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RnfromUK

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  1. Floated to Tele, no experience...

    RnfromUK replied to RNewbie's topic in Cardiac

    First thing is know the basic rhythms. Learn what is normal (Sinus rhythm) and what is dangerous (VT, VF, etc). I agree with the above and take an ACLS class for those. 2nd thing is ALWAYS check your...

  2. Pt sent to cath lab for NSTEMI

    RnfromUK replied to tg982's topic in Cardiac

    Doctors preference and it also depends on the hospital too. For active chest pain we will use a Nitro gtt if not controlled by other means. Also, Heparin gtt is common too especially with suspected...

  3. What's the longest er wait time you have Even seen

    RnfromUK replied to Trekfan's topic in Emergency

    I have never waited more than 15 minutes to be seen.... but I have breathing issues and when I go to ER it's appropriate. When I worked in ER in England though, we were the only level 1 trauma...

  4. LPN taking wound care course; skin tear question

    RnfromUK replied to followyourbliss's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

  5. Becoming a WOC Nurse: Online Course???

    RnfromUK replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I have also seen this. My dream is to become WOC. I am taking a basic online course for the basics but it will not give me the certification, only the basics with 2 workshop days. I am a RN hoping to...

  6. Burnout within 1st year possible?

    RnfromUK replied to tugirl12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also in a RN job that is not what I wanted and I generally do not enjoy. BUT.... everyday I say to myself "At least I have a nursing Job". We will all eventually get our dream job (Wound care for...

  7. Washington State test limit?

    RnfromUK posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone know if there is a limit to the amount of times you can take the NCLEX-RN in Washington state? I have taken and failed two times, awaiting results from third time but I think I failed that...

  8. A fib in the 40's??

    RnfromUK replied to Morganalefey's topic in Cardiac

    I work with an Electrophysiologist and we see afib at a wide range of speeds from over 200 (Yikes!) to as low as 40's (I think 44 was the slowest I have seen). As long as they are asymptomatic then...

  9. Very High Fevers

    RnfromUK replied to Alex Egan's topic in Camp

    I had a fever lasting a week with temp spiking to 102/103. Just felt really hot and my body ached. No other symptoms. All blood work negative.

  10. Need Advice on Metoprolol

    RnfromUK replied to Stormy8's topic in Cardiac

    PO metoprolol working in 20 minutes? Possible depending on a few things including if the patient had an empty stomach, if they were on anything else that might increase the absorbtion rate or effect...

  11. How do you deal after a code?

    RnfromUK replied to emttonurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My first ever code was as a 3rd year nursing student on a cardiac ward and it was horrific. The patient had bad osophageal varices and they all ruptured at once. I was first on the scene and...

  12. Took NCLEX-RN today for 4th time!

    RnfromUK posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX today for the 4th time, it shut off after 75 questions and 2 hours. I tried to look on pearson but there site appears to be down. This is the first time I have had such a short...

  13. Mistakes we have made

    RnfromUK replied to LilpoRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This was not my mistake but it just goes to show never fully trust a brand new doctor....... While working as a nursing student in the UK, I had a patient who developed an UTI. When asked if she was...

  14. Took NCLEX-RN today for 4th time!

    RnfromUK replied to RnfromUK's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I mainly used Kaplan to study as I was having trouble with understanding HOW to take the NCLEX. My nursing knowledge was fine, but Kaplan showed me how the NCLEX views certain issues which maybe...

  15. Took NCLEX-RN today for 4th time!

    RnfromUK replied to RnfromUK's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's Official. I passed! Saw my name on DOH website with ACTIVE enxt to my license! Now time to

  16. Took NCLEX-RN today for 4th time!

    RnfromUK replied to RnfromUK's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes Kaplan is definatly worth every cent. I just wish I had done it sooner. SATA are "Select all that Apply", Put in order is putting the steps of a nursing procedure in order (giving eye drops for...

  17. Took NCLEX-RN today for 4th time!

    RnfromUK replied to RnfromUK's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My kaplan scores all were not impressive because I was tired for 90% of them due to doing them after work. Highest was 65% lowest was

  18. Took NCLEX-RN today for 4th time!

    RnfromUK replied to RnfromUK's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got the good pop up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's taking me almoste 6 years from the time I started nursing school in the UK to this moment. THANK YOU

  19. Australian nurses taking NCLEX exam

    RnfromUK replied to Stevenyzwife's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have the same problem. I am a UK nurse trying to pass. USA policies, priorities and even drugs are completly different! I too am using Kaplan and I am finding the decision tree a big help but I...

  20. NClex X 2

    RnfromUK replied to maaggie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have failed it 3x. So I am now taking the KAPLAN course. You sound like you have the same problem I do... you know nursing content but you dont know how to take the NCLEX. This is why i finally bit...

  21. Took the Nclex this morning...

    RnfromUK replied to Nurse Connie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS! You did the exact same study plan i am now doing! I am excited now as it seems that I might pass! Congratulations again and again!

  22. What is the answer for this?

    RnfromUK replied to ggestano2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    C = Passing the buck according to Kaplan so C is out.... I say A and B. Coughing and Deep breathing will not help the BP go up. Nitro is well known for making the BP drop. When we administer it we...

  23. I've Failed The NCLEX 8 Times & Now I'm about To Take It 1 More Time...

    RnfromUK replied to eutawville11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you have not tried it already, please try Kaplan. I know it's expensive but you get given the Decision tree which is PRICELESS. You are an inspiration that you KEEP GOING and KEEP trying. The tree...

  24. Booked Nclex-RN attempt 4.... with KAPLAN

    RnfromUK posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just booked my 4th attempt at NCLEX-RN. Decided to finally pay the $500 to do the Kaplan Live online classroom course. For those of you thinking about Kaplan.... I LOVE the decision tree.... I did a...

  25. What would the nurse be most concerned about?

    RnfromUK replied to sara42975's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When it says "Most Concerned" you look for something NOT EXPECTED. So if Tachycardia is a sign of fluid overload.... perhapes we should be looking for signs that are not. I would panic if a client was...