LouisianaNurse2006 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career
Hi, I am a nurse preparing for the J. A. Thomas (JATA) pre-hire test for a CDI position. What should I focus on? I am thinking of making flash cards with Diagnosis on one side and the Signs/Symptoms...
LouisianaNurse2006 replied to rntoon's topic in Orthopedic
Back to the original topic... (pain meds/ anticoagulants are physician/ pt specific)..... In our ortho unit (we have 2 drs that do most of our TKRs), #1 begins ROM with PT on POD#1, #2 Dr starts POD#2...
LouisianaNurse2006 replied to julsywulsy's topic in Orthopedic
We were told it is not a good idea to cut off the cast without MD permission, unless it is an emergency and you can't get in touch with any MD. A is still the best answer in my opinion. Keep...
This is probably a stupid question, but I am a new nurse, so here it goes anyway......... I am working in the ortho unit (for 2 weeks now), and we have an order from one Dr that if H&H is falling...
Just wanted to drop in one last time to tell everyone THANK YOU! for all the support, helpful hints, and encouragement I have received on this forum during the last month, I will also post the e-mail...
Hi all, We have to little Polar Care ice chest for our patients, which are very nice, but the ice melts too fast! We are constantly having to refill them.... any suggestions???? (Our ice machine puts...
Everyone say a prayer for me also........ I take mine at 8:00am... in about 10 hours!!! Can't Sleep........Can't wait to get it over with! I am sick, sick, sick, of studying..... Do NOT want to go...
LouisianaNurse2006 replied to bogworks's topic in Orthopedic
New nurse here, so I'm not much help, but I have d/c's the JP drain already. I would think the manufacturer would have good info for a protocol regarding removal. If you come up with something, it...
Sure, RNA right after my name, and with RN pay! If a don't pass I get bumped down to Intern status and pay. (almost same as CNA). All you have to do is put in your application just as you would any...
Remember 85% of first time NCLEX test takers pass! So the odds are on your side. If the questions were really that "weird" don't you think the percentage of passing would be
LouisianaNurse2006 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs
Thanks for the info, I have went through a review class. I was mostly interested in just a readiness test online. One that would give me my chance of passing NCLEX. Mostly for last week motivation...
I have read where some of you guys have taken test to determine if you are prepared to take the NCLEX and have mentioned your percent of passing the NCLEX. Is this the Mosby's Cat online and the...