steven007

steven007 BSN, MSN

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  1. The CNO-RPN exam makes me feel very hopeless

    steven007 replied to xoxoxox's topic in International Nursing

    The answer to that question is pretty obvious, ataxia gait is always late stage. The tingling of the fingers indicates the formation of peripheral neuropathy which leads to the actual

  2. Drain removal information

    steven007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So, We are being tested the first day of school on some basic nursing principles like wound irrigation and stuff. Which is all fine but they are asking us to know how to empty and remove JP, Hemovac...

  3. Drain removal information

    steven007 replied to steven007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks A TON! This is EXTREMELY HELPFUL! You are absolutely AMAZING! Would you happen to also have info for penrose drain removal?

  4. "Nurses Are So Mean"

    steven007 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly, Sometimes, it takes a *****. I mean, some of the patients out there take nurses for granted. Are rude and just have a general lack of humility. They treat you like **** and expect...

  5. IV question

    steven007 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So, this is frustrating me. Heparin 20000 units in 500 ml bag of 5%D/W. What rate would you set the pump at to deliver ü 1000 units per hour ü 800 units per hour ü 960 units per hour...

  6. IV question

    steven007 replied to steven007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh okay, thanks, you helped! I didn'T realize there was the 20,000 thing there, this makes MUCH more sense now, so each mL has 40 units of heparin. GOtcha!

  7. IV question

    steven007 replied to steven007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This doesn'T help me at all, it doesn't make sense. I know how to cross multiply, it's not the math I have a problem with. I'm very good at math, I just don't understand what I'm setting the pump to...

  8. Fun NCLEX Scenario Quiz!

    steven007 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did up a little scenario for fun! It's just five questions but I think they're very good ones, if I do say so myself! =) A nurse working in the ER is assigned to Mr. Bob, an 82 year old male...

  9. Fun NCLEX Scenario Quiz!

    steven007 replied to steven007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. In ontario, according to our regulatory body, if O2 is not administered and you absolutely see a need to administer it, you generally start off at 2 L and evaluate. Work up from 2L as a base...

  10. accidental fingerstick

    steven007 replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    It is so very unlikely you would catch it. I take it you immediately washed the area, I would hope. Colonization cannot happen that fast and if you pricked your finger only it's only came into contact...

  11. Wanna Be "RN"

    steven007 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live, that's illegal! And also, that's degrading to other LPNs! I mean, it seems like she's ashamed of her status of LPN but really, a nurse is a nurse. And after 25 years of experience she's...

  12. I finished the BSN.

    steven007 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so jealous! Congradulations on all Of your success!

  13. health professional while married

    steven007 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Whoever complains about being married to an RN/LPN is a jerk! I mean, nurses and doctors are great people, they make a difference and are always willing to help! Plus, if something goes wrong with...

  14. Types of Nursing Jobs

    steven007 replied to HemaMalini's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't really want to work as a bedside nurse I wouldn't advise nursing. Nursing school alone consists of numerous hours of bedside nursing practice in which you are doing things that a nurse...

  15. Anyone in the DNP program?

    steven007 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey! So I'm a nursing student in Canada and I was informed about the DNP program in the states. It looks really interesting! I especially like the fact that they now have psych DNP programs! The U.S...

  16. how to work in a hospital as an aide at 19?

    steven007 replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well being 19 eithe increases her chances of getting hired or decreases. Depends on the position, wheather shell be working in an old age area or a hospital area with younger people. It also depends...

  17. how to work in a hospital as an aide at 19?

    steven007 replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know in Canada to be a nursing aid it's a one year course at a community college. I know America is a bit different, you can go to community college and get a degree whereas here you can only get a...

  18. help! resigning from an unsafe facility after working only a couple weeks

    steven007 replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    As others have said it probably would be more professional if you clearly stated your reasons for quitting. However, what concerns me is if this place is so unsafe and awful, I'm worried for patients...

  19. Nursing Article Contest! - Win Holiday Cash - ends Dec 15th

    steven007 replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    So I apparently won but cannot reply to the message asking me to submit my email? Can someone help? Thanks

  20. Article Winners

    steven007 replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    How do we claim the

  21. Help! How do I make it through Nursing school even though I hate it?!

    steven007 posted a topic in General Students

    Alright, So I'm a second year nursing student in the BSN program. I always thought I wanted to be a nurse until I got here, now I just want my degree and I want to move on. I've already made it to my...

  22. Help! How do I make it through Nursing school even though I hate it?!

    steven007 replied to steven007's topic in General Students

    Haha thanks! And you're very right, I always just think, it'll be over sooner than