SkiingCait

SkiingCait BSN, RN

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  1. Facebook almost cost me my job

    SkiingCait replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am on facebook and enjoy using it to keep in touch with family and friends who live far away. With that said, I have nothing on my page that I wouldnt want my bosses to see. I use my account to...

  2. Temps in the ER

    SkiingCait replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    I'm in the same camp as you. VS at triage, and unless the temp is elevated or low, I usually won't re-check it. If we are holding the pt in the ED for an extended time, I will get one q6h. We use...

  3. Toradol IM Injection.

    SkiingCait replied to nursesearl's topic in Emergency

    As the others said, if I am giving 60mg, I always give it in the gluteal b/c it is 30mg/mL. The 1 or 2 times I gave 30mg IM, I gave it in the deltoid, and the pt didn't

  4. Is it possible to become an LNA...

    SkiingCait replied to JulielovesCody's topic in General Nursing

    MentalHealthRN - I agree that it is quite confusing! Where I work, however, LNA's really function in the same capacity as CNA's, they just also work under a license (and therefore are required to get...

  5. Is it possible to become an LNA...

    SkiingCait replied to JulielovesCody's topic in General Nursing

    That is most definitely possible. In my state (NH), nursing assistants are licensed, and called LNA's. In my ADN program, after completing your first semester of nursing school you could apply for...

  6. Help with blood draws--please

    SkiingCait replied to happy place's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we can only draw off an IV as it's being placed, before the saline lock is connected. I would definitely suggest checking the policy where you work. Good

  7. New to er and iv question..

    SkiingCait replied to JamieN823's topic in Emergency

    We just got on in our Pedi ED that I have used on both peds patients and hard adults sticks - it's amazing! I'm a new nurse (started in July) and in the ED - so I've only been starting IV's for a...

  8. I take NCLEX in 3 days am I ready?

    SkiingCait replied to lilkk13115's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YaY! Congrats! It's an amazing feeling,

  9. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    SkiingCait replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I originally got the "On hold" response, then a few hours later got the "good" pop-up. Excited to say I looked at the BON today, and I am officially an RN! While I knew that it wasn't guaranteed...

  10. I take NCLEX in 3 days am I ready?

    SkiingCait replied to lilkk13115's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just got my results - I passed!! Soooo excited! Hope you did as

  11. I take NCLEX in 3 days am I ready?

    SkiingCait replied to lilkk13115's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lilkk - How did it go!? I just finished...had 75 questions and finished in just under an hour. Now, the waiting game begins!! Hope your exam went

  12. I take NCLEX in 3 days am I ready?

    SkiingCait replied to lilkk13115's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am also taking the exam on Wed and am so nervous that I am not ready. I know that logically I probably am as I have been studying consistently and doing pretty well on practice exams, I just can't...

  13. NHTI 2010 New Nursing Students?

    SkiingCait replied to esokitty's topic in General Nursing

    I chose to take ethics as a week-long intensive course over Winter Break and found that to be the best way to do it. I still had a few weeks off for break and didn't have to write papers all semester...

  14. What a great day!!!!!

    SkiingCait replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Hooray!! Enjoy your break! Today was my last day of lecture...only 1 more clinical day, 1 final, 1 Hesi and the

  15. ED interview tomorrow, suggestions?

    SkiingCait replied to ctoedeb4's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats - glad to hear the interview went well!! I am in the same position as you - I am graduating in a few weeks (eeeeek!!) and my dream job is in the ER. None of the hospitals in my area are...

  16. what does this sign mean?

    SkiingCait replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    Is this on a handwritten prescription? Are you trying to type out a dot with a horizontal line under it, with another slash below that (kind of like a division sign?) If so, some doc's will write...

  17. NHTI 2010 New Nursing Students?

    SkiingCait replied to esokitty's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you all! I'm graduating from NHTI this year, and the program is great. Very intensive, but definitely a great experience. Good

  18. Who's Ready for Graduation?

    SkiingCait replied to graceomalleyRN's topic in General Students

    Congrats!! I am sooooo jealous (and happy for you!!!) - the ER is my dream job but they aren't hiring in my area. Congrats and good

  19. Who's Ready for Graduation?

    SkiingCait replied to graceomalleyRN's topic in General Students

    YAY!! I am SO excited - Pinning and Graduation are on the 14th - can't wait!! Congrats to you

  20. I can't be the only one who has done this

    SkiingCait replied to squirtle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm finishing up the last semester of nursing school and with all of the stress of passing my last round of clinicals and finding a job, I needed a reminder of the excitement I had when I first found...

  21. I Need Help With Nursing Test Questions

    SkiingCait replied to redraider1977's topic in General Students

    I would suggest trying HESI or NCLEX type questions regularly. Not only will it help when you are getting ready to take the boards, but in my program, our exams are "NCLEX style" questions, so I have...

  22. ugh,,,very discouraged

    SkiingCait replied to dcRn2b's topic in General Students

    My guess is to label the syringes after she had drawn them up? ( I was wondering this,

  23. ugh,,,very discouraged

    SkiingCait replied to dcRn2b's topic in General Students

    I'm guessing a "U" is the equivalent of "clinical warning" in my nursing program. Last semester (my 3rd in a 4 semester program), I was pulling my meds for one of my two patients. It was only my 3rd...

  24. Just Need Encouragement!

    SkiingCait replied to cyncopia's topic in General Students

    Hi Cynthia!! I am in the same boat as you...Graduation is a mere 9 weeks away (yikes!) and while I am doing well on my exams, I am just so terrified of putting in all this work and not making it (at...

  25. med error not sure how to feel!

    SkiingCait replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Pandora - thanks for that explanation...that makes complete sense