RaeRN30

RaeRN30 BSN, RN

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  1. Where Are the Nursing Jobs in Augusta, GA.?

    RaeRN30 replied to mellb's topic in General Nursing

    Did you go to EAMC and apply? What about the VA? The government fiscal year begins Oct 1st-I have a feeling they will then have the money in their budget for new

  2. Peds is kicking my butt!

    RaeRN30 replied to bassadict69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't forget fluid/ electrolyte

  3. Looking for some feedback and/or ideas from Nurses

    RaeRN30 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would think dilemmas would stem from different views on The definition of death? Some may think death occurs when harvesting vital organs....just a thought. Try googling "nursing dilemmas with...

  4. Do you think nursing has aged you?

    RaeRN30 replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!! Found my first gray hairs.....wonder if they will reimburse for hair color?

  5. Team nursing...thoughts?

    RaeRN30 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    What are your thoughts on team nursing? I'm about a month off orientation and we have just switched to team nursing. Our " team" consists of RN, LPN, and a CNA (if we're lucky). So far the team has...

  6. Team nursing...thoughts?

    RaeRN30 replied to RaeRN30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    All the other nurses I have spoken to hate it as well. I'm not sure if it is a trial run or not...I HOPE SO! I literally came into work one evening and noticed the "funky" looking assignment...no...

  7. Team nursing...thoughts?

    RaeRN30 replied to RaeRN30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exactly my thoughts....my last shift I really believe team nursing led to the amptation of pt's leg. Seems like the nurses I work with don't care anymore and are more concerned with eating their lunch...

  8. How To Draw Blood From A PICC Line

    RaeRN30 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Draw from other port. Flush with 10 cc NS, waste, draw sample and flush with 20 cc

  9. "We self schedule on this floor..."

    RaeRN30 replied to Work in Progress's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do we work together!? Sounds like my floor.....ughhhh hate self scheduling! I was told to make out a schedule with the chance that it could change due to needs....fine with me...but why o why do we...

  10. Pharm class.

    RaeRN30 replied to HCollier's topic in General Students

    Had 1semester of Pharm in my BSN program. Don't try to memorize everything. I found that learning the mechanisms of action for the classes of drugs helps you to understand all the potential side...

  11. How do you study for health assessment?

    RaeRN30 replied to mbneei's topic in General Students

    Practice, practice, practice.... I performed head to toe assessments on family members, friends, classmates, etc--whoever would let

  12. Opinions: Best scrubs?

    RaeRN30 replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found the xs in iguana med fit like xxs in Cherokee brand - I think Cherokee runs a little bigger than other

  13. any passers out there????

    RaeRN30 replied to Alisha B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passes with 75 questions in 45 minutes- I am normally a very fast test taker and didn't want to change a thing for fear of over thinking the questions. Wishing all the future test takers the best of...

  14. Getting your nclex results.Question

    RaeRN30 replied to crystalgomez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok....so took the test 7/2/10 at 1:30pm...A nervous wreck these past 2 days! I did the PVT and did not get the CC page so I was feeling pretty good. Just found out today that.........I

  15. Precept in MedSurg or ICU?

    RaeRN30 replied to nmh586's topic in General Students

    I had an externship in ICU and actually chose medsurg for my practicum just to have that experience. I figured it would make me more marketable....I learned A LOT about time management! It was a...

  16. As a new grad should I seek critical care experience first?

    RaeRN30 replied to ErinN.'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck:D I worked for a year in ICU as a student extern and absolutely loved it! Unfortunately they were not hiring new grads:crying2: I accepted a job on a telemetry floor with the promise of...

  17. Help with Pharm!!

    RaeRN30 replied to piinkk's topic in General Students

    I found that learning the classifications does help....also learn how the drug acts in the body this will help you with side effects without just

  18. Health assessment HELP!!!!

    RaeRN30 replied to cdmartinez09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The program I was in used Jarvis....I found reading that studying the abnormals helped me the

  19. How did you cover your medical insurace requirement?

    RaeRN30 replied to puravidaLV's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I took the school's coverage as well....they require you to have specific coverage and I doubt you can find a cheaper individual

  20. HELP!!Need assistance with assigment

    RaeRN30 replied to emilytsay1207's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are tons of resources that contain this information. Did your program suggest one? There are also care plan books that are helpful when you are stuck- best of

  21. Medical College of Georgia- BSN Summer 2010

    RaeRN30 replied to nurseynurse89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember the fundamentals class being a little tricky- I wasn't familiar with nclex style questions and that is how our tests were formatted. I managed to get A's in both classes and I heard a lot...

  22. Need help answering this NCLEX style question

    RaeRN30 replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would say the answer is maintaining the albumin level- if the client gains 1 lb / day you are looking at hypervolemia Average weight gain is like 1-2 lbs / week Albumin levels indicate nutritional...

  23. Class of 2010!! let's hear you!

    RaeRN30 replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Pinning and graduation on May 7th!! Just waiting on the start date for my new job!! And....studying for the NCLEX. Congrats to the c/o

  24. Medical College of Georgia- BSN Summer 2010

    RaeRN30 replied to nurseynurse89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does anyone want 3 xxs royal blue scrub tops with the mcg patches? 2 are Cherokee brand and 1 is greys anatomy brand ( I don't think I even wore the greys one). Send me a message and they are yours!...

  25. Medical College of Georgia- BSN Summer 2010

    RaeRN30 replied to nurseynurse89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never went by the student schedule listed on pulse...it is not accurate. If I remember correctly we did have class all day on Mondays and Fridays (maybe 3 hrs for each class??) and clinical on...