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  1. vein viewer

    nicuRN2007 replied to pedrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have the large roll around one and a small black hand-held one. I love the small one, it's much more manageable than the roll-around

  2. Whenever you forget why you became a nurse........

    nicuRN2007 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Aww...that's sweet. Thanks for

  3. 60 Second Tube Feed Stop********

    nicuRN2007 replied to Kymmi's topic in General Nursing

    The tube is more likely to be dislodged while repositioning the patient than while the patient is still. You may or may not notice that position of the tube has changed, and most nurses probably do...

  4. Select all that apply q's

    nicuRN2007 replied to cvicu80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used saunders comprehensive review book, and Hurst online

  5. Select all that apply q's

    nicuRN2007 replied to cvicu80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No partial credit. But, i just took NCLEX fri, and I found out Sun that I passed. I had 75 q's w/ a TON of check all that apply questions! I was horrified. Had lots of priority questions, med...

  6. Mixing GT meds

    nicuRN2007 replied to Mrs. M.'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't really see why it would matter whether or not you mix them...they all mix in the stomach anyway.

  7. Anyone else testing tomorrow 6/29???

    nicuRN2007 replied to April, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out about 48 hours after I finished the exam that I PASSED!!! Yay! :balloons: Congratulations

  8. Anyone else testing tomorrow 6/29???

    nicuRN2007 replied to April, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To everyone who took it 6/29 and has already gotten your results...what time did you take the nclex? I took mine at 1:30 pm and my results aren't in yet and it's driving me

  9. eeek! I'm scared to schedule a test date for NCLEX!

    nicuRN2007 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey! I just got my ATT, and I've been saying all along, "I'm going to take the NCLEX as soon as I possibly can," but now I'm chickening out! On one hand, I want to become an RN ASAP because I'm...

  10. eeek! I'm scared to schedule a test date for NCLEX!

    nicuRN2007 replied to nicuRN2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How did it go? I went ahead and scheduled mine last night! I'll be taking it the end of this

  11. eeek! I'm scared to schedule a test date for NCLEX!

    nicuRN2007 replied to nicuRN2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck! I think I'm going to do like I've been saying all along, and take it ASAP...I just have to look at my work schedule

  12. Happy Graduation to all of the new Grad Nurses!!

    nicuRN2007 replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    [color=deepskyblue]:balloons: thank

  13. HELP with this question, please!

    nicuRN2007 replied to sweetieann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd pick B because it doesn't really take any time to instill neutropenic precautions...it won't delay your administration of

  14. Ack! My Mother is "That patient"

    nicuRN2007 replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Well, this is a little different since this family member wasn't actually a patient, but she was "acting up" and I was quite embarrassed about it. My grandfather was in ICU. It was the middle of the...

  15. NG tube placement

    nicuRN2007 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated the other day ( ) and I've inserted lots of them already (precepting in the ICU and externing in the

  16. Did you see this on the Today Show?

    nicuRN2007 replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Am I missing something here? Did she say she had IUI because she was having

  17. How long to keep malpractice ins policies?

    nicuRN2007 replied to Chaya's topic in General Nursing

    But in some cases, it's within 2 years of a patient discovering

  18. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

    nicuRN2007 replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

    I wear Dickies' "Allie" with a Triad insert. They are very light and very comfortable. Cheap too. Only problem is sometimes they're hard to keep on when walking backwards. (I know that sounds...

  19. Taking A Poll for an Assignment

    nicuRN2007 replied to beckyrmm's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student and I have it. It was recommended to me by a nurse that I drop it after I graduate. She said that the hospital has lots of money, and you are covered by their policy (as long as you...

  20. Help with Nursing Diagnosis

    nicuRN2007 replied to MeAndrawl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are the transudative effusions a result of congestive heart failure? If so you might could use decreased cardiac output or excess fluid

  21. Help with Nursing Diagnosis

    nicuRN2007 replied to MeAndrawl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, I'd definitely say impaired gas exchange related to accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural space. Is the patient SOB, tachypnic, coughing, or using accessory muscles? If so, Ineffective...

  22. Offended by pt- how to react?

    nicuRN2007 replied to LDJRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unbelievable. Sorry you had to deal with this

  23. Help with Nursing Diagnosis

    nicuRN2007 replied to MeAndrawl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd say impaired gas

  24. Is Emory A Good Hospital?

    nicuRN2007 replied to gerryNYC's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I don't work there, but I know that Emory is a very well-known, highly-regarded hospital in Georgia. One of the best, if not THE best in Georgia. I'm positive they chart on computers and I'm sure...

  25. passed out

    nicuRN2007 replied to huladancer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I almost passed out in the NICU once. I was a new nurse extern and I was working with a nurse who was changing an ileostomy bag on an intubated micro preemie. When she pulled the wafer off, a...