pj4854

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1. Prepping stroke patient w/Go-Lytely through PEG

   pj4854 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   I had a stroke patient that had just come from ICU. He came to my unit with Go-Lytely on a feeding tube pump through a PEG tube at a rate of 100/hr. He was also ordered 3 enemas for the morning of the...

2. NCLEX!!!! Omg I just took it and it was horrendous!!!!!

   pj4854 replied to LoveActually's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Holy Smokes - I am waiting for my appt to take the NCLEX. Studying every day and nervous as

3. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

   pj4854 replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

   I'm with you on that one - save the "U" learn "2" . . . "ur" for texting your

4. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

   pj4854 replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

   I'm just curious, what do you consider "immediate" environment? I think if there's a rule, follow it everytime with

5. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

   pj4854 replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

   If there are precautions to be taken, then they should be taken. You are correct in that hired nurses do not usually follow the precaution standards and it usually does take either a student or a...

6. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

   pj4854 replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   That is true about the parking for Shadyside. The lot the woman is talking about is a guarded lot and there is a shuttle that runs from the lot to the school. If you were with a couple other people,...

7. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

   pj4854 replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I think I might be a little concerned if the tuition is that different, meaning that I do not think Shadyside tuition is high, especially given all the clinical experience you gain. We've been on...

8. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

   pj4854 replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   There are a couple ways to look at it. I do know that Shadyside School of Nursing provides so much clinical hands-on experience, which I don't believe you get other places. From what I understand,...

9. UPMC Mercy vs. UPMC Shadyside

   pj4854 replied to Sharawnda's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I don't believe you are legally bound to work for any hospital, even with tuition forgiveness. If you decide not to work for them, you pay the tuition back and that's pretty much it. Also, since jobs...

10. Administering Morphine

    pj4854 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Just a quick question for anyone who may know the answer: If ABGs indicate respiratory alkalosis, the patient is post-op surgery and you walk into his room and he states he has severe pain, the FIRST...

11. NCLEX!!!! Omg I just took it and it was horrendous!!!!!

    pj4854 replied to LoveActually's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What Kaplan study does anyone recommend? There are so many options. I cannot do one with a true class because I just don't have the extra time. Graduating in December and really really wanting to...