KEVIN88GT

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  1. First day in ER...

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    today was my first day in the ER (as a studen, I'm graduating in June by the way) I came in at 8am and by 8:20 I was bagging a patient who was just intubated (came in with APE)... it was pretty crazy...

  2. First day in ER...

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    today was the 2nd day in the ER. This time in the "URGENT CARE" (versus acute) area. Got to see a whole bunch of patients. The nurse let me bring them in and asses them. One of the pt's was...

  3. those who took the NCLEX recently...

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    have you had multiple answer questions, if so how many out of the total number you had to answer? my school has been KILLING us with these for 2 years now....saying how they'll be on the NCLEX...is...

  4. Which NCLEX review book to get...

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    anyone else? Looking for more

  5. where to find schedule of NCLEX exams dates for NY

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    tried looking online...didnt find much...anyone have a link? thanks...also how often do they ussually offer them in NY...i heard people say from once in 3 months to 5 times a

  6. what is the official title of one who...

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    just graduated as an RN and is given an RN job but has not taken the boards... I was told something like this exists... anyone

  7. grads "negotiating" contracts...

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm graduating in may and wanted to find out..as a future new grad RN when you go for a job at the hospital...you hear everyone tell you read the contract...etc...etc... I want to know what powers do...

  8. Doc beings medical student without permission

    KEVIN88GT replied to BETSRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know why he does it....given the chance the female in labor will say no 95 percent of the time... I'm glad when i had my OB rotation (as a guy) I was smart enought not to ask any questions like "do...

  9. Where do you keep your stethescope?

    KEVIN88GT replied to Still Riding's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i didnt know what god invented necks for....I though they were just to hold up your head....then I discovered they are for stethoscopes... I make sure I have my shirt collar high so it doesnt touch my...

  10. what is the official title of one who...

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    got it...sorry to be a pain..whats "BON"? Board of

  11. what is the official title of one who...

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    oh thanks...couldnt remember that... if I am correct they have all the privilages of an RN (except they have to be mentored untill they pass the boards)..am I

  12. questions about health insurance costs for hospital RN's

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    thanks everyone..this info has been

  13. questions about health insurance costs for hospital RN's

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    will be graduating in june and getting a job. Wanted to know if hospitals charge extra for health insurance or offer it for free. My g/f also will be graduating (will be fiance by then hopefully) and...

  14. How Often Have You Seen THIS??

    KEVIN88GT replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    someone correct me if I'm wrong but isnt alcohol mainly absorbed in the stomach? I guess the colon absorbs it as well as the guy died... go figure..I've never heard of this

  15. Husband appaled when I chose to do nothing

    KEVIN88GT replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    what is

  16. Husband appaled when I chose to do nothing

    KEVIN88GT replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    funny...today I came to clinicals and then didnt feel good at all..(ate bad cereal in the morning) I asked to leave and on my way home in the train station I saw a woman being held up by a man..eyes...

  17. Price of Epogen...???

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I was told by a nurse in a hemodialysis unit that Epogen costs approx 10 thousand dollars a vile . I wanted to find out if anyone know if the price is that high...I doubt it and couldnt find the...

  18. 5 things a new RN must have...

    KEVIN88GT replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    what are kelly clamps? anyone have a picture? what are they used for? 1)penlight 2)pen with a clip (so it doesnt fall out of your pocket when you bend down) 3) drug guide (I have drug guide, tabers...

  19. reccomend a good (free) cpr/bcls course in NYC

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I forgot all the BCLS stuff...and feel nervous that if I'm called upon to perform it I would not be able to. Thanks in

  20. NYC nurses poll. Hospital/Unit/Years of experience/Happy-Unhappy-Average/Salary

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    and any other additional info that you want to include..such as if you plan to stay for a while or change units or even hospitals...I'm 3months away from graduation and was interested in sampling the...

  21. reccomend a good (free) cpr/bcls course in NYC

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in New York Nursing

    Ouch I just looked up the local NY red cross online. They offer CPR coureses for 75 bucks? Can anyone reccomend something thats either free or much cheaper?

  22. How much do NY nurses make?

    KEVIN88GT replied to Michele G.'s topic in New York Nursing

    I heard new grads get 58-64k depending on the hospital... Being that you have 2 years exp. you might end up in the 66k range (depending on the hospital of

  23. PDA's for nurses... Anyone use them?

    KEVIN88GT replied to MereSanity's topic in General Nursing

    I use the Clie UX-50 (available at e-bay at great prices...just make sure you ask if it comes with a 1 year warranty and if it is refurbished or not.... nothing wrong with refurbished ones..except...

  24. PDA's for nurses... Anyone use them?

    KEVIN88GT replied to MereSanity's topic in General Nursing

    I use the Clie UX-50 (available at e-bay at great prices...just make sure you ask if it comes with a 1 year warranty and if it is refurbished or not.... nothing wrong with refurbished ones..except...

  25. Can anyone help me with memory skills?

    KEVIN88GT replied to nurseboop21's topic in General Nursing

    pneumonics work great...and I heard this trick... after class go home look at your notes....then look again within 24 hours...then study before the exam...then you'll be fine... ME, I just study 3...