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  1. Question about holding Lantus

    pers replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    If I have a patient that has been running low and is still low, I will hold their lantus and notify the doctor. A number of our type II patients need to have their lantus adjusted while in the...

  2. Struggling.....Should I do Kaplan or Hurst?

    pers replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Kaplan and recommend it. I took the NCLEX this past March, 11 years after graduating from nursing school and passed in 75

  3. The Suicide Tourist

    pers replied to JRD2002's topic in General Nursing

    I watched this documentary earlier in the year on PBS and agree that it was very good and well worth watching if you are at all curious about the process or what makes a person choose this path. I...

  4. NCLEX Predictor exams

    pers replied to erinp88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the Kaplan trainers which are not quite the same but similar I believe. You can buy them as part of the Kaplan program or download them online for

  5. Staffing ratios

    pers replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I work tele and we lose nurses before we lose aides for low staffing. Our units used to have aides but haven't had them for years, nursing there is total care. They are generally staffed well though...

  6. On call status and drive time

    pers replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    We have an hour (floor) and it's 30 minutes for some other areas (surgery, cath lab, etc). As floor staff, if you can't be there in an hour then usually they just don't put you on call (you either...

  7. need adv for change in full to prn???

    pers replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    If you are certain that you want to be PRN then I would talk with your manager now, if you think maybe you'll change your mind and work full-time then I would

  8. Nursing Education, Not Training!!

    pers replied to scoochy's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, with the different pathways to becoming an RN, particularly the diploma programs, I don't find it offensive. To me, training refers to my clinical experiences while education...

  9. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    pers replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My check is not so yay as yours! It's good money for the area but not the kind of lifestyle upgrade if I'd been making that sort of cash ten years ago. My first one went to bills, some MBTs for me...

  10. 18 weeks of "residency" to give 18months experience?

    pers replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    Not buying it

  11. Most satisfying Nursing Specialties?

    pers replied to ZDriver96's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if foleys are out, bedside nursing is also out. Maybe you could find a place where UAPs are allowed to do them? Honestly, I'd venture to say ER nurses insert more foleys than most other...

  12. Dog on the floor, what do you think?

    pers replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of dogs who can do this. I'm not sure what sort of legal paperwork might be required to have an animal listed as service animal or even who you would need to list it with though. Also,...

  13. What is orientation actually like?

    pers replied to DroogieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in orientation now. We get 20 12 hour shifts on the floor plus a few days worth of classes that cover hospital orientation (accudose, computer use, hospital policies, things all new hires need...

  14. Knowledge or Information Hoarding

    pers replied to LisaDNP's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on how you would define information hoarding. Are we talking about the experienced nurse not telling a new grad what a drug is in an effort for them to encourage finding out on...

  15. i dont wanna be a nurse

    pers replied to guest01/18/17's topic in Nursing Career

    The good news is, it can be done! I graduated in 1999 with a BSN, took my boards for the first time in March 2010 and passed with 75 questions. The bad news is, your degree won't go nearly as far...

  16. Out of state license?

    pers replied to yogamom's topic in General Nursing

    I tested outside the state I went to school in and had no problems. We were actually encouraged to test in the state we planned to practice since you may be waiting a while on endorsement and/or have...

  17. Kaplan CD NCLEX-RN Practice test score

    pers replied to Atlnurstudt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't provide a link because I don't actually have one and said as much in the pm I sent to the previous poster. I downloaded it months ago and no longer have that info. I did a google search...

  18. gift for new grad

    pers replied to rnatheart76's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a practical gal and like to give (and receive) practical gifts. A good stethoscope is a wonderful practical gift for a new grad but from your post it doesn't sound like the type of gift you are...

  19. How do *you* tell your patient "No"?

    pers replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I so wish the bolded were

  20. Writing NCLEX after 25 years! Help?

    pers replied to EEBRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated in the US but waited 11 years to take my boards. I also used Kaplan (did their online program for just over $400) and passed my first attempt with 75 questions. Provided you can remember...

  21. Is it possible to transfer rn program credits?

    pers replied to spooldup's topic in General Nursing

    I think Excelsior College is an option once you've completed 50% of an RN program but I'm not sure if that is just for RN-BSN students or first time RN students as well. As for transferring to...

  22. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    pers replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've always had better luck with patients using an incentive spirometer if only for the fact that it sits on their table as a reminder that they should be using

  23. BSN to take Nclex LVN

    pers replied to jackpot0618's topic in LPN to RN

    Apologies on the wording of my previous post. Instead of "challenging" I should have said that CA will allow an LPN/LVN to become eligible to take the RN exam without completing an ADN, BSN or...

  24. got to give feedback about preceptor: AM CONFUSED ?

    pers replied to newsupernurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would say to be honest and not worry about the evaluation she'll be giving you. Evaluations are supposed to be for determining areas of strength and weakness. I don't see anything at all wrong...

  25. BSN to take Nclex LVN

    pers replied to jackpot0618's topic in LPN to RN

    I don't know the rules for California but many states have moved (or are moving) away from allowing this and require LPN/LVNs to graduate from an approved LPN/LVN program. I know CA allows LPN/LVNs...