Larry3373

Larry3373

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  1. Exercise for night shift.

    Larry3373 replied to jar312's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I go to the gym it is right after work, then I sleep like a

  2. First week of work down as a GN and I am struggling!

    Larry3373 replied to 1Jessie86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a bad experience as a new grad. Medsurg with 5-6 patients. I had no prior healthcare experience other than clinicals. My preceptor didn't teach me but expected me to already know everything....

  3. BSN Required or Not? Share your job search experience please

    Larry3373 replied to Lurdes777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    South mississippi, I work with just as many (if not more) ADN prepared RNs as

  4. Working while in school

    Larry3373 replied to ThatOneDude822's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked as a front desk clerk at days inn hotel while in nursing school on night shift. This allowed me to study as much as I wanted while working at the same time. I think it's doable if you find...

  5. No briefs?! Is this an ICU thing?

    Larry3373 replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Critical Care

    In my icu we will place a fecal management system in the case of frequent incontinent bm and almost everyone has a foley with a temp probe (criticore). We have no policy against briefs that I'm aware...

  6. 48 interviews...

    Larry3373 replied to skinnedknee's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know a nurse that was hired, but he didn't have restrictions on his license, just past discipline involving drugs and alcohol. I'm sure you will eventually get something. Just have to convince...

  7. Pt stable with a very low Bp?

    Larry3373 replied to sugar12's topic in General Nursing

    62+32+32=126/3=Map of 42. Pt is likely not symptomatic due to chronically low BP. Probably needed a fluid bolus if too much fluid removed with

  8. THIRD NCLEX ATTEMPT! Study/preparation suggestions?

    Larry3373 replied to chiqui88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Simplenursing.com

  9. Yesterday

    Larry3373 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    It's interesting to me that nurses who are supposed to care for the spiritual needs of their patients are so disturbed when a Christian speaks of loving an atheist. Since this is the example of...

  10. Failed preceptorship?

    Larry3373 replied to colorsofthewind's topic in General Nursing

    I failed clinical once and got to repeat. It never came up in any job

  11. Pantoprazole for a pt with AKI and C Diff???

    Larry3373 replied to jamiemoney88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I work in ICU and almost all patients get protonix for ulcer prophylaxis, especially if on the

  12. Study tips for visual leaners??

    Larry3373 replied to AngPartridge3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Your

  13. Study tips for visual leaners??

    Larry3373 replied to AngPartridge3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm a visual/audio learner too. Go to YouTube.com. Search for Michael linares, David Woodruff, medcram, etc. There is tons of free content online. Michael Linares has hundreds of videos at simple...

  14. how many of you actually read all the chapters?

    Larry3373 replied to gearedup's topic in General Students

    I am an RN who mostly studied my lecture notes. Knowing what I now know I would have at least looked at all the tables and read my NCLEX review books. Also I would look up Michael linares or David...

  15. New nurse anxiety

    Larry3373 replied to SarahWRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I have to say that it was helpful to go to nightshift and I worked 2 years on nightshift. For me it took about a year to get semi "comfortable". Everyday is different, because the patients,...

  16. Too late to take NCLEX? 4 years! Help!

    Larry3373 replied to Dream2BeNP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go to YouTube.com and type in Michael linares and David Woodruff. They have a Hugh amount of free videos that should be enough for anybody to pass the NCLEX. Then I would get something like NCLEX...

  17. whats the main cause of stress that RN goes through at work?

    Larry3373 replied to yayita's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nursing is a well respected profession, but there are ever increasing demands on us as healthcare providers. One of the things not mentioned is balancing when to notify the physician or not. For...

  18. Changing from OR nurse to ICU

    Larry3373 replied to maricleveland's topic in MICU, SICU

    I highly recommend the YouTube.com channel medcramvideos. I am a new to the icu nurse and the videos on shock, dka, hypoxia, blood gases, etc are extremely helpful and some of the best explanations I...

  19. New grad RN can't find employment

    Larry3373 replied to Crystal360's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, I walked on to the floor I wanted to work and asked to speak with the nurse

  20. Time management

    Larry3373 replied to humboldt13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is an interesting article written from the Christian perspective regarding this subject. This has been helpful to me and I hope is a blessing to you! HomeQ & A Priorities and Productivity...

  21. New grad RN can't find employment

    Larry3373 replied to Crystal360's topic in Florida Nursing

    I don't think that out hospitals here in south mississippi have as much problem with hiring new grads, although I think most would prefer experience. I found a job in med surg in about 6 weeks. I...

  22. first Interview as RN tomorrow !!!

    Larry3373 replied to ggmedina89's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Look up nursing interview on YouTube.com. There are several good videos. Then have a personalized answer for each question. Try to find out as much as you can about this company before your...

  23. Sacrificing church to study instead SMH

    Larry3373 replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I would also like to add that many attempt to excuse themselves from attending a good, bible believing church on the grounds that nursing is a "ministry". While I do believe that we can be a blessing...

  24. Sacrificing church to study instead SMH

    Larry3373 replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    The bible clearly says in Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching....

  25. Sacrificing church to study instead SMH

    Larry3373 replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I agree that we have to put God first. In the interest of time I'm posting a link for a post I read a while back. I hope it is helpful to you....