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  1. What are the components of Lactated Ringers Solution?

    my_purpose replied to mlbdestined's topic in Patient Medications

    I know this is old, however, a nurse on my MICU unit encountered a patient with elevated lactate and was making fun of the intern (first year resident), because he came back and said that he didn't...

  2. On Negative Feedback

    my_purpose replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's all us new grads ask.

  3. An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

    my_purpose replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

    I really want to be a community health nurse. To teach healthy behaviors and prevent the cycle of hospital

  4. An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

    my_purpose replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

    I have my yearly review coming on Monday (first one since I'm a new grad). And I am trying to think what I really feel about nursing. In school during clinicałs it was fabulous. On the job...

  5. Advice for the first year of Nursing

    my_purpose replied to SandandSandwiches's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes. I'm now enemy #1 in my unit. I'm normally quiet but I recently explained to a nurse that I felt disrespected by the way they take over. I was very respectful while doing so and afterwards for...

  6. To DKA or not to DKA, that is the question...

    my_purpose replied to mouseynurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    MunoRn, thank you for your response. Most times my mind needs to hear info in a specific way and your way was it!! thanks

  7. Advice for the first year of Nursing

    my_purpose replied to SandandSandwiches's topic in Nursing Career

    How funny, I was thinking the same thing about the Doc-Nurse vs Nurse-Nurse relationship on the way home from my last shift. It's funny, that all through school I absolutely loved loved loved nursing...

  8. Didn't do so hot on the Kaplan Nclex sample tests

    my_purpose posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've taken all of the Kaplan Trainers. Have done okay, with a score of 59.2 on T7 (instructor said to aim for 60%). However, in final prep, I took the Kaplan Sample tests and got a 58 on the first...

  9. Surviving ICU/nursing... advice for novice?

    my_purpose replied to RNnur's topic in Critical Care

    I think we are the same people!!!,

  10. New Grad. Want to work in the ICU

    my_purpose replied to msubtt's topic in Critical Care

    I agree. It is kicking my butt also. I also think that it matters what preceptor you have. The preceptor who will allow you to learn, not be extremely critical and not be so territorial and 'type...

  11. New Grad in ICU

    my_purpose replied to criticalcareRN2B's topic in Critical Care

    Does concept mapping help anyone new grad learn. I find that If I make a list if problems or diagnosis', write down how treated and nursing interventions ( dos and donts) that it helps me to...

  12. Tips for a good shift!

    my_purpose replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    LobotRN, I don't know who you are but your comments to this post are amazing and just what this New Grad RN needed!!!

  13. Ativan IVP vs Propofol gtt

    my_purpose replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Great point!! As a new nurse trying to tie all things together, these posts are so so so

  14. Ativan IVP vs Propofol gtt

    my_purpose replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    This post is extremely helpful, extremely. I'm a new grad in the ICU and in my second phase of titrating drips with more difficult patients. Had a case where the night prior pt was on propofol and...

  15. Beginner's Blues?

    my_purpose replied to jrsRN07's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am exactly the same way. We have to IM and share helpful notes. I so can identify with

  16. New Grad, coworkers have been rude to patients

    my_purpose posted a topic in Critical Care

    I'm a new grad in the ICU. For the most part, things are going okay. When asking for help turning a patient, the helper nurse walks in to the room and makes a comment to me in front of the vented...

  17. New Grad, coworkers have been rude to patients

    my_purpose replied to my_purpose's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you all for your advise. Several of the responses that were stated went through my head as

  18. New Grad, coworkers have been rude to patients

    my_purpose replied to my_purpose's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks so much for the information. I really appreciate

  19. New Grad CVU/ICU advice!

    my_purpose replied to nursecait's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm also a new grad in the ICU since August. Here's an lol: Never shhh the nurses, no matter how inappropriate they are being. It, on my unit, is a huge no no! Study, like you are still in school....

  20. New Grads in the ICU - Summer 2013

    my_purpose replied to blueorchid981's topic in Critical Care

    I love this thread also! I start orientation for the ICU on Monday the 12th. So nervous, yet so very excited. I have always wanted the CC/ED units but was always told that new grads don't start...

  21. New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    my_purpose replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How funny. I immediately connected with this article when I read it, but the clincher was the Einstein quote. One of my favorites, lol. In nursing it's not about what you know (i.e. great GPAs) but...

  22. NCLEX studying/test length

    my_purpose replied to I.C.UNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    passed also with 75!!

  23. Didn't do so hot on the Kaplan Nclex sample tests

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

    Thanks, also to ease your nerves after the exam, use the PV Trick, it

  24. Didn't do so hot on the Kaplan Nclex sample tests

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

    thanks, my test was on July 8th, passed with 75

  25. I passed! I'm an RN. My NCLEX journey, advice

    my_purpose replied to gospa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got 75?questions and the first 50 took me 2 hours. I agree take your time. Work at your own