CC Wisconsin

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   Where to find Accelerated BSN with good clinicals

   CC Wisconsin replied to Kisskaos's topic in General Students

   I am currently finishing up in the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Accelerated BSN program. Here is the link: Accelerated Online Bachelor's to BSN â€" College of Nursing The theory coursework is...
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   Teaching, in nursing process

   CC Wisconsin replied to Kimynurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'd go with
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   HELP!! Paying for my second bachelors degree (a nursing degree)

   CC Wisconsin replied to future.nurse2013's topic in General Students

   If they are federal loans, you will not have to pay them back until after nursing school. I'd suggest picking up a part-time job during nursing school (it would be tough, but shows future employers...
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   When to clamp tubing when doing IV push

   CC Wisconsin replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   You are correct about incompatible meds. Stop, unhook the line, flush with NS, push med, flush again, then you can attach the primary line again. When doing pushes, just make sure that you are doing...
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   When to clamp tubing when doing IV push

   CC Wisconsin replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Here's an example of how I do my pushes. Let's say I have a primary line of NS running and I need to give an IV push of Zofran 4mg over 2 minutes. I clean the Y-site and attach the Zofran syringe....
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   PCA Pump problem. There has got to be an easier way!

   CC Wisconsin replied to Java Mama's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Correct! Just remember that if a patient is receiving a basal rate, they are receiving that amount regardless of if they press the button. The basal rate is like a continuous infusion...no matter...
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   When to clamp tubing when doing IV push

   CC Wisconsin replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   You clamp the tubing (you can just bend it to make a kink) ABOVE the Y site when you are pushing the
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   University of Wisconin Oshkosh bs to bsn online

   CC Wisconsin replied to Mwitt75's topic in Online Distance Learning

   In the program right
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   Clinical instructor said I'm too quiet

   CC Wisconsin replied to jes07's topic in General Students

   I was totally quiet when I started clinicals...I was just so nervous! Now when I head into clinicals, I'm much more outgoing. I think it has to do with your confidence and how comfortable you feel in...
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    I really screwed up on an interview

    CC Wisconsin replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can't say either way if you would receive feedback and/or how to ask for it. For your next interview, I would suggest reading:...
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    TEAS TEST? can anyone answer a few questions?

    CC Wisconsin replied to tortega5's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I would recommend getting the study book. There are a lot of concepts that I learned long ago that I had to refresh upon. But yes, it is similar to the ACT...shorter and easier though in my
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    The correct answer to the dreaded "What is your weakness" interview question...

    CC Wisconsin replied to CC Wisconsin's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks
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    Accelerated BSN Interview

    CC Wisconsin replied to etaylo12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My Accelerated BSN interview was via the telephone since my program is online. It was pretty similar to a basic interview, I thought. It was a while ago, but they asked: -Why did you decide to go into...
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    Work this problem, please

    CC Wisconsin replied to odeth1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Correct. Keep in mind this statement, though: "the nurse knows that the max rate of administration..." If this is an inpatient and/or the patient is not in a hurry, I'd run it over a little more than...
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    Getting the job you want after school?

    CC Wisconsin replied to strawberryswing's topic in General Students

    If your accelerated program is anything like mine, you won't have time to work during school, so hopefully you have already been working in the healthcare setting. During school, keep your eyes open...