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  1. what's wrong with this patient?

    Fancypants09 replied to RenKenn72's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You will look for other signs&symptoms both with dehydration and hypoglycemia, in order to rule those out. Dehydration may be a stretch because remember, pt West has been getting fluids for 6hrs...

  2. Interview Q. re Post-Op Addiction

    Fancypants09 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi all, I was interviewed recently for a surgical unit. One of the interview questions went something like: "Mrs. X reports pain, you go to dispense pain medication, but the other nurses on the floor...

  3. What nurse life-hacks do you have to offer?

    Fancypants09 replied to Purple_roses's topic in Nurses Rock

    I am now so excited to try this, working on a surg onc unit, those post-op pts gotta be ambulated with Foleys in situ! Here I was, criss-crossing tongue depressors on IV pole and taping them like a...

  4. COPD and O2 use, am I wrong?

    Fancypants09 replied to tsm007's topic in Medical-Surgical

    For the rare times when we have a COPD pt on our surgical floor, there are physician orders to titrate oxygen sats. to between

  5. New Grad in Toronto Cannot find job

    Fancypants09 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Canada

    Woohoo!!! Congratulations on the ED

  6. Healthcare-related "what the heck?!?!" dreams

    Fancypants09 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Lol this thread is hilarious! I work on a surgical onc unit. Some of my dreams involve being at the hospital, thinking about my to-do work list, etc. Today I woke up thinking "I have a patient on CBI,...

  7. Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    Fancypants09 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened. Sending virtual ((HUGS)). I cried. Thank you for the updates, I hope that little tyke keeps getting better and better. My heart aches for that poor husband. We have EAP at my...

  8. IV PGB by gravity Q.

    Fancypants09 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi all, I work on a surgical unit, am fresh new grad. I have a question about IV medication piggybacking by gravity (sometimes I have a pump, other times not). When this secondary infusion completes...

  9. 12/5: What I've learned this week - No, I don't have "just a second" to help you

    Fancypants09 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I've discovered that Subq ports hurt. Pt required hydromorphone SC injections every so often for moderate-severe pain, subq port was installed, more pain just giving the injection thru port. And the...

  10. Help please:)

    Fancypants09 replied to Teehia63333's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Yes that's the app i

  11. Resume for 1 yr experience

    Fancypants09 replied to nurse787878's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    "Providing family-centered care" is a very broad and sweeping statement. HOW did you provide such care? How does providing such care look like in your practice? Maybe you sit down with the patient...

  12. New Graduate No Jobs

    Fancypants09 replied to MKRN00's topic in Canada

    It sounds like you're from Ontario. I applied to 80+ positions through the New Grad initiative on the HFO website, did not get a single call for interview. But this is to be expected. A lot of times,...

  13. Did I pass NClex? I used PVT. Haaallllp!!!!

    Fancypants09 replied to vanialcruz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have some patience, you'll know your results soon! I wrote in Canada, we don't have the "pay for your quick results" option and my friend had to wait a whole WEEK for her results from our regulatory...

  14. Full-time, very temporary first job

    Fancypants09 posted a topic in Canada

    Hi all, New grad here. I was recently hired onto a surgical floor, the position was originally advertised as "Regular, Part Time" hours. The hospital offered me Full-Time, Temporary status for 4...

  15. Full-time, very temporary first job

    Fancypants09 replied to Fancypants09's topic in Canada

    You know, I didn't even consider seniority status. Thank you for your

  16. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

    Fancypants09 replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a new grad, and my experience with docs has been nothing but positive throughout clinicals in nursing school (especially in the psychiatric setting), EXCEPT one incident that occurred before I...

  17. Should I take a leave of absence/withdraw/drop out?

    Fancypants09 replied to sneezingpanda's topic in General Students

    Like others have said so well, take care of yourself first! Good for you for reaching out and seeking help in the first place, that's a big step accomplished. School will always be there, for now it's...

  18. I am the worst person ever.

    Fancypants09 replied to bicuspidball's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm a new grad and just got hired onto a surgical unit. Thanks to all you fine nurses, I now know the med room will be my designated place for "backdoor

  19. UWORLD

    Fancypants09 replied to yamiyugi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you getting 50% overall just on UWorld? You're very dedicated to do all the UWorld questions, and that's awesome, I think I did approx 500 from the app. That being said, 50% is on the low side. I...

  20. 3 Attempt NCLEX-RN, Need New Study Plan

    Fancypants09 replied to mymichellebelly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm Canadian educated, passed in 75 q's using my two tried and true resources: UWorld test bank app and Hurst online review. UWorld is an amazing resource, it gives you questions at that high level of...

  21. How to Prepare for Your Interview

    Fancypants09 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is a great article, I have an interview coming up in two days on a surgical unit, super nervous. I still have doubts about how to answer the "Tell me about yourself" question without rambling...

  22. Medical vs Surgical Nursing

    Fancypants09 replied to misscherie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Reviving this thread! I have been invited for an interview on a surgical oncology floor, and I intend on asking my interviewers about orientation for new RN graduates (I'm a new grad). If someone can...

  23. Calling nurse managers?

    Fancypants09 posted a topic in Canada

    Hey all, I'm a new grad, I graduated in June, passed my NCLEX, and received my RN license in July. I live in Ontario, Canada. I have been job hunting since June, sending out dozens and dozens of...

  24. I want to throat-punch my co-worker

    Fancypants09 replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nooo freakin' way!!! You have to read at least one novel, so you can say you did, read it in the morning/early afternoon each day and don't touch it in the evening. I'm going to suggest Pet Sematary...

  25. new grad: cant find a job

    Fancypants09 replied to 2016New's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you don't mind my asking, what is the new RN pay? and the national