NurseMaybeBaby

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1. other non traditional students / moms

   NurseMaybeBaby replied to KThurmond's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I had a 4 year old and a 6 month old when I started my pre-reqs. I also did an accelerated BSN program. It was rough, but 100% worth

2. I thought I was done crying and feeling incompetent

   NurseMaybeBaby replied to IHeart BSN RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I think you are being a little hard on yourself. It's a mistake you will never make again. Patient is ok and that's what matters. It will get better as you get more experience. It takes time.

3. Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

   NurseMaybeBaby replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

   I disagree with you. This does NOT mean you aren't cut out to be a nurse. You made a mistake--and you will learn from it. You will never do anything like this again. We ALL make mistakes. Everyone....

4. I cant decide between two jobs

   NurseMaybeBaby replied to Deekay8's topic in Nursing Career

   That's a hard question to answer and there is a lot more to a job than the hours. Which one is better staffed? Benefits, pay? However, if your only concern is that your boss will be upset with you, I...

5. Any accelerated SELU students out there???

   NurseMaybeBaby replied to Thefuture2be's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   Hi, did you get in? Yes it's doable with kids. I had 2 small kids and a part time job when I went through the program. It was rough, not gonna lie. But if you are determined and want to do it, you...

6. Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

   NurseMaybeBaby replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

   Private Practice: a patient has a seizure. Doc orders 10mg lorazepam. Geez..surely they will stop seizing cause they will also stop breathing! Grey's cracks me up. Tons of docs everywhere ready to do...

7. Lpns in the er

   NurseMaybeBaby replied to brigirl246's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and we have a few LPNs in the ER. There are way more RNs, but we have some. The LPNs are mostly in the fast track

8. Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

   NurseMaybeBaby replied to miabia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   It's not my life dream by any means. I'm 32 and was a marketing coordinator for years before going back to school. I looked at the whole picture: the work, the pay, the hours. I'm in it for many...

9. What is the difference between PCT and CNA?

   NurseMaybeBaby replied to daisygarten's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I work in the ER as a nurse tech, previously an ER tech. At my particular facility and unit, a nurse tech is within 6 months of graduation from an accredited RN program. The skills are the same...

10. Help with care plan, pt discharged

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to rhosekate93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I gave a few answers because I remember when I first started doing care plans, I had a hard time getting started. Once I had an appropriate diagnosis, I was able to formulate the care plan. The...

11. Afraid to quit my job to go to nursing school

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to shawn39's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I did the same thing. I quit my relatively decent paying job of 6 years to go back. We have 2 kids and it's been a rough road. But I graduate in 4 months and I'm hopeful that I will be offered a job...

12. Newborn Nursing Diagnosis

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to stroj01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ineffective thermoregulation Risk for injury Knowledge deficit, newborn care Risk for SIDS Risk for infection It would help if you knew a few more things. Is it a first time mom? GBS positive? lady...

13. Need help with careplan on Impaired urinary elimination

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Education: teach s/s, ways to prevent, encourage questions, provide written material. Monitor labs if applicable Encourage fluids Good cath care to prevent infection If the cath is taped to him,...

14. Help with care plan, pt discharged

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to rhosekate93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Knowledge deficit Fluid volume deficit Risk for infection (invasive procedures) Alteration in comfort (pain meds, IV

15. positive TB test........now what?

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to 2bmalenurse2012's topic in General Students

    I've heard the same thing as well, a chest x-ray will put you in the clear. If I remember correctly from patho/pharm, once you have a positive TB skin test, you will always have a