racing-mom4

racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. Fears

    racing-mom4 replied to ammieantonio's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seek out a sedated and or possibly a sedated pt in restraints to start on!!! That was my 1st IV start, he was sedated and in restraints, also a basically healthy 32 yr old male. Since he didnt flinch...

  2. Hired in ICU fresh out of school?

    racing-mom4 replied to benjaminlox's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired directly into ICU, I always thought I would be an OB nurse, who knew ICU was meant for me--I couldnt imagine anything else right now and I am learning so much. Nursing school just barely...

  3. How high have you titrated levophed?

    racing-mom4 replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU, SICU

    WOW---OK so that is

  4. How high have you titrated levophed?

    racing-mom4 replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU, SICU

    I dont remember what the CVP was...I did call that in to the Dr around midnight but for the life of me I am not remembering what the reading was,I did ask Dr about the neo as that was what the...

  5. Why did you choose Nursing?

    racing-mom4 replied to RNstudentwithQ's's topic in General Nursing

    Purely selfish reasons. I wanted a job I could work part time nights and weekends get good benefits and still make a decent hourly wage. What I found was a career I love. Could not imagine doing...

  6. I need insight

    racing-mom4 replied to mason'smom's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital paid a nice chunk of my tuition and I had to sign a contract, but no money comes out of my pay, I simply need to work there 6months for every full time semester paid. They paid for 4 full...

  7. How high have you titrated levophed?

    racing-mom4 replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU, SICU

    The fluid in was almost 3 liters total in the course of 12 hours. I questioned the fluids going in, as nothing was coming out per say, the logic behind the fluids was one to push the meds in faster...

  8. I want her fired!!!!

    racing-mom4 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    WOW---I bet you or your sister didnt have an appetite after witnessing

  9. Nclex

    racing-mom4 replied to chickengal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check out the Students/ Nclex tab on the top of this page.TONs of advice and people in your same situation.... Best of

  10. "Don't get too worked up about it"

    racing-mom4 replied to JaneyW's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for bringing this to his attention....we all need to do that when we encounter that type of situation. You are sooo right, we do work hard to get the title nurse and it should not be tossed...

  11. Used Chem book

    racing-mom4 replied to muncieLPN34's topic in Indiana Nursing

    By using half.com it wont cost you 100s. I have bought and sold text books for as little as 5.00 and as much as 50.00. The 1st year I was in school I too used financial aide to buy my books, then I...

  12. nclex help

    racing-mom4 replied to troubledstudent1024's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is a 265 question test that is very similar to Nclex, covers the basics. OB/Peds/mental health and med surg. Depending on your score it give you your percent of passing if you took Nclex that day....

  13. nclex help

    racing-mom4 replied to troubledstudent1024's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pick a book you like and start now. If you school utilizes ATI I am guessing you have the ATI codes to take the content area tests. What I did as soon as I got my test date I sat down and took all the...

  14. Used Chem book

    racing-mom4 replied to muncieLPN34's topic in Indiana Nursing

    No you have to use pay pal. What if you dont use all your financial aid? Do you get a refund on the amount? As I went through nursing school on scholarships/student loans and I always got a refund...

  15. My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    racing-mom4 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked both days and night shifts and I notice day shift gets more breaks away from the floor than nights does. During the day our mgr is great about covering while the nurse goes down to...

  16. Used Chem book

    racing-mom4 replied to muncieLPN34's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I bought and sold all my text books from half.com Amazing site if you know what you will need for fall my advice is buy now, as once a few weeks before semesters begin the prices go up. Mid semester...

  17. First shift crazyness!!!!

    racing-mom4 replied to labelle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just read a post yesterday from a night shifter in LTC and they said they had 79 patients and only 3 CNAs and 1 LPN. Their complaint was they couldnt get every thing done, my advice was to only do...

  18. How did you or will you go about picking what specialty of nursing is right for you?

    racing-mom4 replied to pril's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes your specialty picks you! I went through school positive I was going to be an OB nurse. Then graduation came and OB didnt have the sched I wanted or even close to the sched I wanted, but the...

  19. Staffing for 79 Residents in LTC!!

    racing-mom4 replied to BearyPrivate's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can not even get my mind on the logistics of this scenerio. If the ahlz unit is locked, who is in there with them? One of the CNA's? Do you carry a pager/beeper? How is a CNA to get ahold of you if...

  20. New Nursing Student

    racing-mom4 replied to bmm08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hate to put a damper on your plans as I am sure you are bummed enough about not getting in to the Fall class. But i dont know if going the LPN route 1st is the best course??? This will mean you will...

  21. Frustrated New Grad

    racing-mom4 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the BSN prefered over ASN is regional at best. In my geographical location ASN and BSN nurses are paid the exact same. Only when you get to mgmt level does the BSN factor into the

  22. i need recommendation on how to study for the nclex rn

    racing-mom4 replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I find it odd that you could pass the LPN Nclex 1st try and not the RN. What was different about the two?? Anyways, back to your original question I belive the best way to pass is to get in as many...

  23. Frustrated New Grad

    racing-mom4 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    1st things 1st. Pass your boards. You may not be getting hired because what if they hire you for a nursing job and you dont pass, then they need to go through the hiring process again. Our hospital...

  24. Pregnant! Do I tell them at new job?

    racing-mom4 replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is no law that states you have to tell them by a certain time. Tell them when you are comfortable and ready. The 1st person you should tell though is your immediate mgr, not that it technically...

  25. Days or Nights

    racing-mom4 replied to DBLOCC's topic in General Nursing

    I am still searching for a 9am to 2pm job-Monday through Friday with maybe every other Weds off-as that would work best for my sched at home. Until then I will work my nights. Every one has their own...