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  1. Starting as an ER Tech, what do you nurses want from me?

    NurseMaybeBaby posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all! I just received a job offer for an ER Tech position and I am SO excited! I will be starting an accelerated nursing program next month. I have NO medical experience at all, so I'm kind of...

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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....

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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,...

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Am I TOO emotional to be a nurse?

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    That's something I'm struggling with too. I work in the ER and get very emotional when we lose a patient. I'm fine when a code is going on and I can do what I need to do without hesitation, but...

  18. Accepted into accelerated BSN!

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to mr cooper's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I'm about to start my final semester of an accelerated program, ours is a total of 18 months. It's hard, very hard. You have to be dedicated and time is everything. Some semesters are...

  19. Things that gross you out..

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    I can't stand anything respiratory related. Trachs, vents, ew. I spent some time on a respiratory unit and it was soooo disgusting. I can't even imagine wanting to be a respiratory therapist. Oh, and...

  20. Any Nurse Techs in RN nursing programs?

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to kv07's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I work as a tech in an ER and I honestly don't know how I landed the job. I was hired right before I started my first semester of NS. It has given me a HUGE HUGE heads up in NS. I felt very...

  21. My Clinical Instructor does not trust me

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to konp's topic in General Students

    It's not your instructor's job to trust you, it's his job to teach you and protect the patients. That being said, I agree with everyone else that you seem extremely concerned about your own abilities....

  22. working while in nursing school

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to alexis87's topic in General Students

    I work 12-24 hours a week and I'm in my second semester. It's hard sometimes, but I have no choice but to work. It's all about time management skills. If I were you, I would try to get a job in the...

  23. Patient Care Tech in the Emergency Room

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

    I'm not allowed to do blood draws or anything with IVs, but do foleys, vitals, CPR, splints, wound care, UA collection, monitors, and so much more. I have learned a TON. I'm in my second semester of...

  24. Fellow student, BIG TIME user and cheater.

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to hopeful_2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My thought is no. The first time their clinical instructor asks them something about the patho behind a condition or details about meds they are given, it will come out. They will either have to start...

  25. Typical Clinical Day/Time Management

    NurseMaybeBaby replied to hydra10134's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, we also have some kick a$$ documents for pre-clinical and clinical that helps us remember to get all of the info we need. Helps out a