RNCEN

RNCEN

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  1. STEMI Protocols

    RNCEN replied to Medic2RN's topic in Emergency

    Isn't the cardiologist responsible for getting the consent? That's not your job, it's his/hers. Your job is to make sure it's included in the chart when the patient goes for the procedure, right?...

  2. Ahhh, the weight of the Comprehensive Predictor RN ATI exit is off my shoulders

    RNCEN replied to mangopeach's topic in General Students

    Great job! We have our ATI comp predictor coming up as well. We need a 94% probability of passing to get signed off for an ATT number. That equates to about a 72% raw

  3. How do nurses practice giving shots?

    RNCEN replied to sakiohma's topic in General Students

    My program does not allow us to practice on each other. We learned by reading about the skill, then performing it in the skills lab, then on the clinical floor on our patients...supervised by our...

  4. Do you use a "code name" for psych

    RNCEN replied to glutton4punishment's topic in Emergency

    Ours are "Crisis" patients. No code words needed. We call it what it is and do our best to give them the help they

  5. cen exam pearls

    RNCEN replied to RN1980's topic in Emergency

    Following this

  6. What is a fair way to curve an Exam grade?

    RNCEN replied to orientbeachgirl's topic in General Students

    Why should they curve at all? If questions are poorly written, they should be omitted. If you got them wrong, you got them wrong. I would not want to get credit for something I didn't earn. Just my...

  7. Level 2... Somebody help me....

    RNCEN replied to tarotale's topic in General Students

    You actually just need an

  8. Why doesn't the NCLEX include skills demos?

    RNCEN replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My diploma program affords me an entire term of critical care/management. I just spent 4 weeks managing up to 4 patients (functioning as the RN), and another 4 weeks in Neuro ICU, CCU, CSU, and STU...

  9. Are your nursing school tests timed?

    RNCEN replied to tlc2u's topic in General Students

    Last year, our tests were 80 Q's, and we had 90 minutes. This year, they are 100 Q's, and we have 2 hours. Finals were 150 Q's, IIRC and 3

  10. ABG Assistance please

    RNCEN replied to CandisRenee's topic in General Students

    It is tough to get a GOOD picture with just one set of ABG values, in the real world. Trends are really what you need to understand and

  11. need help with these questions

    RNCEN replied to cwvpool's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do YOU

  12. Alaris pump: how does it actually only allow secondary line like meds to run?

    RNCEN replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    The pump does not know that one bag is higher, or change anything about it's action other than the delivery rate. The bag that is positioned higher will infuse until it is empty (more hydrostatic...

  13. What are your other degrees in?

    RNCEN replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    BA in Criminal Justice Certification-Master Automobile technician, with cert in advanced engine diagnostics. I will graduate in May, 2012 from a diploma SON, and continue on, RN to

  14. What procedure/situation are you most nervous about encountering?

    RNCEN replied to studentsara's topic in General Students

    Many schools do NOT teach IV starts or venipuncture, simply due to the fact that each facility has different policies and protocols....and they will teach you once hired. That said, I was nervous...

  15. My Husband Is Going To Be A Nurse...

    RNCEN replied to jimannt's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The original post is nearly 3 years old. Just

  16. Nurses,what is the highest BP you've ever seen recorded on a pt.?

    RNCEN replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    As an ER tech and nursing student, the highest systolic I've seen is in the 240's. The guy had NO idea he had HTN. Good teaching moment, and I think he

  17. Nursing Care Plan books

    RNCEN replied to juniorminty's topic in General Students

    I use Gulanick and Myers 7th edition. Good book with diags and rationales, easy to

  18. Looking for opinions...

    RNCEN replied to Vaxene's topic in General Nursing

    There is something to be said for working close to home. I would not want to drive 1+ hours after a LONG 13+ hour day. That's my

  19. Immunizations & nursing school

    RNCEN replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

    As an aside, our hospital will NOT hire you if you test positive for nicotine beginning this July. They will also ask employees to leave if they refuse vaccinations, unless they have religious...

  20. One Of The Saddest Things I've Seen... Can't Stop Laughing

    RNCEN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need to find another place to

  21. client on beta blocker with no history of hypertension or cardiac disease.

    RNCEN replied to ADPIE1's topic in General Students

    Why does the patient think she is taking

  22. Abington Dixon School of Nursing

    RNCEN replied to KNB3715's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You will have plenty of time, and there will be plenty to do! Relax now while you

  23. Starting as an ER Tech, what do you nurses want from me?

    RNCEN replied to NurseMaybeBaby's topic in Emergency

    I started as an ER tech about 2 months ago with very limited medical experience, as I started nursing school last August. There is a LOT to learn, and it will take a long time to fell at all...

  24. Abington Dixon School of Nursing

    RNCEN replied to KNB3715's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am a first year student at Dixon now. Congrats to all of the members of the class of 2013! Hopefully I will have the opportunity to meet you next

  25. Nursing Diagnosis Book for Clinicals....Any recommendations?

    RNCEN replied to NewStudent33's topic in General Students

    I like my Gulanick and Myers