_firefly

_firefly BSN, RN, EMT-B

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  1. Question about nursing program

    _firefly replied to allison.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good questions. Programs vary a bit, but here is what I've seen. Nursing programs are typically two years. To apply you need to have already completed certain college classes with a good grade point...

  2. I got a tour of the unit. Means I'm hired?

    _firefly replied to EternalFeather's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Everyone gets a tour. It's actually common in all job interviews, not just nursing. As a side note, it is really hard to gauge whether you will be picked at these things. It can go great and no offer....

  3. Baby RN's running ICU?!!

    _firefly replied to kmarieCCRN's topic in Critical Care

    There has to always be at least one senior ICU nurse on or you would have no rapid response team, right? There is still a pharmacist, an internist, specialist physicians, protocols, house supervisor,...

  4. Not having a car during nursing school.

    _firefly replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Students

    I am under the impression that every single student qualifies and is offered federal student loans up to about $12k per year. Beyond that you can also apply for private school loans through banks and...

  5. Passed NCLEX on 6th Attempt.

    _firefly replied to Ebunited's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For the test to have kept going like that means you were really close every time. How frustrating, but what a great story of perseverance. Congratulations! I approach SATA as just a series of...

  6. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

    _firefly replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Getting your foot in the door as a CNA is huge in helping you get that difficult first LVN or RN job. That said, most patients don't defecate on themselves. My floor CNAs spend far more time taking...

  7. Help help!!! I have to take microbiology and anatomy/physiology togther??? Or? No?

    _firefly replied to futureNurse933's topic in General Students

    I can't remember if these classes require it, but I would suggest taking a general biology class or two semesters of it first. This will give you a much stronger background and improve your chances of...

  8. Old Grad/New Nurse

    _firefly replied to strive2Bbetter's topic in General Nursing

    Your first tasks will be to just learn the environment (computer system and charting, phones and phone numbers, where to find supplies and equipment). A huge part of nursing is just getting people...

  9. Staying comfortable vs. hastening death

    _firefly replied to RNMarykay's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a quote from page 106 of the third edition of Core Curriculum for the Generalist Hospice and Palliative Nurse written by the HPNA: "The fear of using opioids, due to the potential for...

  10. Rules for Applying to RNI and II positions?

    _firefly replied to RunawayN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Though it varies, it seems like RN I is typically new grads or 0-1 year experience. So, you should probably only be applying for RN II or possibly even RN

  11. Sliding scale insulin...give or hold?

    _firefly replied to Annie Wilkes RN's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I typically don't run into this situation because I have newly admitted patients and I have no idea how much they will eat. I check before their meal arrives and cover before they start eating. Really...

  12. List of states that prefer bsn?

    _firefly replied to butterflykissesxo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Around any major city are suburbs and smaller towns that have ADN jobs. You will be

  13. New Grad Going into Psych Nursing or Leaving Nursing

    _firefly replied to MMA12345's topic in Psychiatric

    I think your view is really way too narrow. There are dozens of other areas outside of med-surge, icu, and psych. Do some research and think about what appeals to you. Don't settle. You don't even...

  14. New way to give shots

    _firefly replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    If you are following the landmarks for IM or using the proper needle size and angle for SQ it is virtually impossible to hit a vein or artery. Aspirating only causes unnecessary tissue stress and...

  15. IV Certification online course in CA

    _firefly replied to Nurse Chef's topic in General Students

    I think the point is for you to get comfortable actually starting an IV. You aren't going to find a completely online

  16. NPR story on nursing injuries

    _firefly replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we have the same policy as Chrysler. You are instructed never to lift more than 35 pounds. We also have no lift team. We do have lots of lift equipment which is pretty easy to use though...

  17. RN training pay at 10$/hr??

    _firefly replied to gotchills's topic in Private Duty

    You'd be much better off barbacking / bartending for money and spending your free time volunteering and collecting certs in the area you really want to be in. You have to become an internal candidate...

  18. Somebody Knock Some Sense Into Me

    _firefly replied to lilgop's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is hectic and stressful and it's natural to both gain weight and dream of a better life in the midst of stress. But it is what you do in the face of adversity that defines you. Try to...

  19. NURSING APPS

    _firefly replied to Genevs's topic in General Students

    I used Facebook and Google Docs apps for group work. I used quizlet to get free flashcards others had made (you can search for them by topic). I used Omnio for the drug guide. As you get further...

  20. Any tricks on how to get abg correct

    _firefly replied to Barbara8428's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am a programmer turned RN and I wrote a little web application that lets you practice ABGs by randomly generating ten problems every time you refresh the page. When you click 'Check Answers' at the...

  21. Mean and Ruthless Nurses who are receiving your report

    _firefly replied to romie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe having the computer open and giving report at bedside would help? I'm new but that's what I'm being advised to do. Perhaps this inappropriate nurse would be less prone to act like a child in...

  22. Nursing Math Help (Easy?)

    _firefly replied to MarySnov's topic in General Students

    I

  23. Critical Care IV Drug Calculation.. Please Help me!

    _firefly replied to LadyKai's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    71 kg (1 mcg/1 kg) or 71 mcg. That is per minute so (71 mcg / min) (60 min / 1 hr) = 4260 mcg / hr or 4.26 mg / hr The medication concentration is 10mg / 250ml so... (4.26 mg / hr) (250 ml / 10 mg) =...

  24. Running maintenance and IVPB simultaneously

    _firefly replied to RNKX's topic in Patient Medications

    Since modern pumps use a single tube or line per pump channel you cannot run simultaneous infusions on a single channel. You can only run sequential or piggyback medications. If you need to run a...

  25. alcohol withdrawal-Ativan

    _firefly replied to sassyann85's topic in Addictions

    If the withdrawals are severe, there may be seizures and hallucinations. It becomes difficult to keep lines in. The ICU may switch to propofol with a vent and possibly a paralytic for the short term....