Probably BSN

Probably has 27 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Critical care.

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1. Now that the Covid 19 vaccine is just around the corner... Will it be mandatory?

   Probably replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

   You, my friend, are a real American!

2. Covid Vaccine

   Probably replied to Nurseybl06's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I presume that you all are aware that this vaccine isn't a traditional vaccine? That is, this vaccine doesn't make use of a weakened COVID-19 virus. This vaccine will use messenger RNA (mRNA). I'd be...

3. Sexism against men in nursing

   Probably posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   A few questions: Is it sexist for female nurses to rely on the men in the unit to perform chest compressions? If not, what is your opinion? Is sexist the appropriate word describe this behavior....

4. Should we change the needleless hub after drawing blood from a central catheter?

   Probably posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   Hello, A travel nurse recommended that I change the needleless hub after I draw blood from a central line. He simply said that the practice decreases the risk of CLABSI. Blood that remains in the hub...

5. Looking to get into critical care nursing

   Probably replied to Tamaree's topic in MICU, SICU

   In the meantime, purchase or borrow a CCRN book and read. Not for preparation of the test. Read it to ready yourself for the ICU. Some people have a difficult time transitioning from the floor to the...

6. Problems with financial aid

   Probably replied to Probably's topic in School, College Programs

   Problem resolved,

7. "I don't want an admit..."

   Probably replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   No doubt! she'd be a great addition in my

8. Problems with financial aid

   Probably posted a topic in School, College Programs

   I'm currently enrolled in an RN-BSN program. I just finished my first eight weeks. I took two courses: Professional nursing and Informatics. I got two As! That said, I will only take one course at a...

9. University of Wyoming RN to BSN Online

   Probably replied to skylock's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I just received an acceptance letter to the college! It is such a relief to read so many positive things about this program! I just e-mailed the school asking if I could take one class at a time. I...

10. Clinical tidbits I wish someone would've told me.

    Probably replied to Mully's topic in MICU, SICU

    Atropine is NOT for bradycardia. It is for SYMPTOMATIC bradycardia. If your patient has an a-line, place the "oxy-sensor" on a finger on the a-line side. Always place the V lead at the right sternal...

11. I feel so dumb... I got flustered - about a patient in respiratory distress

    Probably replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    Does the E.D. have a dedicated respiratory therapists (RT)? They are an awesome resource. Get to know them and use them. If you don't like the RT that's on now, call someone else. You wrote that...

12. Haven't heard from HR yet

    Probably replied to cutienurse6711's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If all all your ducks are in a row, I'm certain that you have the job. They have to check you out. However, you are probably at the mercy of the PROCESS! Just last year, I had a fabulous...

13. RN to BSN online

    Probably replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Greetings, I appreciate your reply. Please comment on completing a class in five to ten weeks. A five week course sounds very difficult. Ten weeks sounds difficult. However, it seems that ten or...

14. RN to BSN online

    Probably replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, Two questions: What is it like taking a course in five to ten weeks? Seems like such a grind. How much math does one need to survive an introductory statistics course? I would really like...