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    Changing IV tubing with half full bag?

    akulahawkRN replied to erint91DC's topic in General Students

    If hospital policy says they go after 96 hours and there's no order allowing it to stay in place longer than that, I'd say to change the tubing and half-empty bag entirely. IV bags and tubing are...
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    Only got 85 questions NCLEX PN

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

    The only thing that doing the minimum number of questions is that your performance was sufficiently strong (good or bad) for the exam to stop at the minimum. The way the exam is set up to test is that...
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    Do you know first aid, or even have supplies?

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

    As I'm a Paramedic, I definitely know first aid... and at times have been authorized for my full scope of practice while off-duty. I rarely have more than a basic first aid kit nearby though. I also...
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    Sacramento nursing college ?

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

    If you have a Bachelors degree, you might want to look into an ABSN program. Sac State and Sam Merritt may have one. Otherwise you're looking at $80k+ for tuition at one of the private schools, and...
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    Helipad fumes

    akulahawkRN replied to sassyann85's topic in General Nursing

    The two fuels are different but related. During the refining process, Diesel and Kerosene are extracted at different points (and temperatures) and their resulting BTU ratings are also a bit different....
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    What's wrong with my diagnosis care plan?

    akulahawkRN replied to Mursely's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I seriously suggest getting a Nursing Dx book as Heathermaizey suggests. Also, as stated, you can't effectively directly go from a medical Dx to a Nursing Dx. The format you're using is almost...
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    Helipad fumes

    akulahawkRN replied to sassyann85's topic in General Nursing

    Jet A is basically a refined Kerosene and not Diesel. They're different fuels. It's easy to tell them apart from the exhaust odor... For the most part, I think Jet A is a preferable odor than Diesel...
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    Go ahead laugh. Laughter keeps you from going crazy.

    akulahawkRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Lately I've been telling people that I've lost most of my sanity. Life's a lot more fun that
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    What is RN license endorsement?

    akulahawkRN replied to Niki_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Nurses educated outside the US have a different process to go through. If you haven't taken the NCLEX, then you'll have to apply for licensure by examination but the path to getting approval to take...
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    Took me 4 times, it should not have!

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

    That's pretty close to what I have been posting for quite some time now. Slow down because you have 6 HOURS to answer all the question. Time isn't usually going to be an
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    license not posted

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

    Classmates of mine have reported delays of up to about 3-4 weeks for their license to be processed after taking the NCLEX. Those of us that had an IP already usually waited less than a week. A couple...
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    MEN, dont come into nursing

    akulahawkRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    Agreed...
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    Assigned to discontinue treatments not in place. Help!

    akulahawkRN replied to ets53's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can't say "this"
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    stopped at 75

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

    ...this time. Don't give up! In a few weeks you'll get a report in the mail that will show you where your strengths and weaknesses are. Use that as a guide to study for the next time. The NCLEX found...
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    stopped at 75

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

    I have to say, rainbowl, that your feeling of failing the exam is perfectly normal and expected. The NCLEX will find your limits and at some point during testing you'll reach a point where you get one...
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    Peak and Trough Levels

    akulahawkRN replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    The amount of time between draws depends upon the drug. Different rocket planes of different designs with different engines require different calculations specific to each rocket plane. This is...
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    What's wrong with my diagnosis care plan?

    akulahawkRN replied to Mursely's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "Risk for" NDx's don't have "AEB's" because if there are "AEB's" present, then there's an actual problem. Also, the R/T shouldn't be a medical issue... Since there's an AEB here, there's an actual...
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    Peak and Trough Levels

    akulahawkRN replied to ChooSoul's topic in General Students

    I suppose that one way you could think about peak and trough is to use a rocket plane analogy. The rocket engine is the drug you infuse and the altitude it flies (or falls to) is the drug level. At...
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    What's wrong with my diagnosis care plan?

    akulahawkRN replied to Mursely's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's the right format, now find the appropriate NANDA statement. It's not going to be a statement limited to K+ being
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    What's wrong with my diagnosis care plan?

    akulahawkRN replied to Mursely's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The reason your professor doesn't like what you wrote is because it's not a nursing diagnosis. Those are written in a certain format: Problem r/t why the problem exists aeb defining characteristics of...
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    IV starts in nursing schools

    akulahawkRN replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    I recently graduated from an ADN program and we were taught actual IV starts during the final semester of the program. First semester we learned PO and PR routes as well as starting to do injection...
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    TEAS testing at different schools

    akulahawkRN replied to KarinaDavis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The school makes the rules as to what they'll accept for TEAS test results and attempts. The programs in my area will accept the first passing score on the TEAS test and only after some period of time...
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    I never would have thought of that...

    akulahawkRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did sports med originally... the hydrocollator is just absolutely OUTSTANDING in it's ability to provide a seriously soothing moist heat. I'm a big fan of the larger pads for lower backs. Throw one...
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    Cali. RN License Still Not Posted

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

    A few of my classmates had to wait around 4-5 weeks for their licenses to be processed. I don't think any of them had an IP. If they did, the BRN didn't cancel their IP right after the exam. All of...
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    FAFSA help for pursuing a second Bachelor's degree

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

    I had to go to an ADN program because at the time that I was ready to apply to RN programs, 2nd Bachelors students were not allowed to apply. I filled out the FAFSA and while the review clearly showed...