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  1. Nclex cut of at 79!

    ChipNurse replied to HeatherLeonard's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It sounds like you passed..

  2. Scrub the Hub

    ChipNurse replied to ManNurseBear's topic in General Nursing

    This is a poster that is in the med rooms at our facilities. As you can see, a simple wipe would do absolutely nothing in terms of removing the microbes from the hub. I am surprised that many people...

  3. Float Team or Ortho???

    ChipNurse replied to exp626's topic in Nursing Career

    Ortho is very heavy. All patients are an assist when getting up to the bathroom, sometimes 2 assist. It can be very busy with giving prn pain meds. It is nice because most patients aren't really sick,...

  4. NCLEX on the 5th of June.

    ChipNurse replied to Mike0121's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! Try to relax on test day and keep telling yourself you know the information and that you WILL pass

  5. White Shoes for clinicals

    ChipNurse replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

    In my experience there aren't any cute all white shoes. I personally wear white danskos. They last forever and are very

  6. VENT about getting cancelled....

    ChipNurse replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    I would find out from your manager how it is determined who is mandatory to stay home. It should be a fair system with a rotating

  7. Ventilators and how they work

    ChipNurse replied to Joanie811's topic in General Nursing

    Your best resource is are the RT's on your unit. They are a wealth of knowledge on all things respiratory and can usually explain things in quick, easy to remember

  8. New to ICU- good comprehensive review book?

    ChipNurse replied to emilyewrn's topic in Critical Care

    I would find any CCRN review book. It has each body system broken down and it's very specific on patho. For a quick and dirty review that is easy to understand and entertaining to read, go to...

  9. Junior II Student, advice to get into ICU?

    ChipNurse replied to bsngirl2015's topic in MICU, SICU

    The fact that you are doing a preceptorship in the ICU at the hospital that you want to work at is huge. We hire a few of the people who precepted in our unit if they really stand out. Just make sure...

  10. How to do report or get report smoothy for Newbie?

    ChipNurse replied to TurtleLittle's topic in Critical Care

    You need to know their history, it's part of taking total care of the patient. The best way to get a synopsis is in the H&P and then I read the most current physician notes to find out what has...

  11. Just want to run my data and nsg dx's by you. Please critique!

    ChipNurse replied to lwandel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well I think you need to put the as evidenced by part to complete them, but it looks good. I would probably substitute activity intolerance for something more important such as Dehydration/Fluid...

  12. Just want to run my data and nsg dx's by you. Please critique!

    ChipNurse replied to lwandel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pain Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance Dehydration Risk for skin breakdown Failure to

  13. Help Help

    ChipNurse replied to RN_TOBE's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to altleast attempt to set it up and show us where your line of thinking is and THEN we can help you out.

  14. Review and help a soon to be nurse out with her resume?!

    ChipNurse replied to cadymariexoxo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think your resume looks good, but I wouldn't put your full name, telephone number, etc on the internet for all to see... maybe block that

  15. I PASSED THE NCLEX!! woohoo!

    ChipNurse replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  16. There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

    ChipNurse replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I believe the other option was addressed already. They would try to do a intravenous blood draw, which would be nearly impossible on a newborn who is moving constantly. The heel stick is much easier...

  17. New grad struggling...should I stick it out?

    ChipNurse replied to girliegirlieRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I started as a new grad in ICU too. It is going to take time for you to be comfortable. The other nurses at my job swoop in too when things go sour, it's part of the team atmosphere, just enjoy the...

  18. Neo/Levo

    ChipNurse replied to LNRN11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I haven't heard or seen this either. Have you called and verified with pharmacy? They would be a good resource on

  19. Starting in a new MICU

    ChipNurse replied to rndmh's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am a newer nurse, so I can't speak to how things used to be, but I also work in the ICU and can say that the charting/documentation is crazy. I definitely spend more time charting than with...

  20. Passed out during clinical

    ChipNurse replied to HeartsAndLungsRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't beat yourself up. I have seen a few surgeries and a lot of blood without issues... doesn't seem to bother me at all. HOWEVER, during my maternity clinical, I saw a C-section and almost passed...

  21. How is your ICU staffing done?

    ChipNurse replied to cmp424's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our ratios are 1 RN: 2 Patients. Occassionally if a pt is sick enough it is 1:1. We never get

  22. ICU Nurse in USA To Ask Questions Of

    ChipNurse replied to Stevenyzwife's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am SICU nurse, so I can give you an idea of what I went through for training and the work environment. My ICU orientation was 12 weeks long, full time hours which included class time and on the...

  23. Is my orientation too short?

    ChipNurse replied to Ev106's topic in MICU, SICU

    That sounds way too short. I had 12 weeks and felt that was pretty adequate, but I still run across scenarios/treatments that I wasn't exposed to with a preceptor. Are the nurses on the floor...

  24. WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    ChipNurse replied to MissLUckyRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm still a new nurse, but after I finish my RN-BSN, I will probably work for a few more years in the ICU and then start a masters program in nursing education. I really want to teach nursing...

  25. Am I ready for the NCLEX exam? pls help

    ChipNurse replied to jillrago's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took NCLEX, I found Saunders to be easier than NCLEX questions. I would pick up another resource such as Kaplan NCLEX stategies and maybe PDA by LaCharity. Good