RNRapunzel1029

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  1. Question about diabetic

    RNRapunzel1029 posted a topic in School

    If a student has been running high blood sugars and does not finish their meals all of the time (so it's never exactly known if to dose for the full meal or not) do you dose right before the meal to...

  2. Question about diabetic

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in School

    Young/picky just because of age. Plan is to carb count and dose for lunch. So I figured I should count carbs actually eaten instead of full meal because it can differ by a

  3. When do you go back?

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to SaltineQueen's topic in School

    Tomorrow.

  4. I'm Joining The Club

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to kmcandmmc's topic in School

    congrats! I'm re-joining school nursing after working in a hospital for a little while and being a SAHM for a little while. Trying to get back into the swing of

  5. I dread going to work :(

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to MrsICURN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I've been trying to stay positive so far-I'm in my 2nd week on my own. Well, my last shift just took it all out of me. The shift started on such a bad note and it was all downhill from there. It's...

  6. Well, this is it...first night on own.

    RNRapunzel1029 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So after 6 weeks of orientation, tonight will be my first night on my own on my med surg floor. I am so nervous. Hopefully, tonight will go well. If anyone has any pointers I'm all ears. I'm just...

  7. [Med/surg] What are top 5 drugs your floor uses?

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to icarr757's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Zosyn, dilaudid, ancef, norco, Ativan, protonix, heparin, beta blockers, insulin,

  8. Well, this is it...first night on own.

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I survived. I'm beating myself up over a few mistakes I made, but all 6 of my patients were stable during my shift and when I left. I guess that's a win! I'm gonna write some of my thoughts out on the...

  9. July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Mom: "I think our new nursing student forgot to set her clock back. What's an extra hour on a 12-hr shift anyway,

  10. Silly question-spiking levaquin bag

    RNRapunzel1029 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Silly question, but I'm still gonna ask so I have a definite answer. When spiking a levaquin bag (the one with the two plastic tabs), do you twist off the bottom tab and spike it through the 2nd tab?...

  11. Silly question-spiking levaquin bag

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you. I had never used a bag with the plastic twist tab before so that is helpful to

  12. I feel truly sorry for new grads

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I PMed you Concerto about a question on another topic, I graduated in 2010 and I'm still looking for a hospital job. It's very rough out

  13. "My tooth is loose"

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    Yup I tell them it's not ready to come out yet, but if it does fall out at school to come back to my office (they like getting the treasure boxes and such)

  14. Scared straight- new to school nursing

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to Sugarwugga's topic in School

    I am a new school nurse and new RN too. It is overwhelming, but luckily I have had experience working in a schools setting before. If any other of the new (or "old") school nurses want to form a...

  15. Looking for Advice-New Grad, 8 patients?

    RNRapunzel1029 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello, I recently interviewed for a position that would be for nights on a med-surg floor. One of the floors may even be telemetry (interviewed for multiple open med-surg positions). I was told that...

  16. Any work at Edward Hospital in Naperville?

    RNRapunzel1029 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, I am graduating in June and I am wondering if anyone knows much about Edward Hospital in Naperville. I am doing my externship there for my last quarter and I am also looking at hospitals...

  17. Almost one year has passed since I graduated...

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in June and I have not found a job yet either. It is frustrating. I do not know what I will do if I don't find one by this summer....I am in IL by the way and I graduated with an RN...

  18. Input from Chicago RNs please!

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to Sparrow23's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I know how you feel. I graduated in June with my RN and still nothing. I've been here all of my life too. I just figure one day something will come

  19. New Nurse Grad Wanting to work in Chicago

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to Penutt06's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am looking right now and no places are really hiring. Its

  20. Took nclex today - freaking out....

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to gymmom125's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Quick results said I passed. I'm an RN. an R-N. RN. hehe. I won't stop saying/writing it.

  21. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed! PVT

  22. July 2010 nclex rn study group

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to ikedinachi1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED.

  23. failed nclex, what DIDN'T you do the 1st time?

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to nurse1219's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    #1. Do not think you have to invest in some really expensive class to pass. You don't. If you have good study habits and those have worked for you in the past, then use them. However, if you know you...

  24. July 2010 nclex rn study group

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to ikedinachi1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I got 75 ques and the good pop-up. Finished in like 35 minutes. I thought me going fast would=me failing but I guess not. Totally didn't feel like staring at the questions forever. And yes I also...

  25. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    RNRapunzel1029 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took test today. 75 questions in 35minutes. Got the good-pop up when I got home. I will tell you Monday if it works (but of course I believe that it