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  1. Kaiser Permanente Pasadena Thread

    Slobgob replied to bjon2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not interested in CRNA schooling... but I do live by the Kaiser in Pasadena and am familiar with travel distances and traffic patterns... Living in Huntington Beach... well, you'll love the...

  2. CPR Question

    Slobgob replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Its 1 Resp for 5 Compressions... Think of it logically... if the normal heart is 60-100... then the normal resp would be about 12-20 if you used this 5:1 ratio... That is the correct

  3. Chemistry??

    Slobgob replied to SaraB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Honestly, the best answer is: You should take longer than a year. What's your rush? You can't take 3 chemistry classes and gain competency in the ICU in 1 year... Take a few years... If you're content...

  4. Another ? about working the 7p-7a shift

    Slobgob replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    A long afternoon nap sounds like the best option... but how do you take a nap if you're just not tired in the afternoon? My system involves staying up real late 3 am or so... then sleeping a good...

  5. Totally wierd question...

    Slobgob replied to cpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was bout to post about "Tend Skin"... but i'm shocked someone beat me to it. One of my psych patients told me about it long ago.... and I decided to trust her. And i've never been more greatful... I...

  6. Anyone else burned out???

    Slobgob replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    that line worries me a bit. generally hr only blows hot air with some line like: "help is on the way!". for you they actually admitted that it would be "several months".... but again, that could also...

  7. Waiting for the result is killing!!

    Slobgob replied to Ashi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've checked the BRN site on many different occassions for friends waiting... And I can tell you that it really is variable how soon your results get posted. I'm not sure why... maybe they get swamped...

  8. When is FHR too high?

    Slobgob replied to healingheart's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Knowing the exact temperature might make the difference... 180s might be a little high, but not that bad... the question is... how high does it rise with contractions or randomly... Is the baby...

  9. those who took the NCLEX recently...

    Slobgob replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    As of April 04, the test changed to its present format. This includes multiple-answer questions, among other changes... If you see these questions, it means one of two things: 1) Its part of the 15...

  10. MSDS and hand lotion

    Slobgob replied to tntrn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I know this isn't the answer that anyone wants to here... but... 1) Find a lotion or two that everyone likes. 2) Buy alot of it. 3) Print out MSDS for that lotion and insert. 4) *grumble* at...

  11. I Need HELP on a few questions about NUTRITION...PLEASE READ!!! HELP :)

    Slobgob replied to lrp59's topic in General Nursing

    you should post your questions here... Group answers are always better...

  12. classes needed

    Slobgob replied to neonatalchick08's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't remember having many choices... You're obviously going to take Biology, Chemestry, and Algrabra... but some times you have choices about taking Anatomy too... sounds good. And if you live...

  13. Men in the NICU

    Slobgob replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm a guy leaning toward the NICU also. Everytime I visit the NICU all the nurses encourage me to apply there after graduation and it was a WAY MORE accepting environment than L&D or PostPart......

  14. How can you say you're not paid well?

    Slobgob replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    Hmmm... a phlebotomist turned into a nurse? just kidding... =P~ Although... on a side note... you'd probably be the first nurse I would turn to if someone wanted to put an IV in my poor arm...

  15. ATI testing in nursing programs

    Slobgob replied to eugenia's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    My school uses it... in fact, I just took it today. The test counts for 5% of the class. Our grade is based on a Bell Curve type system where the top score and lower score are used as the extremes and...

  16. Is two months enough to prepare for the NCLEX?

    Slobgob replied to strenght1981's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    2 months x 6 hours = 366 hours. If you can take practice tests at a rate of 1 question/min... you'd finish 22K questions. A little overkill... lol 2 months after taking a break sounds like a good...

  17. First Foley

    Slobgob replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for clearing this up. Even though i've been exposed to about 7 hospitals from rotations and work in SoCAL... i've never heard of a PCT. With that said... my psych hospital use to have a Mental...

  18. First Foley

    Slobgob replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... can they also do injections? How does this differ from the scope of pratice of a Medical Assistant or

  19. First Foley

    Slobgob replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    If a PCT is an unlicensed nurses aide... then I might have to differ in opinion. I totally respect the CNA position since i've worked as both a Mental Health Nurses Aide and med/surg NA (not...

  20. First Foley

    Slobgob replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Hah! I just did my first foley a few days ago also... the lady was less than an hour from labor and she had an epidural. I was so nervous with her husband looking on (I'm a male nursing student)......

  21. Took Nclex Today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Slobgob replied to nivek21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pls/wllpub/wllqryna$lcev2.startup?p_qte_code=RN&p_qte_pgm_code=7800 that web page should list people that passed or already have licenses anywhere from 2-7 working days...

  22. Do you need "C" to work as CNA??

    Slobgob replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, you need to be "C"ed... lol However, in most hospitals... after you finish your first semester of nursing school you can function as a

  23. How can you say you're not paid well?

    Slobgob replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    There are RNs making less than $20/hr around the country... $28 is pretty good, but you'd also have to figure in the high cost of living. I think the point isn't: Nurses can't survive on their salary....

  24. You think 48 hours is bad!!!

    Slobgob replied to iwannabeaLVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you've paid for your exam and fees... you should have already paid for everything, right? The results should be on the

  25. Weekend programs

    Slobgob replied to tamir's topic in General Nursing

    You make 40$/hour and you're looking for homes under 250K. Out in SoCAL you could make 25$/hour as a new grad, and still be looking for homes that are well above 400K. Here's a few things to think...