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    proper IVP administration

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Iwander's topic in Critical Care

    I your scenario, would pause the calcium, flush with saline, give the med, flush then restart it. Flushing the calcium is not as big a deal as flushing the insulin, your only giving 1 cc/min, so the...
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    you can finish the 8 classes in 6wks or less ;)

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to EMTPRNDR's topic in Excelsior College

    I agree, while you may have "passed" how much did you really learn? How good are your skills? I have been a paramedic since '96 and have tons of medic skills, and many did help me on my CPNE (I can...
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    Excelsior RN's employment outlook

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to wailungisme's topic in Excelsior College

    As said, it is more of an ASN RN job availability/ new grad issue than an Excelsior issue (Unless your in a state that has "extra" stuff as an Excelsior grad to become an RN or if your in Cali). I...
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    Fitbit Force Band - good for ICU environment

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Alana R.'s topic in MICU, SICU

    I forgot about that, having military time makes it so much easier when writing times. I guess if I had been in the military it would be easier, but being able to look at your watch and see it is...
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    Fitbit Force Band - good for ICU environment

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Alana R.'s topic in MICU, SICU

    Had no idea what a Fitbit even was. I don't understand the question though, you want to know if a watch would be appropriate to be used as a watch in the ICU? If it tells the time and date (yes,...
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    conscious pt terminal wean

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to taylynnfree's topic in MICU, SICU

    Do you still feel that a person can't decide they don't want to suffer when their outcome is terminal no matter what? As others have said, what you saw then may not be how she dealt with it after...
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    conscious pt terminal wean

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to taylynnfree's topic in MICU, SICU

    It should shake you. You should never take it lightly, but it is the right thing to do sometimes. I am not sure if your issue is with the patients decision, the families reaction, the process of her...
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    Future MICU RN

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Brad2019RN2b's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm confused, you want to be a MICU nurse "so bad", yet you don't know what a MICU nurse does???? Most any *ICU requires ACLS and BLS minimum. Other certifications vary by facility. As for your...
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    Houston Area?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Nurse216's topic in Texas Nursing

    Get your Texas License ASAP. With all the applicants out there, not having a Texas License could be a reason to overlook you. Also, Houston is a huge city with may suburbs and affiliate hospitals in...
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    Houston Area?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Nurse216's topic in Texas Nursing

    Houston is a very competitive nursing market. lots of new nurses coming out of school. Getting very hard to find a job as a new ASN, even new BSN's are starting to have issues. Experienced RN's are...
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    How do I endorse my California License to Texas

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to CPTjOYjOY's topic in Texas Nursing

    Texas is not new grad friendly. Maybe 10 years ago it was, but now there are tons of schools turning out a lot of RN's in the state. Many positions will have 20 or more applicants. If you have an ASN,...
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    Taken for granted by nurses...

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to PD82's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    yup, remember your tech days when your a nurse. Some nurses forget that
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    open visitation?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to tigerRN2013's topic in Critical Care

    This has nothing to do with visiting hours, this has to do with visitors understanding the rules of a hospital. If a visitor is interfering with patient care, you have the right to have them removed....
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    open visitation?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to tigerRN2013's topic in Critical Care

    Our unit (and entire hospital) has visiting hours, but we never turn anyone away or make people leave when the hours are over (they make an announcement when visiting hours are over overhead hospital...
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    Does anyone work for Texas Children's Hospital (Houston)...?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to VintageSwagger's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sugarland is just as bad (if not worse some days). Pearland is starting to get to be a bad commute also. If you do stay in Katy, their is a TCH campus in Katy you could maybe transfer to
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    CPNE Bound!!!!

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to nursejessica2013's topic in Excelsior College

    Awesome. Where you planning on taking it? I know Lubbock is the closest, but it also has the longest wait. I had a great experience in May when I did mine there. What are you using to study? I found...
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    How much does cpne

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Excelsior College

    Depends on what test region and site. Lubbock is around a 6 month
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    How much does cpne

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Excelsior College

    It was $2145 when I paid for it December of last year. Plus you have to remember hotel, travel, food and white scrubs (if you don't have them), for me about another $350, but will vary for each...
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    Is it easier to get an ICU job is I already work at the hospital?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Xlorgguss's topic in MICU, SICU

    It really depends on your facility. But for the most part, yes it does help working prior to getting your degree. Internal networking is a great asset to have. I got my RN job due to being employed...
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    Out of state new grads

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to OUxPhys's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am still trying to figure out why nurses/students in other states think Texas is hiring? While there are jobs, most have 10-20 applicants (or more) for each position. The metro areas in particular...
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    The lowest O2 saturation I've ever seen

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to SaraBart's topic in Critical Care

    The only true reading of actual O2 saturation is blood gas. Optical O2 sensors only measure hopoglobin saturation (usually oxygen) but could be something else (CO is the biggest false positive, but IV...
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    Need help regarding online vs traditional programs and job opportunities

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to MetallicArc's topic in Excelsior College

    As said, California is the only state you could not work in if you go through Excelsior. Several other states have other restrictions on Excelsior grads, but they are either time working as an RN in...
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    Anyone doing the distance learning program with Execlesior

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to bkgurl07's topic in Excelsior College

    I used them too. Just read the study guides and reference texts. Use their practice exams and also take the Excelsior practice
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    so many choices....so little time

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to athena55's topic in Texas Nursing

    Gas is Centerpoint. Electric service is maintained by Centerpoint, but the provider is up to you (go to Powertochoose.org to find providers for the zip code). Water depends on where you live. In...
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    Excelsior College Grads in CA....any tips or tricks?

    Nalon1 RN/EMT-P replied to Princess Paramedic's topic in Excelsior College

    And this is why this rule is stupid. I can understand (but don't agree) with the rule of not wanting to license without clinicals (15 states do this), but they all have a provision for hours worked...