1969

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1. Shift Types

   1969 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   If an 8 hr shift is 4 on 2 off, that's only 32 hrs. Should the pay be more than normal, or is this just considered part time? What if it's rotating, I'm confused by all

2. Still No ATT

   1969 replied to 1969's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Well, they cashed my $150 check back in March. I'm supposed to pay the other fee when I get my ATT, they also did receive all paperwork, it was all sent certified. I have called 4 times over the...

3. Still No ATT

   1969 replied to 1969's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I'm in Cali, too. RN testers are getting theirs within a month. I'm going for

4. Still No ATT

   1969 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Going on 3 months, still no test date ! Getting very frustrated. I tried calling a couple times and only got thru once, they wont give me any info. I s this normal

5. Foley Catheter issues - yikes!

   1969 replied to 1969's topic in General Students

   Thank you all for the suggestions. I will sure try them next week! You all

6. Foley Catheter issues - yikes!

   1969 posted a topic in General Students

   In clinicals yesterday in the ED, I had opportunity to insert 4 foleys. They were all on ladies who were older 70s. Finding the darn urethra was quite a chore - even for the nurse with me. Anyone...

7. Support the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012

   1969 replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I believe we used to call it, " adulthood", or maybe it was, "personal responsibility", I can't remember

8. Counting Respirations

   1969 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

   while taking the radial pulse, place pts hand on his chest, then after counting the pulse for 15 or 30, then count the resps for the 15 or 30. That way, the pt thinks your doing pulse, but you really...

9. ICU clinical troubles

   1969 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hey, all. ICU clinicals are not going well for me. I am having issues with prioritizing and with speed. I cant seem to stay on 'time' with two patients! My nurse told me to get more organized, i...

10. Flow-sheets Help

    1969 replied to twinjeep97's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's mine for med-surg SHIFT REPORT

11. nursing math question

    1969 replied to gfoster6993's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    asking for micro gtt / min so start with gtt 60 gtt 500 mL 1 mg 2 mcg 60, 000 _______ X _______ X ________ X ______ = _________ = 60 gtt / min 1 mL 1 mg 1000...

12. define "cardiac math"

    1969 replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    maybe figuring CO, SV, HR, PAP, PAWP etc. ? There are simple formulas for this, just have to memorize

13. OMG I made it through the first semester!

    1969 replied to futurenurseya33's topic in General Students

    Good Job !! Keep it

14. Critical Care Clinicals

    1969 replied to 1969's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think it's your basic hospital ICU ~ Kaiser to be exact if that helps ~ Fontana,

15. Critical Care Clinicals

    1969 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Starting 3rd semester next month. Expecting critical care, emergency, and psych. Any suggestions on prepping for the cc clinicals? Little bit nervous about it. I just want to do well, you