BBRANRN2013

BBRANRN2013 ASN, RN

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  1. Starting OB Clinical

    Wow I had so much fun tonight...got to see the little ones in the NICU which is where my daughter was for quite some time. This is why I wanted to become a nurse. I so want to be a L&D or NICU...
  2. Nursing Central

    We were told to get this when we started last January and I'll tell you it is absolutely wonderful. I have it on my Droid phone and other classmates have it on their IPhones and IPads. Numerous...
  3. HACC- LPN-RN Clinicals

    I am currently in the RN program at the Lancaster Hacc....I absolutely love it! The teachers we have are wonderful. There is a lot of clinical paperwork and reading but well worth it. We have lost...
  4. Were you "SMART" before Nursing School?!

    I was out of school for 10 years and 4 kids later before i started pre reqs in 2008. I did pre reqs from 2008-Dec 2010 with a 4.0 GPA. I started clinicals January 2011 part time, I'm in my fourth...
  5. Do YOU enjoy nursing school?

    It is very doable. I have 4 children ages 13, 8, 7, and 5. I'm in a part time program so it's only two nights a week and we have to make time for skills check offs in Lab, but it's fun to me. I...
  6. One more week of freedom....

    Well I'm in a part time program...so I'm going into my 4th semester. We did fundamentals in the first 2 semesters and med surg the 3rd semester...now we are going into our OB rotation. I agree with...
  7. I started pre-reqs back in May 2008 - started clinical January 2011(woohoo one year down) all while going part time and raising my four children (ages 13, 8, 7 and 5). I'm 31 years old and will be 33...
  8. I'm absolutely ECSTATIC!!!!

    And the interview was at 1:30 and I didnt leave there until 3:00. Is this a good thing?? I'm hoping!!!! Happy Thanksgiving
  9. I'm absolutely ECSTATIC!!!!

    Hi all, I'm a 3rd semester RN student and my life long dream is to work in L&D. I have an interview tomorrow for a nursing assistant position at the local hospital in the birthing center. Any...
  10. I'm absolutely ECSTATIC!!!!

    I think the interview went really well. I interviewed with HR first and then the NM of the birthing center. I really think they liked me. I even got to sit with some of the other techs at the desk...
  11. I'm absolutely ECSTATIC!!!!

    Thanks all. I have my interview in 1 1/2 and I'm so nervous. What r some questions I should ask them??? Thanks so much and I will let u know how it
  12. Drawing up insulin question?

    The way that we were taught recently is "Nancy Reagan, RN". Inject air into NPH then into Regular, pull insulin out of regular then out of NPH. Air in NPH, Air in REGULAR, pull med out of REGULAR,...
  13. We are NOT allowed to use medical diagnoses as our r/t. The above poster is
  14. Any Tips???

    I'm interviewing for a unit secretary/monitor tech position at our local hospital on Monday! I'm really excited but nervous at the same time. It is on a telemetry floor. I'm currently an RN student...
  15. What do you want from your Unit Secretary?

    Wow...you guys just made me really nervous lol. I have an interview for unit secretary/monitor tech position on a medical telemetry floor. I'm currently an ADN RN student and wanted to gain some...
  16. My son fell and had to get a couple staples in his head and when we were at the ER I got a little sick to my stomach! I believe that it may just be because it's your kid. Have no problem seeing...
  17. Pediatric dosage question

    19 kg times 0.08 mg/kg/day = 1.52 mg 19 kg times 0.3 mg/kg/day = 5.7 mg 1.52 mg to 5.7 mg would be within the safe dosage range 1.52/4 = 0.38 mg 5.7/4= 1.43 mg per dose (which is q6h) 0.38 mg/4 mg...
  18. Teach me about Thyroid Problems

    I understand!!!! I don't take anything seriously on this board. I go to my instructors or my textbooks if I need something serious. I'd rather do my own work b/c that's how I learn. I was just...
  19. Teach me about Thyroid Problems

    Why all the animosity on this board? Geez if u don't want to answer or if it irritates u that bad don't answer the question. I don't get it! Why get so upset over what somebody posts? Maybe...
  20. Working with student nurses

    I'm a student nurse and I love learning all I can from the RNs....everyone was once a student and I'm sure it's irritating at times, but what if the nurse showing you stuff didn't want to? Would u be...
  21. Applying for CNA job with NO work experience

    I really want to work in L&D....How did u get in there! That's where I want to work when I'm an RN as
  22. I'm in my 3rd almost 4th semester in a part time ADN program. I have school two nights a week plus make time to go to the SIM lab to test off on skills. I also have 4 school aged children. I...
  23. help! fluid and e-lyte imbalances

    There are some mnemonics that someone posted on here awhile back and I know that there was one for hyperkalemia. I would put it in the search engine and see what you come up
  24. Question For Ya!!!

    That's what I was thinking....thanks again for all the great advice....I'll let you all know what I
  25. Question For Ya!!!

    I have a question. I am a RN student, I wont be done until August 2013. I'm looking for a job to gain some kind of healthcare experience that will help me in the long run. I recently interviewed...