sserrn

sserrn BSN

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  1. BSN Preceptorships - Does ER level matter?

    sserrn replied to JustinAllen's topic in Emergency

    I did my nursing school preceptorship in an 8-bed level 5 trauma center . And I loved it. wanted to work there when I graduated, but the mgr at the time would not hire new grads. I now work FT at a...

  2. If your Facebook status could be ANYTHING, what would it be?

    sserrn replied to lyrabella's topic in Emergency

    How about....if you're gna make a suicide attempt, be serious about it. I don't want you in one of my rooms, and I promise your next 24 to 72 hrs are going to be really miserable, esp if you tried to...

  3. Am I cut out for the ED?

    sserrn replied to Hope.A's topic in Emergency

    You'll do just fine in the ER. (ED = erectile dysfunction. Just sayin'.) The notion that you have to have a particular kind of personality to do ER nursing is bogus. Your instructor probably...

  4. First shift off orientation.

    sserrn replied to Crux1024's topic in Emergency

    I work my first shift out of orientation Monday. I am very nervous, but also excited. I really want to be a good nurse, and I hope I learned enough in my 12 weeks of orientation to do well on my...

  5. Nurse Report please answer

    sserrn replied to Wantoknow-rn's topic in Emergency

    The most important stuff that needs to be done prior to handoff is the stuff that gets the pts the h*ll out of there. But if you're slammed, there will def be stuff that the oncoming nurse has to...

  6. How bolus infusions of NaCl may affect low sodium levels...?

    sserrn replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in General Nursing

    It def depends on HOW LOW the pt.'s Na+ is, but usu. NS is enough to raise [Na+] to a normal

  7. Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    sserrn replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I am a new ER nurse, and a new nurse in general. I passed boards last month. I am horrible at IVs. :[ And my preceptor is not keen on letting me try more than once on a pt. I guess that's good for...

  8. Need help choosing the right unit to work!!!

    sserrn replied to formovies4's topic in Men in Nursing

    There are no new grad RN jobs that are low stress. Idk if there are any RN jobs that are low stress. I just finished orientation for an ER position. I have been an RN for about 3 wks...and it feels...

  9. First RN job & it's pay

    sserrn replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Starting in Southaven, MS tomorrow! Base pay WITH BENEFITS is $21.21; base pay WITHOUT BENEFITS is $27. Don't forget to factor in cost-of-living...yeah, $30/hr or w/e sounds pretty dang good, but...

  10. LR, Hypertonic or Isotonic

    sserrn replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    LR is isotonic. It is very similar to plasma. It's just a typo in your book. NCLEX considers it to be what it is--isotonic. And btw, while D5W goes in isotonic, the dextrose is quickly metabolized...

  11. How does a Straight B student Survive an Accelerated Nursing School World?

    sserrn replied to RunawayN's topic in General Students

    I'm sure you'll do fine. I am in my third 'semester' (beginning of 4th month) of a 12-mo. A-BSN program. It is hell. On Earth. Prepare yourself. (I think it's worth it, though; ask me next...

  12. priority nursing questions

    sserrn replied to Amber0515's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    2, 1, 4, 3. It's asking you to prioritize, not multitask. They don't really think you can do all four at the same time. Or they're silly if they do. Don't get trapped by thinking, "I can't do that...

  13. accelerated bsn program with few pre-reqs required, and no previous bsn

    sserrn replied to KK4YOU's topic in General Students

    There are no 2nd Degree Accelerated BSN programs that do not require a previous BS/BA. There are some without a waiting list, b/c I am in one that did not have a waiting list, but none that don't...

  14. Weird lab vibes

    sserrn replied to tdobczyk's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would say just straight up ask someone if you can. Much harder to say no that way. Luckily, I'm in a 2nd degree program, so we're a little more mature about stuff like that. Good luck and I hope...

  15. Which of these two is the priority diagnosis for an intraop pt.?

    sserrn posted a topic in General Students

    Which is the priority nursing diagnosis? Risk for deficient fluid volume related to intraoperative bleeding and oral fluid restriction -or- Risk for Infection related to surgical incision? I...

  16. Clients? Are they no longer patients?

    sserrn replied to bassadict69's topic in General Students

    Good news, guys--"patient" is now the PC term - AGAIN. At least that's what our nursing professors said last month. The books just haven't reverted back to it yet. "Client" drives me nuts too, but...

  17. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    sserrn replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The one I'm starting at the end of this month is in Arkansas, and costs about $20K, not including room and board. It is a state school, and I'm quite sure that state schools would be cheaper. I feel...

  18. Is this the career of an RN?!

    sserrn replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    LOL. Sorry if I offended anyone. I was trying to encourage the

  19. Is this the career of an RN?!

    sserrn replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    Agreed. All I'm saying is people on here seem to be taking it extremely personally--excluding the clinical skipping part, which I understand people's annoyance with, and I did comment on. If she's...

  20. Is this the career of an RN?!

    sserrn replied to DGDreamGirl's topic in General Students

    Well, I am not a nurse yet, and in fact will not be starting NS for ab another 3 weeks. I'm not thrilled by the prospect of cleaning of poop either, and while I agree with most of the other posters...

  21. Cheapest Online store to buy Littman Stethoscopes?

    sserrn replied to itsmyturn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Medisave was the cheapest I could find for a Littmann Classic II SE (even before the retailmenot coupon, which saved me even more). Engraving is free; unfortunately, shipping is outrageous, but it...

  22. When?

    sserrn replied to greenfiremajick's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In brief, the ANA strongly encourages the DNP to be the entry-level degree for APNs by 2015. This will happen at some schools; it will not at others. The ANA cannot actually require this to happen,...

  23. I feel like I'm "cheating" on nursing for asking this...

    sserrn replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    Actually, at this point, it seems that we need more doctors and less nurses, based on job availability. Hopefully these trends will not remain for nursing, but they certainly will for physicians,...

  24. I feel like I'm "cheating" on nursing for asking this...

    sserrn replied to StangGang92's topic in General Students

    The biology would be useful if it helps fulfill prereqs for whatever med school you'll be applying at. Usually Biology I & II and sometimes genetics is required. Micro and Immunology are good...

  25. How do the kidneys and nephrons work?

    sserrn replied to peachmouse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It would take pages upon pages to explain to you how the kidneys and nephrons function, but if you just want a good ppt on the subject, here's my class's list of powerpoints:...