mauser

mauser

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  1. Outside of work, I can banter around with the best of them. But at work, I am a professional and I act like one. I expect others to
  2. IV Therapy Certification/Training

    I graduated in 2006 from nursing school and we were not taught how to start IVs. We were told that if our employers would teach us if it was necessary. Both hospitals I worked at (in addition to the...
  3. TEAS vs. CNET

    I took the CNET in December and was in the 99 percentile. In January, I found out I was accepted to the nursing program (yeah) for the fall of 2004. So today, I get a packet in the mail with the...
  4. I start my final semester of nursing school next week. It is in Community-Based Nursing and Maternal/Child Nursing. I chose this as my last (rather than the usual Advanced Med/Surg) because I wanted...
  5. Ephrata Community Hospital

    I am not sure what the pay is like. I have lived in this town most of my life. It is a great place to live. I have been an independent contractor with this hospital for close to 20 years as a...
  6. Did I Fail With 112 Questions?

    Good Job! You did
  7. I start class on Monday with the dreaded drug calc test. While working as an Extern, one of the facilitators gave us a worksheet to help get ready for the test. However, she is asking what the...
  8. Thanks for trying Tony. I usually have no problem with the tests - but never was asked this "factor" question before. When I was observing in Trauma Neuro the RN talked about using the "factor," but...
  9. ER T-shirts

    I saw one on TV during a high school rodeo that said: "Ride bulls.... meet
  10. The waiting game STINKS

    Alright! Congratulations. I kept checking back to see if you passed - but then missed a week - and forgot your name!! (sorry) I just love happy
  11. Waiting for the result is killing!!

    Great Job! I kept checking back to see how you made out. I just love happy endings!! (and
  12. Attention PA Nursing Students

    Just wondering how you made
  13. Lancaster General Hospital

    I just completed my second semester. I love it. I have also been accepted for an externship at the hospital over the summer at LGH. They give our students first shot. While in clinicals, the nurse...
  14. Nursing phrases

    "Get 'er done!" Sorry, that is a STUDENT nurse phrase.
  15. Attention PA Nursing Students

    That has changed. I would go to the open house and get the facts. Lancaster General is now a college. The gen ed courses have been accredited for some time. Many LGH diploma students have gone on...
  16. I Passed!! Thank You!!!

    Way-to-go!!!
  17. Dosage Calculation

    okay = I don't understand the 8 mg - because gr1/8 is equal to 7.5 mg. know gr1/60 mg = gr1/8 / x mg cross multiply 1x = 60 x 1/8 1x = 7.5 so have 7.5 mg/1ml = need 10 mg/ x ml cross multiply...
  18. Dosage Calculation

    sorry - I got what you did. Must rethink
  19. What is the answer to this test question?

    For what it is worth..... I have a "Medical Abbreviations" book I use as a medical transcriptionist. Often there are a few choices under each abbrev. The only thing listed under Mg is
  20. Took NCLEX today for the second time

    Way to go!!!!!
  21. Congratulations! You had me worried with that
  22. PYXIS question

    First semester (diploma) student here. Our instructor went with us to the PYXIS the first time. After that - if she felt we were competent and we felt comfortable - we got our own meds. The last...
  23. things I didn't learn in nursing school

    I keep checking back hoping for
  24. took nclex today

    keeping my fingers crossed for
  25. things I didn't learn in nursing school

    I only have three for now (but it is only my first semester). 1. The 'Demented" patient who is not oriented to place or time - let alone who their student nurse is - will suddenly remember your name...