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  1. Scope of Practice in PA

    pghnurse527 replied to studentnurse1989's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I believe you can do subq/IM injections, IV antibiotics but not IV push or other IV meds, and change non-complicated dressings. I believe the rest requires a

  2. Do your co-workers know if you are an ADN or BSN nurse?

    pghnurse527 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What exactly do you mean there is no difference? They are two separate

  3. Do your co-workers know if you are an ADN or BSN nurse?

    pghnurse527 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    We know because we discuss it openly, but it is also listed on our

  4. insulin per sliding scale

    pghnurse527 replied to kirschbalb's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In my hospital sliding scale is always given because it is meant to cover whatever the BS is. Meal insulin is held if the patient is NPO because that is meant to cover a meal the patient is assumed to...

  5. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    pghnurse527 replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Pennsylvania 5:1 sometimes 6:1/2 I have worked with 6:0 plenty of times

  6. Would you trade a great team for an easier floor?

    pghnurse527 replied to RNlmk's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Absolutely not. I work on a medical/certified stroke unit and we typically have 5-6 pts with 1-2 CNAs during day shift. It can be very stressful as many patients are high acuity, but my team is...

  7. ABG's acid/base balance

    pghnurse527 replied to daisyfleur70's topic in General Students

    First, memorize normal values. pH= 7.35-7.45 pCO2 = 35-45 (I remember that pH and CO2 have 35 and 45) HCO3 = 22-26 Step 1) Look at the pH. The lower the number the more acidic, the higher the number...

  8. Any tips about memorizing drugs for Pharm?

    pghnurse527 replied to SarahIN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you understand drug classes and just have difficulty remembering which drug is which, memorize these: pam = benzodiazepine (ex. lorazepam) pril = ace inhibitor (ex. lisinopril) lol = beta blocker...

  9. General Test Taking Tips

    pghnurse527 replied to MissRnToYou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take deep breaths in an out. I know it sounds cliche, but it really does help to calm you down. Say a prayer, put the headphones on they will cancel out some of the noise, and take your time. The room...

  10. I took NCLEX-RN this morning.......

    pghnurse527 replied to lyttlemomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!

  11. Took NCLEX 5 days after graduation!

    pghnurse527 replied to pghnurse527's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! :) I see a lot of people listing how they studied, so I figured I would post how I did. HESI First, my school had us take a HESI review course in January. We recevied a workbook and a woman...

  12. Took NCLEX 5 days after graduation!

    pghnurse527 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is probably unconventional, but as soon as I got my ATT (the day after graduation) I scheduled NCLEX for 4 days later. The computer shut off after 75 questions, and I got the good pop up when I...

  13. Took NCLEX 5 days after graduation!

    pghnurse527 replied to pghnurse527's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We did everything online instead of submitting it via mail, I think that really

  14. Drug calculation issue

    pghnurse527 replied to alias058's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I use formulas, and the fomula for this would be: total drug.....ordered drug _________ = _________ total volume...ordered volume 1000mg.......500mg _______ = ________...

  15. Are there any nurses out there that thought nursing school was easy?

    pghnurse527 replied to Danny, Are_In's topic in General Students

    Nursing school was easy for me in the sense that I never feared that I would do bad on a test, at clinical, or in lab. It came naturally for me as well, and I think that is in part because I always...

  16. Something to make you laugh :)

    pghnurse527 replied to Miss_Piggy.RN's topic in General Students

    I literally LOL'd at some of those. Thanks for

  17. My school is notorious

    pghnurse527 replied to Nolander's topic in General Students

    Our instructors told us they had a personal mission to weed out anyone who was not cut out for nursing. We just finished, and there is less than half of the entire class left. OP, I take your post to...

  18. Question re: moving, NCLEX, license, etc.

    pghnurse527 replied to Cupcake89121's topic in General Students

    I would think it would be easier to take your NCLEX in the state you are going to live in. A good number of the students I graduated with are taking theirs in a state other than the state our program...

  19. Nursing Programs: Public vs Private Universities, does it really matter?

    pghnurse527 replied to gizzel84's topic in General Students

    My honest opinion is that private school is not worth paying 6x the price. I just finished my BSN at a private university and while I feel I got an exceptional education, and a TINY advantage for job...

  20. MSN NP programs becoming obsolete?

    pghnurse527 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm not sure if this is the case across the whole country, but I have been hearing rumors that they are doing away with MSN nurse practitioner programs. It is going to be required to get your DNP to...

  21. Im here to complain. you can too:)

    pghnurse527 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    I feel you on this one! You bring up a great point about the retention rate, never thought of

  22. HESI Every SINGLE Semester?

    pghnurse527 replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    We took a HESI after med surg 1 and 2, OB, peds, psych, and community. You had to score an 850 to get a bonus point, and we still had to take finals regardless. My last semester we had to take a...

  23. Taking first Psych exam, Any Advice?

    pghnurse527 replied to thawk28's topic in General Students

    I second the comment about safety. If you have questions about patients with SI/HI make sure you are doing what is best for their well being and the well being of others. Review therapeutic...

  24. Preceptorship

    pghnurse527 replied to AbbeyT's topic in General Students

    A few of my friends had similar experiences with their preceptors. Some nurses do not feel comfortable allowing their students to do anything, which may be your case. I would highly recommend asking...

  25. Opinions Please!!

    pghnurse527 replied to TFos's topic in General Students

    This is a decision only you can make. Do you have a good support system and is the father involved? I ask because a woman I went to school with had a baby during our second semester of clinical. She...