RoxanRN

RoxanRN

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  1. How many Pt do you take care of?

    RoxanRN replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    Neuro Critical Care Unit (soon to be 20-bed unit) 2 patients (3 max) each on both shifts (7a-7p/7p-7a) 1 tech (if we're lucky) though sometimes

  2. More certification after I graduate?

    RoxanRN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been able to figure what CCRN then actually stands for (if it's not Critical Care Register Nurse). I can't find the definition on the

  3. How many times you can give NCLEX?

    RoxanRN replied to earthlovers123's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, you have to wait 91 days between testing attempts. You can take it as many times as needed in the 2 years since your graduation, but then must take some sort of

  4. What Area Of Nursing Are You In Now And Have Been In The Past?

    RoxanRN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Currently, Neuro Critical Care Unit Have done CNA in NH ER as tech Paramedic (current

  5. National Nursing Board

    RoxanRN replied to tferdaise's topic in General Nursing

    The National Registery of Emergency Medical Technicians is a curriculm more than it is a national recognized reciprocity. There are a few states out there who don't recognize NREMT and administer...

  6. online lpn to rn

    RoxanRN replied to blufoxtrot's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you've seen this, but just in case.....

  7. Sending residents to the ER without a doctor's order.

    RoxanRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What health care facility DOESN'T require all medical staff (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PCTs, etc) to be trained in

  8. Another ? about working the 7p-7a shift

    RoxanRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    My pattern is something like Slobgob's. However, I have to use Ambien to help me sleep (take a long time getting to sleep and wake up frequently - always have had problems). First normal day off, I...

  9. Can your RNs insert Dobhoff tubes?

    RoxanRN replied to Teach1995's topic in General Nursing

    there are some 'tricks' :) we have a standing protocol for reglan 10mg iv q6hr until in place. we also place the patient on their right side if possible. after getting the tube more than half way in,...

  10. Can your RNs insert Dobhoff tubes?

    RoxanRN replied to Teach1995's topic in General Nursing

    We learned how to put them in in nursing school. I can't count how many I've placed since then. No other special certification/training/credentialing

  11. How many male nurses work on your floor/unit?

    RoxanRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Currently, have 2 guys as RNs on the unit - 1 is a charge nurse, the other is a recent. Have 5 male nurse techs in various levels of nursing school - one graduates in a few weeks. Most plan to stay...

  12. previous paramedic

    RoxanRN replied to previous's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you talked to the KY State Boad of EMS? How long has your EMT-P been lapsed? If you think your EMT-P knowledge doesn't count for anything, think again. You would have a tremendous leg up on the...

  13. Sending residents to the ER without a doctor's order.

    RoxanRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not quite true. In most (about 99%) ambulance systems, it is "you call, we haul." Not because the medics want to, but because of the bosses. It's not cheap to turn a non-productive wheel. And the...

  14. Working in Mississippi

    RoxanRN replied to PedsNurse07's topic in General Nursing

    The Methodist I remember was way out by I-20/I-220/Hwy 18. They had done a major revamp on the ER (moved it to another area of the building), redid the L&D, nursery and NICU areas. They were "the"...

  15. Working in Mississippi

    RoxanRN replied to PedsNurse07's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in Jackson for a while (1994-1998 - worked for AMR as medic). St. D didn't do anything with expectant mothers let alone peds. Methodist was the place to go for that. What happened to them?...

  16. Hello - What state are you from?

    RoxanRN replied to KimRN41514's topic in Rural

    South Central

  17. Cardiac Critical Care or Neuro Critical Care?

    RoxanRN replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I was hired as a new grad into our Neuro Critical Care Unit. We take general neuro stuff (unsecured/secured aneurysms, craniotomies, brain tumors, intracerebral bleeds, embolic CVAs, brain mapping,...

  18. any medics in excelsior?

    RoxanRN replied to tamzah14's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not trying to discourage anyone from Excelsior.... but make you check with your state board of nursing concerning clinical experience across the life span....

  19. What is the highest temperature you've had a patient at?

    RoxanRN replied to Nesher's topic in General Nursing

    109 in Neuro Critical Care Unit on a massive brain bleed patient who was attempting a celestial transfer. The family finally conceded to the

  20. Encouragement For Full-Time working Students

    RoxanRN replied to Melly1022's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would agree with mccnrs2b. Counselors want to make sure candidates will be able to finish the program without distraction. I had a counselor tell me taking 8 credit hours (a 3 hour gen ed and a 5...

  21. Wesley Medical Center

    RoxanRN replied to fence's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Have you checked out their web sites? I know they are PR focused. Don't know if you will find what you want. http://www.wesleymc.com http://www.via-christi.org A bit of background about the Wichita...

  22. CPR in school setting

    RoxanRN replied to dianer's topic in School

    I am a CPR Instructor, EMT-P, and RN. I would be happy to provide education any way I can for those who wish it. Roxan

  23. Nursing phrases

    RoxanRN replied to oneota's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to spoil the party, but visiting hours are over. I'm sorry, no overnight visitors allowed. If you do that again, I'll have to restrain you. Have many, many

  24. what other degrees do you have outside of RN

    RoxanRN replied to Carotid's topic in General Nursing

    AS in Paramedicine 1993 ADN

  25. University trained RN's or Hospital Trained, which would you prefer?

    RoxanRN replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    While I don't wish to get into an arguement about this statement, I have observed enough BSN-educated grad nurses to say this holds quite true about 80% of the time. I don't recall any of these grads...