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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...

  16. Nclex results

    NicuNsg replied to peaceful2100's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank GOD!!!! YA HOOOOOO!!!!!!!! All of us that were in the same boat, pulled it off!!! Congrats, I am sooo happy for you, Ms. NEW RN!!!! Keep in touch and let us know how orientation is going! I am...

  17. Oh my goodness computer shut offf at 75

    NicuNsg replied to peaceful2100's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The anticipation is an absolute killer...I know!!!! I wish you the best, I feel you did good!!! :) As far as the results go, here in FL we have the quick results from Pearson (if ya want to call it...

  18. Re-taking the boards a second time next week...

    NicuNsg replied to jm1739's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YEAH!!!! Awesome job! Congrats and I wish you all the with your RN position!!! Did you wear red? LOL!!!! I am very happy for you!!!! Good

  19. Nclex Results

    NicuNsg replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See I knew you could, you go girl!!!!!! I am soooo happy for you, good luck on your orientation...relax, have fun!!!! I'll be celebrating for you as well!!! Christine,...

  20. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    NicuNsg replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    And NicuNsg...some patients on vents desperately NEED to be sedated...they use all their energy fighting...and none healing or breathing effectively ....please don't judge so quickly. [/b] I know...

  21. I just took the NCLEX

    NicuNsg replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Relax, put your feet up, and enjoy your weekend! I'll be praying for ya!!!! I know you did well!!! Keep us

  22. 14 Nurses Fired and 9 disciplined in Kentucky

    NicuNsg replied to nurseattorney's topic in General Nursing

    Scarey!!!!!!!!!!! My mom was in the ICU there for a month (on a vent, none the less!!). They kept her so snowed and she had bouts of combativeness as well (normal occurence for a vented pt). I had to...

  23. Jury duty summons

    NicuNsg replied to wonderbee's topic in General Students

    I was called in for jury duty summer of my 2nd year. I filled out the excusal form and sent in a letter from the Dir. of my nursing program. She explained in detail about the heavy load and how...

  24. Getting ready to take NCLEX again......

    NicuNsg replied to Chrislynn2003's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck, I know you can do it!!!! Just keep your anxiety in check and take breaks (every 50 questions or PRN). Don't forget to wear something red and eat something salty!!!!!!! Also, don't study a...

  25. Id Badges

    NicuNsg replied to tatoome33's topic in General Nursing

    Info for anyone in FL (if not check to see if your state does this)!! When you apply for licensure you use your mailing addy, which upon passing the exam, gets posted on the net. BUT, if you look at...