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  1. Potassium piggybacks

    actioncat replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    Welll, that is what I thought. I assumed vasodilation would be better than vasoconstriction, but when I saw all these posts about ice, I meant to ask about warm

  2. HCA Hospitals

    actioncat replied to Choircat's topic in General Nursing

    If you just started in Decmber, I would hope that you would still be orienting. My orientation period for a med/surg floor was 12

  3. Any Regrets?

    actioncat replied to RubyKisses's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I decided to go back to nursing school I had to make the choice between an LPN program and BSN. I went witht he BSN and don't regret it, but I can see many benefits of doing it the other way too....

  4. How many of you have 75 questions passed or failed?

    actioncat replied to Mino's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations! i rmember waiting and it seemed like an eternity and it was only 1 day! i cried when i saw i had passed. i was so worked up and was sure ihad failed. i knew you passed. now's the...

  5. ADN vs BSN My daughter and I having a heated Discussion!

    actioncat replied to NOIRLINCOLN's topic in General Students

    Well, if there are competitive admissions, many times students have to wait to enter the program. But.. I have to ask: What type of university has a "marketing person" for admissions. I associate this...

  6. Potassium piggybacks

    actioncat replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    We use warm packs too. This usually works for me along with slowing down the rate. What's the rationale for ice? Is there a problem with warm packs? Is it masking a

  7. resp therapy vs RN

    actioncat replied to obeyacts2's topic in Pulmonary

    Honestly, if you have a two year wait, I say go for the RT program. It seems like a rewarding career and I think there are plenty of opportunities out there. You can always go back for your RN and you...

  8. IV potassium

    actioncat replied to limabean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am floored that anyone would tell you that a Potassium piggyback does not have to be run on a pump. We run 10 Meq over one hour, but we will go slower to make it easier on the vein. NEVER faster...

  9. How many of you have 75 questions passed or failed?

    actioncat replied to Mino's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I raced through my exam. The computer shut off at 75 questions. I got the last question wrong. I was sure I failed. I was miserable. I passed. I'm sure you did too. Remember most people pass on the...

  10. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    actioncat replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    Well, they DO NOT promote teen sexuality, abortion, etc. What they do is present all the options. They will totally support an individual who decides to continue a pregnancy. They never say anyone...

  11. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    actioncat replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that it what I was saying. A pt is not NPO simply by virtue of having an NG in place. I just don't understand why anyone would think a pill HAS to go down the NG.Also, Hey, guess what? Sometimes...

  12. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    actioncat replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    What the heck? They do not "promote abortions". You are so misinformed! You have just been fed line and you believe it. Now, to Mommy/Grandma. Don't worry about being a 'three time quitter". Just do...

  13. Part-Time Nursing

    actioncat replied to CAguy22's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to rain on yur parade, but this does not seem like a workable plan. Two 12 hour shifts in addition to a full time teaching job? You do understand a twelve hour shift is more like 13 hours,...

  14. Nursing Education

    actioncat replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Is there anyone who actually believes clinicals truly prepare you for nursing? yes, we had an extra year of clinicals (one quarter psych/community two quarters med/surg or critical care) than the ADN...

  15. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    actioncat replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    totally in agreement.When I hear of an error I just usually feel bad for the nurse, unless s/he is a lazy individual. Usually, I attribute it to a) being overwhelmed-- having too much to do and too...

  16. books

    actioncat replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    I never found textbooks to be any cheaper at Amazon, especially once the shipping costs are added in. I say go to your college

  17. old skills that we do not use anymore

    actioncat replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    What you call "common sense!!!!!!!!" others might call "basic assessment skills". Try not to be so hard on new

  18. Question regarding neutropenic patient...

    actioncat replied to AmyRN1227's topic in Oncology

    Live and learn the hard way. I would think a 101 temp would be worthy of a second look a the patient's chart, however. Aren't there parameters written on the pt.'s orders indicating when a VS merits...

  19. Graduating RN No hospital experience

    actioncat replied to Goldenhare's topic in General Nursing

    New RNs start out a the new RN rate, whethr they have experience as an aide or not. Less than 40 hours a week should not be too difficult to find, I imagine. Most nurses I know do 32 or 36 hour work...

  20. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    actioncat replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I figured that was probably the case with your post. I just didn't understand the post that stated (my parapharasing) " a nurse with 23 years experience gave a patient a pill to swallow when the...

  21. To all you WA nurses out there

    actioncat replied to Foxfour's topic in Washington Nursing

    I have to say, I wonder about people who buy land "out in the country" and then wonder why it doesn't stay "the

  22. Anyone hate their first job?

    actioncat replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    You are not a failure! You have a right to work in a supportive atmsophere. No place is going to be perfect, of course, but you deserve to learn in a functional environment. What you are describing is...

  23. Specific IV problem

    actioncat replied to taidan's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, okay. It is becoming a bit clearer.

  24. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    actioncat replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Just because a person has an NG in does not mean they cannot swallow! There are many reasons to place an NG tube, and often a larger bore NG is for decompression purposes. Pts that have these placed...

  25. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    actioncat replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    What is the problem with this? This certainly does not seem to rate with the other anecdotes discussed. Is 800 Mg a huge honking pill? Is it uncomfortable for the pt with the NG in the digestive...