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  1. ATTENTION To all who used KAPLAN

    Ask Kaplan to verify ,but to my knowledge and stated by Kaplan representative is 1."if you choose ondemand 24hrs video content you forfeit from doing classroom live online class review & live at site class review at a later time" . 2. "If you c...
  2. NCBSN, so far dissappointed

    I dislike ncsbn their questions are beyond comprehension and stupid at times just plain irrational and the rationales confusing but with the same token some questions are a gem as they teach you something you could had easily overlooked either way us...
  3. Took NCLEX today with 75 questions!

    Congratulation :hrnsmlys:
  4. So discouraged and ready to quit

    How are you doing clinically, . When I was in nursing school I noticed a pattern (imo)students who struggle. 1. work too many hours. 2. lack support , people tell you they support you but do they really? are you respected , are you given time to you...
  5. What websites do you use to purchase scrubs?

    I love pulse uniform google for current coupon codes and save a few dollars , they have the cheapest cherokee tops and a lot other brands . however I wish they had koi lindsey pants. sorry getting of track here is the website. Buy Scrubs, Medical Un...
  6. Administering IV Lasix & Albumin

    Thanks Esme12 Nurses should not get too comfortable in our knowledge, we should strive to continue educating ourselves. This was actually one of the top ten list my instructor said during our graduation last year. Another one in her top ten list wa...
  7. Administering IV Lasix & Albumin

    Your welcome you are so right F&E always seems to comes up .when i stated K levels and Lasix since Lasix is a diuretic K( potassium) can become depleted thereby pt may become Hypokalemic (Hypokalemia)Wishing you the best
  8. Administering IV Lasix & Albumin

    short and sweet, Albumin is a protein normally is too large to pass thru so it circulates in your system and it's purpose is to pull draw water from the interstitial into the vascular system . Lasix is a loop diuretic primary purpose is to increasin...
  9. When you are failing

    I agree clinical failure is a death wish. When I was in school luckily I graduate last year yeey . Those that failed clinical was particularly due to been unsafe especially during medication administration ,bed high postion, rails down etc etc. Howev...
  10. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

    That's very important to get along(like) the staff your going to be working with. So it seems your going to be there a veryyy loong time which is excellent. wishing you the best . we'll def be seeing each around in the forums kit ok hon
  11. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

    I'm happy for you. The good part is that you also seem to know the hospital system which is a big plus and having done a prereceptor def helps. Are you going to be in the same unit you did your preceptorship
  12. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

    Congrats limerick1913 on your new job. I happened to briefly meet some nurses from St. Lukes Roosebelt hospital while I was certifying for pals and they where happy.
  13. Patient died...

    What do you think you could had done to keep him alive? this question is not mean for you to answer but mostly for you to assess your feelings on end of life issues. It is just like saying if I have done something different the outcome will be ..soso...
  14. Will I be facing discrimination?

    I haven't seen Daddy Day care . You are completely correct but you keep mentioning child abuse their are many spectrum of child abuse physical v/s sexual. most woman that do abuse is physical but I am not an expert I do not have the facts or the stat...
  15. Will I be facing discrimination?

    Baubo516 gave an excellent replied. However imo your acting irrational and taking it personal if your future is to become a nurse you need to grow thick skinned. As to religious institutions they all run on their own standard and regulations . You sh...
  16. What to do with nosey nurses ?

    I like what orthonurse answered " asking why" makes a strong suggestion , what's in it for you , why do you care. asking Why puts people in the defense. People like your coworker she is just asking personal info to one day hold it against you , or u...
  17. Don't Let Adelphi Steal Your Money

    original post is almost a year old,
  18. Bully?! Help,I need good comebacks!

    Just be straightforward . I also agree w/ hiddencat let the tech know that you love to be part of the team and willing to help ie. if they happened to get busy . But for tech to delay x-ray because you haven't put on a gown is just plain stupid.
  19. Med/Surg RN, need ACLS?

    You can prepare, study reinforce ACLS content online, but in order to get certified you must complete the skill component(Megacode) with an approved aha acls provider and pass a written examination.
  20. Med/Surg RN, need ACLS?

    I'm going to post the link even if you are undecided it may come in handy for someone that is considering acls certification. this is an example of a megacode ACLS Megacode Series (Non-member Preview) » ACLS Algorithms p.s the site also offers some i...
  21. Med/Surg RN, need ACLS?

    It is going to increase you knowledge worth. ACLS will also help you feel more confident especially during a code whether your part of a code team or not imo knowing what is going on is a must. I am ACLS certified and studying towards my PALS certi...
  22. Do you need math?

    LOL yes sweetie you need math everyday , everywhere.
  23. Thank you so much .
  24. Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    I'm sorry this happened to you . It may sound like a clique but I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason . I am also happy you got another job lined up and most importantly you have your license and are practicing within your scope of prac...
  25. Aniva I am looking into it but my hospital doesn't seen to offer it . When I google Medical Scribe I get hiring agencies . how should I go about it should I ask the nurse manager . I would love to do medical scribe part time . Please pm me if you hav...