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  1. When to report a classmaste to your clinical instructor.

    jaimealmostRN replied to markbeast's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Umm, I think an unprimed IV tubing IS a life and death issue. Although a PB tubing isn't very long, this student may not understand the importance of priming ANY tubing, giving her/his pt a PE. But...

  2. I Passed!!!!!!!!!

    jaimealmostRN replied to medicrnohio's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YEAHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know that feeling! Congradulations

  3. Patients You *Know*

    jaimealmostRN replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a teenager I went to my local planned parenthood for b.c. 2 of the RNs AND the CNM were my Mom's friends!!! eek! On the occasions I saw them, they quickly reminded me that everything was...

  4. Schwartznegger on Hannity and Combs tonight..

    jaimealmostRN replied to directcare4me's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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  5. Schwartznegger on Hannity and Combs tonight..

    jaimealmostRN replied to directcare4me's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Totally, 100% agree with this. I am so proud of the Nurses, firefighters, teachers and others that are NOT letting up on

  6. 1st Day-Joining the Club

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in Emergency

    :balloons: Today is orientation, so I guess I'm not really in the ED yet, but... I am spending 3 weeks in general orientation (IV certs, sedation, legal issues, etc) then 3 weeks on a burn step down...

  7. Why did you become a nurse instead of a doctor?

    jaimealmostRN replied to GlowBear500's topic in General Nursing

    Kewl. ? Things often get misinterpreted online.

  8. Why did you become a nurse instead of a doctor?

    jaimealmostRN replied to GlowBear500's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle What? I'm sensing hostility. I simply answered your honest question. I would also like to get my MSN too, but that (and the MPH) is a while off. And I don't understand the "bad behavior...

  9. Why did you become a nurse instead of a doctor?

    jaimealmostRN replied to GlowBear500's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Jim's comments...its like asking me why didn't I become a marine biologist instead of an RN. I am "thristy" for information as well, but I'm interested in S.A.N.E. certification and an...

  10. Motorcycle burn!

    jaimealmostRN replied to sarahmarion123's topic in Burn

    When ever I had some sort of med. issue and didn't want to go into it with my Dad or male instructors, I just used the magic words...."female problems." If the burn gets worse, utter those words and...

  11. "Pit to distress..." (Rant)

    jaimealmostRN replied to camay1221_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Camay- I do not work in L&D, but I do not think that your thoughts (what you wanted to say about your license) were out of line. It is perfectly acceptable to let anyone know that YOU, as a RN,...

  12. Salem Sump NG Tubes

    jaimealmostRN replied to annmariern's topic in Medical-Surgical

    New grad warning here, this is just what I remember reading about Salem sump. The blue vent should always be open, esp. if on suction b/c it prevents the tube from sucking the stomach lining and...

  13. Took NCLEX 3/1.. 86 ques

    jaimealmostRN replied to GottaBeanRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ((((GottaBeanRN))))) I know how difficult this is because I just went thru it!!! But I know you did great. What sorts of questions did you have? All the people who I know that passed had a lot of...

  14. Received mail from NNOC, did you?

    jaimealmostRN replied to lee1's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Why couldn't one join both? But for the record, I haven't recieved a letter yet, but I'm am also newly an

  15. Men's sexualality in Nursing

    jaimealmostRN replied to greensleeves's topic in Men in Nursing

    :rotfl: I think this is the truest answer one could give to the OP. Even the hansome ones look not-as-cute when they're vomiting uncontrollably or have explosive diarrhea! But seriously, I've seen...

  16. Nclex 265

    jaimealmostRN replied to Jennifer Lockerman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YEAHYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats Jennifer, RN!!! :) :)

  17. I passed!!!

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: I passed!!! Words cannot discribe my utter happiness and relief! :Melody: Wanted to share my expirence: Had 75 questions, mostly all priority, who to see first...

  18. I passed!!!

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you everyone!

  19. Why do RN's with ASN and BSN make the same?

    jaimealmostRN replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Since we take the same NCLEX (as do Diploma grads too) its the same. In my area, I know of only 1 hospital that pays more ($750 extra a year). But most union hospitals don't allow it...(b/c same...

  20. just have to tell you guys this story

    jaimealmostRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Lol!!!

  21. New grad in ER.. ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    jaimealmostRN replied to nursemeow's topic in Emergency

    Great advice here! Does anyone know of any other peds emergency resources besides the ENA class? A book or PDA program or website maybe?

  22. 75 questions...scared!

    jaimealmostRN replied to Lahnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lahnurse, YEAHY!!!! I'm so happy for you! Congrats :) I'm taking mine soon too, and the "check all that apply" questions are terrifying to me as well. Thank you to the poster who put up that stat...

  23. burn patients

    jaimealmostRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Canoehead, I am so, so sorry for what happened. I sounds to me like you did exactly the right things and no one stuck up for you. I've noticed that when a police officer or fire fighter is...

  24. Fetal Heart Tones-HELP!!!

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone, this is my second "help!" post. I'm reviewing for NCLEX, and don't have my text books, only saunders and kaplen. Anyhow, I'm having trouble remembering how to assess FHTs with fetal...

  25. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    jaimealmostRN replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go Shopping!!!!! Oops, I'm already doing