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  1. In flight Emergency with the proper equipment

    Robublind replied to Robublind's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the replies. It did not happen to me but someone I know and raised a bunch of questions for

  2. Are nurses really high in demand?

    Robublind replied to guevarrar's topic in General Nursing

    If I were to start nursing school right now I would: 1) BSN not ADN: hospital just prefer it. In Southern California alot of hospital are trying to go magnet so they only want BSN. I've heard North...

  3. After the fact I failed my NCLEX I got a call for a job interview

    Robublind replied to pkt00's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you in California you cannot work as a RN once you failed the nclex. Your IP is no longer valid and you are burning your bridges by not telling

  4. Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

    Robublind replied to itthybitthythpider's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    look at birchenstocks, they make a good insert for your shoe. I had the problem when I run but it was fix with

  5. Tylenol IV

    Robublind replied to Adri_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Its called OFIRMEV. I haven't seen it

  6. Can you be an er nurse with an assoc. Degree?

    Robublind replied to ksm84's topic in Emergency

    Tech Job, although hard to get, also look into a unit secr in the ER. But no you don't need a BSN. Most ERs want Med/surg experience. If you are picking a school..go for the BSN, it opens more doors....

  7. Anything I can do in school to maximize ER hiring after graduation?

    Robublind replied to ERGirl83's topic in Emergency

    I have to agree with everyone else,get an ED tech job or Unit Secr in the ED(in my area these are very hard jobs to come by). ACLS and PALS or they wont even look at you. TNCC and ENPC (Peds) is good...

  8. TNCC...whose been through it, what did you learn?

    Robublind replied to Noimanurse's topic in Emergency

    I agree, I just pass the class a few weeks ago. In the back of the book there are 6 trauma scenarios. Practice going through the components in the correct order, this is how your practical test will...

  9. advice for RN student

    Robublind replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much it is watch and learn in the NICU. Maybe lead a helping hand but they are not going to leave you alone in

  10. if you have actually USED a nurse pro pack...

    Robublind replied to cpnegrad07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I prefer to have cargo pants with lots of pockets. I would forget to wear the pack. Hopefully, I don't forget to wear my

  11. New CEN Exam

    Robublind replied to TraumaJunkieRN's topic in Emergency

    Has anyone CEN Review Web Series? Is it worth the

  12. Pre-employment Pharmocolgy Test

    Robublind replied to ReeceB321's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The one I had before I was hired had:simple PO cal, temp and weight conversions, a couple of iv drips cal and I/0. So I would know how to convert from mg to mcg, grain conversion, how to do a drop to...

  13. Associates RN vs BSN

    Robublind replied to derekfitness's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In SoCal alot of the hospitals here won't even look at you unless you have either experience or a BSN. If you can get into a BSN program, do it. I would not be in a hurry to get out of school. The job...

  14. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    Robublind replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Really, I don't know were that nurse got her info but in SoCal VA is one of the hardest jobs to land. For all the nursing student out there, the best thing you can do while your in school is to land a...

  15. can young,healthy,athletic men have heart attacks?

    Robublind replied to Lurker011's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is a misunderstanding. Bodybuilders bodies are not always healthy. Although they have low body fat, the added muscle is still weight and can increase the workload of the heart. Second,...

  16. Which of these two stethoscopes is best? (vote)

    Robublind replied to friend88's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the card III and my mother in law has the 3200. If you have the money, the 3200 rocks. The downsides: people stealing it, other nurses looking down on you and making sure you have extra...

  17. Dove uniforms? there must be a cheaper way!

    Robublind replied to GamerGirL337's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yeah they are expensive but they will last the two years plus. I would see if there are donations. I agree you can get away with off brand pants, just make sure the colors are the

  18. White Scrubs that Aren't see-thru?

    Robublind replied to Autumn_Owl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Look at dove uniforms, yes they are expensive but they use heavy thick fabric. You and your other students need to petition for another color. Not only are they see thru but they show every pen mark...

  19. Anyone modified their scrubs to add or close up pockets

    Robublind replied to northmississippi's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That or go to a dry cleaners that can add it to the scrubs. (you think someone would make scrubs like this). What I want is a large horizontal pocket along the small of my back to store my...

  20. Scissors and Holster

    Robublind replied to AirforceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have those shears and I like them. But I tried the pocket holsters and left back in my car. Too much trouble. What a do is buy one of these...

  21. Did your nursing program cover 12 lead EKG?

    Robublind replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    We spent one lecture on ECGs in nursing school. I worked one day at a clinic that taught me how to place the leads and run the machine. Im a little slow and it took the nurse 2 times to show me how...

  22. Dansko Help!

    Robublind replied to mreio's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Check with your nursing school on what they require for shoes before you spend any money. Mine required pure white closed toe and heel. I found some new balance that do the trick and not too much

  23. IV question

    Robublind replied to LPN trying for RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Here is my math to get how many mcg / hr = 6mcg x 49 kg x 60 min= 17640mcg/hr or divid by 1000 to get 17.64 mg/hr The ivpb is 1:1 so 17.64ml/hr set the pump (yes some pumps can go to the 100th...

  24. ncsbn test review, has anyone used it?

    Robublind posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone, Looking for a nclex review course and debating between the kaplan and the ncsbn online review. I see alot of people using the kaplan but has anyone tried the ncsbn online review?...

  25. Can someone teach me about Hep-Locks?

    Robublind replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The answer above has it on the nose. The only place you may see a hep-lock or an IV access that is maintain by flushing heparin is on a peds