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goodknight

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  1. e-mar scanning in PACU

    goodknight replied to lucyshuman's topic in PACU

    We just found out we will be going to this soon. We are a rural hospital w/out Pharmacy on site 24hr/day, so we have these questions and a lot of others (r/t first dose pharm checks, ect) So I would...

  2. Creative Staffing Solutions for PACU

    goodknight replied to stacysue's topic in PACU

    Exaclty. There are people who LOVE call and want to get as much as they can so our full time people rarely have to take more than 2 shifts, if

  3. Creative Staffing Solutions for PACU

    goodknight replied to stacysue's topic in PACU

    Also, forgot to add, we have several ICU/ER nurses that have oriented to PACU who take call in addition to our regular

  4. Creative Staffing Solutions for PACU

    goodknight replied to stacysue's topic in PACU

    Our PACU splits it into 8 hour shifts and posts a calander for everyone to self schedule their shifts. It works very well for us. Everyone is required to take atleast 2 shifts, but some take as many...

  5. morbid question about post mortem care

    goodknight replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Morbid answer: Ive rolled up a towel and propped it closed until they stiffen up just a bit. Depends on how much time you have

  6. question for endo, PACU, OR, OPS, and other nurses!

    goodknight replied to gospursgo07's topic in General Nursing

    We do one pre-op

  7. Anyone applied or applying to ISU BS to MSN program?

    goodknight replied to hjohnson14's topic in General Nursing

    I'm planning on applying to the AS-MSN this fall at ISU so i'd be interested in any information

  8. Adn Curriculum- No Chemistry?

    goodknight replied to checkmate's topic in General Nursing

    Most ADN programs here in Arkansas don't require Chem. That's a bachelor's

  9. HESI Exam Poll (Please Respond)

    goodknight replied to boomer1's topic in General Nursing

    Arkansas State University - AASN The HESI is our clinical final (20% of grade) in the last semester. You get 2 chances to make a 900. If you don't make it you still graduate, but you must take a NCLEX...

  10. What's your holiday bonus?

    goodknight replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    $100 + turkey/ham/fruit basket of your choice Needless to say I was very very very

  11. 22 inch Littmann?

    goodknight posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going to be getting a new stethoscope (a Littmann, either the Master Cardiology or the Cardiology STC). Right now I have a 27" Littman Master Classic II. Does anyone have a 22 inch Littmann? How...

  12. 22 inch Littmann?

    goodknight replied to goodknight's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I think that unanimously answers the question! One last thing, Is there a difference in the Master Cardiology and the STC other than those little grips on the

  13. Would this discourage you?

    goodknight replied to jennifers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think you can CLEP after you have taken a course. But if you CAN that would be one way to go. Community College is a good idea too. Same content, less

  14. Methodist Hopsital Summer Student Program

    goodknight posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello everyone, I am finishing my 2nd semseter of ADN now, will be done with 3 of 4 next May. I plan to work in ICU after graduation, possibly at the local hopital, but am also seriously considered...

  15. Antidepressant PRN

    goodknight posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello, I have a patient in clinical tomorrow on two antidepressants, Prozac and Desyril. The Desyril is PRN, Prozac is daily. Can someone explain the rational of a PRN antidepressant to me? I have no...

  16. Change with scrub design...

    goodknight replied to design_student's topic in General Nursing

    I have something to say about small, short people. I am 5'2", petiete all over. I have so much trouble finding scrubs to fit. I usually end up in an XS top, which is too big and makes me look FAT, and...

  17. Antidepressant PRN

    goodknight replied to goodknight's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks! I figured it must have some other use that I couldn't find. That makes

  18. 3 weeks into nsg program, he wants to quit...

    goodknight replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Students

    I am 19, and in my second semester of ADN. When I was reading your post I wondered "if he can't motivate and apply himself in school, will he be a good and safe nurse?" Maybe he will be. But if this...

  19. Commute time?

    goodknight replied to rnbeauty's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I drive over 2 hours a day for school. It's more time than that if it rains, snows, or I get behind a school bus or slow-poke. I try and NOT think about school while I drive. I use that time to...

  20. Percent of men in class?

    goodknight replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    18% (if my math is right) 6 men in a class of 33 total in my ADN

  21. Basic Skills Test!!!

    goodknight replied to jodyangel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Basic algebra is required for the dosage tests. Things like porportions, rations, find x,

  22. Pervasive Developmental Disorder

    goodknight replied to kea6783's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I have a cousin with a PDD. There is more than one and each is different and will manifest itself differently. One thing I do know is that if this child does have a PDD, he needs a better home life...

  23. opinions of young people as nurses

    goodknight replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

    I am 19 also (and look to be less than that) and have experienced this a few times in clinicals. Most of my patients haven't cared if I was 12 or if I was Santa, but while assisting other students I...

  24. Laptop vs. Desktop for a student?

    goodknight replied to Sarah09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Laptop. Extremely portable in the house. After sitting at a desk most of the day at school I like to be able to sit in my nice comfy chair and do homework. I can also take it with me if I'm going to...

  25. My mom does not want me to become a nurse

    goodknight replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I had a somewhat similar issue last year with my parents, They wern't sure that I would like nursing. I just graduated HS in 2004 and am starting Semester 2 of my ADN in August. I can only offer a few...