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    Foley Catheter Lubrication

    Twinmom06 replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    apparently the facility I'm working at doesn't write their own procedures, they use Lippincott - the 5th edition says to do it either way, but the 6th edition (just released for 2013) indicates to...
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    Foley Catheter Lubrication

    Twinmom06 replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the information guys - the clinical we've done and the hospital I've worked in as an aide have never done that - and if that is the standard thats fine - the reason I brought up the...
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    Temporarily on night shift; too scared to do it

    Twinmom06 replied to LaceyRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I LOVE working nights!!! the tough part sometimes is the ride home...oh and do you drink iced tea? I find I get more of a kick from iced tea than coffee with less of the shaky side effects... water...
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    Why does the VA draw blood?

    Twinmom06 replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't told what my blood draw was for till after I signed for it...they drew mine for a CBC, BMP, and I had to pee in a cup for drugs, and UTI - the hospital I work for is very pro-preventative...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Twinmom06 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    as far as Shithead is concerned - it is an ethnic Indian name - a former co-worker of mine had a friend who's parents were from India and that was her given name. I've seen Candida, Sunshine and...
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    There Are Places Where the Nursing Shortage Is Still Real... Let's List Some to Help!

    Twinmom06 replied to WideOpenHeart's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I live in NE Pennsylvania - there are jobs aplenty here - LTC AND Acute care...one of the biggest hospital systems pays about $26 for new grads and they are ADN friendly. Most of my class that wanted...
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    My first job will be as an RN

    Twinmom06 replied to msfrance's topic in General Students

    I put in applications back in November of my first semester of clinicals - 5 months later I got a call because I was done with fundamentals and got hired...you may have to wait till after your first...
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    What do you wear under scrubs?

    Twinmom06 replied to granolatrees's topic in General Students

    I wore a tank top a few times but found myself to be positively roasting, so I just go with bra/undies and I like the microfiber panties from Cacique (Lane Bryant) - very smooth looking and...
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    All the cool people work nights!

    Twinmom06 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've only been an aide (start working as an RN on Monday!!!) but I agree - I LOVE nightshift! The teamwork during nights is phenomenal - aside from no mgmt, no docs unless its an emergency, no...
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    I need advice! please read

    Twinmom06 replied to lnle3618's topic in General Nursing

    we had a very positive daycare/grandma experience...my kids went a few days a week starting when they were 2 - they needed the socializing, and I needed to go back to work full time (I was part time...
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    What made you decide to go for ASN or BSN?

    Twinmom06 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went for my ADN for several reasons (I was also accepted to an LPN program but chose the ADN route) 1. I went back to the same school I graduated with my bachelors from 20 years ago - they accepted...
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    Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    Twinmom06 replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    I have no clue as I'm a new grad but this is really interesting I was thinking possible CVA - and also was she suffering from rhabdomylosis from laying for so
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    What helps you sleep after night shift?

    Twinmom06 replied to Emma_H's topic in General Nursing

    I have sleep apnea so when that mask goes on my body knows its time to sleep! I also make sure the room is nice and cool and will often times just pull the covers up over my
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    What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    Twinmom06 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    while I'm a second career nurse who was laid off - long before I got laid off I wanted to be a nurse, and then life sort of got in the way...I was making REALLY good money at the insurance company I...
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    Has the job market gotten better for new grads?

    Twinmom06 replied to debi49's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in NE Pennsylvania and we as new grads pretty much haven't had any problems getting jobs. Over 50% of my class of 48 have jobs and the others have other plans for the summer - long vacations, a...
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    RhoGAM

    Twinmom06 replied to murse23's topic in Ob/Gyn

    not sure about the Coombs but if the mother is Rh+ Rhogam isn't needed (regardless of the father's blood type) - if the mother is negative and the father positive then Rhogam is administered - if both...
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    Anyone who has taken the NCLEX RN after April 1st?

    Twinmom06 replied to legallybrunette224's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it June 1 and mine was about 40% SATA - the other 60% was 55% multiple choice with 2 EKG questions and one where I had to pick the proper position for a procedure - I had NO math, NO drag and...
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    Me and Diabetes are not friends .....

    Twinmom06 replied to scrlet's topic in General Students

    there is always the American Diabetes Association website, as well as JDRF which have wonderful educational information. Do you have any specific questions? I'm a diabetic myself and have used the...
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    Scrub the hub

    Twinmom06 replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    do they cap it off with the impregnated caps? Our hospital uses these caps and if you remove them and then connect you don't have to
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    long live the PVT trick!!!

    Twinmom06 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    it works!! I passed! took 48 hours (nearly to the minute LOL) that I finished the test, but my license# is up on the PA
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    So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    Twinmom06 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    met my hubs online in 2000 when online dating was sort of seedy...but he wasn't! at that time we were both insurance agents and I went to nursing school in 2011 (just graduated and passed boards) -...
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    Help needed for trim 6'6" male

    Twinmom06 replied to ArmyMedicRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    there is an online vendor called Ted's Medical Threads that custom makes scrubs also...they are very soft and durable - I got 2 pair of pants and they made it through 18 months of
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    Got the good pop up!!

    Twinmom06 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this time. computer shut off at 75...
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    How hard is the new NCLEX 2013 Test Plan

    Twinmom06 replied to souleater11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 2 EKG strips, one "pick the appropriate position for the client for X procedure (followed by 4 pictures) and the rest was 60/40 multiple choice and SATA - I had no math, no hotspots/video/audio...
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    Photo for Nclex

    Twinmom06 replied to ash.RN.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you don't send in a photo - they take a digital photo of you at the testing center, along with a palm vein scan and a right index finger finger