ParvulusPuella

ParvulusPuella

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  1. WGU-Biochem

    ParvulusPuella replied to LM NY's topic in Western Governors University

    I used Microsoft Word, and saved stuff with the .pdf extension they wanted it in. I'm using Word for the whole program, only 4 courses left. I have never used a Mac, so maybe someone else has tips on...

  2. Question re: different hospital PCU standards

    ParvulusPuella replied to LeapinLemurs83's topic in General Nursing

    New Hampshire, level 2 trauma center, 20 bed PCU. Ratios 1:4 on days, 1:4-5 nights. Assessments and vitals q4h, i&o q8h. Of course, VS and assements vary for different procedures (post cardiac...

  3. Will I be able to get a hospital job with BSN from WGU? Will they look at it different?

    ParvulusPuella replied to Jaellys's topic in Western Governors University

    WGUs RN-BSN is for students who already have their RN license, who have already gone through a school of nursing with clinical components. They do offer a pre-licensure program in certain states,...

  4. Anyone heard of ASU

    ParvulusPuella replied to NGYSUN's topic in School, College Programs

    I just did a quick look up and it looks as though each class is 8 weeks, so finishing would depend on how many classes you have to

  5. Salary Ettiquette

    ParvulusPuella replied to Misokitty's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, you'll still have to meet with HR and sign the job acceptance letter, which should have your pay rate on it. Unless this was the paperwork you already

  6. Starting in ICU - Need Advice

    ParvulusPuella replied to XXXMasonXXX's topic in Critical Care

    Charting and frequency of charting will be something you learn on the job. It's not standardized between units or

  7. Getting Frustrated

    ParvulusPuella replied to 2bNurseMia76's topic in General Students

    After my first semester of nursing school, I could apply for my CNA license by 'licensure by comparable education'. I didn't have to test, just fill out the application for my license with all of my...

  8. Cannula removal

    ParvulusPuella replied to mami1974's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, that is usually a thread of clotted blood. Sometimes IV catheter removal is uncomfortable anyway, so the baby could have been upset from the removal in

  9. Question about tablet vs computer for WGU studies/reading

    ParvulusPuella replied to MinnesotaGirlRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I can access everything on both my phone and my tablet. I have an android phone and a galaxy tablet. I do find it easier to do my reading on the tablet, and on my phone in a pinch, because that's...

  10. Valedictorian caught cheating

    ParvulusPuella replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm surprised that she's still in the

  11. Took NCLEX-RN and tried PVT 12 hrs after exam, got charged.

    ParvulusPuella replied to lamnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT is not accurate until at least 24 hrs after the exam, as it gets scored twice. So its possible the first score is a fail and the second could be a

  12. Inexpensive online rn to bsn

    ParvulusPuella replied to smarge117's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes it

  13. Background check VENT

    ParvulusPuella posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Ok, so I got my email about the background check for WGU. It says that for most states the fee is $42, and for certain states it is a little higher due to extra fees in accessing court documents, etc....

  14. I think I failed...

    ParvulusPuella replied to Tiffany408415's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know anything about the Breeze website, but the PVT isn't accurate until at least 24 hours after you finish the

  15. Doctors Orders

    ParvulusPuella replied to NGYSUN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work at an HCA facility, and there is no way I could get away with randomly entering orders I think the doctor wants. Anything I enter has to have come from the doc or from a set protocol (such as...

  16. Any hospital units that DON'T use telemetry?

    ParvulusPuella replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Huh. I've never worked in a place that had tele techs or someone dedicated to solely watching the monitors, and I've only worked on cardiac floors. Whoever happens to be at the desk checks out any...

  17. Any hospital units that DON'T use telemetry?

    ParvulusPuella replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    At my current facility, medsurg does not use tele. At my previous facility, we had several medsurg and ortho units not on tele. If anyone needed to be monitored, they had to be transferred to a tele...

  18. IV starts in nursing schools

    ParvulusPuella replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. They didn't work nights, so we would either call the ICU for an RN or the ER for a tech to come up to put one in. It was one issue that I brought up at every meeting and

  19. IV starts in nursing schools

    ParvulusPuella replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    We did not, with the rationale that many of the hospitals around here have dedicated IV teams, and the hospitals that don't teach it as part of the new grad

  20. Patient's rights dilemma

    ParvulusPuella replied to newgraduategal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As far as I know, a PICC can be considered hospital property, and leaving AMA with one could be considered

  21. Need help coping with death of a loved one while in nursing school

    ParvulusPuella replied to lobatse's topic in General Students

    My program purposefully scheduled us for more clinical hours than the state BON required, just in case of situations like this. Perhaps yours does as

  22. What can RT's do that RN's can't?

    ParvulusPuella replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Students

    Depends on the facility. Where I used to work, RTs intubated during codes. Where I am now, RNs are able to give MDIs, but only if RT has written an order (per protocol) saying the RN can, but at my...

  23. Documenting allergies in computer programs

    ParvulusPuella replied to THERESAHALL's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We write it as an actual order to pharmacy in the patient's chart. We are 90% electronic but some orders are still handwritten, like this

  24. Documenting allergies in computer programs

    ParvulusPuella replied to THERESAHALL's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We aren't able to actually put it in the electronic chart, but we do send an order to pharmacy stating the pts allergy and reaction. It's just not accessible on our end of the program to put it in...

  25. Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    ParvulusPuella replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    We measure BS in