Miller86

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  1. Canadian RN passes the NCLEX RN

    Miller86 replied to superveronica's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Superveronica! Thanks for the tips!! I am in the process of applying to write the NCLEX-RN through Minnesota as I was told it is the shortest route to take. Where did you write yours if I may ask?...

  2. Help getting over bloodwork?

    Miller86 replied to FutureNurseKaturah's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! You will definitely get the hang of it once you do it. At least I believe that, and your fears will lessen with practice. I was completely out of this world nervous when I had to give my first...

  3. Elementary students need your help

    Miller86 replied to LeeAnn N's topic in General Nursing

    Generally understanding the metric and imperial conversion table is important! Examples of math I come across: Pt X is ordered 20 mg of oxycontin once a day, the company supplies it in 10 mg tablets....

  4. would this be a hipaa violation?

    Miller86 replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Lol but you made the same error

  5. would this be a hipaa violation?

    Miller86 replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about a patient or a doctor? Our facility refers doctors doing their residency as residents so I just wanted to clarify what you meant. If it's a patient your talking about then I...

  6. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    Miller86 replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    Ps. On my line of "I haven't harmed anyone yet"....there really should be no yet. I intend for no yet to

  7. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    Miller86 replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I can honestly say I've had/have all the above feelings you have described. I got my job in October and I still get nervous, go home and flat out feel like crying and have shifts where I think...

  8. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    Miller86 replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    Good point!! I had a nursing student assigned to me the other day and when I was filling her in on the report I received from the previous nurse the teacher interrupted and said "she can't have a...

  9. What was your first nursing job?

    Miller86 replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on a medical isolation unit. I love learning as it's busy but gowning up and down for 5 or more patients is not fun....especially when they're not stable. I just feel like I waste so much time...

  10. nursing care r/t pregnancy termination

    Miller86 replied to CeilingCat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Very interesting topic and wonderful answers from some. I apologize my response doesn't give any information you may require but I too think some nursing programs lack important topics. Unfortunately...

  11. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    Miller86 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome. Those monthly loan bills honestly kill me. I wish I could find another part time or even a casual job to start paying it off. I sometimes think about working at walmart or some...

  12. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    Miller86 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

  13. Can I work two casual positions at once in Alberta?

    Miller86 replied to Cdnurstudent's topic in Canada

    I did that last summer with AHS and there was no concern for me. I didn't bother telling my managers as I was only called in as needed. That's what made it beautiful working casual. One was for...

  14. Things noane told you about nursing

    Miller86 replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Hey don't forget the wonderful rpns too...I'm sure they have enough to say!! No one told me I would be yelled at by family, for respecting DNR wishes. Being yelled at from every possible direction...

  15. New grad needs help deciding which job to take L&D or Dialysis Clinic

    Miller86 replied to mommo5's topic in General Nursing

    I would NOT tell the dialysis manager you got another offer but I would ask for a tour or shadow day. Go with where your heart is telling you. How young are your

  16. Newly license nurse what job should I take?

    Miller86 replied to topacio's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a acute medicine floor and I actually only got two weeks of orientation as a new grad when I started back in October...and I didn't think my orientation was too short. Maybe that's just me...

  17. Do you have time to give baths?

    Miller86 replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we have no help or CNA's, 5 patients (mostly fully dependent) and I give full baths plus everything else hectic that goes on but that's probably why i'm exhausted at the end of every...

  18. Question for those who work with a majority of Filipino nurses

    Miller86 replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    During clinical placements, I have worked with many people of different ethnicities and a few of them were Filipino's. I can honestly say they were hardworking, respectful and quick to help when I...

  19. No gloves ever?!?

    Miller86 replied to dizzyray822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    His naughty comment was....gross. I have latex allergies and sometimes we run out of non-latex gloves!! it drives me nuts not to have them available. I started bringing my own and leaving them in my...

  20. Assessment Practice

    Miller86 replied to lipstu's topic in General Nursing

    Here is an attachment of head-to-toe assessment. It is a little detail for your first time clinical visit but there is a simplified version once you scroll down to the bottom. Enjoy your clinical...

  21. You know it's going to be a crazy night at work, when

    Miller86 replied to JennRN65's topic in General Nursing

    You walk onto the floor to find out there will be 9

  22. Am I capable of passing?

    Miller86 replied to lipstu's topic in General Nursing

    These are some online books that have quizzes you could practice with! Study hard, you will do great. Stay motivated and work hard to achieve your goals....

  23. Question about blood transfusion...

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the feedback! Much appreciated. I love this site so

  24. Question about blood transfusion...

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for this information. She was on Altace and I never knew about the interaction of ACE inhibitors and leukoreduced blood. I looked up some articles on this topic after reading your...

  25. methadone clinic..good 1st job?

    Miller86 replied to NurseNikkiC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would definitely take the job!! There's really not much jobs for new grads out there. It would assist in your resume build-up. Since you have the interview Tuesday for the LTC and need to give your...