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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  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 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...

  10. 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...

  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...

  16. Help-I got an interview!

    flashyrn2be posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since before I started school, I wanted to be a L&D nurse. During school it became obvious that alot of us wanted to do L&D. I kind of saw my dream float away and figured I would have to...

  17. Help-I got an interview!

    flashyrn2be replied to flashyrn2be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I like your name by the way I wish I had read your post before my interview.....I would have had even more great questions to ask. Thank

  18. Help-I got an interview!

    flashyrn2be replied to flashyrn2be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all so very much for your replies. I had the interview today.......I thought it went very well in the beginning, then people started knocking on the directors door and the phone started...

  19. HELP,need input for a MAJOR decision

    flashyrn2be replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - talk to your instructors - if there is a real problem, they should already have talked to you. At my school, they send out letters when students are at risk for failing. Never

  20. I need your help, please....I might fail ):

    flashyrn2be replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Students

    I am right there with you - well I am in my final semester, but still I know what you are going through. I too have been called timid my instructors - 2 of them. So of course it has been my mission...

  21. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    flashyrn2be replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    $12.00 hour, PRN no

  22. Atkin's Diet patients

    flashyrn2be replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am only a student. In my adult health I class, the instructor insisted that people on the adkins diet would have blown kidneys at some point. That was really the only thing she highlighted on. I...

  23. how can i pass pharmacology

    flashyrn2be replied to lrcordoba's topic in General Nursing

    You can pass this class. Don't ever doubt your ablilty. First things first. Make up you own little sayings or rythms to go along with the drug. If you have problems try nursing made incredibly...

  24. need help with test taking techniques asap..help

    flashyrn2be replied to DoniaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    deep breath in........let it out. The most important thing to study is the nursing interventions. They are usually found in a little box in your text book. Go thru the chapter, read all of the...

  25. LPN student First day of psych rotation, HELP!

    flashyrn2be replied to vern234's topic in Psychiatric

    hmmmm......I remember feeling absolutely terrified on my first day of clinical. Then I thought - hey - these are just fellow human beings with a bit different perspective on life. I did not really put...