JettRNurse

JettRNurse

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  1. Running amiodarone through the proper line

    JettRNurse replied to Keyley's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Sounds like she is a grumpy/rude nurse. I'd like to see the evidence backing up her claims, I've never heard of such a

  2. did i fluid overload her to death??

    JettRNurse replied to heshamhesham's topic in Cardiac

    It is possible that a quick influx of fluids may have increased the blood pressure significantly, which could cause complications in the post operative period. (additional pressure causing sutures to...

  3. I dropped out. Please console me

    JettRNurse replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    When you get to heaven, will you look back and regret electing to take more time for yourself instead of doing something that is making you miserable? I say drop out, take time to be uniquely

  4. Online statistics?

    JettRNurse replied to beestrng's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So this post is late, but may still help others. I recently found myself one statistics course away from finishing my BSN degree. All the community colleges required that I take algebra before...

  5. heart rate 40 ,SBP 60, for over an hour

    JettRNurse replied to brownbook's topic in Cardiac

    Sounds like you did the right thing. IVF's are a solid choice, and continuously monitoring, which it sounded like you did. The only thing that comes to mind is the documentation. "Physician notified...

  6. ER Nursing

    JettRNurse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Even before I got into Nursing School, I had a dream of being an Emergency Room nurse. There is just something about an ER skill set that excites me. The idea of being able to use my every day nursing...

  7. ER Nursing

    JettRNurse replied to JettRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    apRN, I found that the psych hospital I was working at had another hospital nearby that had a tele unit. This allowed me to be an "internal transfer" even though it was some 45 miles away. I'm not...

  8. Is there ever a time where it's okay to give up on nursing?

    JettRNurse replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked into private colleges? It was 12 months between starting my first pre req and starting nursing school. Tuition was about 22,000 a year, but I figured better to get in today, pay 44,000...

  9. Paramedic vs Nurse! Decisions!

    JettRNurse replied to ConureDelSol's topic in Nursing Career

    I remember standing at the crossroads that you are currently at. I had finished my EMT-B and wasn't sure which route to take. I took the nursing route, and feel I really made the stronger choice....

  10. Getting a job as a new psych RN? Pay?

    JettRNurse replied to PSYCHEE's topic in Psychiatric

    I haven't been on these forums probably since I last posted here, but the handy email alert made it easy to find this post. It sounds like you are in a very similar situation that I was in, as I took...

  11. Getting a job as a new psych RN? Pay?

    JettRNurse replied to PSYCHEE's topic in Psychiatric

    The job market in the greater Northern California area is really tough right now for new grads. Being the highest paying area for nursing, with the recession as it is, any job is a blessing. Psych...

  12. Getting a job as a new psych RN? Pay?

    JettRNurse replied to PSYCHEE's topic in Psychiatric

    You are jumping the gun a little bit. You are not quite graduated yet, but are still working on your pre reqs... Sounds like you have a couple years left. The things you have heard about finding jobs...

  13. Calling all missionaries!

    JettRNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to raise some awareness, and was wondering if anyone had heard of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, or their health mission. This church has planted hospitals all over the world, in some...

  14. Calling all missionaries!

    JettRNurse replied to JettRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I am aware that Africa isn't the safest, but it's got one of the highest needs. God's got my back, and I suppose should I die, I'll see him soon enough anyway

  15. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    JettRNurse replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    Look at your weak areas on the breakdown of the ATI predictor B results, that will be a really good place to start your studying, because it is a good analysis of what you know. Take it like you would...

  16. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    JettRNurse replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    I took both the comprehensive A & B. We were given A about 3 months before we were given B. Our teacher made us do an exercise, where if you print off your detailed results, it will tell you areas...

  17. 4 Months before starting nursing school, what would you have done?

    JettRNurse replied to trryt4ssasfgb34's topic in Men in Nursing

    Highend: Amen to what you said. Dealing with the same people for 2 solid years, it is so easy to start seeing your classmates in "that light". You spend all day together in class, in the hospital, in...

  18. trying to help my fiance

    JettRNurse replied to MarryingAnRN's topic in Nursing Career

    A lot of nurses use a piece of paper to remember to do things. I'm not sure if that would help him, but there are several positions in nursing that aren't at the bedside. He could consider going into...

  19. Male Nurse Uniforms in Pediatrics

    JettRNurse posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey guys, I am looking into hopefully starting work in a CVICU at a childrens hospital. What kind of scrubs should I wear? I mean, I know what I COULD wear, but what would be a cool way to make it...

  20. "I love it when a man takes a woman's job."

    JettRNurse replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    I like hugs, it's a good way to show someone you really care about them, or appreciate them. In my final clinical preceptorship in nursing school, I got crunched to complete the required 144 hours of...

  21. Male Nurse Uniforms in Pediatrics

    JettRNurse replied to JettRNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    That superman trick is brilliant... I might have to adopt that, wow. I think both my mom and sister would be down to make scrub tops, now I just need to find some good fabric I

  22. 4 Months before starting nursing school, what would you have done?

    JettRNurse replied to trryt4ssasfgb34's topic in Men in Nursing

    My experience in Nursing School was that it just required hard work. If I were you, I would spend as much time as possible going on dates, hanging out with friends, and watching TV shows or going to...