skyandsydneysmom

skyandsydneysmom

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  1. Implications of Obamacare... what's your opinion?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Nurse_AV's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    BRAVO!

  2. Patient ratios progressive care units

    skyandsydneysmom replied to kaylasmommy's topic in Cardiac

    The PCU I work on has a 4:1 ratio, but sometimes we have 5:1. My floor sounds exactly like the OP's...drips, post CABG patients, and a mix of other illnesses. We have a max of 3 PCT/CNA's on the...

  3. Insulin and Levophed drips on cardiovascular unit

    skyandsydneysmom replied to heartnurse2012's topic in Cardiac

    I work on a PCU unit in Illinois and we never have Levo drips BUT have insulin drips all the time. Our patient ratio is usually 4:1 but sometimes 5:1. It is interesting to hear how much these units...

  4. New to Cardiac Nursing...pep talk needed :)

    skyandsydneysmom replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you all for your advice....I have definitely gotten more comfortable in my role as a RN on the floor...things are still crazy BUT that is my floor. I recently had an opportunity to go to night...

  5. New to Cardiac Nursing...pep talk needed :)

    skyandsydneysmom posted a topic in Cardiac

    I graduated in December and took a job in LTC...loved the elderly, hated all of the lazy nurses and staff around me. About 3 weeks ago I accepted a job working in in Progressive Care Unit in a Heart...

  6. New to Cardiac Nursing...pep talk needed :)

    skyandsydneysmom replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks to everyone for your advice! This has been a very stressful experience and all the advice is very helpful

  7. What's the task you like doing most on the job?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    It is not a task, but if I can get 5 MINUTES with the patient and family to talk about kids, grandkids, upcoming holidays...it makes my day much better. The worst days I have is when I have no time to...

  8. New to Cardiac Nursing...pep talk needed :)

    skyandsydneysmom replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Cardiac

    Thank you for your words of encouragement...I appreciate your

  9. Why did you pick your username?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    Because I am the mother of Skylar and Sydney, the best kids in the world! LOL (Most of the

  10. Any hospitals out there doing 8 hr shifts?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to kacm74's topic in General Nursing

    The floor I work does 12's BUT there is at least one floor in the hospital that does strict 8 hour shifts..the nurse manager on that floor does not like 12's because he does not feel it is safe (he...

  11. Interesting situation in my interview for a job...

    skyandsydneysmom replied to alby_dangle's topic in General Nursing

    You don't want to work for someone like that...you got a good read on her. I have interviewed a few times during my short time in nursing and have met people that turned me off right away (like that...

  12. advice for new cardiac nurse

    skyandsydneysmom replied to shacal228's topic in Nursing Career

    I too just started on a cardiac stepdown unit and it has been a bit overwhelming...how much training will you recieve? I will have at least 12 weeks of orientation with a preceptor, as well as...

  13. Nursing and Volunteer

    skyandsydneysmom replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN and I volunteer as a Community Representative for the Alzheimer's Association and as a visitation volunteer for a local hospice. I do not work for either company so that is why I am able...

  14. CNA's that run the unit...advice please!

    skyandsydneysmom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I want to start out letting you all know that I recently graduated and passed NCLEX-RN. I am working at the same LTC facility that I did as a CNA so I have an inside view of what is going on with...

  15. CNA's that run the unit...advice please!

    skyandsydneysmom replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and ideas! I have already told my 3rd shift CNA's that they need to come to me with any issues. I hope that once these two realize that I am not going to allow...

  16. to New Nurses (long, but, hopefully helpful)

    skyandsydneysmom replied to gentlegiver's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you! That was well said and as a new grad I will remember this

  17. Have you ever heard of this many SATA?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to ashnem's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know because I did the same thing!! But now it is all over and we are

  18. Have you ever heard of this many SATA?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to ashnem's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think that at least 40% if not more of my 75 questions were SATA...I was in complete shock everytime I saw another one! I just found out I passed though and I am sure you did

  19. La charity Scores...........NCLEX RN

    skyandsydneysmom replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the La Charity book also and scored about the same as you...the more I did it though the better I got..I just my quick results yesterday and I

  20. Anyone take the Hurst Review for NCLEX? Is it worth the money?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to myty23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out today that I passed!! Before I paid for the Hurst Review I thought, " If I don't get this review and fail I will be mad at myself"....it was worth every penny! I know that it was not the...

  21. Anyone take the Hurst Review for NCLEX? Is it worth the money?

    skyandsydneysmom replied to myty23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Hurst Review and found it to be very helpful..it simplified content and she says things in a way that really stick in your head. I also highly recommend the delegation and prioritization...

  22. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    skyandsydneysmom replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My test date is February 7th :) I am doing the Hurst review (love it!) and I am doing questions out of the La Charity book for more in depth delegation situations

  23. Psych or LTC??

    skyandsydneysmom posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello all...first I would like to thank you for any imput you may have :) I am graduating from an RN nursing program in December. I am really struggling with which area I want to pursue initially,...

  24. feeling down and discourage..

    skyandsydneysmom replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering...how far in your education are you? Is this your first semester in nursing school or last? Everyone is a little apprehensive in the beginning, it is a lot to juggle. Do you have any...

  25. Bed Alarms

    skyandsydneysmom replied to LeloFallz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1) What kind of facility do you work for? (Hospital, Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Home Health Agency) I work in a LTC facility 2) How often do you come into contact with bed alarms? In the health...