NicuNsg

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1. IV filters with Chemo???

   NicuNsg replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Oncology

   Hey guys!! I am peds HemOnc RN and have given Etop alot, we never use a filter. This is really strange. I am wondering though, is the filter requirements for mixing in pharmacy or during...

2. Rectal temps in peds

   NicuNsg replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   Rectal under 1 year of age, unless they are hem/onc...rectals are big no-no's, all other are oral or axillary. Tympanic are not accurate, it is not only positional for the operator, but if the child...

3. need some advice

   NicuNsg replied to imgn78's topic in First Year After Licensure

   First off let me just say, you are in no way alone! I failed my NCLEX the first time I took it, pure nervousness!!!!!!!!!!!! I studied Kaplan and Lippincott the 1st time, which did not make or break...

4. Scrubs for pinning ceremony

   NicuNsg replied to larae09's topic in General Students

   do a search on the web for nurses station. I get the catalog and I got my scrubs for pinning through them. They were really cute. The top was a mock wrap-around with a tie. The pants were flair...

5. state Lic.#

   NicuNsg replied to orchid's topic in First Year After Licensure

   The web address is: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/praes/splash.htm Click on Licensee lookup, the search page will come up, put in your name, county, and license type: RN Let me know if you dont get...

6. state Lic.#

   NicuNsg replied to orchid's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hey Orchid, I am in FL, your lic is posted on the licensee lookup w/ your #, ect. You will receive the original copy and a small card attached to carry w/ you. The original you will need to take to...

7. Feel like rescheduling

   NicuNsg replied to orchid's topic in First Year After Licensure

   If you are feeling overwelmed...reschedule it. No matter what you'll be alittle nervous going in, but if you are in doubt, reschedule while you can. Try not to overstudy....you finished school...you...

8. So I got on my state's bon website...

   NicuNsg replied to pcat's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Mine was the same way when I found out. I went to the BON website to get my answer. Pearson's Vue website had not posted the results yet. I am glad I didn't waste my money. 7.50 isn't it?...

9. Anyone From Florida?

   NicuNsg replied to MPNURSE's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Pearson states your results are ready in 48 hours, or 2 business days. My license was posted before noon, 2 business days after the exam. Don't pay the money to view a pass result, go to the licensee...

10. I passed!

    NicuNsg replied to moni rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!!!!! I did the same thing after my test until I rec'd my results. This girl was a wreck!! LOL!!! Good luck in all your endevours! Go out and have a wonderful time, you deserve it!! Best of...

11. Omg

    NicuNsg replied to Ortho_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my goodness 13 pt's?? I spent a great deal of time in school on an ortho floor (lamies, total hips and knees...'nuff said..hehe), these pt's can be a handful and are total cares. Not to mention at...

12. need help!!!!!!!!!!!

    NicuNsg replied to weezieRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh my goodness 16 Pt's???? You need to go to this website, the story will not be up long so...pass it on! IMPORTANT for all nurses. Happy reading! Titled: Changes Needed in Nurses' Work...

13. IV Starts and such...

    NicuNsg replied to SheaTabRN's topic in Pediatric

    We use EMLA cream as well as cold spray. Not all children need 4 people to hold down, but some do require diversion...depending on age, could be a book or bubbles. EMLA cream and cold spray are great...

14. IV Starts and such...

    NicuNsg replied to SheaTabRN's topic in Pediatric

    I wish you all the luck in the world!!!! FYI: Harriett Lang is the med bible in peds...:) Hope you find the peds unit is a fit for

15. I ended up failing!

    NicuNsg replied to LuvLotB's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry Luv! I can only imagine how you must feel. I surely hope that you know that everyone here has you in there prayers. I failed the first time and it just frustrated me to no end. Keep your...