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AJPV

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  1. Became pregnant before starting nursing program

    AJPV replied to jp48205's topic in General Nursing

    You'll be shocked how much of your prereq material is irrelevant to your nursing courses. The small amount that is relevant will probably be repeated in your nursing courses anyway. And the relevant...

  2. Breaks

    AJPV replied to TMB RN's topic in General Nursing

    In order to assist us in developing better time management skills, I propose that we petition our administrators to paint running track lane markers on the hallway floors and allow us to wear running...

  3. NCLEX suggestions?

    AJPV replied to Kmfavero's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Remember this bit of strategy... Look at ALL of the multiple choice options. Are If 2 or 3 of them are so similar that you really couldn't just chose one over the other, you can eliminate those 2 or 3...

  4. Stupidest comlaint of the night award...

    AJPV replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    That's what I learned in nursing school - you only need to pay attention to

  5. Oh, the drama of L&D

    AJPV replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had a couple on our postpartum unit who called us into their room. The boyfriend looked at the new mom and said (very aggressively), "YOU ask them. C'mon, ask them." When we inquired, they said...

  6. L&D - advocating for patients

    AJPV replied to AJPV's topic in Ob/Gyn

    nohika - I agree. It's important that we teach our patients where they can find sound medical info (not "Dr. Oprah"). But I guess what I'm saying is that if a woman is having an effectual progressing...

  7. L&D - advocating for patients

    AJPV replied to AJPV's topic in Ob/Gyn

    adpiRN - thanks for your thoughts! In your experience, does initiating an epidural usually slow down labor to the point where pit is usually necessary? I think this shows why it is SO important for...

  8. Unbelievable family

    AJPV replied to cnstecky's topic in General Nursing

    The way you describe this patient makes me wonder if it was truly accurate to find him incompetent. He is clearly verbalizing his wishes to die. When he is unrestrained, he is making purposeful,...

  9. What's an IO

    AJPV replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    I'll graduate in 5 months, and we have NEVER talked about an IO in our schooling. We're too busy playing NANDA linguistic games and trying to avoid talking about medicine since "we're becoming nurses,...

  10. credentials!

    AJPV replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    Don't consider yourself an "RN-in-training" after earning your ADN. Upon receiving your ADN & passing the boards, you are an "RN," period, no self-deprecation required. If you want to continue...

  11. Stupidest comlaint of the night award...

    AJPV replied to JDougRN's topic in Emergency

    FlyingScot - and of course you would have given him your vehicle to keep after driving him

  12. RN but haven't taken the boards?!

    AJPV replied to MEB0423's topic in General Nursing

    Well that's a bit embarassing for the state board with all their fancy schmancy verification if identity, palm scanning,

  13. Could a Registered Nurse hold their own when it comes to treating patients...?

    AJPV replied to lee_sHAY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you were in the hospital with the GS wound pt, would you know how to operate & interpret an x-ray, CT, or MRI machine? Wouldn't most doctors do that step first before slicing away to get the...

  14. Juvenile record from 19 years ago

    AJPV posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am currently a nursing student in Missouri, about to apply to the state board to take the NCLEX-RN. 19 years ago I got into trouble (as a 13 year-old) in Wisconsin for an act of vandalism that...

  15. cna in psych vs med/surg renal pulmonary

    AJPV replied to bluewater's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One thing to keep in mind is that psych facilities all around the US have been shutting down in droves over the past decade. The funding isn't there to support them. There is a lot of financial...

  16. Comparative relevancy of nursing dx

    AJPV replied to TheSquire's topic in General Nursing

    The NANDA Dx that aim at physiological problems are so obsessed with avoiding medical terminology (in order to somehow justify the importance of the nursing profession as being "unique" from...

  17. I can't believe this! This is crazy!

    AJPV replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    I would go to someone high up the chain of command at the doctor's office (information security officer?) AND report it to HHS/Office of Medicare & Medicaid (since the healthcare agency most...

  18. I can't believe this! This is crazy!

    AJPV replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    The penalties for a HIPAA violation certainly should not (and I believe DO not) end with a simple reprimand or even termination from employment. I am quite certain that large monetary fines are...

  19. Admission to the Nursing Program to be RN

    AJPV replied to Hime's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to talk with your parents about both options. The 2-year option is definitely still an option if your end-goal is to get a 4-year BSN degree. The 2-year option has a huge financial...

  20. Admission to the Nursing Program to be RN

    AJPV replied to Hime's topic in General Nursing

    It might be difficult to be done at 20 (unless you can actually take dual-credit college classes before you graduate h.s.), but 21-22 is entirely possible for a 2-year RN program. There is a girl in...

  21. Basic Safety Error

    AJPV replied to April13RN's topic in General Nursing

    The American Diabetes Association states that it is no longer necessary for skin to be cleansed with alcohol prior to SC insulin injections or lancet use on fingertips. As long as the skin is...

  22. Admission to the Nursing Program to be RN

    AJPV replied to Hime's topic in General Nursing

    One of your first decisions is whether you want to pursue a 4-year BSN degree right away (going to a state school or other traditional 4-year university), or if you first want to go to a community...

  23. Best way to give report...

    AJPV replied to Mary C's topic in Ob/Gyn

    urine drug screen, social service consult - we include these for every pt in our facility since they are so commonly needed with

  24. Best way to give report...

    AJPV replied to Mary C's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Does your facility have a pocket "cheat sheet" developed for you to take notes on for each pt during the shift? If not, you might want to design one - create boxes labeled with each of the items you...

  25. RN who has not worked in the field in 11 years

    AJPV replied to tishasheree's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of community colleges offer a "refresher" for RNs. One in our area offers this designed for RNs who haven't had acute care experience in a long