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    Many RN's administer IV meds wrong.

    truern replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient Medications

    I've always flushed slowly, and honestly can't remember seeing any fellow nurses do it any other
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    acid/base compensation help needed...

    truern replied to timls3674's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The tic-tac-toe grid was what really helped me understand acid/base! Nothing seemed to click until I found and used the grid
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    What might I expect during a unit clerk interview?

    truern replied to kermit27908's topic in General Students

    I was wondering if it was just my hospital, but the unit clerks don't have patient contact beyond answering the call bell system. I'm wondering if the OP wouldn't be better satisfied with a tech...
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    Not looking forward to L&D/Neonatology rotation

    truern replied to Sk8ermomRN's topic in General Students

    OP, I too had a pregnancy much like yours (DD was born at 28 weeks..2 lbs 2 oz..and was in the NICU on a vent for 2.5 months before being transferred to the peds floor for another 5.5 months). I...
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    Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    truern replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    May I say as a former student that the instructors I learned the MOST from were the hardest and expected the most from the students!! I didn't expect instructors to hold my hand thru school....as an...
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    foreign nursing graduate from philippines

    truern replied to iwant2banurz's topic in Immigration Advice

    jovie, hang around a bit and suzanne or one of the other mods should be around to answer all your questions :) And welcome to
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    Best places to buy uniforms?

    truern replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love them, too! My best advice, though, is have several pairs of shoes that you rotate. I found that helps a lot! You can also find some decent ABI* shoes on Ebay I bought several really cool...
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    Feel free to mention any unused central access at any time...

    truern replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    They claimed the Bard PP needed "special" access equipment that they didn't have and didn't know how to use...crap! For one of my surgeries the anesthesiologist said he was considering putting in a...
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    Feel free to mention any unused central access at any time...

    truern replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    The whole time I had a Bard PowerPort NOBODY at the hospital would access it!! Not for blood draws, medications, not even for anesthesia! I made sure to tell everybody that would listen that I had a...
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    Is there such a thing as postgrad depression syndrome?

    truern replied to I RN A's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could have written your post!! I remember the "let down" I felt at my pinning ceremony...all that hype and for what?? I had a degree, but I wasn't a nurse yet. Still that little matter of passing...
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    Stuff for clinicals

    truern replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Students

    Wow, some of you took a LOT to clinicals! We were told to only bring what we could carry on our person because there was NO place to store your things at the clinical sites. I learned really quick...
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    Best places to buy uniforms?

    truern replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I generally find a brand and style I love then I do an online search for them. I'm *really* loving Peaches mock wrap tops, and their petite pants that fit perfectly!! By searching for the brand and...
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    Curious about your job

    truern replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    omg...I need to come work where you are. In a 12 hour shift I'm supposed get two 15 min breaks and one 30 minute lunch (not that we EVER do). Plus we're forever getting called back to the unit...
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    I failed the nclex

    truern replied to mciz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actually, if you look at the international forums you'll see that "myth" spoken as truth. Truthfully, I don't see the other poster judging you at
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Y'all are too funny!! LOL and so
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    Passed my boards Saturday

    truern replied to csason's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go,
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    truern replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Psssttt....don't look behind you!!
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    truern replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    At least I'm in good company :) Oh, and Leslie...I see you giggling in the corner!!
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    truern replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    You...you mean I need to research and read?!? Somebody hold me..sniff
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    truern replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Silly pet peeve of mine, but I cringe when I hear someone say, "I'm AN RN." "An" goes before words starting with a vowel, and "registered" most certainly does not. I'm a RN...whew!! Told ya it was...
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen posts by YOU that say that...oh, and maybe a few others that aren't nurses yet. We'll discuss this at length when you are and have something to offer that is
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    Question about using an Insulin Syringe to measure mls

    truern replied to Twinkles2's topic in Patient Medications

    I know my 100 unit insulin syringes hold 1 ml, but not sure why anybody would use them to administer 1 ml of medication. That would be the whole barrel full of med which is harder to handle than a...
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    What can i do to prepare for the NCLEX right now?

    truern replied to NUR151's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    IMHO, you can best prepare for the NCLEX by concentrating on your nursing classes NOW. Without that knowledge base to build on, you won't have adequate understanding of NCLEX rationales, theories,...
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    is it true the more you take nclex the harder it gets please help i need any advice

    truern replied to zowi101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    But is the *material* getting harder or are your nerves making it *seem* harder?? I wouldn't give up, zowi....but I'd try to get some confidence in my ability to PASS. Whether that means you have...
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Consider it done