geekgolightly

geekgolightly BSN, RN

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  1. i'm 18 graduating from an alternative school. Want to become an RN?

    geekgolightly replied to murrbeffx3's topic in General Nursing

    In Texas these are the questions you must answer, so check your state board to see what you will be up against. # Are you currently the target or subject of a grand jury or governmental agency...

  2. i'm 18 graduating from an alternative school. Want to become an RN?

    geekgolightly replied to murrbeffx3's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure about that? I remember the questions being worded as "Have you ever had a felony," and "In the last five years have you been treated for mental health or drug dependence

  3. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    geekgolightly replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I spent the past few days going through this thread and have ordered the Gasparis DVD's and the Pass CCRN book with CD. I really really appreciate this thread, and it's longevity. Hats off to...

  4. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    geekgolightly replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    Are you serious. You wouldn't happen to have a link; I'd like to read about

  5. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    geekgolightly replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    Heard of it, but have never seen

  6. Morphine in TB Syringe, etc

    geekgolightly replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    I am guessing it is due to a misremembering danger. I have used a TB syringe when the insulin syringe is not handy. As insulin is 100 units/mL, the conversion is simple enough. I also have used an...

  7. I want to be a nurse but is nursing really that horrible??

    geekgolightly replied to kgheen09's topic in General Nursing

    I knew nursing was not going to be easy. But after looking long and hard at all of the available careers out there; both requiring an education and those who require no education, nursing seemed the...

  8. Are you feeling effects of the economy on nursing?

    geekgolightly replied to kjp1962's topic in General Nursing

    Title: RN status: Full time, staff (non-traveler) Category: acute care hospital Specialty: MICU # of beds in the unit:14 Geographics: Erie, PA How has your facility or department been affected?: I...

  9. Need serious feedback: having pre-Nursing anxiety...anyone else experience this??

    geekgolightly replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it strange if you didn't have some anxiety. You have been in ICU in a different capacity and are now realizing that you will be responsible for the patient's life once you complete...

  10. How often do you assess your patients?

    geekgolightly replied to MissAnthrope's topic in MICU, SICU

    general full assessment q2. vitals q1 oral care q4 (oral/ett suction q2, though) acute strokes are neuro checks q15 min x 2 hours q30 min x 6 hours q1 hr x 16

  11. How are you going to Vote - US

    geekgolightly replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Obama. I am excited to vote this year. I feel we finally have a good candidate. All other elections I have either voted for the democrat unenthusiastically or voted independent knowing full well that...

  12. Ellis Hospital ICU...

    geekgolightly replied to psalm's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work at Ellis, but I think it's lovely that you came here to thank them.

  13. Vented Patient Should A Minimal Experienced Nurse Be Caring For A Vented Patient?

    geekgolightly replied to SOMA's topic in MICU, SICU

    about the 1:1 for vented patients in uk and australia; isn't it true that the requirements for proving need for chemical and physical restraints much more stringent? all of our vented patients are...

  14. Would you have called rapid response?

    geekgolightly replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    no i wouldnt have called. i would have shaken her or stimulated her in order to get a better blood pressure and i would have looked at the last 24 hours worth of bp and hr and her i/o status, and...

  15. What makes nursing school so hard for people ?

    geekgolightly replied to EmBeMap's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's so snotty to say all of this, really. I am not mentioning sour grapes, as I am like you and didn't see the big fuss over nursing school, but I was also happy with a 3.5 rather than a 4.0, so take...

  16. Please list your opinions on this subject i am dealing with.

    geekgolightly replied to 49*1's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with selling the car and getting a cheaper one. if you have parents who are supportive of the decision to go to nursing school, take anything you can get from them including a roof over your...

  17. If you weren't a nurse...

    geekgolightly replied to jhns9vl's topic in MICU, SICU

    artist in another life wherein i have hand eye coordination. in this life? sahm, definitely. with hobbies in lampwork glass, stained glass, knitting and designing

  18. Bed Bath stress

    geekgolightly replied to lukesmama's topic in MICU, SICU

    It depends on the teacher. I can totally see it. Someone can flunk you for not holding the cloth in the correct hand or starting off with the wrong side etc etc. I think those labs are ridiculous....

  19. new grad vs 1 yr exp. orientation to ICU

    geekgolightly replied to NurseNature's topic in MICU, SICU

    You do what's right for you. All of my preceptors have been thrilled that I have experience and relieved that they don't have to teach a new grad the most basic of

  20. Student seeking ICU advice

    geekgolightly replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

    I've had seven different preceptors in my four weeks of ICU orientation. In that time, each time someone new comes along and asks me how long I've been there, they are all surprised that I have had...

  21. Recognized by coworkers on AllNurses.com?

    geekgolightly replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been an open person. Anything I say here I am unashamed of, and violates no standards, legal, ethical or otherwise. If I am called in to management for posting here ever, I will tell them...

  22. Pharmacy technician

    geekgolightly replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    Don't sign him up for classes! Waste of money. He doesn't need it. He is in luck if he wants to do this. NY state does not regulate. But, in order to be marketable, I would go ahead and become a...

  23. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    geekgolightly replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    In six years, I have worked in four states and six jobs. All floor or telemetry. I have been precepted many times and have also precepted both students and new nurses, and am currently being precepted...

  24. Am I just a nervous new grad or is the ICU not for me?

    geekgolightly replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    Do my posts really sound like an attack? If they come across like that, I am sorry. It is not my intent. Maybe I should use more smilies to convey intent, as obviously my writing is a bit stiff? I...

  25. Am I just a nervous new grad or is the ICU not for me?

    geekgolightly replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    hmm The degree of intensity, as a phrase, indicates that there are higher and lower levels of intensity. That is what you mean, right? And with that, I assume that you mean that floor nursing is a...