LuvPedsNrsg

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1. MD refusing to sedate pt while intubated

   LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a family member who is elderly and in septic shock. Obviously she is having BP issues and intensivist does not want to sedate her just in case her BP tanks. She appears uncomfortable, pulling her tube and line with tears in her eyes and she ...

2. night shift is really hard on me...

   LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

   I also appreciate all the advice on getting used to sleeping during the day :) Ruby - yes i am a new grad, but have been working at this hospital for a little more than 2 years. the hospital may be expanding soon so there may be opportunities to tr...

3. night shift is really hard on me...

   LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

   of course i knew night shift was a strong possibility starting out. Knowing this I added myself to the waiting list right when I started, however, now mgt is adding nurses ahead of me and some others, therefore, making the wait even longer when I kno...

4. night shift is really hard on me...

   LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just started working as a new grad on a night shift position. This is not my desired position and its been really hard on me. I've been added to the waiting list for days, but now mgt is trying to add nurses before me who have been there longer tha...

5. Night Shift Pros and Cons

   LuvPedsNrsg replied to Kaychell's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new grad and had to start on night shift since there were no day openings available on the unit I was an extern on. I HATE it. I'm fighting so hard to stay up by 3 am until shift change, the coworkers are not very helpful (the male ones on my...

6. monitoring patient...

   LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new nurse with less than 2 months experience on my own. When working 2 nights ago I got an admit right at 2000 and already had 3 others patients with 2 of them running high fevers and c/o pain. This new admit was coming in due to respiratory...

7. Freaking Out!

   LuvPedsNrsg replied to MJB2010's topic in NCLEX

   One of my instructors told us to prepare by doing at least 3,000 questions. Which is what I did between ATI and Kaplan. Make sure you stay positive because a lot of taking this test is how you feel mentally. If you are too nervous that can have a ...

8. So many people passing...post your best advice here!

   LuvPedsNrsg replied to sillygooseRN's topic in NCLEX

   Three things I did: 1. Studied every day. Minimum of 5 hours. Did at least 100 questions. Went over all the questions focusing on the ones I didn't know. 2. Took Kaplan (highly recommend because the questions seemed harder/similar to NCLEX) 3. Took...

9. Just took nclex rn this morning

   LuvPedsNrsg replied to nucjoe76's topic in NCLEX

   Thank you :) i also had a lot of priority, a couple delegation, staffing stuff, some labs, 2 med calc questions that were hard. Phew...i'm just glad this is over with.

10. is Saunders the best guide for passing nclex?

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in NCLEX

    KAPLAN!!! I just took the NCLEX this morning and according to the pop-up I passed, but when I get the official results and says I didn't pass I'll change my mind... anyway, here's why I like Kaplan after taking the exam: the questions are HARDER on k...

11. Just took nclex rn this morning

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to nucjoe76's topic in NCLEX

    same here! I felt like i knew the topic but when I looked and the answer choices i was thinking "i have no clue".... and then my last question was a med question that I had no idea about lol.... anyway, CONGRATS! :)

12. Just took nclex rn this morning

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to nucjoe76's topic in NCLEX

    Yes!!! I took mine this morning too and got the same pop up...according to everyone who has used the PVT that is the GOOD pop up! YAY!!!!!

13. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    I got the good pop up!!!!!!!

14. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    I just took NCLEX finished about an hour ago. Checked the PVT and got a pop up that said "the candidate currently has an open registration for this exam. a new registration cannot be created at this time" what does that mean????

15. airborne and droplet precautions

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in NCLEX

    I know about mask and gloves, but is a gown worn for airborne and droplet precautions? Also, when a patient tray is brought into the room are the utensils and plates supposed to be disposable?