Peetz

Peetz BSN

LDRP, Wound Care, SANE, CLNC

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  1. New Grads, enough complaints about preceptors.

    Peetz replied to Katie5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just finished my last day in practicum. I had the best preceptor! She was there if I needed anything but I was let to do my own thing. The entire staff was there to help me and I got to do things...

  2. How many mEq's of K would it take to kill a 54lb woman?

    Peetz replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure she was 54 lbs? and not 54 kilos? A WOMAN that weighs 54 pounds would be very, very small. That is the average weight of a 7-8 year old! There are different doses for peds and

  3. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Peetz replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Classic! Love it.

  4. Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

    Peetz replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:I am sure the only reason I did not get a ticket for going 63 in a 50, I know, I know, I have learned my lesson, anyway, was because me and my car pool buddy were in our nursing school uniform (...

  5. Nursing instructor in the wrong

    Peetz replied to cb_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I had an insturctor like that. Sure wish someone would have spoke to her about the crap she was telling me to

  6. Alright to have your husband start an IV on your patient?

    Peetz replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    "No one "works under" another nurse's license, by the way. That's a common misconception. As a nurse you may delegate specific tasks, and you are responsible for ensuring that those tasks are carried...

  7. Acronyms that confuse

    Peetz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I read posts and see DON all the time. Have no clue what this means. LOL! That got me thinking, are there other acronyms that just make you scratch your head and say "

  8. New test plan nclex-rn takers where are you!!

    Peetz replied to ladyD123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will be taking mine after graduation in June. I have a Kaplan prep course to take first, they will teach on all the new stuff the NCLEX has come out with. I hope it makes it more interesting, I hate...

  9. Tubal Ligation Failure

    Peetz replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely find out if the embryo is in the uterus. I too had an ectopic that almost killed me. They could not find it in my tube or the uterus! I had a procedure to put my tubes back together...

  10. Writing a Thank You note for pinning-- HELP

    Peetz replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It will most likley have to to be short and sweet depending on how many students have to speak too. Say just what you said in your post. I would like to thank my family for their support during my...

  11. States Who Have Banned HESI

    Peetz replied to Decemberblues's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    No wonder I was pulling my hair out on the first practice exam! I was ready to chuck my computer out the door, it was so stupid. Some questions are so blatenly wrong it just kills me. I have to take...

  12. How many of you are in programs...

    Peetz replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    We have to take the HESI also. Oregon Community College. I take mine on Thursday! Taking practice tests now.

  13. Should nurses with long hair be required to wear it up?

    Peetz replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    I have long curly hair and would never even think of wearing it down at a clinical or lab. ( still a student, with one classroom week to go before preceptorship) Anyone who wears long hair down in a...

  14. fetal heart tone help

    Peetz replied to jennifers's topic in General Nursing

    If it is just a clear ruler with the inches and mm on it, I found one just yesterday at the DOLLAR TREE! It has a maganfier strip down the center also, very cool. Maybe I will go back and get one!

  15. An RN friend being set up at her job, are even threatening her license; need advice

    Peetz replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    She should have not went to work and the nurse in charge should have known that if she was having issues. A license cannot be taken for laying your head down on the job. They have to jump through lots...

  16. Would it be tacky to advertise this?

    Peetz replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    If you earned em, show em

  17. Top 15 Reasons to go into Nursing

    Peetz replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    You get to meet the most interesting people. Not at their worst, but at their most

  18. Scaring me!

    Peetz replied to Dragonsmack's topic in General Nursing

    That aspect of nursing is my worse fear too. I can handle just about anything, but the nastyness and politics that can ensue in the nursing world are unmatched in other professions. I pray and hope...

  19. Can never be to safe...

    Peetz replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I used to carry mace, yes, in the small handheld key chain type. It got so old I was afraid it would explode if I ever tryed to use it. Now that I am over 40 I just carry a really bad

  20. Can never be to safe...

    Peetz replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    OMGosh that is to

  21. Help with SIM "doctors order"

    Peetz posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Prepping for my last SIM of nursing school. These were created by my fellow students and I have no clue what one of the docs orders are, can you help me out? What is : D50 50gm IVP now I know the...

  22. Help with SIM "doctors order"

    Peetz replied to Peetz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you sooooo much. What wonderful information. I am gonna rock this

  23. Nursing school here I come!

    Peetz replied to UnicornRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Whoo hOoo. Congradulation! Enjoy the ride. Hope to see you here more often, it is a really great place. I remember the feeling, you have every right to toot that

  24. Rookie nurse neds how to advice instructuring a day...

    Peetz replied to Cybernursex5's topic in General Nursing

    Your self evaluation skills seem to be in the right place, but have you thought about this: Even thought the economy crashed, nurses were still needed and being hired. Have you asked yourself why it...

  25. Lost Jehovah's Witness to H/H

    Peetz replied to blackhundred's topic in General Nursing

    It is admarable to die for something you belive in. Regardess of who thinks it was worth dieing