NSALVADORE

NSALVADORE

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  1. Narcan Prep

    NSALVADORE replied to cjdmomma's topic in Patient Medications

    I also prepare for them to vomit.. As this has happened to me many times.. (this is with more for an addict than post op but I'd still be

  2. Bolus D5NS with 20mEq KCl

    NSALVADORE replied to meggs0714's topic in Patient Medications

    I know protocols are different at different hospitals. We generally give 10meq over 1hr (in 100ml bag). I always would question an order to bolus a fluid with an additive.. And you can always check...

  3. It was a nurse

    NSALVADORE replied to Wheels28's topic in Nurses Rock

    Beautiful

  4. New grad preceptor relationship

    NSALVADORE replied to Showsmejoy's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask, have you talked to her about how she is feeling about coming off orientation? Do you talk openly about it frequently? If so do you feel she is open about her feelings? I remember being so...

  5. Why are medication orders written this way?

    NSALVADORE replied to Flowerchild6065's topic in General Nursing

    Our orders are written half tab as the pp

  6. Dyslexic CPR

    NSALVADORE replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Lmao!

  7. How many work and go to nursing school?

    NSALVADORE replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    I am now a nurse but I did work while in nursing school ans raised a family! The nursing student who work with me in the ED do work full time and go to school full time as well! Is it easy? No! It's...

  8. Failed Nclex RN, any tips!!!

    NSALVADORE replied to Kahmi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you have test

  9. How much of your cohort did you "lose"?

    NSALVADORE replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    We started with 40 graduated with

  10. new grad nursing jobs

    NSALVADORE replied to 220kayla's topic in General Nursing

    You can start now for sure, Check all hospital websites and I would check daily, they get so many resumes you want to apply quickly. I checked everyday until I got a job last year! Don't get...

  11. St. Joseph's Open House

    NSALVADORE posted a topic in General Nursing

    If anyone is interested in St. Joseph's school of nursing we are having an open house Tuesday January 19th, 4-6pm. We are located at 200 High Service Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904, Marian Hall....

  12. St. Joseph's Open House

    NSALVADORE replied to NSALVADORE's topic in General Nursing

    Yes white shoes are required for clinicals, they can be sneakers or nursing clogs. As for stethoscopes, I like the littman brand, they range from under 50 to hundreds. Here is a site that sells them...

  13. St. Joseph's Open House

    NSALVADORE replied to NSALVADORE's topic in General Nursing

    Aw... I hope I was helpful lol.. Congrats on getting in! Let me know if you have any more questions

  14. St. Joseph's Open House

    NSALVADORE replied to NSALVADORE's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there.. I will be happy to tell you all about it... I'm at work now but at some point tomorrow I will pm you

  15. How many PAGES do you have to READ b4 TESTS?

    NSALVADORE replied to rnintwo's topic in General Students

    Yes we have crazy amounts of reading as well!!! And I can't just skim or look at charts! We have to read or we are bound to lose points.. Our teachers love picking little details that you would only...

  16. Why am I a B student?

    NSALVADORE replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    No more, not unless you realize you read the question wrong or filled in the wrong bubble or whatever.. Stick with your gut

  17. Student Moms

    NSALVADORE replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    My kids were exactly the same age well 2yrs and the other 10mo when I started!! I'm not going to sugar coat it it is hard work and there are times I just want to hang with my kids and they just want...

  18. Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

    NSALVADORE replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

    AMEN!!!!!! The only way to be efficient and be thorough is to be able to talk to your patients while you're doing

  19. Am I over-thinking, or are these just bad test questions?

    NSALVADORE replied to chicken1's topic in General Students

    Agree.. And lets just say none of the other answers work so process of elimination.. The only other "possible" would be radiating but that would have to clearly had stated it traveled down the leg or...

  20. Why am I a B student?

    NSALVADORE replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    As most people have said rest/sleep is very important!!! Take breaks from studying! I study in short bursts throughout the days and make sure to call it a night at a fair time and I do very well. The...

  21. White pants for pinning?

    NSALVADORE replied to MarkE86's topic in General Students

    Do you have an Alexanders uniforms near you? I believe they sell a nice pair of white pants.. I don't think Dickies would look bad. Our guys wear all white too and we wear white dresses however we ALL...

  22. Get the question right and lose a point!!

    NSALVADORE replied to cutenurse2b_1's topic in General Students

    I understand how you feel, it happened to me recently too!!! Kudos for getting it right, try and focus on being proud of yourself

  23. When to ask about medication questions?

    NSALVADORE replied to JBMmom's topic in General Students

    Congratulations, your thinking is right on target!!! It's great that you are picking up these things and questioning them.. Your instructor should have no problem answering these questions! If she is...

  24. Have you bought any nursing textbooks online?

    NSALVADORE replied to healthstar's topic in General Students

    As some have said, I've had great luck on Amazon and they due usually indicate whether or not the CD is

  25. Is this even possible while in nursing school?

    NSALVADORE replied to Malory371's topic in General Students

    Can it be done? Like others have said, sure anything is possible. But.. Would I recommend? No! Nursing school is a fulltime job in itself! Nevermind with work, relationships, life!! Life stops with...