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  1. Interesting article about "diploma mills"

    cardiacRN2006 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Immigration Advice

    You'd be suprised...especially during our 'shortage' 79 nurse imposters on my state board website right now, many of which not only had no valid license, but did not graduate from an approved school...

  2. Ivp/ diluting med

    cardiacRN2006 replied to mamaRN-09's topic in General Nursing

    Luckily for us, our Zantacs are loaded premixed in our

  3. What is the one thing you wish you were told before starting nursing school

    cardiacRN2006 replied to CyberVulpine's topic in General Students

    I also have to agree with Cruffler and kitten.. I tried very hard to keep my grades to myself. I tried not to raise my hand so much in class. I knew the answers so damn much that I would have looked...

  4. How much math on the NCLEX?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to the sparrow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry. Then you dont know much about the NCLEX, lol, lol, lol. Next time, I'll add more LOLs if that makes you feel better. But, I didn't think giving accurate information meant that is was "so...

  5. IV lasix, hypotension, ICU

    cardiacRN2006 replied to jojocommon's topic in General Nursing

    I also usually give the lasix after the blood, but with an elevated K it might be indicated first. Did they order anything else for that K? Also, what was the levo at? You should have antiicipated...

  6. MICU vs SICU-why the rivalry? Can't we all just get along?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to sassyrn333's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ours too. And I find the most challenging pt to be the medical pts, and not the

  7. How much math on the NCLEX?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to the sparrow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Then you don't know much about the

  8. Flushing/heparinizing PICC line before and after peak and trough?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You drew the trough, but then you have to wait the 2 hrs for the vanco to finish, and then draw a peak 1 hr after admin. If this was a PICC that needed Heparin, then it needs heparin. So aren't we...

  9. Was anyone else shocked with this propofol story?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to moonshadeau's topic in MICU, SICU

    It's both against my hospital policy and against my BON for me to give propofol to non-intubated pts. I think we all agree with that. However, this sounds like an MDA was at his bedside administring...

  10. Need some advice: NAU vs GCU for RN to BSN program

    cardiacRN2006 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well bummer. I bet if they get enough interest they might open another class. They did this when I took it in the summer. Or, they might allow you in. I mean, schools aren't turning away money...

  11. HESI is Wrong ! Let's File Suit

    cardiacRN2006 replied to gasguy1960's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lol... you're kidding, right? You think there WAS a nursing shortage due to HESI? Plenty of qualified people passed HESI. The nursing shortage that we enjoyed a few years back was due to actual...

  12. Blanching arterial line???

    cardiacRN2006 replied to vrturner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Does anybody still use heparinized flush bags anymore??? Unless this pt was a very, very difficult stick, I wouldn't ask the Dr if I could take out the line. I would call and inform him that I removed...

  13. Surgery and anemia

    cardiacRN2006 replied to greenfaery's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The first thing I thought of was hemodilution....that coupled with minor blood loss could make the crit

  14. Blanching arterial line???

    cardiacRN2006 replied to vrturner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Oh, I bet they documented it all right. Documented that it passed. I see it documented all the time on our ABGs, but never see anybody actually performing it. I think I'll give a pop quiz to the...

  15. Why Do Nurses Write: "no new orders received"?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    This is standard practice in any ICU. You're right in that we have a lot more leeway..I can't tell you how many times I say "I've already started that" or "I've already done that" when I call...

  16. Need some advice: NAU vs GCU for RN to BSN program

    cardiacRN2006 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know. What I was wondering was, is Pathophysiology a different class than Pathology-a 300 level class? I'm assuming that they are the same, but some ADN programs require Pathophysiology which would...

  17. Why Do Nurses Write: "no new orders received"?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    what if interventions are indicated, and the dr didn't give you

  18. Why Do Nurses Write: "no new orders received"?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Whahhh. Too bad if Drs don't like it. It's really my job to take care of the pt, and if orders aren't warrented then fine. But I'm not going to end up in a courtroom because a Dr says something...

  19. RT intern need advice on moving patients for portable x-rays

    cardiacRN2006 replied to XTChick's topic in General Nursing

    Another person here who wants you to ask for my help in the ICU. Along with the lines, tubes, etc the pt might have a sheath or it might be contraindicated to sit up/roll to one side. No ICU RN should...

  20. Need some advice: NAU vs GCU for RN to BSN program

    cardiacRN2006 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'd check with NAU. pathophys might be

  21. The Dreaded Death Bath and a Moral/Ethical Dilemma?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to Be_Moore's topic in MICU, SICU

    When you are ready. Ideally, your charge nurse should give you this kind of pt when you are ready, and there is proper support to be with you and guide you. A day where it's not short staffed, or...

  22. Need some advice: NAU vs GCU for RN to BSN program

    cardiacRN2006 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Dang, I thought that they had it... In Louie, you can find the name of the teacher and email through

  23. Past traumatic experiences and nursing school - how will you deal?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hear you. I understand what you mean. If you could have your way, you'd choose him over anything else. I understand that. I don't mean to imply that his only purpose was to guide you into nursing. I...

  24. Past traumatic experiences and nursing school - how will you deal?

    cardiacRN2006 replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was thinking the same thing. Can you imagine how helpful and caring you could be for someone in that similiar situation? Or even if it's a loss of an adult in an ICU, or an ED...you will have that...

  25. Need some advice: NAU vs GCU for RN to BSN program

    cardiacRN2006 replied to silentRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hehe, I see an open class...do you mind driving to Flag once a week? Seriously though, I would contact the instructor and ask if he'll allow another student in. It might