CarVsTree

CarVsTree

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  1. I am concern about ME!

    CarVsTree replied to FreshRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    12 Days of orientation seems extremely unsafe to me. I'm in my 9th WEEK of 12 WEEKS. Tell your educator or NM or whoever that you don't feel ready. BTW, why are you orienting on different floors?...

  2. Lost It at Work!

    CarVsTree replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Steady girl. Stick with your guns and don't make excuses for her. I find it hard to believe that she was overwhelmed before her day even started. Also, she just would not accept your answer that it...

  3. America needs nurses? Doesnt look like it!

    CarVsTree replied to Woman_in_love's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a good suggestion from MLOS. Here are a few more: Apply online (Many hospitals prefer online applications). Also what area of the country are you in? The nursing "shortage" is not nationwide....

  4. how do you decide?

    CarVsTree replied to lyallch's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in trauma so this may be different. But when a postop patient is tolerating (as in no n/v) a clear diet than advance them to regular. That's how it works in trauma and we get some medical...

  5. I Am An Rn!!!!!!!

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

    Congratulations!!!! I think I'd be in a padded room if I had to wait 2 WEEKS!!! So happy for

  6. Techs and MEDS?????

    CarVsTree replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    Sounds like very unsafe practice if you ask me. What about the patient in (Seattle?) that was given a cleanser (hibicleanse I think) IV instead of contrast. They were each in unlabled bowls. In our...

  7. I took NCLEX today and stopped at 76???????

    CarVsTree replied to eve11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Horrible feeling isn't it??? Mine shut off at 75 and I was thinking. NOOOO, I can do better give more questions. Well last night I re-read how the test works and was reminded, that once it gets...

  8. how to purchase online ncsbn review course

    CarVsTree replied to seiko's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sure... The review section was like reading a book. Not interactive at all. I preferred Saunders/Mosby study sections where you answered questions and then got to see rationales instantly. Other...

  9. Odds of passing/failing with 75 questions

    CarVsTree replied to bjroberts's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is an absolutely false statement. All that it means is that the computer was able to be certain at 75 questions. A person could still be a fraction below passing and fail at 75. Be careful...

  10. The NON early results states

    CarVsTree replied to bagola22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go here http://www2.state.tn.us/health/licensure/index.htm and plug in your name. Let us know if you

  11. how to purchase online ncsbn review course

    CarVsTree replied to seiko's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't know if NCSBN has pay by check (doubt it) but I'm sure you would have to call them to find out. Another option: Do you have a Paypal account? If not, get one https://www.paypal.com/us/ Put...

  12. I Need Help In Explanation

    CarVsTree replied to gearheadz's topic in General Nursing

    So, where are your answers? I just see

  13. Aching legs and feet... Advice?

    CarVsTree replied to StudentC's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Everyone's feet/knees are different. A lot of people where sneakers to work I cannot. I swear by Dankos but others hate them. You have to try to see what works for you. BTW, all summer when I was...

  14. Grey's Anatomy thoughts

    CarVsTree replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in General Nursing

    If doctors' jobs are so EXCITING, how come they ALWAYS portray doctors doing a nurses job?

  15. Almost fired today

    CarVsTree replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    :deadhorse

  16. I Got My License!!!

    CarVsTree replied to JonathanRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :coollook: Hey! We need a boy nurse!!! :yelclap: :smiley_aa I expect an excessive amount of props when I a pass! See my sig for my test

  17. Almost fired today

    CarVsTree replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    OP, From one new nurse to another... I urge you to stop making excuses and see your part in this. You claim you "ordered" Ativan (where's the doc in this case). You also gave a med over and over for...

  18. Telemetry

    CarVsTree replied to Elizabeth19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Elizabeth Telemetry is where the patient where's a portable cardiac monitor that transmits the signal to a monitor(s) in the nurse's station(s). The nurse monitor's the monitor. You can work on...

  19. Almost fired today

    CarVsTree replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    OP's resource that she cited was docmd.com

  20. First Day at work did not go well--please advise!

    CarVsTree replied to SherryBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the other posters. This is not your fault. All preceptorships are not the same. At my institution, we are not allowed to give meds until we pass a pharma & calc test. Then you can...

  21. New route for insulin

    CarVsTree replied to jimthorp's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure it is contraindicated in respiratory problems. There were problems in trial with those with respiratory problems. I was in the know, but cannot tell you

  22. Quitting a nurse tech position...

    CarVsTree replied to RazorbackRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What was the job description? Because Techs/CNA's work alongside of the RN. Was the job description that you would pass meds, do assessments, etc. under the supervision of an RN? I would stay as...

  23. Acid-Base disorders

    CarVsTree replied to noele1213's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll try to do this quick and dirty: First the normal ranges... 7.35 - 7.45 is normal with 7.40 being ideal. The lower the pH the more acidic it is, the higher the pH, the more alkaline it is. CO2...

  24. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    CarVsTree replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    orientated is a word.

  25. Sign On Policy?

    CarVsTree replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    Hey jimthorp... I just noticed your signon, I like mountain biking there... I live in Bethlehem and work at LVH-CC. Small