Faeriewand ASN, RN

med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and ONS Chemotherapy certified

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    Pt fainted on me while standing up

    Faeriewand replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so afraid my patients will faint on me when they stand up that I'm constantly asking them how they feel, do they feel steady on their feet, let me know if your feeling lightheaded etc etc. LOL!...
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    grossmont college waiting list

    Faeriewand replied to katilynn's topic in California Nursing

    I think the community colleges had better take all the people that have waited three years to get in
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    grossmont college waiting list

    Faeriewand replied to katilynn's topic in California Nursing

    I know Melindy! When I was applying to Grossmont they wouldn't tell you anything! At least at City College they would tell you what number you were on the wait list. They even encouraged you to go...
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    grossmont college waiting list

    Faeriewand replied to katilynn's topic in California Nursing

    I just graduated San Diego City College and the students just accepted had all waited three years. Not more nor less. Good luck everyone!
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    WGU, RN-BSN

    Faeriewand replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in Western Governors University

    Do a search on here for WGU. there are many posts. I know because I"ve checked into it myself. They look great! And other posters have said that their degree is accepted when they go do their MSN...
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    Failed, I need some advice!

    Faeriewand replied to kindofageek's topic in General Students

    You didn't mention the choice of a community college ADN program in your posts but that would be a good route to go. I did LVN first and have just graduated from my ADN program. This was a pretty...
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    Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    Faeriewand replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow great job! OMGosh and I go thru McDonald's so
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    June 2010 Nclex RN study group

    Faeriewand replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I plan on taking NCLEX in June also :) I am an LVN going to RN. I am signed up for HURST review the first week of June. I did Saunders last time and that worked out great. I have a Saunders RN book...
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    TDAP Immunization

    Faeriewand replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We students just learned about this too on our OB rotation. It's a new thing to keep parents from giving pertusis to their NB. They also ask that grandparents get it and anyone who might come in...
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    Going for it! RN to BSN

    Faeriewand replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh good for you! I just graduated with my ADN and I will be going for it too! (RN-BSN) Oh happy
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    ER Share day

    Faeriewand replied to pixiestix's topic in Emergency

    Oh that does sound good. :) Have
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    can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    Faeriewand replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    He sounds like he has
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    RN to MSN SCHOOLS???

    Faeriewand replied to NurseinNV's topic in General Nursing

    WGU has RN-MSN as does many other schools if you do a search. :) Good
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    ER Share day

    Faeriewand replied to pixiestix's topic in Emergency

    What is a share day? I've never heard of it LOL (reminds me of
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    CNA to LPN to RN

    Faeriewand replied to worrywart75's topic in General Nursing

    Even a class or two at a community college doesn't work for you? Community colleges have classes at nite and you need to get started on those pre-req's for nursing
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    The start of a career in nursing!

    Faeriewand replied to Mikey777's topic in General Nursing

    You could apply for lift team. :) Try that! They would like a lift team member to be a CNA. Good
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    Does it matter where your degree came from?

    Faeriewand replied to lorazepam's topic in General Nursing

    If you complete a degree from CSUDH you will have no worries. :) Many of my instructors at my community college ADN nursing program received their degree from CSUDH both Bachelor's and Masters. And...
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    Have you ever seen a seizure for hypoglycemia?

    Faeriewand posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our book lists seizure under hypoglycemia but it does not say that in Saunders (which I really trust) and we did not learn that in school. So I was just wondering if anyone had any real world...
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    Have you ever seen a seizure for hypoglycemia?

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks nurses! :) I was so embarrassed because I remembered after I posted, that when a patient is having a seizure you should check the blood sugar. I'm at school now so there had been a discussion...
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    Pregnant inmate died after hours of agony in Syracuse jail

    Faeriewand replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "People were coming to my house telling me about it," Smith said. "It made me think, 'Wow, change has to happen.' This time, in the name of Jesus, it will happen." A quote from the mother regarding a...
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    Amy4kABORE

    Faeriewand replied to Nurse Amy Jolie's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think LVN was all that hard. :) Especially first semester. Good
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    What do nurse assistants do in Med/surg floor?

    Faeriewand replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    They are assigned a patient load. The first thing they do when they come in is get their assignment and start vital signs. Every patient (on our med/surg floor anyway) every single day is bathed, or...
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    Potassium tablets!

    Faeriewand replied to Acarter2618's topic in General Nursing

    Can they be cut in half? I've seen other nurses do that. I've also seen patients swallow the whole darn thing as if it were no big deal!
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    no experience? no job?

    Faeriewand replied to CrammyCute11's topic in California Nursing

    I would suggest that you move to where your heart desires. The job will
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    two job offers: case manager or service coordinator?

    Faeriewand replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    I would have chosen job #2 also because you said it is through the state which would be a good job to have. Good luck whatever you decide.