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  1. Experienced Nurses: How is your day organized?

    *4!#6 replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

    You know, at another facility, I used to dislike bedside report, but now I really miss it for the reasons you mention. I like to know my patient is breathing and feel assured they are safe at the very...

  2. Amiodarone

    *4!#6 replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've given this drug too and it freaks me out just because of how powerful it is and the number of side effects. I have always checked an apical pulse and a BP before giving it. I too am wondering if...

  3. Misdemeanor Traffic Violation

    *4!#6 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I missed some lights representing a stop sign when driving about 5 years ago. It was considered a misdemeanor. Is this something that the BON looks at?? Has anyone had any experience with this? Will...

  4. Refusal of Care

    *4!#6 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a new nurse. I want to run something by everyone to see how they feel about some difficult subject matter. Recently I encountered a patient who is AAOx3, new admission, and doctor puts them on a...

  5. Please Help - I have no where else to turn

    *4!#6 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is why I don't think I could do nursing full time. I am a sensitive person and I know that I would have reacted similarly under such stressful circumstances. You have my

  6. Dietary policy- vent

    *4!#6 replied to trauma_lama's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I worked in dietary, I used to serve double cheeseburger to patients in ICU with a smile. Also, trust me on this, I prepare the food too, the kids are TEN TIMES worse. 6 years old and eating 6...

  7. SSRI's and nursing

    *4!#6 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Anybody ever had a problem with being on SSRI's and being a nurse? I am on a low-dose for mild

  8. What is the right answer to "Where do you see yourself in five years?"

    *4!#6 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have an idea of where I see myself in five years, but also, I have been involved in experiences that I weren't my initial interest and found out I had a passion for them. Therefore I am pretty open....

  9. What is the right answer to "Where do you see yourself in five years?"

    *4!#6 replied to *4!#6's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So here is what I came up with. This is my dream job I am interviewing for!: My goals for five years would be: -To become an expert in the field I am working in -To remain at the facility I am...

  10. NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

    *4!#6 replied to Inori's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Readiness exam score: 77% QT4: 71% QT5: 75% I am doing really well on these exams, but my Qbank scores (50 questions each) range from 62%-74%, and I even got a 58% once. Is this normal? One of the...

  11. Nursing Boundaries...can I go feed my patients cats?

    *4!#6 replied to srg4784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just an FYI, cats are not all hearty. If cats go without food for more then 24 hours, they will enter liver failure and will most probably die (look at Jack the Cat, a famous case -- lost in an...

  12. Nursing Boundaries...can I go feed my patients cats?

    *4!#6 replied to srg4784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Could a neighbor

  13. SSRI's and nursing

    *4!#6 replied to *4!#6's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Just nervous that it would be considered "mentally

  14. Volunteering at a hospital worth it?

    *4!#6 replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    Just to address your question, most of our patient transport and housekeeping jobs go to internal hires, those make more money then in my department (which is also entry-level unskilled) and have more...

  15. Tip For The Day

    *4!#6 replied to ellord's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    However I did read today that the normal blood levels of Digoxin are 0.5-2.0 ng/mL, just wondering what the actualy value is. Also I have seen diarrhea as an early side-effect of

  16. Tip For The Day

    *4!#6 replied to ellord's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for sharing! This post actually saved my butt today, had a practice question involving the correct blood level of Theophylline, never heard of this drug before I read this post but I did...

  17. Why I guard the referral telephone like a dog...

    *4!#6 replied to BelgianRN's topic in Emergency

    When I read the first paragraph I had to read it again because I swear they said Aortic dissection but you mentioned

  18. Appearance for an Interview -- especially styling tips for hair

    *4!#6 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wanted to get some feedback for my outfit for an interview. I am a typical poor student and am not very experienced with getting myself "dressed up," but I am interviewing for my dream job and want...

  19. Strategies and Practice for "Select all that apply" questions

    *4!#6 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One of the things I have heard on the NCLEX is that, if you are above passing level, you will get a lot of "select all that apply" questions. Is this true? And if so, this makes me nervous, as I have...

  20. Questions I may need to answer

    *4!#6 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a student, in a similar position as you, so please don't take my advice as expert but merely suggestion ... Question 1: I guess that the answer here is with you. Perhaps you could cite the lack...

  21. What is the right answer to "Where do you see yourself in five years?"

    *4!#6 replied to *4!#6's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Another possible answer I might say is, "Throughout my education I have made many goals and plans for the future of my career. One example is my interest in XXXX speciality. I recieved an internship...

  22. How do nurse recruiters pick which applicants to contact for interview?

    *4!#6 replied to ala080283's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    At many facilities I have spoken with, the recruitment/HR staff decide which candidates to send to nurse managers. Nurse managers then select who they want to interview. However, nurse managers can...

  23. NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

    *4!#6 replied to Inori's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My Diagnostic Exam was score was 73% for Kaplan. Trainer's 1-3 between 61-63%. This is only partway into my study plan what do you

  24. Patient falls off operating room table

    *4!#6 replied to orthonurse55's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    One time I saw a patient "wake up" during surgery and start fighting everyone. The anaesethia guy quickly adjusted some things, but it took about 4 people to hold the patient down before he went back...

  25. Why many new grads don't find jobs....

    *4!#6 replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

    I work in a hospital and know several nurse managers and still can't get a