topic in General Nursing

    If you are worried about stress level but still want experience to move onto bigger and better things, I suggest trying an inpatient rehabilitation unit in a hospital. I have a friend that almost...

  7. In your experience.......when a seemingly "stable" patient tells you they are

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to JennRN65's topic in General Nursing

    I had a 46 y/o M who was A & O and doing extremely well after a valve replacement. I walked by his room and he was walking with the foley still attached to the bed and his IV pump 10 feet behind...

  8. August2008Support Group!!!

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking mine in August, as well. I am using a very helpful technique, in addition to the MILLIONS of practice questions... I say "I will pass!" at least 5 times a day... Since, it's proven you...

  9. Career change/why so neg on nursing?

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    I was always told, and have come to know, that nurses that "hate" their jobs will automatically send negative vibes and tell you off from nursing. I mean, it DOES make sense. Every person finds...

  10. I am afraid I will fail : (

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to New2block's topic in General Nursing

    If you put your mind to it, you can do it! I barely passed college algebra my senior year of high school and almost went into shock when I got a B in stats. Nursing math is doable! And to this day...

  11. What would be good experience?

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to AngelaChanel24's topic in General Nursing

    If you already have a bachelor degree, you could try the accelerated BSN. I think it only takes 1 1/2 to 2 years. I know a few people that have done it. I am from the Pittsburgh area and there are...

  12. need help with resume

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to litbitblack's topic in General Nursing

    I've used this one and have received many compliments from nurse managers and HR peeps... -In Time New Roman, size 24, bold and underlined I put my first and last name with RN and tab the underline...

  13. Math help please!

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    easiest way that I taught myself... Step 1 - Calculate your mL's per hour - So, if you are running 1 L over 8 hours, it's 125 mL/hr Step 2 - Multiply your mL/hr by the drip rate - So, 125 mL/hr x 15...

  14. Young Eating Unit Secretaries

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    control - control - control everyone needs a little (or a lot) of

  15. will be taking boards in a couple of days

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to chiynadol's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    #1) ASSESS ASSESS ASSESS - this also means check, validate, observe, monitor, watch, etc. #2) meds - NVD (generally speaking) #3) when in doubt, go with the answer that you wouldn't yourself do LOL...

  16. what meds should I NOT be around while pregnant?!?!

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to momnurse84's topic in General Nursing

    Tamoxifen because of the

  17. Does GPA matter in terms of getting a job?

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just as a note... The valedictorian and 3 other straight-A students nurses I graduated with would not be allowed within a 100-foot radius of me if I was ill... I have a friends that got all A's, A's...

  18. Can student nurses work as a tech/CNA?

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to Dental Hygienist's topic in General Nursing

    I went to vo-tech in high school and trained as a nurse aide in a LTC facility and achieved my certification that way. I graduated high school on a Friday and began working as an aide on a cardiac...

  19. What's YOUR nursing obsession?

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    this just sounds so wrong... but i love blood clots and embolisms... certainly not when patients get them... i just think they are

  20. Florence Nightengale's Notes on Nursing...

    stephlucasrn2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Who has read Florence Nightengale's Notes on Nursing? WOW! What an awesome read for any nurse, no matter what specialty. Just wanted to know thoughts from those who have read the book. I was a bit...

  21. Florence Nightengale's Notes on Nursing...

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to stephlucasrn2008's topic in General Nursing

    I bought my copy at Barnes & Noble. It was like

  22. when your patient is a nurse

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to aeauooo's topic in General Nursing

    I am a big believer in WE ALL HAVE OUR PROBLEMS! So then, about reporting this to the state board of nursing. I am not aware of the process for reporting things and who can, but I would say that it...

  23. Problems with CNAs and Jeopardizing Nursing License

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I may or may not be qualified to reply to this post but... I am graduating from nursing school in June and have worked as a clinical / monitor tech on an interventional cardiac unit (mostly post-caths...

  24. Worksheet or Report Sheet

    stephlucasrn2008 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am going to be working in a MICU as a GN here shortly. I am one that likes to be organized and not running around like a headless chicken looking for information when I can have it in my pocket....

  25. Pearls of Wisdom

    stephlucasrn2008 replied to seanpdent's topic in MICU, SICU

    well this WAS learned from nursing school from a kick ass critical care instructor that taught you the real world way of doing things... many times, you must PICK YOUR POISON... do you want your...