Mike R ADN, BSN, RN

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    Gun Owning Nurses

    Mike R replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the sentiments that our chosen profession has nothing to do with our hobbies at home. That being said, I am a ED RN and firearms enthusiast living in a large metropolitan area in...
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    A year between pre-reqs and nursing school?

    Mike R replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Shoot, I waited for two years... It worked out in the end for me because I was able to land an orderly type job at a hospital while I waited; which in the long run enabled me to easily get a job once...
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    What is the first thing you are going to buy once you are a nurse?

    Mike R replied to Living4Peace's topic in Male Nursing Students

    After I passed NCLEX, the first thing that I bought was Subway
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    "Friends" at work?

    Mike R replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I could never solely interact out of job necessity. It's hard to build strong trusting professional relationships without knowing what lies beneath. That and I can almost guarantee you that I'll...
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    ATT worries from state board

    Mike R replied to Companion2thewind's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The eating disorder is debatable. But the details of your drug abuse may be where your timeline hangs. In my state, yes it can slow you down a bit. But it's not guaranteed that it will inevitably...
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    How'd you pass the NCLEX

    Mike R replied to rmsm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ditto but I used Kaplan instead. Though most would say I should have probably studied more. Oh well, I passed! Graduated 5/19 and sat for the boards 6/16. I was one of those who thought: Well, I just...
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    Question about PICC LINE: Air bubbles in line?

    Mike R replied to KaylaBabyBelle's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Odd. If you were sure the caps were tight, I wonder if the catheter itself was cracked outside of the
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    I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    Mike R replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    Hi Ellie, There's a couple of things I would like to touch base on. First, I'm sorry that this RN was unprofessional and rude enough to belittle you in front of others like that. She should have...
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    Discouraged about clinicals

    Mike R replied to I<3PedsRN's topic in General Students

    If I may ask, what do you think your weaknesses are? It's hard to overcome a difficulty if you don't know where to
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    CNA'S, do you use algebra?

    Mike R replied to gochicagobears's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I use algebra all the time: I can walk on average of 4mph. It takes me about 20 minutes to do a bed bath. Assuming the patient in 2A takes three times as long as the patient in 4B to put on their...
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    What is the first thing you are going to buy once you are a nurse?

    Mike R replied to Living4Peace's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Oh man, I've been pondering this for quite some time now. It's between a new camera lens, a new shiny S&W .357 or a new Honda Sabre 1300. My wife wants says I should go for the later; I say all...
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    How to run a Study Group?

    Mike R replied to sjmagri's topic in General Students

    I was hired by my school to tutor groups of up to 6 at a time. What I like to do is have the students do most of the talking. I'll ask them what are the most important details of each disease, what do...
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    Hypotension & its causes

    Mike R replied to Pneumothorax's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You know, I argued the same point as pneumothorax to an ICU nurse the other week. She just said you can lower BP without any explanation behind it. Therefore, I didn't want to believe her. You...
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    What would the IV rate be...?

    Mike R replied to nashgirl516's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really think you're just over thinking this. Looks like a TKO sort of thing. It's 17ml/hr. Get some
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    Who is the oldest Nursing Student here?

    Mike R replied to APP's topic in General Students

    My sister had a classmate who was 68 by the time they graduated their ADN. She retired from her previous career and finally had the time to fullfill her life long dream. High marks in all her classes...
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    Waiting for phone call after second CNA interview at hospital

    Mike R replied to Butterfly_Effect's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Two weeks and no response? I'd call them personally for an update. They say it also shows "initiative". Good
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    Primary Nursing Diagnosis: Stable Patient?

    Mike R replied to Scythinian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think you're missing the point. Post partum or not, there's still excess fluid volume. You're hung up on whats normal for a baby process. But baby process isn't mom's normal
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    Primary Nursing Diagnosis: Stable Patient?

    Mike R replied to Scythinian's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Were you actually able to do a physical assessment on her, or just through the charts? I can think of a hand full of NANDAs just off of what you listed. Imbalanced nutrition, sure. What's stopping...
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    Are your nursing school tests timed?

    Mike R replied to tlc2u's topic in General Students

    We get 1 hour to do 50 questions. Two hours for a 100 question final. Scantron, so no individual question time
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    Volunteer at the hospital before applying for a CNA job??

    Mike R replied to Tranquila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nope. I worked in a law office for 6 years prior as a clerk. No medical experience at
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    I'm 4'10 and worried I am too small to be cna

    Mike R replied to M.Scarborough's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We had a set of twins at our hospital who were CNA's. They were each 4'8" and no more than 95lbs each soaking wet. One worked on Oncology and the other on med surge. They were there for over 15 years...
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    Volunteer at the hospital before applying for a CNA job??

    Mike R replied to Tranquila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started as a volunteer at my local hospital. I found out who the managers were and schmoozed them all. Ended up working for radiology and ergonomics later. Now I'm in the stepdown Neuro/Stroke floor...
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    The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

    Mike R replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    For us, there was also: Kaplan Fees Nurse Squared
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    IV therapy skills in nursing school...do they still exist?

    Mike R replied to IvnurseAmanda's topic in General Students

    Yes, for a third semester ADN program. It included a 60min lecture, fake arms for lab (practicing on classmates was not allowed but if we did it outside of school property they actually encouraged...
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    Back breaker / ergonomics

    Mike R replied to chinacatsunflower's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Does the facility offer lift equipment with