SanFranSRNA

SanFranSRNA

CIC, CVICU, MSICU, NeuroICU

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  1. square wave test

    SanFranSRNA replied to monkeyman1000's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah never use that device

  2. Haloperidol ...

    SanFranSRNA replied to rninme's topic in General Nursing

    We have always giving it IM or IV. But then again I work in CCU with cardiac monitor. It's true that Haldol can prolong Q-T interval and could potentially lead to Torsades. I like ativan a lot...

  3. square wave test

    SanFranSRNA replied to monkeyman1000's topic in MICU, SICU

    RNKittyKat Squarewave test is when you flush the line and observe the wave form on the monitor. It should be perfect square with 1-2 oscilation. A square wave test checks the dynamic response of...

  4. Last night...

    SanFranSRNA replied to zacarias's topic in Cardiac

    I work in CCU and had a pt who went into rapid a-fib. Got orders for dilt and amio gtss. Worked like a charm. Approximately 3 hours, she converted back to sinus. I run both gtts at the same time,...

  5. square wave test

    SanFranSRNA replied to monkeyman1000's topic in MICU, SICU

    I usually perform squarewave test with each of my assessment to ensure proper reading. Overdamping or underdamping would yield inaccurate measurement of BP. Overdamping would under estimate BP and...

  6. Pulling chest tubes..

    SanFranSRNA replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in 20 bed CCU/CVICU, the RN pull pacer wires and mediastinal tube but certainly not pleural chest tube. This is a level 2 trauma center with no intern or

  7. Insurance Cost question

    SanFranSRNA replied to cynt77's topic in General Nursing

    Melanie is that what you pay at Washoe?....I still need to enroll. Come say hi to me in CIC.

  8. Funny grad speech

    SanFranSRNA replied to Gigan's topic in General Students

    Or try to collect first semester's clinical mistake. For example, I didn't know how to take BP. So I squeezed the cuff about five time and still no BP. It turned out to be that I didn't turn my...

  9. How many questions right on Saunders?

    SanFranSRNA replied to cinthern's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I usually got around 70-80% and passed the board with 75 questions. I studied for three weeks straight after graduation. I think you are doing great. Just make sure to go over all the

  10. Moving from Palm springs and need help!

    SanFranSRNA replied to malibugirl's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hey Malibugirl, I'm an RN here in NV. Just like you I moved here from Cali right after my graduation from RN school. If you don't plan to practice in Cali you may want to apply directly to NV for...

  11. Anyone Doin Online MSN in Education?

    SanFranSRNA replied to Tweety's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey JaneW, Like you I'm about to start MSN in Nursing Education at CSUDH this summer. I have ADN and BS in biology. I would like to get in touch with you. Honestly I am quite lost on how the course...

  12. Who else is excited about starting grad school?!!

    SanFranSRNA replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm excited and scare at the same time. I graduated in December of 2005 and now about to start MSN in nursing education. Should I waited longer?....I don't

  13. Labcoat?

    SanFranSRNA replied to diagnose's topic in General Nursing

    Mtnmom I am with you on the spelling issue. If we want to be taken seriously as a professional, we need to learn how to

  14. So how much do you owe?

    SanFranSRNA replied to Butterfly3001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I paid 700 bucks a semester. So I owed my mom 2800

  15. Medical Assisting

    SanFranSRNA replied to ddianneepooh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi guys here are my take on it. I was recently relocated to Nevada from Cali. I am an RN in California but I have to wait for my endorsement in the state of Nevada so I took a job as a MA. Everyone...

  16. NCSBN review

    SanFranSRNA replied to bbgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Spejsa and I went to school together.... County grads

  17. I Passed!!!!!

    SanFranSRNA replied to Disneyfreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome to the

  18. After waiting for three weeks....I passed

    SanFranSRNA posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone and Suzanne4 I called the California Board of Nursing this morning and found that they finally processed my transcript. I immediately went to the CA BRN website and found my name there...

  19. After waiting for three weeks....I passed

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

    No I didn't recieved any review materials while I waited for the results. The average time for results in CA seems to be 2-3

  20. After waiting for three weeks....I passed

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

    Hi Pocamom. Thanks for being my NCLEX online buddy. We did

  21. Ca Question

    SanFranSRNA replied to Gabbiegal31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm also in California. Took my board on Jan 26th and found out today that I passed Jake

  22. Anybody else taken NCLEX-RN in CA?

    SanFranSRNA replied to spejsa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took me exactly three weeks. After three weeks of studying and three weeks of wait, I'm officially an

  23. I am a RN!!!

    SanFranSRNA replied to Pocamom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI Pocamom I just took my NCLEX RN this morning. It shut off at 75. Like you I have a handful of pharm, ob, peds, disease process, one check all that apply and priority questions. I didn't feel too...

  24. Send your best success vibes my way!!

    SanFranSRNA replied to Pocamom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sent you my success vibes earlier this week....Now I need it back....I'm taking mine on Thursday.

  25. 4 Days and counting (and panicking)

    SanFranSRNA replied to NCINDASUN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking my board on Thursday the 26th as well. I have been using Saunders up to two weeks ago. Then I switch to NCLEX Learning Extension Online course. I paid 49 bucks for it. The questions are...