MrsMig

MrsMig BSN, RN

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  1. Thanks it does clear it up a bit.. Love the last
  2. This is very
  3. Its now official! PVT works! I passed!

    Congrats!! I'm lost...what is SATA and
  4. ATI Final for Med Surge I & II

    Ops... Hit send too quick. How was the passing criteria elevated? Heard nothing about
  5. ATI Final for Med Surge I & II

    What did they
  6. How did you become a LPN?

    I went LPN and now 1 month from ADN and will continue to BSN. I wouldn't have done it any other way... Oh and I'm turning 42 next month! Apply and see where it takes you...
  7. Concept Care Maps/plan ugh!

    Rember the ABC' airway, breathing, circulation. That's how you prioritize. Also, you'd never put a risk for fall as a priority. Good luck. I wouldn't help you if I give you the answers so think...
  8. ATI Final for Med Surge I & II

    Board questions will not be theory questions... The ATI books will help with knowing key points for the boards... Their practice questions are more like What you'll see when you sit... You'll
  9. Where to look for school nurse positions?

    Remember it's near the end of the school year so some will pop up soon (if retiring and
  10. ATI Final for Med Surge I & II

    Oh and I'll only read the ATI books to study for RN boards...just as I did for LPN. They truly are a great resource and I don't feel you need to waste your money on other
  11. ATI Final for Med Surge I & II

    Interesting... So you must pass your ATI in order to complete that course/section of your theory class? We have ATI as well, but it's not part of our grade or anything as it just gives us predictors...
  12. LPN Student Question

    I worked corrections and love it! I think you can utilize TONS of your skills there and the autonomy was
  13. I understand your point and would never want to minimize my hard efforts and others in our profession -- however, I do not think that's what she is saying. Obviously we all honor and value the...
  14. Exactly!! I couldn't agree with you
  15. Nursing Dx help please!

    I'm surprised no one mentioned Acute pain r/t hip injury aeb patient stating pain '8' out of 10 Managed pain = increased mobility = better tissue integrity/perfusion Just my thought but I also agree.....
  16. LPN Student Question

    Ops... We can't hang blood or IV
  17. LPN Student Question

    You can apply for your nursing assistant license now (after completion of your 1st semester) and I suggest you get it and get experience. I'm north of Boston and typically LPN's pay range is as low as...
  18. Can i have a job during the nursing program?

    I know others who work and go to school. I work as little as possible because its incredibly tiring. Like other OP's said, if you have to work.. It can be done but my personal opinion, work as...
  19. The joys of ASN programs....

    She's just blowing off steam guys... Remember his stressful it was? The hoops you needed to jump through? It's a tough and stressful road but you will persevere OP, like many before you. Plug...
  20. Accuracy of Automatic BP machines?

    Yeah.. Manual is definitely more
  21. This is crazy!! I'm back I'm clinicals (LPN TO RN) and I can't imagine I'd ever have the clout to have another nurse spoken too! You're better off switching to another floor/Dept because you need a...
  22. Nervous about my first clinicals!

    First off... Deep breath! It will be fine and you will be fine! First things first, initial assessment -- is patient in any distress? No then continue into vitals and do your head to toe... Make...
  23. Ops.. Give them other
  24. Why wouldn't you just say that you are still employed and you are looking for a change and you would prefer they didn't contact them as they do not know you are looking? No explanation needed... Five...
  25. Describe your med pass!

    Oh yes, what ever works! I have some of these in the school