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  1. What can an RN do that an LPN can't?

    avery replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    NG tubes? Where I work, techs can do NG

  2. Fluid and Electrolytes help

    avery replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Saunders NCLEX is divided into chapters. If it is fluid and lytes you are concerned about, Fluids and electrolytes made incredibly easy is great.

  3. How many of you did an Externship?

    avery replied to Katydidit34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked as tech my entire 4 years of school. The experience I gained is priceless. My first year of school, when I was doing my basics, I was an E.R. Tech. We moved to a different city about 2 hours...

  4. Anyone take the HESI?

    avery replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I took the hesi exit a few weeks ago. I got an 1150. It was hard and I wasn't sure if I would pass or fail until it was scored at the end. I hear for most people, NCLEX is easier. Avery May 13,...

  5. Need help on which job to chose!!!

    avery posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I graduate in two months and have two jobs to choose from. One is at the place I have been working the last year, it is a great Children's Hospital in the CVICU. The other is at a very...

  6. Please Help!!!

    avery replied to megsmommy04's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a nursing diagnosis? Is she NPO or eating? Any lab values to note? Any IV fluids? Avery B.S.N. May

  7. Am I pigeon-holing myself? Need advice please

    avery posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am graduating in May with my bsn and I was planning all along to stay where I currently work, in a pediatric hospital in the cvicu. But today, I got to experience an adult icu in my same speciality...

  8. New!!

    avery replied to Hebrews 13:5's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried using the HESI book? We took a mid-Hesi and we used this book. It is what I am using for my HESI exit exam, I take it March 27th!

  9. Kaplan vs Saunders- revisited...after NCLEX

    avery replied to Drmy4ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the info, we are taking a Kaplan course in Feb/March! And congrats on your success!

  10. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    avery posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am a B.S.N. Student in Texas. After talking to several other students from my school, it seems that very few nurses we have encountered even acknowledge that the students are there in the...

  11. Gov't will pay back student loans????

    avery replied to dreamBIG's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is true. Follow this link. http://www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm Avery B.S.N. May

  12. CNA course

    avery replied to MrsStock10's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Call your program and they will let you know everything that you need. We had to wear scrubs when I did my cna course. Best of luck!

  13. Paying back student loans...

    avery replied to AdamRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any Perkins loans? I have been told that the government forgives Perkins loans for nurses and teachers. Also, some hospitals will pay some of your Stafford loans. These are both great ways...

  14. Nursing School: There's No Guarantee!?!

    avery replied to prissy pixie's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is very competitive. Our school has 900 people apply, twice a year for 100 slots. 200 people out of 1800 is not a very good ratio. If one wants something bad enough, perserverance will...

  15. 1 year ICU experience

    avery replied to SaraB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am wondering if there is anyone who has had only pediatric experience before applying for CRNA school? I am wanting to work in a CVICU in a pedi setting but I am curious as to whether I will be...

  16. U.S. pays for care of illegal aliens

    avery replied to BeachNurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, it is Parkland Hospital and it is an amazing place! It is often said if one wants to work anywhere in the country, then obtain experience at Parkland first. I work there as a student nurse and it...

  17. To CRNA/SRNA's who were 1st NICU nurses

    avery replied to AliceMay's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most schools that I have looked at strongly suggest adult ICU, especially the ones in your area. =o) I knew when I saw the post it was you! We talked about this last night at work. Glad to see you...

  18. Anyone go to med school after nursing school

    avery posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone went to med school after nursing school? I originally wanted to be a CRNA but after rationalizing the whole situation, I could be a doctor in about the same amount of...

  19. Anyone go to med school after nursing school

    avery replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, sorry, I guess I should clarify. I am 1 year away from my BSN but am now considering going to med school. I am definitely going to finish my BSN, but was just wondering if anyone had found...

  20. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    avery replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    The way that patients are assigned in our hospital brings up a great point. We are assigned a patient the night before and we go up to the hospital to do our prework. There are no designated...

  21. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    avery replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Yes, i have have one good nurse in five clinical days. Some of them do not talk to us at all while others ignore me until the last 10 minutes of my rotation! Where are you in Texas? I am in...

  22. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    avery replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I guess you do have a point, I never thought of it this way. Yes, I understand that things are done in many different ways other than the text and each way has its pros and cons, but most of us are...

  23. mydriasis and Strattera for ADHD

    avery replied to jenac's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! My son has been on Straterra 25mg for about 5 months now. He was previously on Concerta 36mg and this seemed for work for about a year. My son does have hyperactivity and with concerta, he started...

  24. State univ vs private univ nursing school

    avery replied to msitz13's topic in School

    I work about four hours a month as a phlebotomist.Used to work more but there isn't enough time anymore. We have a four year old and an eight year old so I know what your mean regarding being busy...

  25. State univ vs private univ nursing school

    avery replied to msitz13's topic in School

    I work about four hours a month as a phlebotomist.Used to work more but there isn't enough time anymore. We have a four year old and an eight year old so I know what your mean regarding being busy...