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  1. Incomptetnt instructors (a rant)

    PJMommy replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Fastest way to get my respect as an instructor...say "I do not know the answer to that question but will find out for you". It shows that not only do they want to be sure I learn...but they are...

  2. Sex of unborn child?

    PJMommy replied to wcu_nurse's topic in General Students

    This was always so fun when my hubby and I were expecting. There is the infamous "Drano" test -- I've never done it but some women swear by it. Check the web...some info at Choosing your baby's sex:...

  3. Took NCLEX this morning...shut off at 75..HELP!

    PJMommy replied to Red251078's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm another for whom it shut off at 75 this morning. Either I knew my stuff solid...or am too stupid to live. :roll I got a lot of the schizo, renal, prioritizing stuff also. I also seemed to have...

  4. ruptured appendix and peritonitis

    PJMommy replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I always thought this was really negligent. I didn't even tell you the part about my hubby seeing a doc the first night he was sick. That guy told him he had gastroenteritis and gave him...

  5. ruptured appendix and peritonitis

    PJMommy replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby's appendix perf'd about 3 years ago. He was in the hospital for a total of two weeks and on home health with PICC line antibiotics for a month. He was 29 y/o at the time, great health...a...

  6. Just found out NCLEX-RN has changed

    PJMommy replied to Thelto's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wish they'd get their story straight then... I called and our instructors called last month and they told us they don't count until April 1, 2004. Ah well....none of my classmates who have tested...

  7. Just found out NCLEX-RN has changed

    PJMommy replied to Thelto's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated last month, take the NCLEX this week, and they do NOT count for me. The official effective date is April 1st...so yes, new grads in May will see these types of questions. However, it will...

  8. URGENT Help needed to Nurse-To-Be!!!

    PJMommy replied to tai_ngau's topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday, I had pre-employment physical for first position as new grad. I swear I didn't see a single question about HepB (or A or C...) on the form. She didn't ask either. The biggies they were...

  9. What does this mean???

    PJMommy replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Students

    Apparently, there is research showing that HESI is a good predictor of NCLEX performance. Nursing schools love to use HESI to see if their students are prepared. You mentioned you were in 2nd...

  10. Does anyone else take Vitamin C?

    PJMommy replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Yep...1000 of vit C every day and I am rarely sick -- that's saying a lot with four kids bringing every bug within a 50 mile radius home to me. I also take a multi-vitamin, a calcium/Vit D...

  11. Dr. Dean (democratic primary contender) on Nursing

    PJMommy replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    Yep... and I once read that she isn't the least bit interested in doing "First Lady" things. Her patients need her and she plans to continue to practice whether the doc is elected or not. On another...

  12. Dr. Dean (democratic primary contender) on Nursing

    PJMommy replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    I've liked this guy from the get-go. Check out this site: http://www.nurses4dean.com/ And get out and

  13. Student nurse Jack MacFarland... Discuss

    PJMommy replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in General Students

    Don't really watch Will & Grace much (not much time for T.V.) but my first knee-jerk thought is that I don't like the implication that gay men and women are nurses. Hoping not to get flamed...

  14. Kicking my butt...

    PJMommy posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I'm not officially a new grad but am close - done in December. I'm doing my preceptorship in ICU - 12 hr nights. It is kicking my butt. I'm tired, I feel disorganized, and I feel so lost...

  15. babies having babies

    PJMommy replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And this is exactly what isn't happening with the teen mothers we see. So many times, no one is there to listen or to guide. What a sad, vicious cycle. I do the same thing with my daughter who is...

  16. dishonesty in clinical rotation

    PJMommy replied to donnapalmer's topic in General Students

    Just one more comment... Jennifer made an excellent point about bath time being a great opportunity for assessment. I'm doing a preceptorship right now. When I came on shift the other night, the...

  17. dishonesty in clinical rotation

    PJMommy replied to donnapalmer's topic in General Students

    Ditto what Sara said. Think of the logical progression... now in a acute care setting... "Did you check Mr. Smith's wound? How did it look?" -- "Uh, yeah -- it's fine" (while Mr. Smith has the...

  18. Kicking my butt...

    PJMommy replied to PJMommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the responses. I'm better now...I guess I was just overwhelmed from lack of sleep, new environment, and a straight up learning curve. I'm settled into a routine now and enjoying this much...

  19. Question about I&O

    PJMommy replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    Oops...sorry I missed the original question. That's what working nights will do to you. Okay...here's the answer: - If it's a piggyback med in IV bag - then it's part of my pumps when I clear them....

  20. Question about I&O

    PJMommy replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    IVF should be considered as part of I/O. Typically I've seen the I/O sheets for Foley, meals, etc. with IV charting as a separate data collection. They "clear pumps" at a set time each time to...

  21. OK Everyone! Pharm!

    PJMommy replied to Guest26407's topic in General Students

    These are really more math problems vs. pharm. Pharm (IMHO) tends to be more about drugs, their methods of action, side effects, etc. You should get an answer of 4 mL for Dilantin. IV bag with 1000...

  22. Need some advice on accelerated RN or second degree programs

    PJMommy replied to balticbreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I'd just add that I am finishing a 12 month BSN accelerated program in December. I also have four children aged 11 and younger - so an accelerated program with children absolutely can be done. Of...

  23. Sewing your own scrubs?

    PJMommy replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    I sew all mine. Grab a cheap pattern at Wal-Mart or someplace similar. The fabric I use is just 100% cotton broadcloth -- just bought some at WalMart for $1.87 a yard. Give it a try...you'd only be...

  24. Poll about pre-planning.

    PJMommy replied to Jen2's topic in General Students

    Yep...this is almost exactly what we do also. Just wanted to add another hint I've learned.... If you can, type out your diagnoses, care maps, interventions, etc. Cut and paste from these as you go...

  25. Clinical Instructor Didn't Show Up

    PJMommy replied to geekymomma's topic in General Students

    I have to agree with previous posters. I'd rather sit around longer or make the call to the college than have to come back at a later time to make up those missed clinical hours. Does the instructor...