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  1. Initial application approval for NY license

    Caffeinated RN posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I applied to the NY BON 2-3 weeks ago (mid-April). I graduate at the end of May from a school out of state. Does NY send a letter or email to let you know if the initial application for licensure has...

  2. What does your username mean?

    Caffeinated RN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm always caffeinated....for

  3. Low HR

    Caffeinated RN replied to joe007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my case, I spoke with the charge RN who hooked me up with the right person. As it was stated earlier, you would want to seek out your own facility's chain of command, as this could vary. I am very...

  4. Low HR

    Caffeinated RN replied to joe007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What kind of cardiac history (if any) did this patient have? In that situation, I would have gotten an apical pulse and a full set of vitals, in addition to your assessment. I think an EKG was the...

  5. "Loosing" my license

    Caffeinated RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I do not irrationally fear losing my license. Like previous posters have stated, schools may have something to do with this pervasive myth. This myth may also be fueled by lawsuits. I...

  6. IV push

    Caffeinated RN replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I love having a drug

  7. Would you miss the first day of class?

    Caffeinated RN replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    Do you have a friend that can record the lecture? I was once in the same situation - but instead of the first day, it was a test day. Per my school's policy, I would lose 5% if I took it the day...

  8. Recent NCLEX-RN Takers,select all that apply content/Questions

    Caffeinated RN replied to medic0681's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A majority of my test was SATA...maybe 60-70%. I passed in 75. Everyone is

  9. Taking NCLEX - RN tomorrow...

    Caffeinated RN replied to HomeGrownMichiganRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX today, too. I swear my test was 50-60% SATA at least - no joke!! Answered 75 questions and got the good pop-up

  10. Initial application approval for NY license

    Caffeinated RN replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for the

  11. Initial application approval for NY license

    Caffeinated RN replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Will I hear anything before the ATT from New York? Will they send me a letter or email saying my app initial app has been

  12. Mandated reporting outside of work

    Caffeinated RN replied to chrisrn24's topic in General Nursing

    In ny, you do not have to report abuse OUTSIDE of work. Doesn't mean you shouldn't, though, of course. I just completed their child abuse course for licensure and was surprised to learn

  13. Lazy and disrespectful Nursing Assistants

    Caffeinated RN replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a night shift aide, and based on the number of patients you've stated, I have no idea why your aides seem to have the time to sit around. Sorry you have to deal with this

  14. LOC or ABC first?

    Caffeinated RN posted a topic in Emergency

    I feel like this is a silly question, but it is a topic that recently came up in class (I am just about to finish nursing school), and it is driving me off-the-wall CRAZY! We all know that our ABCs...

  15. LOC or ABC first?

    Caffeinated RN replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    Wow! I was not expecting so many responses! Thank you! I am no longer going crazy.

  16. Trouble with understanding pH-related death

    Caffeinated RN replied to mlbdestined's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, one easy way to think of it is to remember that the proteins in your blood require a certain pH. Messing up that pH can alter the shape of proteins, rendering them less effective or simply...

  17. Oxygen for the anxious patient

    Caffeinated RN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Hello, all.I'm currently a nursing student working as an EMT for a BLS company. Several of my coworkers like to offer our patients oxygen for "comfort reasons." Most often, they will note a patient to...

  18. Oxygen for the anxious patient

    Caffeinated RN replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for your comments. Several of your comments reinforce that I'm not crazy! Lol. To answer a few of the above question, we do not have a physician medical director at the company. We also...

  19. Los Medanos ADN Fall 2012

    Caffeinated RN replied to extreme motivation's topic in California Nursing

    I would definitely put into consideration the facilities you would be doing clinicals at as an important factor, and how much clinical time and help you'd get both in the classroom and at the sites....

  20. Los Medanos ADN Fall 2012

    Caffeinated RN replied to extreme motivation's topic in California Nursing

    I'd have a hard time believing that you would regret LMC. As much as I want to pull my hair out sometimes, I wouldn't choose any other ADN program. If you'd like specifics, feel free to PM me

  21. Los Medanos for Fall 2011?

    Caffeinated RN replied to want2banurse35's topic in California Nursing

    Well, I hope you end up having the same luck I had last year! I was alternate #15, and I am now nearly 1/2 done with LMC's program. Woot woot!! I believe they may be waiting to announce the results...

  22. Was pt of sound mind, ER visit needed?

    Caffeinated RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all - I am a nursing student working as a new EMT, and I ran into a difficult situation on the job recently that had me thinking, and I would love your input. My partner and I were on a call...

  23. Was pt of sound mind, ER visit needed?

    Caffeinated RN replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is some reassuring advice, ambgirl2nurse, and it is an excellent point. In retrospect, I do wish I had done that - just to be absolutely safe, since I did get that "iffy" feeling, and you...

  24. Was pt of sound mind, ER visit needed?

    Caffeinated RN replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in General Nursing

    GrnTea -This was my partner's rationale, as well. As a new EMT, I cannot help but highly scrutizine my actions just because I want to make sure I am delivering the best care I can, so I appreciate...

  25. Was pt of sound mind, ER visit needed?

    Caffeinated RN replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in General Nursing

    I thank you all for your excellent input! Contacting medical control definitely came across my mind. Because my partner, who is a senior employee felt it was better to return to the SNF, and once...