Nursing_Mamacita

Nursing_Mamacita

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  1. What do you think about this? Giving narcan to addicts, their friends and family.

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to Mulan's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh wow. That's like handing them an excuse to continue using because "it's okay, we have narcan". Sooo what happens when someone ODs, someone gives narcan and its not enough and they re-sedate? This...

  2. Nursing student Shadowing RN (adjunct with learning)

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    Go for

  3. Is it good idea to let interviewer know that you already have an offer?

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I totally understand. No offense to medsurg nurses out there...but I feel like, working on MS, i'm a professional pillow fluffer. I feel like all the patients are walking and talking, and if you can...

  4. CE's

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to admiralackbar's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know why people get so weirded out by giving out their license number. As esme said, it is public knowledge. If I knew a few tid bits of info on you, I could easily pull up your number. Dont...

  5. Is it good idea to let interviewer know that you already have an offer?

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to tarotale's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sounds like a personal decision. Medsurg is valuable experience, though I hate it so and could never work it myself. BUT if you NEED the higher pay then go with the

  6. Air bubble in pre-filled syringes

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to MassRN2008's topic in Patient Medications

    IM yes (protocol calls for Z-track AND air lock technique) IVP/flush

  7. Graduation Cap Decorations

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Students

    Girl I was so tired by graduation, I didn't even do my hair for the big day. Lol oh well. Lovin' life and makin' money now! Do whatever makes you happy

  8. What other book do you use?

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to nuse2b's topic in General Students

    For NCLEX? I used Saunders, Kaplan, and exam

  9. Mandatory flu shots????

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You sounds like a pretty bitter person. (Nursing isn't just a profession chocked full of "backstabbing lemmings") Anywhoo... Does your hospital actually MANDATE this? They don't offer a waiver you...

  10. Job Offer Dilemma

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to FutureCruzanRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Only thing I can tell you is that I work on a PCU and it IS indeed stepdown ICU (for us, STD ICU & CCU) and we do have vents. It is nationally recognized as a critical care area. We do almost...

  11. Nursing Diagnosis/Medical Diagnosis Question :)

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to Jamie1985's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Since he no longer has an infection, the osteomyelitis is resolved; think of it like that. It is still his dx, BUT it is simply resolved via the amputation. If you have already formulated a nursing dx...

  12. Things i wish i knew before nursing school

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to TIB217's topic in General Students

    I felt what you are feeling. It wasn't until we hit "acute care" that I found my niche, passion, and consistent enthusiasm! CARDIAC In the end, it was totally worth it for me. I had the hardest time...

  13. Online topic by topic prep questions?

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to mevsmom's topic in General Students

    Kaplan?

  14. 1st semester RN student. Need help with writing goal.

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to minniprophett's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wouldn't say a/e/b MRSA in wound. Be careful with diagnosing. Though the pt may have a dx of MRSA, for your aebs you want to list objective or subjective findings (i.e things you observe or things...

  15. Is ECPI's RN program looked down upon? Looking for input.

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to hamdog's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Don't know about Manassas but I did graduate from the Newport News ECPI/MCI location. I will warn you, there was a LOT of crap to deal with because, from talking to staff at times, it becomes apparent...

  16. Sentara application status

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to Bea Bea's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would just call HR monday morning and let them know what's going on. They open at

  17. PCU interview... but what exactly is PCU?

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to tarotale's topic in Cardiac

    I work on a cardiac respiratory PCU! We do all of the things mentioned in the first replys post but we DO take vent and trach pts. Our unit merged with the lower acuity portion of the CCU, so we are...

  18. Kayexalate for constipation?

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to cappuccinespresso's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Question the order! In my experience, doctors tend to forget to D/C orders frequently. More important than her BMs is her K levels. If they are normal and she is receiving Kayexalate, they won't be...

  19. maternity & peds

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    "Maternity and peds" You just made me have a little PTSD moment there. That was my biggest challenge in nursing school. I'm not what I describe as, a "fuzzy nurse". Cute makes me uncomfortable. I like...

  20. Stethoscope hurts my ears

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to MsPebbles's topic in General Students

    I had the same issue with that model (and the issue with the iPhone/iPod buds...just weirdly small ear holes haha). So now it serves as my spare. My baby is my Littmann Cardiology III. Makes my ears...

  21. Did you take a Medical Terminology class?

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took one, yes. Our program did not include it, so I took the class through a local community college. I found it to be EXTREMELY helpful. You're able to identify and kind or surgery or disease so...

  22. Student with ADHD

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to mcara's topic in General Students

    Helloooo I TOTALLY get what it is like! Omgoodness in school, my time management was terrible. I would procrastinate like no one's business and do not even get me started on writing papers! It would...

  23. I took my nclex pn today :/

    Nursing_Mamacita replied to LPNurse22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, in regards to the amount of questions: no. For the PN exam the LEAST you can get is 85 and the MOST is 205 (I guess). You can stop at any point so long as it is between those numbers or is that...

  24. Stupid question of the night (:

    Nursing_Mamacita posted a topic in General Students

    I am almost done with my nursing school adventure...and I cannot believe I have NEVER thought to ask this question. What does it mean for a pulse to be "easily blocked with light pressure" My...

  25. So...I definitely just failed Med-Surg :(

    Nursing_Mamacita posted a topic in General Students

    Brief background information I am enrolled in an advanced ADN program Each class is only 5 weeks long But has the same amount of information as a 16 week course Med-surg was the devil incarnate Before...