flashyrn2be

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1. Subclavian DVT

   flashyrn2be replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

   I absolutely love all the responses this post has drawn out. When I am not so tired - I will go back and re-read everything. I just had my first solo shift with 7 pts. 2 were new admits for chest...

2. Subclavian DVT

   flashyrn2be replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

   Pt was on a heparin drip. Scheduled for a thoracentisis (?spelling) the following day. Lungs sounded clear but diminished at bases. However, Pt at one time, during a 12 hour shift, coughed up a...

3. Subclavian DVT

   flashyrn2be posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone cared for a patient with this? My pt had no activity restrictions......I was worried about a PE. What are some key things to assess with this patient? What can I do to help prevent a...

4. I Passed Nclex-pn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   flashyrn2be replied to mslues's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations!

5. I Passed!!!!!!!!!

   flashyrn2be replied to medicrnohio's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations! What an awesome feeling! Go

6. My first code

   flashyrn2be replied to RN50's topic in General Nursing

   At my hospital, DNR's wear a green band on their wrist. "Green means go - let them go." We also put green tape on the door and indicate which bed is DNR. I think this is a great

7. Advice needed!

   flashyrn2be replied to hotnurse's topic in General Nursing

   It would be a good idea to start "shopping" around now. Get information from the places that you are interested in working. See what they have to offer new grads. I graduated in Dec 04. I started...

8. I Passed!!!

   flashyrn2be replied to DreaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations!!!!!!

9. Rookie RN - Serious Questions

   flashyrn2be replied to flashyrn2be's topic in General Nursing

   I really appreciate you all taking the time. The infomation you all gave is very helpful to me. I have a 12 week orientation and would not mind extending that time.....I feel better when someone is...

10. Rookie RN - Serious Questions

    flashyrn2be posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello - I have been an RN for about 2.5 weeks. I am currently in an orientation program for a tele/PCU floor. I have some questions. I do not want to appear uneducated at work. But alot of things I...

11. grads "negotiating" contracts...

    flashyrn2be replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmm......... This is just my experience as a new grad. I had no power except to choose which facility I would work at. There are alot of little things that seem to get glossed over in the interview...

12. took Nclex today

    flashyrn2be replied to micaj's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i also took my boards today. i know how hard it is to stay positive, but please try. you do not know you failed until you get the results. that is what i am telling myself at least. if i give into...

13. Can Anyone Remember

    flashyrn2be replied to Guest26407's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    took the NCLEX today. Had about 3 Mental Health

14. Privacy & Confidentiality in ER

    flashyrn2be replied to Sarah, RNBScN's topic in Emergency

    My last little refresher course in confidentiality seemed to allude that it was ok to discuss a patients condition with the patient - even if they shared a room with another. This was one of the only...

15. When are they gonna give u a call?

    flashyrn2be replied to ustegrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't get depressed. Just give them a call. Chances are the hospitals are getting flooded with applications from new grads. If you call just to make sure they have your app. - all of the sudden...