RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

Med Surg, Ortho

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  1. I hate my phone

    RedhairedNurse replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    Ridiculous. This doesn't sound right. I agree with you, I would ditch my phone all together and get another one and don't tell anybody you have one. either that or find another job. That's...

  2. Can i get a LVN/ RN lic in TEXAS with a crimnal history and bipolar disorder?

    RedhairedNurse replied to rlockhart's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You'll have to file a declaratory order with the TX BON. You need to go thru this process before you start school to make sure they will accept you. Go to their website or call them to learn about...

  3. The Effects of Ativan Are They Worth The Outcome?

    RedhairedNurse replied to zero98's topic in General Nursing

    I usually will not give Ativan to an elderly patient due to the opposite reaction. It happens a lot and I have learned from my mistakes. There are very few older people that can take this drug...

  4. stressed out,, need help from all of u ,

    RedhairedNurse replied to nepalusarn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you purchase the Kaplan review they will make online access available which has the qbank

  5. stressed out,, need help from all of u ,

    RedhairedNurse replied to nepalusarn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're not suppose to divulge any questions that are on your nclex. There is something at the beginning of the test that you have to agree to that you will not share any information that you're...

  6. stressed out,, need help from all of u ,

    RedhairedNurse replied to nepalusarn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very good advice here. Our Kaplan teacher told us to have fun the day before the test and to not study. Which is what I did. Maybe that's why I felt so

  7. stressed out,, need help from all of u ,

    RedhairedNurse replied to nepalusarn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Continue the Q-bank questions and remain calm. I don't agree with the Saunders idea, those questions are too easy and Nclex questions are not. I remember during my nclex test there were actually...

  8. What do you carry...

    RedhairedNurse replied to ilove2dce's topic in General Nursing

    In my pocket is.....My paper brain, ink pen, alcohol wipes, money and my iPhone. Stethoscope around my neck until I finish with my assessments. I keep close in reach, tape, scissors, flushes,...

  9. Do you mention past disciplinary action on application?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Bella RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would say NO. Do you really think they will hire you if you say other wise? If it's not an action taken against you, then you can legally say

  10. Job Searching

    RedhairedNurse replied to akillinger's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started the job hunt a little later than my school mates. We graduated in May and most students had already started job hunting in December and had something lined up by Feb-March. Well, I was...

  11. What is expected from ATI TEAS Test?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Chele415's topic in General Students

    I took the TEAS and it's not just basic knowledge, there is a lot of algebra, geometry, etc. Lot of reading comprehension. It was a very difficult test that I studied for months in advance. I was...

  12. What is expected from ATI TEAS Test?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Chele415's topic in General Students

    go to your college book store and they should have the teas study guide. when i bought it, it cost appox $35. i suggest you buy it today and start studying asap. the test is much like the guide....

  13. Vent- new grads who don't struggle at work

    RedhairedNurse replied to carebearsRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some schools prepare their students more than others. For instance, i work at at teaching hospital and certain schools have students that are much more prepared to start working the floor. One...

  14. LTC nurses--tell me about bed alarms...

    RedhairedNurse replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I was just going to suggest this then saw your post. We did this for my daughter when she started out in an adult bed. We would just pull out of trundle bed at night so if she fell off the bed, it...

  15. My proposed solution to being bullied, will it backfire on me?

    RedhairedNurse replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    I agree you should stay. I'm not one who likes to Run from my problems, I confront them. I'm not saying for you to fight, I'm saying to stay, do your job and try to ignore what is going on around...

  16. Most Common IV Push Meds on Med-Surg

    RedhairedNurse replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can add to the list..... Compazine, which by the way is NOT compatible with morphine. It will cause a precipitate if you mix it. Also IV push Nexium, Famotidine (pepcid). We do not push...

  17. I never know how to answer this question

    RedhairedNurse replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    The tests,

  18. Lost my first patient - could I be in trouble?

    RedhairedNurse replied to southernhospitality's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. I would have checked that right away. In nursing we have to prioritize and this takes precedence over turning. We learn from our mistakes and I've learned from many mistakes...

  19. Help!!! I cannot take a manual blood pressure for the life of me...

    RedhairedNurse replied to erin11408's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Get a new

  20. When drawing push meds, do you draw the med first?

    RedhairedNurse replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I draw the med in a 3cc syringe, or a 10cc syringe if I'm using Picc line. Then, with the needle still on my syringe, I put the needle into my 10cc of saline and just pull some saline in with my...

  21. Torn between programs

    RedhairedNurse replied to mmmmmcheese's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, it depends on the college. I guess I was thinking of the one's we have around where I live. My school doesn't take anything below 3.5. It's so competitive and with only 100 or so...

  22. Torn between programs

    RedhairedNurse replied to mmmmmcheese's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't think you'd get in a community college with that GPA. It's so competitive and they always take the highest grades. So you may have to settle for the University. Good luck in...

  23. GT med administration question?????please help

    RedhairedNurse replied to princess007's topic in General Nursing

    With dilantin, I hold the tube feeds at least 30 before and after then resume tube

  24. What is your routine to clean-up and decompress after your shift?

    RedhairedNurse replied to kelsn's topic in General Nursing

    Night shifter.......so for me.... Good music for the drive home. I have very long hair that I only wash 3x a week, so I generally take a very warm bath when I get home with scented candle, I love...

  25. Can never be to safe...

    RedhairedNurse replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Last I heard hollow points were against the law. I use to use hollow points but when I heard they were against the law, I changed out my bullets. I don't know if this is still true, as it's been...