lkwashington

lkwashington

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  1. Cardiac Markers and stress test

    lkwashington replied to dnnc52's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    A registered nurse can run a code for the first 8 to 10 mins without a md

  2. Which semester did you think was the hardest?

    lkwashington replied to wahwahgerman's topic in General Students

    It the classes to easy it is not worth it. There is something wrong. In another forum another person stated some facility do not like to hirer new grads because they are teaching them things the...

  3. No work experience---RN vs MSN??

    lkwashington replied to LillbrenLBC's topic in General Students

    I understand everyones post. In my opinion the ADN is better because you can get some years under you belt. The reason why I say this because if you go straight through may you can decide to go work...

  4. nclex passing score

    lkwashington replied to lizettern's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is like a an imaginary line. The more answers you get right you are still in the game. If the test continues you still have a fighting chance. When you stay above the line the computer will go out...

  5. Cardiac Markers and stress test

    lkwashington replied to dnnc52's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    No, always go with you gut. An overkill is better than an no kill. The reason why I say this. A man in his 50's had a cath post two days had a nodule in right groin. md notified...nurse offered some...

  6. NCLEX when should I round result in ml in dosage calculation?

    lkwashington replied to travleur's topic in General Nursing

    When you taking the NCLEX it is a perfect world. You never short staff and you always have everything you need to take care of the patient. GOOD LUCK. just a

  7. Are new grads contributing to the nursing job shortage?

    lkwashington replied to JeanettePNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my opinion if you have a job you need to try to hang on to it...even work prn because if and when the hospital decide to get rid of anyone you would not be the first to go because you have...

  8. Frustration & No RN Job Opportunities

    lkwashington replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The nursing positions do require you to have some experience. There are jobs out their now we all know most of them we do not want to work. You can sacrifice for at least a year and then move on to...

  9. What extra certification classes and/or Nurse associations should a new RN grad join.

    lkwashington replied to Darisa05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on what floor you planning on working. now if you planning on working on telemetry, stepdown, intermediate, any of the ICU's...yes you should take ACLS, EKG, Critical Care Course, and even...

  10. When are you no longer considered a new graduate?

    lkwashington replied to critical thinker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my opinion, if a nurse has less than one year experience would be considered a new grad. The reason why I say this because if you planning on tranferring to another job most jobs state you have to...

  11. please help! what comes next after acceptance letter?

    lkwashington replied to carmelkisses's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That is great news. Good luck. Please keep us

  12. MSN-educator online?

    lkwashington replied to whitedoginwi's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am looking into University of North Dakota. In state tuition regardless residency. No GRE needed. Tuition approx. $340 cr/hr. Im planning on earning my MSN in nurse education. Just a

  13. Indiana Wesleyan University Online

    lkwashington replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The clinicals part of any course can be something simple as an online project or precepting with someone at work. It is not bad as you think it is. Just think about

  14. Kaplan University MSN Program

    lkwashington replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in School, College Programs

    I just finished my BSN this pass December. Now, I am looking into traveling nursing. I would like to earn my MSN in Nurse Education. I did not want to go to the school I earned my BSN at because they...

  15. New grad on third job

    lkwashington replied to ebonybrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, it does sound bad. Do you have a BSN? If you would like to be a Case Manager I would advice you to still do a year of floor nursing. So you can have the basic of nursing. This is just a

  16. please help! what comes next after acceptance letter?

    lkwashington replied to carmelkisses's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the first post. I can add about the immunization, physical, and dental exam have to be done prior to the first clinical date. All schools are different. Just wait patiently. If you dont...

  17. please help! what comes next after acceptance letter?

    lkwashington replied to carmelkisses's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You just have to wait for the nursing packages to come via mail. This package will have all the information need for you. Just take one day at a time. Majority of the immunization, physicals, and...