ParvulusPuella

ParvulusPuella

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  1. BLS or CPR/AED

    ParvulusPuella replied to oscarfarnacio's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm just confused, but where I live, BLS IS CPR/AED. And I had to maintain my certification for nursing

  2. Hanging a Mag Bolus?

    ParvulusPuella replied to LDR-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We get premixed bags, 1 gm each. They are always hung over one hour, and we just need a second RN to double check the MAR and order before we hang it. (ETA: I'm cardiac though, not

  3. Hospital Orientation

    ParvulusPuella replied to aellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    My first week, the other new grad hires and I took our math test, did the documentation training and order entry class, and did some basic skills stuff- we went over the iv pumps we use, epidural...

  4. Communication/Delegation Issues with CNA/Aides on PMs

    ParvulusPuella replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    (1) Do you have phones/voceras/ walkie talkies as RN/LPNs? We just started using a new system, called Voalte. Basically, we all have hospital sanctioned iPhones that we use to text and call each...

  5. I didn't get into any BSN programs, but I got into the ADN programs...am I stupid?

    ParvulusPuella replied to tatempole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As another one of those 'dumb community college' educated nurses, I have to tell ya: things aren't always what they seem. My CC is known for having one of the best nursing programs in the state, with...

  6. What's your favorite lip product for work?

    ParvulusPuella replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Smith's Rosebud Salve in the tube! You can get it at Sephora.com for $6, and it;s so much more sanitary than the

  7. Updating Care Plans

    ParvulusPuella replied to Mouse1.101's topic in General Nursing

    We update each shift, so twice a

  8. New Grads - Share your success at getting your 1st Job

    ParvulusPuella replied to joifulgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May, and applied/interviewed/was hired/passed my boards in June. I started in July on the cardiac care unit. My hospital had 8 internal new grad RNs, and hired 7 of us. Working there...

  9. What hours do you work?

    ParvulusPuella replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    The shifts are 12's: 6a-6:30p, or 6p-6:30a. Right now i'm on days, and then in a few weeks i'll be switching to nights. There isn't a set pattern to it, but it's 3 days on, 4 off. Usually it's been 2...

  10. New Grad RN as an RN supervisor?

    ParvulusPuella replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm wondering if maybe she has experience as a supervisor in another field? You didn't specify how old she is, but even if she is in her early 20's, she could have been a manager or an assistant...

  11. awesome nurse pt ratios

    ParvulusPuella replied to sassy_cassie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the CCU. We have 20 beds, but try to keep the census at 16. for 16 pts, we'd have 4 RNs, 3-4 aids, and 2 unit coordinators. If we had some really difficult patients, we can get a float nurse...

  12. Eligibility for NCLEX

    ParvulusPuella replied to watchasay10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I registered with PearsonVue online, and got my ATT as soon as I paid. You choose a date through PersonVue, then pay your money and get your ATT right

  13. Honest thoughts on Job Market

    ParvulusPuella replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a fresh-out-of-school,-just-passed-my-nclex-new RN, and I was able to get the second position I interviewed for, on the CCU at a nearby hospital. The only reason I even got called for interviews...

  14. New Grad starting out at SNF?

    ParvulusPuella replied to violet_violet's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My instructors always said that any experience is better than no experience. I would think that at least in a SNF, you are using clinical nursing skills, and learning all of the organization and...

  15. Med aides giving insulin

    ParvulusPuella replied to smarti15's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, insulin is considered a high risk medication. After being drawn up, the amount has to be double checked by 2 RNs and documented as such by both before it can be given. The meters we...

  16. Advice for new nursing student

    ParvulusPuella replied to leisabc's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, posted before I was ready Anyway, for uniforms: At orientation, you will have time to go in and try on the different styles, and order them. The scrubs are all Cherokee Brand, wine colored,...

  17. Advice for new nursing student

    ParvulusPuella replied to leisabc's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I assume that you are going to be going to NHTI? For the math, they use Clinical Calculations, by Kee and Marshall, 6th Edition. I don't know if there will be a new edition out by the time you...