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  1. Omaha nurse:patient ratios

    tbanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good afternoon! I am currently in California, but my husband is discussing the possibility of moving to Omaha next year. Here in CA we have legal nurse patient ratios (1:5 in med/surg, 1:4 in tele,...

  2. Freaking out over NCLEX test results

    tbanurse replied to abbynurse28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And the results are????? I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you & hope you are out celebrating

  3. Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    tbanurse replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I think scrubs are some of the most comfortable clothes I have ever worn, but I do agree that the cutesy prints are rediculous! I refuse to wear puppies, neon colors or any number of other children's...

  4. Funniest briefs story?

    tbanurse replied to thunderdan's topic in General Nursing

    I had to smile at the sweet lady who, unfortunately, had dementia, and decided she would "just wash out a few things"--go back to her room a few minutes later to find her briefs soaking wet, hanging...

  5. Do you use your TEXT BOOK?

    tbanurse replied to bioniclewoman's topic in General Students

    I can honestly say that I read every chapter of the Med/Surg text and every assigned chapter of all of the other texts, all prior to attending lecture for those subjects. I felt prepared going into...

  6. NANDA nanda

    tbanurse replied to oKeto's topic in General Nursing

    You're missing your "as evidenced by" part for all of these. You need to identify exactly how this patient is presenting for this part. "Disturbed energy field" r/t decreased K+? This nursing dx...

  7. Where are all the jobs-I thought there was a nursing shortage??!!

    tbanurse replied to uandi's topic in California Nursing

    I feel your pain! It took me 5 months of searching and applying to every position, every facility I could, before I finally landed something as a new grad. I can tell you the same thing that has been...

  8. TPAPN woes. Phone meeting with nurse recruiter tomorrow

    tbanurse replied to LakesideRN's topic in General Nursing

    Aaaahhhhhh!!! That explains it! Being a California girl, I'd never heard of it!

  9. Old/new grad: Keep job hunting vs. rn refresher course?

    tbanurse replied to uandi's topic in California Nursing

    I think the refresher course is a good idea--it shows potential employers that you have gone that extra step to make yourself more marketable. Considering how competitive it is in some areas of CA to...

  10. TPAPN woes. Phone meeting with nurse recruiter tomorrow

    tbanurse replied to LakesideRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if I'm the only one who doesn't know, but what is

  11. RN positions at Sunrise Assisted Living

    tbanurse replied to montereyrn's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, and by the way... Sunrise has only recently started hiring RNs in the HCC position--they have traditionally been filled by LVNs because California does not even require assisted living facilites...

  12. RN positions at Sunrise Assisted Living

    tbanurse replied to montereyrn's topic in California Nursing

    I just completed several years as Healthcare Coord. with Sunrise. The two positions you are looking at are very different, so that's the first thing to be aware of. HCC is a salaried position (= more...

  13. ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    tbanurse replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Where to start!? First of all, being responsible for other people's lives is a pretty stressful position to be in. If that was not enough, take into account the hours that you put your heart and...

  14. I need help with PATHOFLOWS??

    tbanurse replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    Are you referring to a concept map format or something else? I have not heard of a pathoflow, but in my mind it may be similar to a concept map. If you do a search on AN, you'll find lots of great...

  15. critical thinking with ventilator pt

    tbanurse replied to destiney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you need to be a little more specific on what you're looking for. There are so many different scenarios with a patient on a vent that could happen. Besides the patient's diagnosis, there are...

  16. Letters of Recommendation from Teachers. Do they have to be sealed in an envelope?

    tbanurse replied to sushi4breakfast's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The letters that I included with my resume' were not in envelopes, but let me give you a tip-- I presented my resume' in a folder (you know, the two-pocket kind?), with my resume' and copy of my...

  17. Something that shocked me

    tbanurse replied to WayneStateKatie's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I've heard students with that attitude in class, but once they get to clinical, the instructors have had to change their attitude, much to their dismay. Keep in mind (trying not to sterotype...

  18. Most memorable thing patient has said to me...

    tbanurse replied to Nurse Salt's topic in General Nursing

    My most memorable time is not what the patient said, but how they said it. A simple "thank you for all you have done," but said as a final goodbye from a hospice patient who knew they would be passing...

  19. Private Trade School LPN-to-RN Program

    tbanurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    it sounds like you are taking the same route that i did, and let me tell you, i am so happy i have now completed the program! i was hesitant at first, because it is a lot of money, and i have a friend...

  20. How to chart that everything is ok?

    tbanurse replied to Faeriewand's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would also document s/s of their admitting diagnosis. If they are there for cellulitis, address the condition of the skin. If they are there for pneumonia, address respiratory. You get the idea!...

  21. what high school prerequisites do i need for the nursing program at sac city or ARC?

    tbanurse replied to etraen's topic in California Nursing

    These prerequisite classes are taken in college unless you have taken AP classes in high school which you receive college credit for. High school classes typically do not have the in-depth knowledge...

  22. Patient Identification

    tbanurse replied to baloobaba's topic in General Nursing

    My 16-year-old daughter was recently in the hospital for 11 days, and on day 7, she told me that only one nurse had checked her ID band prior to giving meds. Not only did she receive meds from her...

  23. If you fail one class do you fail out of nursing school?

    tbanurse replied to Shawnygirl003's topic in General Students

    Well, unfortunately, yes. Basically, all nursing classes are co-requisites as well as pre-requisites for the next semester. So, there are a cluster of classes that you have to take together, and...

  24. Lost my calm in an emergency...

    tbanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I am usually a very calm person, even in an emergency, but this morning I found out what it's like to be on the other side of the fence. My 13-year-old son, 3-days post-op from knee surgery (no...

  25. Lost my calm in an emergency...

    tbanurse replied to tbanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you for your support! :heartbeat I've always seen myself as a mom first and a nurse second, and your comments re-affirm that! I guess I was just amazed that my normal sense of calm...