Unique X

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  1. Bad Nursing?

    Unique X posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Scenario 1 : An EMT points out to the RN , that the patient is bleeding from the mouth. The patient is in a hemodialysis center. The RN states" This is just a dialysis center, I'm not trying to save...

  2. Need help with nursing diagnosis...

    Unique X replied to meeks123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Start off with the following: 1. Impaired gas exchange 2. Ineffective breathing pattern 3. Ineffective airway clearance 4.Activity Intolerance 5. Acute Pain 6.Impaired physical mobility Key in...

  3. Am I being offered a fair pay?

    Unique X replied to AussiRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hola I live in Corpus Christi and the prices vary, but that is definitely low pay / you should try to negotiate it. In Corpus Christi, the lowest an RN makes would be $20.00 hr but the highest I have...

  4. What specialty are you considering?

    Unique X replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Varies Right now I'm working on my BsN but in Maryland, there is a program that you can take MS wise. If you take that program, it is a hybrid of Acute care nurse practitioner / Critical care clinical...

  5. Is taking 3 science classes insane?

    Unique X replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking three science classes is complicated. I hope you do no have any obligations because it will be even worst. I took two sciences at once with other courses during my pre nursing days and I was...

  6. Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    Unique X replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is completely legal . You signed up for this once you became a RN. You cannot refuse and leave as this is considered "abandoning" a patient. Abandoning in my state / Texas puts you up for license...

  7. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    Unique X replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to dig deeper in order to find a Nursing position, if you did it for the money then you are not going to last long. The Job market has been saturated with new grads in Houston and San Antonio...

  8. A "dating female students in your class" post

    Unique X replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Everyone in my class back stabs each other, one of the bad cohorts. If it was from another cohort of nursing students gladly :) in my group, definite no, it adds extra stress or as the ladies put it "...

  9. How long is your commute to nursing school?

    Unique X replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in General Students

    Not to

  10. NursingCAS , GPA & Transcripts

    Unique X replied to glowbug's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From my experience--> NursingCAS uses the transcripts you send them to verify GPA and actual courses taken, usually takes a week or two for them to calculate GPA. You should err on the side of...

  11. Medication Range Doses-What if Patient Wants Less?

    Unique X replied to rrrrnnnn579's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You cannot adjust the dose because that medication is ordered by a physician. We as nurse are not allowed to change doses in that manner. If a patient wants a lower dose, consult physician and act as...

  12. Any males out there tired of the drama?

    Unique X replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Yes. It sucks when I get drawn in the cross fire especially in my nursing program, everyone is out to get one another and it's hard to be neutral. I ll try to avoid it but the same thing is going to...

  13. Accepted! Now what?

    Unique X replied to mmills63's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1. Ask questions 2. Don't procrastinate 3. Make friends 4. Form study groups 5. Read content before your next lecture 6. Take notes during lectures 7. Attend tutoring sessions if needed 8. At least...

  14. Is this too much?

    Unique X replied to shannonyocum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It can be accomplished, just use your time wisely. With those courses do not procrastinate, it is a lot of material especially since the semester is cut in

  15. nurse fired

    Unique X replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    The U.S. would not stand for this violation as it clearly invades privacy / HIPPA. The information was not used as a need to basis but because of the fact she knew them. It was right to terminate her...

  16. Would this count as work experience?

    Unique X replied to kjohnson1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It may definitely count as work experience because you have the whole interaction with the patient... Keep in mind that those job R/T duties can apply to the field of nursing especially V/S as its a...