punkydoodlesRN

punkydoodlesRN BSN, RN

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  1. Any advice for a high schooler?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to iwillnotwasteit's topic in General Nursing

    I think getting your CNA would be fabulous. Where I'm at, they hire MA's (medical assistants) for Dr. Offices. They just call your name, take your wt, bp and temp. Then tell you the dr will be there...

  2. heartless DON or reality check?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to sarafina's topic in General Nursing

    Completely heartless. I can't believe people like that are around. Just about 3 wks ago, my husband sent me a text that he was headed to the ER with our son. Our 4 yr old had fallen off the bed and...

  3. Just wanted to say Hi

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Me too! and I so glad it's happening to me this early in my LVN career. Of course, I'm working on my BSN, but I'm thrilled to just get the

  4. What do you have to wear???

    punkydoodlesRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Navy blue bottoms, Red top. One style. We buy them from the med store in front of the hospital. They come embroidered with that hospital logo. Each dept has different colors. Of course OB/GYN gets the...

  5. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    You mean you sent your essay as a word

  6. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    punkydoodlesRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work CD at a psych hospital, and occasionally, we have patients who have hit rock bottom and truly want to get better. You can tell those people will succeed. But for the other 95% of my patients -...

  7. Unemployed and frustrated new LVN graduate! Please help! What am I doing wrong?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to JustineLove's topic in California Nursing

    I had the same struggle, but not for near as long. I even had experience - 8 years military medic. I started adding certifications to my resume. ACLS, PALS & Cert in Pain assessment and...

  8. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm finally ready to submit my application, and was wondering about the option to upload documents at the end. What, if anything, would they be looking

  9. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree - I wanted to apply to several schools, but I hate the different tests. So, for now it's just UTMB and ACC transition for me. Guess that's kinda like putting all of my eggs in one basket, but...

  10. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    Chaos, I did the practice test and didn't even get through it all before I began to panic. I hate testing. I did just take the NLN competency exam for A&P and breezed though it - I just hope I...

  11. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm applying for Fall 2011. I'm finishing up my personal statement this week - I have some explaining to do and I'm trying to really sell myself. I'm currently a LVN but want better doors to be...

  12. Job hunt frustration

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I'm a pretty new LVN, just graduated in June. I am currently employed as a med nurse in a psych hospital. Not my ideal job, but when my husband was laid off from NASA after 8 years, I had to take...

  13. Job hunt frustration

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone... At least there are two of us. I'm still trying so hard to get out of my psych job and hope to start the BSN program next fall. An area hospital recently had an...

  14. Hi - New Nurse - New to Psych!

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a brand new LVN and just finished my third week of training at my first job! I'm working as a med nurse at a psych hospital. It's not exactly what I had in...

  15. OB nursing diagnosis help needed

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I'm in my final clinical rotation of my LVN career and I'm finally too stumped to find an answer! I'm really struggling to come up with 5 OB nursing diagnosis and interventions. My careplan books...

  16. Case Study help needed, please. re: Endocrine Disorders

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Bumping... I'm still not getting these last answers and I've exhausted all of my reference books. This is due tomorrow and I just don't know where else to looking. Hoping for a bit more insight on...

  17. Case Study help needed, please. re: Endocrine Disorders

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hi, i've asked for help with a case study once before and was give excellant advice! in fact, i got an a on it. so, thank you! now i have another due. we're winding up the semester and i'd love to...

  18. Case Study help needed, please. re: Endocrine Disorders

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What about the following questions? Does anyone have any insight for me? I'm still struggling with this case study 3. Insulin’s main action is to lower blood glucose levesl. Several hormones...

  19. Case Study help needed, please. re: Endocrine Disorders

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you

  20. pulmonary disorder case study

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I missed a clinical day last week and was assigned a case study as make-up work. I'm 1st sememster LPN. I'm really struggling with some of this. I'm not looking for answers, just some guidance....

  21. pulmonary disorder case study

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just had a classmate catch something... Morphine should be given IV, not

  22. pulmonary disorder case study

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Bluegrass. I put that all orders were appropriate, however, I would need to check the K blood levels before administering the KCL. #8. I suggested placing the patient in semi-fowlers to allow...

  23. pulmonary disorder case study

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can't figure out how to update my post.... Here's what else I've come up with: 1. the orders seem fine to me... a little curious about the KCL. I'd want to know Potassium levels before I actually...