Caffeinated RN

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 been approved...or at least received? Or will I ha...

I'm always caffeinated....for reals

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 fortunate in that I work in a very positive, suppo...

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 proper thing to do, as well (though I probably would ...

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 feel like this nation, in general, is "sue first, ask...

This is why I love having a drug guide!

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 after. It was a hard decision, but I ultimately did the...

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

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 :)

Thanks for the responses!

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 approved?

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 this.

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 :/

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 are paramount to our practice as healthcare profess...

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

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 non-functional.

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 be anxious on a non-emergency transport, and ask,...

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 cannot monitor pulse ox in the state of CA as an EMT. ...

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. Our program also does a 4th semester preceptorship ...

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 :)

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 because they need to know their budget first, as thi...

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 for a typical interfacilty transport (dialysis bac...

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 certainly are right in that it does no harm to th...

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 your input. Cayenne06 -I was pretty surprised to lea...

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 again, because the dialysis nurses seemed unconcerned,...