Penguin67

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    Penguin67 replied to myfairyprincess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took boards back in the olden days of paper and pencil, but I teach so I hear from former students frequently about their experiences with boards. I can say that the number of questions you take...

  2. What's everyone's definition of Natural Childbirth?

    Penguin67 replied to pirap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The traditional definition of natural childbirth was for the woman to be awake during birth (after years of using twilight meds for labor). Also, some people feel that natural childbirth is not...

  3. Do you carry liability insurance?

    Penguin67 replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    All nurses should have their own liability policy. We pay to insure everything of value to us..home, auto, flood (for me in Savannah, at least!), jewelry, boats, why wouldn't you insure your career so...

  4. nclex-rn application status

    Penguin67 replied to bienbonita's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what your situation is, so I'm not sure if this will help you. If an NCLEX applicant answered "yes" to any of the legal questions at the bottom of the page, then the applicant must submit...

  5. Asking Recruiters about Salary

    Penguin67 replied to Dempather's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a new grad, you are going to get the new grad salary/hourly wage. There really is not any negotiating that you can do. Some of my grads thought that a prior bachelor's degree or experience...

  6. Taking BP on ankle

    Penguin67 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    An ankle b/p is used alot in peds, esp with infants and toddlers. I center the arrow on the cuff over the inner ankle bone and wrap the cuff. I use a dinamapp machine, thought, not a manual scope/cuff...

  7. My Word... What Can't You Get at Wal-Mart??

    Penguin67 replied to happybunny1970's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea. It makes health care more accessible and is a good opportunity for nurse

  8. SBAR tool-- new requirement for report and calling MDs, is my paranoia justified?

    Penguin67 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We use the SBAR tool as well. The SBAR form is actually a big sticker that we complete and place on MD progress notes on the chart. I'm not fond of SBAR, as I normally do communicate like that with an...

  9. New clinical instructor ob/peds any advise?

    Penguin67 replied to Smn123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Make every clincial experience as much hands on as possible. They will thank you later for that! Question them alot to get them to critically think to develop that skill. It doesn't ahve to be...

  10. Passing Meds

    Penguin67 replied to psalm51's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I give a top medications quiz, covering 20 of the top meds that thye will mostl likely see in clinicals. I give them a chart with all material on it. THey just have to memorize it. (Generic and trade...

  11. Some parents amaze me

    Penguin67 replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who constantly tells me that she thinks that not everyone is ready for parenthood, and when we identify them, we should immediately spay and neuter

  12. Input Wanted

    Penguin67 replied to mikemay1969's topic in General Nursing

    Even though you will be doing specialized nursing interventions, I would still classify a telemetry unit as a medical-surgical unit. (BTW, I also consider pediatric and labor-delivery as...

  13. Organization when busy?

    Penguin67 replied to SDS_RN's topic in Emergency

    When I get out of shift report, I look first at meds and treatments and things that have a scheduled time. I have a report sheet that I made for myself that has a chart at the bottom of the page with...

  14. Student Needing Advice On Going into L&D

    Penguin67 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Getting an entry level position right out of school in l/d or psotpartum is really up to the agency. Some hire right out of school and some require experience. There are pros and cons to both...

  15. NICU nurses floating to PICU

    Penguin67 replied to bubbly's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work a general peds floor, and am expected to float to NICU and PICU. While no one especially cares to be floated, PICU makes a very appropaiate assignment for me that I can handle. Usually 1-2...

  16. Which is better, handwashing or hand sanitizer?

    Penguin67 replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    My facility is ok with either soap and water or hand sanitizer for routine cleansing, but if there is visible soiling, soap and water should be used. Also, our CNS told us that hand sanitizer is good...

  17. Writing Notes

    Penguin67 replied to L&DRN03's topic in General Nursing

    My rule of thumb is to chart enough information so that all who follow me can easily see what I did for that patient and what their responses were. Be specific enough so that whoever reads your notes...

  18. Help with MSN school interview question - candidate's health plans vs nursing

    Penguin67 replied to biltz's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'd suggest visiting the candidate's websites to read their healthcare viewpoints and hear it straight from

  19. Thesis Survey!

    Penguin67 replied to amb123456's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you on your MSN

  20. Computer charting-what do you think?

    Penguin67 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I like computer charting IF and ONLY IF the program is user friendly and information is easy to locate. Computer charting makes having the chart available to many different people at one possible....

  21. Best shoes ever?

    Penguin67 replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Danskos! Hands down! After much throbbing in the legs/calves after a shift, a friend recommended Danskos, and I've worn them for two eyars now. You can buy them online cheaper than probably in town at...

  22. Being a patient, your opinions

    Penguin67 replied to BeachBayNurse's topic in General Nursing

    My mom was hospitalized for heart surgery. We thought it would be for 10 days and complicaitons turned it in to 21 days. I live in a different state, so the plan was for me, the daughter/nurse, to...