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  1. NS IV bolus on burn patient

    missbutton replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

    Saline lock is just the term for an iv that is in place, ready to be accessed for future fluid boluses or IV pushes. Anyone who has an IV, but no fluids or medications running at the moment, is...

  2. DNR does not mean do not treat, people!

    missbutton replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    noyesno, the food and fluid recommendations for actively dying patients is this; they get what they want. If they want to eat, they eat; if they don't want to eat, they don't. People stop eating and...

  3. Question about staff ratios?

    missbutton replied to lag413's topic in General Nursing

    The telemetry/ stepdown unit at my hospital is 1:3, sometimes 1:2 depending on acuity. I'm on med/surg and my staffing ratio is 1:5 max. I'm in Ca. Whenever I hear about the staffing ratios in other...

  4. How did you get into the ICU?

    missbutton replied to missbutton's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you so much for your kind responses! I was one of those new grads who took a job 100 miles away from anything. The hospital that I'm at is a very small one, but it's sort of a rural outpost for...

  5. Who pinned you?

    missbutton posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm graduating in May and I'm trying to decide who to ask. My class has decided to have a person of their choice pin each student. I would like to ask one of my nurse mentors to pin me, however, it...

  6. Advice needed on job offers

    missbutton replied to Cranberrygirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you looking for a job, or for a

  7. Today after clinical I broke down in Tears!!:(

    missbutton replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    "I think the main problem is that I hate Science, always have always will." I think that is statement is the most important one. I think the scariest thing is your repeated statements that you don't...

  8. California Nclex

    missbutton replied to Nightshift1978's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much. Knowing how long I might have to wait makes the waiting easier. And CONGRATULATIONS to

  9. California Nclex

    missbutton replied to Nightshift1978's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Nightshift, I'm in the same boat that you were in. I have taken my NCLEX, but my school has not yet sent in my transcripts to the BRN. Do you know how long it was from when the BRN received your...

  10. A Summary of the October 2009 Forum on the Future of Nursing: Acute Care

    missbutton replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    COOL! Thanks for

  11. advice desperately needed

    missbutton replied to EAWM,RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    EAWM, I would move this post over to the critical care forums so an experienced CCU nurse might answer you. I just don't know enough. Good

  12. Nursing Student-Getting discouraged and overwhelmed

    missbutton replied to beatrice1's topic in General Students

    We've all been there. The best advice that I have is to talk to your professor. Just let her know that you were on a slow floor and that this new floor is an adjustment for you. Let her know what...

  13. holistic nursing

    missbutton replied to navycorpsman2010's topic in General Nursing

    I am graduating from a holistic nursing school in may. Holistic nursing schools are endorsed by the American Holistic Nurses Certification Corporation as upholding the values of the American Holistic...

  14. PLEASE HELP!!! ASN to CRNA??

    missbutton replied to crazybumblebee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There are no direct entry CRNA programs. All CRNA programs require a BSN and several years of critical care experience. All programs have their admission criteria on their

  15. Time limits on charting???

    missbutton replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    No, not as long as you note that it is a late entry and time that you wrote it and the time that it is in regards

  16. Will I have to take "shortcuts" in order to be a good nurse?

    missbutton replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Never clock out and keep working. It's a violation of labor law, and it's for your safety. Especially in nursing. If you are working, but off the clock, and you get hurt, your facility will not...

  17. House Dr. doesn't allow hospice in facility

    missbutton replied to KY RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would contact your local hospice directly. I work for a hospice as a home health aide. We see patient's in SNFs all the time. Anyone can refer a patient to the hospice I work for. Anyone,...

  18. i placed 30 cc to a 16 fr 5 cc foley cath

    missbutton replied to EcyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wait, I'm nursing student, am I missing something? How would filling the balloon more prevent leaking? The balloon is meant to "float" in the bladder and prevent the catheter tube from slipping out...

  19. WHY are some PCT's so bitter towards new RN's???

    missbutton replied to inteRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am an aide for the homecare division of one of my local hospitals. I am also a senior nursing student in the hospital. Even though I'm an employee, I don't know any of the techs that I work with...

  20. please help!! starting clinicals-question for GN or nursing student.

    missbutton replied to ermill2's topic in General Students

    I agree that anatomy is not so important. But physiology is. I would review any physiology concept that you feel weak on. For me, when I started my program, I learned that acid/base inbalances and...

  21. Nursing Advice ?

    missbutton replied to elacer08's topic in General Students

    I'd apply to the Cal State programs that you're interested in. When compared to a $100,000 tuition, the applications to the State colleges are not that expensive. Your gpa looks fine. The programs...

  22. Taking Graduate Level Classes? and Chem Question

    missbutton posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello everyone, I am such the lurker, and have been lurking on these boards for about 6 months. I am a BSN student and I will be entering my senior year of nursing school in the fall. I have learned...

  23. No recourse?

    missbutton replied to JavaMama98's topic in General Students

    There are also omsbudsmen for students, just like for our patients. You can contact them for mediation. Youre student govenment should be able to help you find them if you need them. Good

  24. ATI exit exam... PLEASE HELP!!

    missbutton replied to MESMHS's topic in General Students

    Hey, I registered just to reply to this. My school started using ATI to, and it is a joke. I wouldn't worry. After the first one, I pretty much stopped studying and always pass with between 75% to...