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    How many of of you are BLS certified?

    akulahawkRN replied to dkmamato3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've had BLS (healthcare provider) continuously for about 18 years. Only in the last cycle have they really emphasized fast & deep compressions that ideally don't
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    How do I go about this, 2nd degree BSN

    akulahawkRN replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Online BSN classes and traditional BSN classes will present to you the same didactic information. Clinical experience should be concurrent with your didactics. Look at/ Read over the problem that...
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    Working while in nursing program?

    akulahawkRN replied to dopestethoscope's topic in General Students

    I don't have a realistic choice. I must work full-time and attend RN school full-time. It's a real pain in my backside, but fortunately, I can get most of my studying and paperwork done while at work,...
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    needle sticks

    akulahawkRN replied to caseymn's topic in General Nursing

    It's always scary to get stuck. I've been around needles for a few years and have yet to be stuck like that. I'm sure I'll get my turn eventually. Not looking forward to
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    How do you introduce yourself to patients? First name? Mr/Ms/Mrs X?

    akulahawkRN replied to LillyFish's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have used a variation of that line for quite a few years. It usually puts the patient at ease and gives them a sense of control, where they often don't feel like they have
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    AED's Available in Assisted Living Community?

    akulahawkRN replied to emerjensee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One thing to remember is that Assisted-Living Communities might be considered a medical facility. That might cause AED's to be considered a medical device that requires a physician's order to use. In...
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    Would you work on your day off?

    akulahawkRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    In the past, I have come into work on my day off. I rarely do it as I prefer to have my days off. Have I gone to work at other jobs on my day off, absolutely. The other job that I had that I went to...
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    what is a good age to be done with school?

    akulahawkRN replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    The only age that is too old to be done with school is DEAD. In nursing, like anything else, especially jobs that require use of your brain, you should never stop learning. When you have finally...
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    IV drip formula

    akulahawkRN replied to BajanCherry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a great method... just make sure that you set the problem up correctly and it works, every time. I personally could never quite wrap my head around it, but I know how to do it. Everything I've...
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    What certifications do you have?

    akulahawkRN replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    I can: ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support BLS - Basic Life Support ENPC -Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course I personally have...
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    I Chart Too Much?!

    akulahawkRN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Way back when, I learned NOT to doublechart whenever possible. Back then, we used paper to chart on. I used the narrative to paint the picture of what the patient "looks like" and any check-boxes or...
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    BSN or ADN --> RN to BSN

    akulahawkRN replied to Series's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would have to agree... if you have the resources to go BSN, do it. I will have to do BSN after I'm done with my ADN program. Since I have a Bachelor's already, I can get the BSN fairly quickly...
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    Lpn to Rn programs

    akulahawkRN replied to roxjerseygirl's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, I typed a bit too soon... I was allowed a seat back in the RN program, so I'll be going that route instead of the LVN->RN route that I was planning on even as of a couple days ago. Something...
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    If you were granted just one wish what would it be?

    akulahawkRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    My wish kind of came true today. I'm now a returning RN student. For those of you that are waiting to get in, if you don't get in, keep applying. I had to reapply 8 semesters consecutively until I...
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    Can I get an accredited ACLS and BLS online?

    akulahawkRN replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The link is to the AHA. They have an online version of those two courses where you take the academics online and do the rest in person with an instructor. The card you're given if you pass is...
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    Do you use a rolling backpack? What one?

    akulahawkRN replied to bellafsu89's topic in General Students

    I use a rolling backpack (don't know the brand) but it is big enough for my laptop computer and two or three of my textbooks. If I need something bigger, I'd get one of those craft dolly things....
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    Can I get an accredited ACLS and BLS online?

    akulahawkRN replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While you can probably get the academics out of the way online, you should still do the skills portion in person. Certainly for ACLS (first time taking it) you should take the class in person. BLS is...
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    Worried I'm Not Cut Out for Nursing

    akulahawkRN replied to candystriper910's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Even if you're not accepted into your university's RN program, there are other options for you to become an RN. You could look at community college programs as well. There are some Entry Level...
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    Lpn to Rn programs

    akulahawkRN replied to roxjerseygirl's topic in LPN to RN

    The program that I'll be going for when I'm done with LVN has a transition course, followed by 2 semesters in the regular RN program, which results in an ADN being awarded. In effect, the transition...
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    hypokalemia and ng suctioning

    akulahawkRN replied to pamski0069's topic in General Students

    IV K+ can be fatal if given as a bolus. I believe that K+ has been removed as a part of the lethal injection cocktail as it's highly irritating to veins (think very painful) when given that way. At a...
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    Quality between Littmann models that big of a difference?

    akulahawkRN replied to Nguyenchester's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My preferred stethoscope is the Littmann Cardiology 3. Personally I do not find that it is a difficult stethoscope use in and around drains and chest tubes. I used a number of stethoscopes over the...
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    BSN vs ADN

    akulahawkRN replied to Grizabelle's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am not at all surprised that there is a big to do with community/junior colleges being allowed to award Bachelor of Science degrees. I am also not at all surprised that University of Phoenix is in...
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    Roll Call: Starting Sp 2013 LPN

    akulahawkRN replied to IAmNotForgotten's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm about 90% certain that I'll be starting an LVN program this January. I will most likely be done this coming December. There's some things I need to still iron out, but it looks like this is the...
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    Just got accepted into an ADN program for the spring!

    akulahawkRN replied to joshthenurseguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats to all male nurses that are about to start the most interesting ride known as "Nursing School" this Spring. As far as stethoscopes go, I would suggest one of the Littman series, probably the...
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    How many people in your class?

    akulahawkRN replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    My class, that will be graduating without me this May (really bummed about that), started off with 33, lost 4 and gained a couple I think that the class now has 27 students going into 4th Semester....