Larry3373

Larry3373

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  1. Tips To Manage Time?

    Larry3373 replied to hmgnrse's topic in General Students

    I agree with Cobrie17 regarding the need to get adequate rest. I know it can be counterintuitive. We think that if we just push harder and study longer that we will achieve better results. However,...

  2. Tips To Manage Time?

    Larry3373 replied to hmgnrse's topic in General Students

    I think consistency is the key. Study for a few hours every day. Focus on the objectives. Take notes on what you think is important. Take a speed reading course. Try to study when you are full of...

  3. Is This Behavior Inappropriate?

    Larry3373 replied to Arizona#1RN's topic in General Nursing

    You could always go up the chain of command (don, HR), but this may cause repercussions for you (that of course will have nothing to do with you reporting this, lol). I would follow the pp advice and...

  4. University of South Alabama NP Spring 2015

    Larry3373 replied to tamtamrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It was an actual acceptance email, then we received a letter in the mail saying the same

  5. University of South Alabama NP Spring 2015

    Larry3373 replied to tamtamrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, I just received the letter

  6. USA Fall 2015

    Larry3373 replied to EMG794's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just got the letter

  7. USA Fall 2015

    Larry3373 replied to EMG794's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, I

  8. Med/Surg too much, what now?

    Larry3373 replied to snow22's topic in General Nursing

    Try getting your charting done while at the bedside for your shift assessment. Don't plan on having time to do it later. Then immediately get ready for your med pass. Yes, I believe despite the...

  9. need advice

    Larry3373 replied to jojo_2014's topic in General Students

    Don't forget about YouTube.com either. There are tons of videos for any subject you can think of. Mike Linares YouTube channel will be immensely helpful and his website

  10. need advice

    Larry3373 replied to jojo_2014's topic in General Students

    Flash cards are good for pharmacology, but it depends how the class is set up. We got a pharmacology textbook each semester we were in school, but test questions weren't taken from that. We were...

  11. University of South Alabama NP Spring 2015

    Larry3373 replied to tamtamrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was accepted today for dual fnp/acnp. I had ICU experience

  12. New RN, direct hire to ER?

    Larry3373 replied to AudreyLynn's topic in Emergency

    ER can have a lot of turnover so your chances are pretty high if you're persistent. I think your EMT background should

  13. Help me deal with the 'tough love'

    Larry3373 replied to nursingjudgment's topic in Critical Care

    At my hospital the term midlevel is used of PA and NP and comes from corporate in writing. I do not believe it is considered derogatory to them, but I do see NPs on this forum getting offended by...

  14. NP or PA?

    Larry3373 replied to nsc2x's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You are trying to decide between PA and NP correct? Type NP vs PA in the search function and I'm sure you'll notice many people have asked this question. Also, I did answer your question before I...

  15. NP or PA?

    Larry3373 replied to nsc2x's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Np can be independent and possibly have their own practice (complete independence in over 20 states), whereas a PA must always work with a physician. PAs typically work in surgery more than NPs, but...

  16. Reasons patients turn on their call light

    Larry3373 replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think we need to educate our patients who ring the call bell 20 times an hour about the little boy who cried wolf,

  17. Everywhere I read it's telling me that PTC is a waste of time Please HELP�������

    Larry3373 replied to Misskeena1's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Mississippi and no certifications are required to work as a PCT in the hospital. I would simply apply for patient care tech positions in your area and work as a pct while in nursing school....

  18. Fundamentals vs. Med Surg 1?

    Larry3373 replied to EKTheRN's topic in General Students

    Most of the patients you will be caring for are older adults unless you work in peds. Better to get used to that

  19. USA Fall 2015

    Larry3373 replied to EMG794's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well the deadline for MSN was 4/1 so I think they have had ample time

  20. Any input is greatly appreciated

    Larry3373 replied to wisconsin89's topic in General Nursing

    Look in to X-ray tech. I know people who do that and is low stress for decent pay. Respiratory therapists I know make more money than me and don't seem stressed at all. However, RN pay is better...

  21. USA Fall 2015

    Larry3373 replied to EMG794's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Lol, I just called asked when the acceptance letters were being sent out and was told "they're running behind" and that it would be "within the next couple of

  22. IV push failure - how I am failing

    Larry3373 replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm thinking all the reasons that they listed. You don't think it's convenient to have more than one IV access when you have abx that have to go in intermittently? Typically if you have a heparin...

  23. Respect from patients as a Registered Nurse?

    Larry3373 replied to tiamaria123's topic in General Nursing

    I work Icu. Typically I'm well respected though not always. Every patient and every family member is different, and you will always have that one that totally disrespects you. Admittedly, I have...

  24. IV push failure - how I am failing

    Larry3373 replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    You need to ask questions when there is a possibility that you don't know what you're doing. This is why you have a preceptor in the first place. I've been an RN for three years and I am very quick...

  25. IV push failure - how I am failing

    Larry3373 replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    Also with a central line like a intrajugular, subclavian, or picc line, you can give incompatible meds in different ports because they release the medications at different points in the blood stream....