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  1. NCLEX SOON!!

    all517 replied to klackey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you maybe thinking of the book by LaCharity PDA- Prioritization, Delegation,

  2. 1-1-13 starting to prepare for NCLEX ....Join me and lets encourage each other!

    all517 replied to BSN2biam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking it Jan 14th and just graduated with my BSN this December. Using Kaplan and LaCharity. We can do

  3. Testing in 2 weeks ~ all advice for preparation appreciated!

    all517 replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm also taking it Jan 14 and just graduated this December... We should make a study plan together

  4. Brisk vs Sluggish pupillary response

    all517 replied to Stormy8's topic in Critical Care

    It is objective... you (the RN) are assessing it and making a judgement by what you (the RN) sees. Those are specifics... what you really need to know is if there is a change and is it abnormal

  5. MICU nurse becomes Trauma Pt.

    all517 replied to L&DWannaB's topic in MICU, SICU

    So happy for you! I wish you strength and renewal during your recovery. May the new year be your happiest,

  6. Brisk vs Sluggish pupillary response

    all517 replied to Stormy8's topic in Critical Care

    Subjective means the person (pt) is describing it. If something is subjective, you personally are feeling it. Objective is what you are actually seeing. When you assess pupils, the light should elicit...

  7. Nebulized flolan for severe ARDS

    all517 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    So interesting! This is why I love coming to this

  8. Thinking of transfer from ortho to ICU

    all517 replied to Pcrowley1's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Absolutely! I worked as a tech in an ICU during school and I can almost promise that is what helped labs me a job in the ICU as a new graduate. Not only is it a wonderful learning experience, it shows...

  9. cardiac ICU PCT job???

    all517 replied to Cricket86's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I was a tech in the ICU and I did anything and everything ranging from accuchecks, cleaning pts, helping a pt to/back to bed from chair, set up tray or help feed, stock linen and cart in room, help...

  10. Johns Hopkins Hospital UAP/RN offer

    all517 replied to sbrownRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    They are hiring new grads! I just got offers in the ICU at Hopkins and UMMC Shock

  11. I need some advice

    all517 replied to bchughes's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Totally go for it!!! If its your dream, sounds like your door has just

  12. CSICU Practicum

    all517 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi All, I'm starting off in the Cardiac Surgical ICU for my senior practicum. What do y'all appreciate of students and soon to be new grads when you're precepting? I'm very passionate about this area...

  13. CSICU Practicum

    all517 replied to all517's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks to all who have replied! Learning TONS and loving it- ECMO, LVADs, fresh hearts, emerg trips to cath lab.. Love

  14. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    all517 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't really a ghost story so much as it is a spiritual one, but my great grandmother was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer; it was only about 2 weeks from the day of her diagnosis until her...

  15. Periorbital edema in hemorragic stroke?

    all517 posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi All, I am currently in clinicals and had a pt recently with pontine bleed. Pt had severe periorbital edema in only one eye, looked almost like a hematoma or infection. A nurse said this was common...

  16. Periorbital edema in hemorragic stroke?

    all517 replied to all517's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thanks all for the responses, I genuinely appreciate it! I could rationalize that you can never be certain a fall didn't happen. Very interesting in the way it presented, makes sense the fluid would...

  17. I miss the unit.

    all517 replied to Dalzac's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It makes me happy that you are happy! Sounds like you have found a perfect balance :) Just goes to show how versatile nursing

  18. Head to Toe Assessment for Ventilated pt in CCU

    all517 replied to ICURN1286's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Break your assessment down by body systems. Start with neuro (GCS? Pupils? Neuro change? ICP monitor?), move to cardiac (sinus tach, PVCs, ectopy? He is hard wired, but does he have CVP?) respiratory...

  19. Graduation!!!

    all517 replied to RoyalRN2B's topic in General Students

    I graduate on Dec. 15th!!!! Woohoo can not wait to walk across that stage with my classmates, professors, and

  20. Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

    all517 replied to Missy BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been asked why I didn't go to medical school. I just reply "I wanted more".

  21. Case Studies regarding tubing and luer Misconnections

    all517 replied to nurse671's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All I can say is WOW. Very scary that some health professionals think this connects to that, but then again we all make mistakes. Thanks for posting... I have forwarded this to my

  22. What you wish you knew before starting nursing school

    all517 replied to margritamix's topic in General Students

    Take time for yourself. That exam question that requires critical thinking will be much easier to figure out if you've slept a least 4 hours. Figure out a regular studying pattern ASAP- home, library,...

  23. What to do during the summer to enhance my nursing experience?

    all517 replied to laronicavan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Get into the hospital any way you can. Get your CNA cert, it's fairly simple and will give you a great head start. Apply to be a CNA, patient care technician, whatever that facility calls it! If you...

  24. Can you guys give me an example of a day in the life of a nursing student?

    all517 replied to patriotprincess's topic in General Students

    Staying healthy and fit has stayed a struggle for me! I tend to lose weight during the year, and sometimes can't seem to get away from energy drinks/running on no sleep. You need to do what works best...

  25. Study/note-taking tips

    all517 replied to ellamia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These are all good tips! Sitting in the front row (yes, I'm that girl :-P) helps me a lot because it's almost as if I hear the teachers voice when I'm taking a test and a certain section pops up....