LadyFree28 BSN, LPN, RN

Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma

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    Peds interview question responses!

    ...but
  2. So did I. Hypocalcemia is an issue that needs to be addressed ASAP; hunk about what complications occur when hypocalcemia is not
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    Your worst nightmare (Part deux)

    They were
  4. Hmm...I didn't always know content, due to the fact there are questions in the NCLEX about obscure meds and such; what helped was understanding WHAT the question was asking, which helped me break down...
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    I got a job!!!

    Congrats!!!
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    Is it normal to get depressed before the NCLEX?

    Although the PP had good points, I don't think two months is too long; in fact that is the maximum amount of time I learned from some of my instructors, who write questions for the NCLEX; anything...
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    Peds interview question responses!

    I agree with llg about beefing up the "why nursing" question; what drew you into nursing? Highlight those aspects with clinical experiences; if you need to include your Peds rotation as examples if...
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    Jane Doe, RN, AAS, BSN, MSN, CCRN BFD

    I just write: LadyFree28 RN, even thought I possess a BSN. I don't have time to write the whole credentials when I need to-most is computer charting, and only uses RN
  9. Here's an example where a physician has listened: A pedi pt came to the ED with reoccurring abdominal pain; received a CT Scan and an Ultrasound from two outside hospitals that were unremarkable; c/o...
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    I give in, I'm a COB

    Then put it in your siggy line...as I did! I'm PROUD to be a future
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    What I learned this week (7/11/15)

    I learned: Thinking fast and being vigilant with a positional line that finally infiltrates after giving cefataxime does pay off, but still makes one panic within good reason; as well as it makes it...
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    Are We "Glorifying" Nurses?

    I think there's a glut because of those "commercial schools" pumping out those who do not have the aptitude to be a nurse, as well as many who have taken the NCLEX repeatedly and finally passed; if it...
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    Lucky he was constipated, or he'd be dead

    Kid came in with coughing, found a pneumothorax-VSS during the whole
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    Is this normal for a novice RN?

    The OP is in the Philippines; OP also stated that was the "norm" for her area; but I will agree as well that is excessive, regardless of what area of the world a nurse is from. Sounds like mandated...
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    Your worst nightmare (Part deux)

    Recently, I had a dream that I got 2 5'ers (I work in ED) and kept getting do many pts gat I couldn't keep up...I then got a kid with four eyes-literally; a pair if human eyes and a pair of reptilian...
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    I will not defend nurses anymore

    I wonder if the OP will come back and respond-probably not since he doesn't want to "defend" us
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    How do you spend your first day off?

    I spent my first day of a four day stretch with a quick veg-out his morning (after getting off at 3:30 am-alternate swing mid shift), got groceries, ran errands and marinated chicken for tomorrow's...
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    Residency program vs Rehab job

    Take the Rehab Hospital position; Rehab Hospitals are considered Post-Acute positions, but are wonderful places to hone acute care skills; most want experienced nurses with acute care experience, so...
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    should the press be exempt from adhering to HIPAA laws?

    Exactly...now the person who leaked is going to get more than they bargained
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    I feel so incompetent and dumb

    Emergency is a very different kind of animal; providers and nurses have to be very direct and work in an anticipatory process; having a high level of assertiveness is necessary in order to interact...
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    OSHA to fine hospitals re back injury

    Exactly...unfortunately the incentive will be to avoid being fined... It boggles my mind that there are still no lift facilities, as well as enough modalities to help move patients safely in...
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    How do you spend your first day off?

    Sleep, exercise, Netflix. If I am feeling inspired, I will shop early enough away from the usual
  23. Yeah, that "saving money initiative" angle should've really sold the program. Even though you lost that battle, kudos to being
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    Non nurses on AN

    I think I know what thread you are talking about from this morning... Stopped reading it. There have been "great pretenders" on AN...haven't had a thread on it for a while-this is a first one that I...
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    Children's Hospital?

    Of all 10 years of nursing, I have worked with Pedi patients; one learns that the focus of advocating for the best trumps the "hurting" factor. I focus on what I am doing is going to help them; most...