HollyGoLightlyRN

Hi there. I am a brand new grad who has just passed the NCLEX and I'd love to get into aesthetic nursing. I've been a licensed esthetician for 10 years and have owned my own studio for 8 of those years. Any advice for those of you working in aesth...

As a brand new nurse myself, fresh off orientation I also was lucky enough to have a preceptor like the one written about here. Unfortunately, I also had a one that was not quite as kind and left me feeling like I had chosen the wrong career. Thank...

Do any of the Chicago Hospitals hire ADN nurses who are pursuing their BSN?

I realize that good nursing positions are harder than ever to find, but what makes nurses think this only pertains to nursing? MANY college graduates are having difficulty finding jobs...why do you think so many pursue a master's degree right away! ...

As a new nurse I sometimes wonder when nurses will take back their profession and realize the potential strength in number we could enjoy. I am not normally one to feel that a unionized workforce is the best, however I think when it comes to advocat...

I just want to thank all of you for sharing on these threads. As a new nurse I've learned so much just by reading these! I realize everything needs to be adjusted to policy protocol, physician preference and orders as well as the patients symptoms,...

I put my first initial, full last name with RN after. Keep a hawk-eye on that stethoscope! That's a beautiful and expensive scope. I had an inexpensive scope for school and bought a NICE one as a graduation present to myself :-)

Yes, some schools offer RN (ADN) to MN, but not all Masters degrees are for advanced practice such as NP. I know at UW Milwaukee you have to to the DNP which can also be done direct entry from RN (ADN). I also have heard of other programs that have...

I took it today as well. Shut off at 75. Took a little less than an hour and got the good pop-up! Hope I passed because that was not a fun test!

Wow! I wish every hospital had this type of Residency Program! Looks fantastic! I just graduated from school and wondered the entire time how come doctors have an opportunity to learn on the job through internship and residency, but nurses are esse...

When I started nursing school I bought a Littman Lightweight because it was fairly inexpensive ($45). It was adequate. Midway through my program I bought the Littman Master Classic II and I love it. Even had it engraved. Littmann Master Classic ...

You are correct that the hypokalemia occurs from depletion of the fluid and electrolytes from the stomach. Potassium is given IV, but never IV push or undiluted. Serum potassium is always checked per agency protocol after administration.

I am in an RN program with 2 semesters to go, however after the first year we are eligible to sit for the NCLEX PN. I took the exam on Monday and had 37!! SATA questions. It shut off at 85 which is the minimum number for the PN exam and just found ...

I could not agree more. I'm still a student, but in my clinical setting last semester I was given a flu vaccine to administer to my patient. When I went to check it against my MAR I realized the syringe was not labeled. I went back to the RN who p...

Thank you SOOO much for posting this. As a RN student who will graduate soon these real world experiences are the VERY BEST teachers. I will remember this story every time I administer a medication. I'm so glad the child didn't suffer any long-ter...

Honestly I think it's more a matter of WAY too many patients per CNA. In utopia it should take someone only 3-4 minutes to take a set of vitals. But in the real world you know if you go in that patient's room they will need to go to the bathroom, n...

Hey, thanks for the link to that lab test website. Great info.

I also seem to recall that HOB position at 10 degrees or less slows the release of ADH which would increase urine output.

Working as a CNA through nursing school has made me realize that when I'm working as an RN (when I graduate next year) that I will need to take my own vitals. I learned quite quickly that some of the CNAs didn't just make up RR, they would make up A...

Last semester there was a nurse at my clinical site who wore her nursing cap. I haven't seen one of those in years. I finally got up the courage to ask her why she chooses to wear her cap and she explained that it helps the patient identify who the...

I am an RN student (2 more semesters until I graduate), but I currently work as a CNA. I will admit that there are times when a patient will ask for the nurse and I will ask them if I can help them. I'm not pretending to be an RN in any way, but so...

HI there, I am currently in an RN program, but at the end of last semester I became eligible to sit for the NCLEX PN. I am considering taking it so that I can just have it under my belt and maybe not feel so nervous when I sit for the NCLEX RN (I hav...

All post partum mom's are at risk for hemmorhage, risk for infection, pain, interrupted family process, deficient knowledge: breastfeeding etc. Her c-section status adds Impaired Skin Integrity...great patient to write a care plan on.

I petitioned for Spring 2011 RN program and I just received my acceptance letter today!! I only petitioned once. I have a 4.0 GPA and scored 147 on the NLN, although I don't think it makes much difference. Wishing everyone else luck!!

I'm not sure what age or education have to do with whether or not someone should be able to request begin addressed in a specific manner. If she is your boss, then I'd address her how she has requested.