austin14

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1. PA!? what else is out there?

   austin14 replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

   OP - It really depends on what state you are in. I have a friend that is a PA and the doc she works for uses PA and NP equally. PA's do not have to choose a specialty whereas NPs do. In some states...

2. Kind of new to ICU

   austin14 replied to ICURN2B's topic in MICU, SICU

   Congrats on you new job! I am in the same situation you are. I am graduating in May and did my preceptorship in an ICU where I got a job. I am also very excited but nervous at the same time :) Good...

3. Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

   austin14 replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I was able to go to the NICU for 3 days in my OB/Peds rotation. The nurse I had was awesome! She explained things to me, let me change diapers, and let me give a shot. One day we got to help set up IV...

4. May Graduate--Applying for jobs

   austin14 replied to sj73201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I am also graduating in May. I have talked to a couple of PCCs and CNOs. They have told me to start applying in March so that is what I plan to do. Good

5. One carpal spasm question-please guess

   austin14 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

   its b because of low calcium levels. just had a question like this in my med-surg

6. Taking NCLEX in one state, then applying for licensure in another?

   austin14 replied to Ted D's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I was told it doesn't matter what state you take the NCLEX in. I know people who took a trip to another state to take the NCLEX, but were not moving to that state. Hope this helps

7. Quit NS....now I'm afraid I won't get back in!

   austin14 replied to JaRoJoCT's topic in General Students

   i quit my nursing program after the first semester of clinicals. i finished the first semester and did pretty well, but i wasn't sure it was what i wanted to do. i went and got a biology degree and...

8. Preparing for ATI

   austin14 replied to Cloudi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just study the ATI book when studying for the ATI tests. Also, we get codes for practice tests for the section we are taking the tests in. After taking the practice test you can print out the...

9. Best way to save money when buying Text Books for BSN program?

   austin14 replied to Sweetaprils's topic in General Students

   I buy mine from Barnes and Noble. I use my discover card to buy them so I get 10% back (right now they are offering 15% back) and its free shipping if you are a member. I buy new books because I dont...

10. Question: Pediatrics Course

    austin14 replied to Echo_of_Faith's topic in General Students

    hey, i just got done with my peds semester. our tests were somewhat similar to what you are explaining with being tested on age group. definitely know your psychosocial and how a adolescent, toddler,...

11. IV infusion confusion

    austin14 replied to glovedgoddess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I might be able to clarigy a little bit. As far as your Heparin question. You would have to either use two different pumps or the pumps we have in the hospital you can run two lines at different...

12. Costs of random drug screening during nursing school?

    austin14 replied to bayside22's topic in General Students

    My school does random drug test. We had to do one last semester and we were told in class that day. We had 24hrs to get it done and the school gave us a list of places we could choose from. We had to...

13. Help with math problem and ANC

    austin14 replied to elilop's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.the bolus would be 64 ml. (20 ml/kg x3.2 kg). The rate would be 10.7 or 11 ml/hr. (80 ml/kg x 3.2 kg = 256 ml/day divided by 24 hr = 10.66) Not sure on

14. I forgot to date and time an iv bag

    austin14 replied to Georgiana123's topic in General Students

    IV bags are usually only good for 24 hrs so i would assume that whoever notices that there is no date or time will take that one down and put a new one up with it

15. NP vs PA for me personally?

    austin14 replied to Penguins In Guam's topic in General Students

    It depends on what you want to do. I have a friend that is a PA and works with NPs that pretty much do the same role as her, but this is not always the case. I chose NP over PA because I can get a job...