NsgTiger

NsgTiger

Member

  • Content

    89

  • Visitors

    3,018

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by NsgTiger

  1. Advice on what unit to start on

    NsgTiger replied to NursinTig's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, I would chose ICU over the med or surg floors, just for the extern experience. If you go through this externship in a unit where pts are really really sick, then you will feel quite comfortable...

  2. GN Permits and ATT's

    NsgTiger replied to JuicyJem's topic in Texas Nursing

    hey guys... i was one person who had lots of trouble getting my stuff to the texas BNE. but guess what! my att and gn permit arrived a few days ago! yeah! i really was not expecting it for a while...

  3. NCLEX Review Course

    NsgTiger replied to Ortho_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I highly recommend the Hurst review! Excellent material and entertaining too! you can get info at

  4. Fingerprinting Texas Nurses

    NsgTiger replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas Nursing

    At this point I am just waiting to see if I will be able to start my job on time. It's out of my hands now..just have to wait and

  5. IV suggestions

    NsgTiger posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some help. I have been having trouble lately with blowing veins when starting IVs. I will get in the vessel, good flashback, start to advance the catheter over the needle, then it gets hard to...

  6. IV suggestions

    NsgTiger replied to NsgTiger's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys! I will certainly try your tips. Anything to keep my patients from getting bruised and stuck unnecessarily I'm kinda thinking that it may be the angle. We'll see! Thanks again for your...

  7. Childrens Medical Center

    NsgTiger replied to KYMSRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    From what I know, it is a really good hospital. Children's Dallas is where the successful separation of the egyptian conjoined twins was performed. I don't have any personal experience, but I have...

  8. Fingerprinting Texas Nurses

    NsgTiger replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yeah, good luck. I'll let you know what happens. BTW, we've got a lot in common... my school's financial aid dept sounds just as bad as yours!! Keep me

  9. Fingerprinting Texas Nurses

    NsgTiger replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas Nursing

    I did get a reply to my letter to the BNE. The reply stated that ...heck I'm just going to quote it... "My advice to you is the same as that which Ms. Sloane has already suggested: go as soon as...

  10. What is your least favorite.....

    NsgTiger replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Changing dressings on infected wounds. It is not the sight, but the smell of course. You know the ones I am talking about - the smell fills the room, down the hall, and permeates your clothing. There...

  11. Freak Accident! (sorry kinda long)

    NsgTiger replied to TheMagicCookie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not familiar with the dx. But WOW, glad that it looks like everything will be okay. That is so scary how such an apparently benign incident can turn so serious. Best of luck in your

  12. Fingerprinting Texas Nurses

    NsgTiger replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas Nursing

    JuicyJem, Thanks for your reply. It does make me feel a little better that I am not the only one. This whole thing is so frustrating. I just can't wait to get all of this mess behind me! Hopefully...

  13. Fingerprinting Texas Nurses

    NsgTiger replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, I think that this fingerprinting thing stinks! I don't care so much in principle. However, I think the BNE should have gotten their act together before mandating this change for new grads...

  14. Air in IV lines

    NsgTiger replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    To quote my icu text: "This is more likely [air embolus] if the patient is in an upright position, because air can be pulled into the venous system with the increase in negative intrathoracic pressure...

  15. Air in IV lines

    NsgTiger replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Angus - I think with a central line the air embolus issue is the same principle as in a peripheral line. It takes 200-300ml of air to cause a problem (air can become trapped in the right vent.). I...

  16. CCU vs. CVICU vs. CICU

    NsgTiger posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Okay, You guys gave me great info on my CCU vs. CVICU question. Now I just found that the facility I am applying to has CCU, CVICU, and CICU. Plus, they have regular telemetry units. What's the

  17. CCU vs. CVICU

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

    Ahhh.... I see. Thanks for the

  18. Do all surgeons think that they are Gods?

    NsgTiger replied to angiebaby's topic in General Nursing

    yup, i totally

  19. Cheating In School

    NsgTiger replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with John. Using previous notes, exams, etc. aren't really cheating. These things can be used as tools to aid the learning process. I have used these things before and don't consider...

  20. Why LPN??

    NsgTiger replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Call me stupid but...what are the limitations of a LPN? I've heard they can't do IV push meds but what else? I can not tell the difference on the