Double-Helix BSN, RN

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    Does it ever make you nervous?

    Double-Helix replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    I think all of us- student or licensed nurse- go to work thinking, "I hope I don't hurt anyone today." The fear may not be that we give the wrong patient orange juice, but that we program the wrong...
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    Oh no! Prohibited to Practice Letter

    Double-Helix replied to Nurse Nanobot's topic in General Nursing

    Did you fail the NCLEX? If you were granted a temporary GN licensure and then failed the NCLEX, that licensure would be revoked. If there is is no reason for this prohibition explained in the letter,...
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    Canceled Patient Morphine Allergy

    Double-Helix replied to RNlife6's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    One of my biggest pet peeves is documented allergies” that are actually expected side effects. When clinicians try to order these medications it triggers a hard stop in the computer system. Then...
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    BSN To CRNA Program

    Double-Helix replied to missklaas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA programs require a BSN degree plus 1-2 years of ICU level experience as an RN. What university you graduated from is not weighted as highly as your GPA, GRE, and experience. But I could also see...
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    Lpn becoming obsolete

    Double-Helix replied to TrinaftureNurse's topic in General Nursing

    LPN and RN are different degree programs. Yes, you can become and LPN and then enter an LPN to RN bridge program. This is a good option if: 1. You can't afford an RN program or 2. Your GPA doesn't...
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    Smart goal needed, help please!!

    Double-Helix replied to smiley2k2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tolerating oral fluids is actually a very important goal for these kids, especially the first few days post operatively. But your goal needs to be specific. How much fluid does this child need daily...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Double-Helix replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    No, no you didn't. With the number of people who claimed to have known twins with these names, you would think they would be easier to find. Yet no one named Lemonjello or Orangello has ever...
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    IM injection gone subcutaneous?

    Double-Helix replied to Psychrn6685's topic in Patient Medications

    1.5 inch needle is the longest recommended length even for larger adults. To say whether it was adequate in this case without seeing this patient's body habitus is impossible. but if he's only about...
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    Parkland formula for kids

    Double-Helix replied to Zooey72's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe in children you also give maintenance fluids in addition to the volume calculated, but there isn't a change with the formula itself. The Burn Nursing forum may have good insight for your...
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    If I failed out nursing program, will it affect my chance of doing well in a DPT program?

    Double-Helix replied to Aekju46's topic in General Students

    Unless you figure out and address the reasons why you failed nursing courses, you're unlikely to be successful in graduate level courses. What do you want to do with your degree? I suggest you decide...
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    Parkland formula for kids

    Double-Helix replied to Zooey72's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In children, each leg accounts for 14% TBSA, and the head accounts for 18%. These are the only percentage differences for
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    Need help with boundaries with my charge nurse

    Double-Helix replied to Lauraingalls's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you've done the correct thing by making your manager aware. It sounds like this charge nurse has a different opinion/teaching style than the others. You've got a few options for dealing...
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    Prophecy Test HELP!

    Double-Helix replied to Ajcapri's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you might benefit from brushing up on: Healthcare Ethics: 6 Ethical Principles of Nursing | Wilkes Nursing Online Just Culture: http://nursingworld.org/psjustculture Professional...
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    New grad RN in Boston

    Double-Helix replied to cmp16's topic in General Nursing

    Pay will vary by hospital and where within the city you're looking to go. Payscale.com has some good date broken down by level of experience, and lists entry-level positions starting around 62K....
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    Care Plan Prioritization

    Double-Helix replied to IvyRN2017's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your care plan should focus on the most pressing issues at this point in his care. ARDS is going to be more important than a seizure history that doesn't appear to be an active problem. Also, if he is...
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    Do you sign your credentials when working in different specialty?

    Double-Helix replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I only sign RN, regardless of where I'm working. I don't list my degree, nor certifications. What matters is that I am signing as a licensed, registered nurse. The rest is
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    Pregnant Student Nurse

    Double-Helix replied to studentnurse32/80's topic in General Students

    Depending on the structure of your curriculum, missing a semester may mean you end up an entire year behind, since some programs only offer certain classes in the fall, and those classes must be...
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    Don't give up

    Double-Helix replied to FutureSTLNurse's topic in Nurses Rock

    People are all different. Goals, interests and desires also change as we age and experience life. I agree that quitting before you've given it a real shot, or quitting because of a temporary...
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    Letter of recommendation

    Double-Helix replied to shanice134's topic in General Students

    A general manager of retail is absolutely fine for a professional reference. A "professional" reference just means it should someone you are not related to or met socially, like a teacher, supervisor,...
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    Online vs Traditional Utah

    Double-Helix replied to SethH's topic in General Students

    Are you already an RN? If so, many RN-BSN programs are online and in my experience, as long as you have the degree, no one really cares where it's from (except Excelsior). If you're not already an...
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    Managing Vents and other PACU skills

    Double-Helix replied to LMT2BSN's topic in PACU

    I'm sure your orientation will cover how to use the ventilators in your facility. In general, you won't be left alone to manage them. Patients are most often extubated in the OR. Those going to the...
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    Still No License Given

    Double-Helix replied to Mrs.Diagnosis's topic in General Students

    Just be patient. There are a lot of students who graduated in December who have all submitted their applications to the BON in the past couple of months. It's normal for there to be some processing...
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    Laptop for LPN Program

    Double-Helix replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Those are really basic requirements. Pretty much any new model laptop will have at least that amount of storage. You'll probably have to purchase MS Office separately. Just get any basic model. If...
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    Pinning ceremony, no family invites

    Double-Helix replied to rnshade's topic in General Students

    I can see why those rules would be frustrating. I totally get wanting to share the moment with your family/friends who supported you. You're also all capable of planning your own get together if that...
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    What nursing classes are included in your science gpa?

    Double-Helix replied to katekat17's topic in General Students

    Pathophysiology would be considered a biological science. Pharmacology is a department of nursing course and not usually considered a