Nurse_Ben

I was a new grad in Chicago over a year ago. 23.50 on a surg/tele unit.

***? Healthcare=no drugs. I work in an ED....any meds missing equals a screen on everybody. smoke pot=U R done. -love, benny

If you have already tried heparin therapy, maybe get an order for TPA therapy and get that PICC going again. :>

This is a negative thread as well.

Never complain, contradict, or criticize people above you and you'll just do fine. Just focus on being a better nurse (unless a patient is in danger). These are the rules of business from a guys point of view.

I'm assuming the "pounding on her chest" she was talking about was them doing CPR???? It's called a precordial "thump". Its used to covert the person back into NSR. Its used sometimes while you are waiting for a defibrilator. I'm sorry about your situation. I can't imagine.

Are you allergic to latex? Try using plastic gloves.

It depends on the state but I think if you are reimbursed in ANY way then you are liable as a RN. I would check your hospital protocol as well.

Howdy, The answer is true if the instructor means microgram. This can be abbreviated two ways: mcg or mg. The last one (mg), the m will have a little tail on the end of it. I always use mcg because most likely you are dealing with a critical med. -Benny

Hey all, I will get my RN this coming may. I am planning to go the ec route because i will already have 160+ credit hours of undergrad (including adn) under my belt. Anyone here of any problems with this? Since I will have my RN from a accredited school, should I worry about having a BSN from EC? -Benny

Usually meds in peds are calculated mg/kg of body weight. The MD/CNP will order the med and you check the dose to see if it is in the safe range to give. -Benny

Steph, I am in nursing school and I'm due to get my BSN in April 2005. I have had no previous experience in healthcare. I love nursing. If you are born to be a nurse then that alone will guide you. Follow your heart and not the academic process. -Benny

I refuse to wear a dress.....it makes my legs look so hairy!! :roll

they be just looking for criminal stuff , hun.....don't worry. I know this for a fact. Only start to worry if you have a felony!

I was shopping around for a new lab coat and couldn't find one that fits! Guys are just built different. The coats that fit me are the long ones that MD's use. Anyone know a good company that carries men's nursing clothes? -Benny

are you in school still? please tell me you're not a nurse. this thread is starting to scare me.

Basic cardiac life support and advanced cardiac life support......the cpr cert is way more simple. Usually the hospital you are emplyed at will pay for these trainings.

I think excelsior only does RN to BSN.

See the nursing practice act for your state. I outlines limits of care for employees. CNA's are reffered to as unlicensed assistive personel (UAP). They don't have a license!

The guys in my class had to wear shorts and gave eachother bed baths w/ backrubs and all. It was kinda weird. I think the girls were more worried than us though.

>78% to pass. Thats all i need to know!