Serenyd

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  1. "Choose all that apply" Nclex questions

    Serenyd posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, I am studying, will take nclex in TWO DAYS!! My problem is I have been doing some of the choose-all-that apply questions and I really, really suck at them. Any tips?? I am also pretty weak in...

  2. P+T for vanc and gent

    Serenyd posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    When do you draw your peak and troughs for vanc and gent ivpb? I have heard 30 min after infusion is through, or 1 hour after or 2 hours after.

  3. Some questions about your job

    Serenyd replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    i am trying to find out more about what nursing is like as a career, and if it's for me. here are some questions: a. what is your title (rn. lpn etc) rn b. what setting do you work in (hospital, drs...

  4. Pros/Cons of Nursing

    Serenyd posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need help putting together a pro's and con's of nursing list for my sister. She is thinking about becoming a nurse and I don't know what to say to her ... I am a new nurse myself and having a hard...

  5. First year = depression?

    Serenyd posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    This was mentioned in another post and I think I may be having problems with depression myself. Since I started my job 9 mos ago I've been irritable with my family, I can't deal with the tiniest...

  6. anyone here NOT have back problems?

    Serenyd replied to alias's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a good topic. I've noticed at work that when I asked for help turning heavy patients the nurses that have been there for a long time act like I can't handle the job - bascially they go...

  7. How long did you breastfeed?

    Serenyd replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Weaned my son (lst child) a couple weeks ago, he turns 3 on feb 27. bfeeding was become painful d/t lack of milk supply, and I was tired of listening to my non-breasting mother-in-law whine about how...

  8. Renal care/dialysis jobs - what are they like?

    Serenyd posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Im thinking of applying for a position in a Dialysis center. I've been working in med-surg since I graduated six months ago, but I am tired of the driving, late hours and unpredictable scheduling -...

  9. Allmost killed a patient by medication

    Serenyd replied to Great Dane's topic in General Nursing

    This is why nursing sucks. Bad hours, no holidays, no respect, and if you screw up, you kill or hurt somebody. I wish I had a job where if I put the decimal point in the wrong place all that happens...

  10. going to nursing school after baby???

    Serenyd replied to sconoli's topic in Nursing Career

    I was in summer school finishing up the pre-reqs for my program when I found I was pregnant. I was so sick with morning sickness I decided to pack my bags and head home instead of starting the...

  11. new nurse dead at 23

    Serenyd replied to RN@34's topic in Infectious Disease

    I knew him - he was in my nursing class. Graduated with him last may. I can't believe he's gone. Very sobering. It really made me think about how dangerous nursing can be. Our class was small, about...

  12. Anyone take the HESI?

    Serenyd replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    http://www.hesitest.com buy the cd and do the practice questions over and over -- read all the rationales. Buy the book if have time and read the "hints" (mostly I used the cd) Our school required...

  13. what is your openion about DNR ( donot resucitate)

    Serenyd replied to realnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    peg tubes - I think peg tubes are horrible. I have seen so many patients with peg tubes who are suffering. I understand it must be horrible when mom stops eating and you know if she doesn't get...

  14. Your Worst Mistake

    Serenyd replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    New nurse - gave a lortab to a women with a HA - on a PCA PUMP!! I had to call the anesthesiologist and tell him what I'd done and ask if I needed to fill out an incident report.. so embarassing....

  15. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    Serenyd replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I wouldn't, but I know of someone - she married a convicted child molester.

  16. Low H&H, with normal platelets, no FVE

    Serenyd replied to shanrah's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I had a pt like this the other day - hx of chronic anemia, not really sure why, they thought she might have low iron, but her iron levels were above normal. Last H+H 7,22. Hx of cervical CA. They...

  17. Calling in sick

    Serenyd replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I work sick I end up regretting it

  18. Anyone call way after their shift to tell just one more thing? :)

    Serenyd replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Glad I'm not the only one that jumps up in the middle of the nite in a cold sweat worrying about something I might have forgotten to do. Like one nite about 330 I woke up wondering if I forgot to...

  19. Age when you had your first child?

    Serenyd replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    21 --- and I wish I had waited longer to have a child - maybe 27? It's too hard to have a baby when you're still trying to finish your education and start your life as an

  20. Would you recommend getting FNP degree?

    Serenyd posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new BSN grad and I have been wanting to become a family nurse practitioner ever since I was in pre-nursing. I spent a day observing a FNP at a pediatricians office during my peds rotation and...

  21. Feeling like I'm a lousy nurse (rant)

    Serenyd posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first week of nursing on the unit - and I feel like I suck at it. I was an A student in nursing school but I feel totally inadequate on the floor. I feel clumsy and slow, I get all nervous and act...

  22. okay to give narcotics sooner than prescribed?

    Serenyd posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse in orientation on a med-surg floor. Yesterday was my third day. In the evening a pt. requested a pain med and my preceptor told me to go draw it up and give it while she was charting....

  23. When is the right time to push?

    Serenyd replied to NursePamela's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is really nice that you say that. I've found that a lot of OB nurses are really ignorant when it comes to the laboring down technique and waiting to push. I did some research on it after having...

  24. Totally Freaking Frustrated, Annoyed and Worried

    Serenyd posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Okay, I had these big plans to start off my nursing career with a bang, but now it's starting to feel more like a fizzle. I had planned to get this job working 2 hours away that was a weekend job,...

  25. Totally Freaking Frustrated, Annoyed and Worried

    Serenyd replied to Serenyd's topic in Nursing Career

    THANK