akulahawkRN ADN, RN, EMT-P

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    How to learn to start IVs?

    akulahawkRN replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Annie, I'm also a Paramedic (have been for about 15 years now) and an RN. As such, I'm well aware of what a Paramedic is capable of. I don't have to research it... I live it! Much of what you listed...
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    How to learn to start IVs?

    akulahawkRN replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, starting IV lines is a "monkey skill." I say that because it's "just" a psychomotor skill that isn't exclusive to the domain of nursing. There are EMT Basics that are taught and legally...
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    I call shenanigans

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

    The issue is likely that the Micro class you took isn't considered a direct equivalent to their own course. If you have the course syllabus or anything like that available for them, that may help....
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    What if I chose wrong?!

    akulahawkRN replied to gemmi999's topic in Emergency

    The best way to avoid doing this is to not participate in the gossip. ER nurses can be very driven people and sometimes along with that comes some very strong personalities. Don't gossip, don't...
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    Evergreen Valley vs. De Anza

    akulahawkRN replied to phammarian94's topic in School, College Programs

    I would say that if you're qualified to attend either, then apply to both and go to the one that accepts you
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    Do we matter?

    akulahawkRN replied to Diesel17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would say that absolutely the CNA/PCT/department technician is absolutely necessary to the smooth functioning of any floor or unit anywhere. I know that where I work, most of the time we would not...
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    Domestic violence expunged. Possible to be a LPN?

    akulahawkRN replied to Vjorvj's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    ^^^ This ^^^ Generally I would expect that a US BON/BRN would have similar access to your background as a Law Enforcement Department would have. In other words, chances are good that they can "see"...
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    California Law. Covering another Nurses Patients

    akulahawkRN replied to lassenlake's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, the ratios for patient load is set by law in California. I do not recall there being an exception to that law for things like meal breaks. If you're over ratio, you're over ratio...
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    IVPB as primary

    akulahawkRN replied to SilleLu's topic in General Nursing

    Given two pumps that can run 2 channels concurrently, I would run this like so: site 1 - NS Primary and run concurrently potassium chloride and possibly add mag sulfate on a 2nd pump y'd into the NS...
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    No NCLEX results after 2 weeks?

    akulahawkRN replied to strava's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would expect that the BRN does, in fact, have your NCLEX results at this point. They just can't tell you that. They also likely have to wade through a pile of applications to reach yours. Once...
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    renew RN license

    akulahawkRN replied to angelhu's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I read the quoted statement too. The EMSA's rules are also very specific... even though it's a different agency and it has different rules, it's an excellent reminder to know the specific...
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    renew RN license

    akulahawkRN replied to angelhu's topic in General Nursing

    The way I read the above stuff, I would say that you likely cannot. I do know that for my California Paramedic license, if I have CE that I didn't use/count for renewal in the 60 days prior to license...
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    CA NCLEX takers w/ interim permit, has breeze posted your results?

    akulahawkRN replied to Nsgmaps's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I, and a classmate of mine, were both lucky. We got our results back and had our license numbers within about 36 hours. Some of my classmates had to wait more than 3
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    Driving an hour and half - two hours to work for a new grad

    akulahawkRN replied to dot93's topic in Canada

    To the OP: As long as your work days are done in one continuous block, I'd recommend doing this as well given your commute issues. I know that in California we don't normally face the extremes that...
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    CA NCLEX takers w/ interim permit, has breeze posted your results?

    akulahawkRN replied to Nsgmaps's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Since you apply for the IP and the regular license with the very same application, and they've issued you an IP, they know you have graduated and that you've applied for the RN license. They won't...
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    Driving an hour and half - two hours to work for a new grad

    akulahawkRN replied to dot93's topic in Canada

    I live about 2 hours away from my work. It was the only place I could get a job as a new grad. Fortunately for me, I work 12's and therefore only work 3 days/week. The other thing "working" in my...
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    Trying to get Accepted!!

    akulahawkRN replied to Scherjor's topic in General Students

    The degree appears to be in Clinical physiology, not psych. The Clinical Physiology degree would help tremendously when considering a patient's pathophysiology. An exercise science or sports med...
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    Pursue NP or PA for ER?

    akulahawkRN replied to Smwright19's topic in General Students

    Something to consider is that depending upon the specific program, you may be able to dual-major as both PA and NP. From what I've heard from them, some of their FNP students are able to take the...
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    What to do when u find an unresponsive patient

    akulahawkRN replied to LucasNewGrad's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Coming from an EMS background, I would say two things: one is that the patient is likely unrecoverably dead and two is that unless the patient is a known DNR and/or there are no obvious signs of...
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    Need advice from nurses. Accelerated BSN, RN, or LPN program...which would you do??

    akulahawkRN replied to AlleycatLady's topic in General Students

    I am a nurse that has a bachelors degree prior to becoming a nurse. In my case, I had essentially 3 pathways that I could take to earn my nursing degree. The first pathway was the traditional ADN...
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    Stethoscope/clinical supplies

    akulahawkRN replied to msbossb's topic in General Students

    My stethoscope advice is very simple: Get one that runs between about $30 and $70, almost regardless of brand, and you should have a stethoscope that will perform far better than any $4-$12 cheapy...
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    ICU - No Thank You!

    akulahawkRN replied to magster3200's topic in General Students

    OP: I take your post to mean that you're still a student... if that's the case, then I would simply recommend that you simply look at all the options that nursing school lays out for you. While you're...
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    Can an RN student apply to take the state boards for LPN after first year of school

    akulahawkRN replied to AlleycatLady's topic in School, College Programs

    That depends upon your state's rules and (probably) if your school thinks you're ready to take the LPN
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    How much do you print?!

    akulahawkRN replied to lunalovegood25's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, I usually printed something like 125 pages per week at first and as time went on, that backed off a bit. Most of the time, I would take my notes on the laptop so as my typing...
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    NCLEX with 265 questions

    akulahawkRN replied to Futurenurse882's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One of my classmates, possibly 2 of them, reached 265 questions and of course the computer shut off. What you have to remember is that when you reach the maximum length, the pass/fail is determined by...