ilstu99

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  1. Best jobs while in Nursing School?

    ilstu99 replied to joetex12's topic in General Students

    depends on what you need. i needed a lot of flexibility, so i kept my regular job, and just decreased my hours to a manageable level. i had a good relationship with my boss, so they were willing to...

  2. random drug tests?

    ilstu99 replied to carrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would guess because nursing relies quite a lot on honesty, integrity and accountability. While smoking a joint every now and then really isn't a huge deal (in my opinion), it IS against the law, and...

  3. I have a masters!

    ilstu99 replied to words747's topic in General Nursing

    You may find that there is not much difference in course requirements to just get your BSN over ADN....depending on the school you look at, and your area of emphasis in education...especially if you...

  4. nclex results

    ilstu99 replied to adriane barbosa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    People need to stop studying content in order to sit for the NCLEX. The time to study content ended when you finished school. If you want to study something, study HOW to read and answer the...

  5. Is nursing for me?

    ilstu99 replied to CherryB's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the idea of you job shadowing for a day or two, or maybe volunteering in an area that interests you. As for your family's "support"..... I've never been cussed at, nor do I know...

  6. Differences in pain medication

    ilstu99 replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    IMO - depends on the need and the patient's response. Morphine doesn't do much for me, but Demerol knocks me on my orifice. My response to patients would probably to ask what they've tried before, and...

  7. I can't get a hospital job!

    ilstu99 replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

    Try applying in-person. I didn't have much luck with online applications, but was offered every job I applied for in-person. 'Yes' to the "Do nursing students have priority over "just a CNA"...

  8. NM altering my timecard - how do I approach her?

    ilstu99 replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask someone OTHER than your NM how that would be handled, or look up your facility's P/P regarding orientees/GN's and OT. Some facilities don't allow ANY type of "bonus pay" for someone on...

  9. Will I be able to cut it in nursing school?

    ilstu99 replied to HopingtobeNP's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is also my second career. In my former life, I specialized in medical neglect child abuse. I worked with a lot of nurses, and LOVED that aspect of care. So a hundred (or so) years...

  10. Is BSN ( bachelor degree in nursing) worth it ?

    ilstu99 replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it could ever hurt you. I would recommend that you look at the clinical ladder in your institution (or other places you might consider working), and see what it takes to advance up the...

  11. PO vs IV formulations

    ilstu99 replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Here, too. The PO caffeine is cloudy/pink, and the IV is clear. Don't think I'd be up for pushing the pink one into my baby. It may just be some additive that sets them apart, but if I don't know what...

  12. Do you leave your med/flush tubing up?

    ilstu99 replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We were just discussing our policy on tubing yesterday. The ONLY tubing that's left up for longer than 24 hours is TPN. All drips and lipids are Q24 changes. Things like antibiotics are tossed when...

  13. Acuity and Ratio

    ilstu99 replied to discobunni's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have to say that we're pretty flexible on the ratio. The MAX is 1:3, though, even for the feeder/growers. But, you know, some feeder/growers are a HUGE time and effort compared to others (I...

  14. oscillatory and nitric ventilation

    ilstu99 replied to munkypants's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I :redbeathe this website: http://www.adhb.govt.nz/newborn/TeachingResources/ventilation/VentilationBasics.htm I would make nice with the RT staff. I've seen some nurses treat them like they're health...

  15. oldest babies in the NICU?

    ilstu99 replied to bubbly's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We've had some babies stay for close to a year. It's not unusual for a 24/25 weeker to stay for 6 months or so, especially if they are still on any kind of oxygen support....whether they're going home...

  16. My first post, and it's a vent. :)

    ilstu99 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most of the time, they're really wonderful.....the parents. They are loving, and caring and appropriately involved. It's awesome watching them with their babies, teaching and developing those...

  17. Making the beds

    ilstu99 replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    The shortest answer is "some do...some don't." It depends on the facility, the unit, and the staff members available. In my hospital/unit, the RN's do total patient care, as is the case with all of...

  18. Freaking out just a little...

    ilstu99 replied to Abishag's topic in General Nursing

    A positive result will feel like a pea under your skin...not just redness or tenderness, since those can both happen just with the injection. Deep breath. Everyone else is right: worst case scenario...

  19. Hippa - Wwyd?

    ilstu99 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is the first time I've ever come across such a blatant issue, and I'm not sure how to handle it. New admit to the NICU, and the mom apparently used to date one of my coworker's family members....

  20. Do the shifts at your hospital "get along"?

    ilstu99 replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes....it happens here. I usually just offer something like, "Yeah, I heard s/he was really hopping today," or, "wow...they must have been busy!" Maybe it's true...maybe it's not. Either way, I don't...

  21. Calling Docs by their first name...

    ilstu99 replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do. Our neonatologists go by their first names. Our unit's pretty laid back in general, though. They all wear jeans in the unit, eat lunch with us (in fact, one was delivery-boy today), and...

  22. "Big Money"

    ilstu99 replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went into nursing because I loved my old job, but I wanted to help put my kids through college some day.....and retire....and have affordable health insurance....and not have to worry about my grant...

  23. Nclex

    ilstu99 replied to lootsy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe they wanted to make sure you knew your stuff....maybe they wanted to give you every chance to get it right.....maybe they were part of the "random 15"......who knows? The NCLEX messes with...

  24. Pericare.....

    ilstu99 replied to BearyPrivate's topic in General Nursing

    I was a student at the time, so I tried to make mention of it, without "tattling" on someone. You know...something like, "Hey, Instructor, what would you say to an RN when you see them (list all of...

  25. Student Loans

    ilstu99 replied to matty011's topic in General Nursing

    Too many years. :) My total student loan debt from all my trips to college was about $36K, but compared to everyone else in my program, that's not too shabby. Many of them are over