jeepgirl

jeepgirl LPN, NP

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  1. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    jeepgirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is your opinion on this guys??? http://www.joplinglobe.com/archives/story.php?story_id=109124 I have never heard of such a thing. What is going

  2. please help! calculation question

    jeepgirl replied to sashann's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it would be a push also... therefore you don't need a drip

  3. Nursing student needing major advice!

    jeepgirl replied to kim1975's topic in General Nursing

    Even though it may seem extreme or costly, get a lawyer. These are your rights and they must be

  4. Peanut allergy question

    jeepgirl replied to QuilterLPN's topic in General Nursing

    The microscopic particles go airborne (like, when you open a new bag of chips or a bag of crackers) and this causes the

  5. please help! calculation question

    jeepgirl replied to sashann's topic in General Nursing

    Ok... you're going to put 120mg -------- X ml because you need 120 mg but you don't know how many ML. and then you're going to do your stock - 10 mg of Lasix ------- per 1 ml Cross multiply it out...

  6. OB Emergencies

    jeepgirl replied to ERNURSE4MS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What are you saying? That it was her fault, she did it to herself? That's awful hateful and uncaring response... there are other reasons people gain weight in their pregnancies. Undetected or...

  7. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    jeepgirl replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    It just amazes me that 40% of the students failed it on the first try... that is a LOT. Then, a total of 20% failed it the second time and got kicked out. What do the instructors think is going on...

  8. Getting motivated

    jeepgirl posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello! I have never, ever had this problem before. This semester, I am having the worst time getting motivated! I have been in school for the past 4 years almost straight. I was super excited to get...

  9. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    jeepgirl replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    so you have to PAY for an assessment test that if you fail you may have to drop out of your program? what a bunch of crap!! that is really passing the

  10. Was I justified in writing up Nursing Assistant?

    jeepgirl replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    I think he was just trying to help out. 3 people gone at one time for lunch is a LOT. No wonder you were struggling. That isn't fair to the rest of the team. I think that both you and charge were on a...

  11. Failed because of the HESI? Huh?

    jeepgirl replied to jeepgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really surprised they did this also because it seems like this college (Missouri Southern State University, or MSSU) is all about making the $$$$$. I guess they figured that if the pass rate...

  12. OB Emergencies

    jeepgirl replied to ERNURSE4MS's topic in Ob/Gyn

    abruption. you gotta move very fast to make sure mom / baby is ok... that is probably why he was all up in your business. but, you did what you could do. you had to stabilize

  13. Administering CPR

    jeepgirl replied to fleasle's topic in General Nursing

    You are like, so kidding. I need to get on one of those flights so I can fly to Jamaica for free!

  14. New Grad going into PEDS

    jeepgirl replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in Pediatric

    The latest one is like a pink or burgendy (i forget... a new one came out this

  15. New Grad going into PEDS

    jeepgirl replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in Pediatric

    Harriet is good, but your unit should have a recent copy. One came out this month. Also, Lexi-Comp's pediatric drug book is awesome. Oh, and harriet comes with "free" PDA software. Good luck in peds...

  16. Can you work part time as a graduate nurse?

    jeepgirl replied to mitchsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I do think that ORIENTATING full time helps... it did me. But I'll tell you what... working full time for the first full year was a real shock to me. I really missed my family and I didn't enjoy...

  17. flush bags

    jeepgirl replied to natawee's topic in General Nursing

    OP - We do what you described on our floor also... I think it depends on where you work. You're flushing with NS... as long as it isn't sitting there and running, it shouldn't be too big a deal...

  18. CNA Question

    jeepgirl replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    It means beating a dead horse!!

  19. Can you work part time as a graduate nurse?

    jeepgirl replied to mitchsmom's topic in General Nursing

    some places want you to orientate full time, but when you get off orientation they will let you work part time or PRN. Hope this

  20. CNA Question

    jeepgirl replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Did I say I was unhappy with the responsibility? BETSRN, don't jump to conclusions. Or be hateful, for that matter. Get an attitude check! Maybe we need nicer people in nursing... and the hateful ones...

  21. CNA Question

    jeepgirl replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was so much happier when I worked as a tech than as a nurse.

  22. CNA Question

    jeepgirl replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree. CNA's work very hard. But... the term NURSE is considered to be a "protected" term in many states. A CNA who states that she is a nurse is actually impersonating a nurse. This is...

  23. Administering CPR

    jeepgirl replied to fleasle's topic in General Nursing

    probably depends on where you work. but you there is always the possiblity of you having to do it... even if you're just at wal-mart shopping for shampoo.

  24. Question, what is the difference between AAS and AS in nursing?

    jeepgirl replied to Kashlee's topic in General Nursing

    Some schools have two degree programs.... an AAS and AS. AAS is an "Applied" associate of science. These degrees are usually associated with fields that lead to immediate employment... nursing,...

  25. pediatric clinic to agency?

    jeepgirl replied to jacesmom2's topic in General Nursing

    if you want to do pedi trachs and vents, think about putting some time in on long term care (LTC) or even a PICU setting would be great. home health requires that you be EXTREMELY competent and very...