studentnursemon86

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  1. ADN vs. BSN

    studentnursemon86 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ok, so I'm in an associate degree nursing program right now. I also work as an ER technician in a magnet hospital. Currently, my hospital hires already employed new grads who pass their NCLEX, however...

  2. IV starts in nursing schools

    studentnursemon86 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    We used fake arms. Thankfully, I have phlebotomy

  3. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    studentnursemon86 replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I make $15 an hour as an emergency tech. It took me 8 years to earn the pay raises I've gotten to get there. It irks me that people want that for entry level retail and fast food. If that is the case,...

  4. Who punches a cancer patient?

    studentnursemon86 replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, this is ridiculous. OP was upset because someone punched their dad when he was on the street walking. Regardless the race of the teen, they were wrong for punching him. End of story: they could...

  5. Help with fluids/electrolytes.

    studentnursemon86 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am having some trouble with fluids and electrolytes. I understand that NSS with any dextrose is hypertonic and contraindicated for those NPO or at risk for dehydration. I am confused about others...

  6. Practice on each other?

    studentnursemon86 replied to mae0218's topic in General Students

    I remember when I took a phlebotomy class we practiced on each other. 8 years later in an ADN program, we are practicing injections on oranges and IV starts on fake

  7. Help with fluids/electrolytes.

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    From what our professor said, this is okay for short term for NPO patients, especially in post op patients. If given long term, it could actually cause fluid volume

  8. Help with fluids/electrolytes.

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I looked at those and they really helped. I took my test on Monday and I got an 81% so I passed! All of the fluid/electrolyte and ABG questions I got right except for one. I forgot that TPN is...

  9. Hygiene After Hospital Shift

    studentnursemon86 replied to nifty_n's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ER and it really depends which part of the ER I am in. We have an emergency behavioral health area where I just sit at a desk and chart while patients sleep (I work night shift). I don't...

  10. Help with fluids/electrolytes.

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Like I said, I needed some clarification on the fluids. Thank you for

  11. nursing care plan help

    studentnursemon86 replied to drose0602's topic in General Students

    You could go with constipation or risk for falls. There are a lot of things. I usually look through NANDA diagnoses related to my patient's body system issues and pick one that I can find a RT and...

  12. ADN vs. BSN

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    These sound like rare occurrences. I will finish this ADN program and shoot for a job at a non-magnet hospital so I have an income and I can get my BSN one course at a

  13. Help with fluids/electrolytes.

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you

  14. IV starts in nursing schools

    studentnursemon86 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    I am first year in an ADN program. We have it on our syllabus for the last two weeks; so it looks like we will be taught to do it; but most hospitals in the area do not allow students to start IVs, so...

  15. ADN vs. BSN

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I like my ER and would prefer to work here if I can. It is starting in the one year that I'm not a fan of. That first year is orientation. I would like to have a baby before I am 35, but I don't want...

  16. Nursing Journals

    studentnursemon86 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I do searches by topics too, but I ca t help but notice that I just like some journals better than others. If I see the same topic covered by AJN and Critical Care Nurse, I will probably lean towards...

  17. Nursing Journals

    studentnursemon86 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wrote my paper for my midterm and I found some nice journals; I'm just wondering what other journals people use for their papers and projects. I like MEDSURG nursing, critical care nursing, and Some...

  18. 101 Ways To Fall Asleep (add your own)

    studentnursemon86 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Trazadone.

  19. As a Future CNA, How Should I Address Myself to Patients?

    studentnursemon86 replied to MysticTopaz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah. Nursing assistant or CNA is appropriate. When I'm at school I call myself a student nurse because that is what I am (and it says on my badge). At work I tell them I am their tech for the night....

  20. I & O

    studentnursemon86 replied to SpssSpss's topic in General Students

    One ounce = 30mL. You really just need to do math. Every facility should tell you (either in ounces, mL, or both) how much fluid is in their cups and glasses. Bottled drinks should have it written on...

  21. I/O in ER

    studentnursemon86 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Emergency

    I would weigh the patient upon coming to your unit. 1kg = 1L, correct? We try to do our best in the ER. In my ER we often have holds and some of our patients are there for over 24 hours. In that case...

  22. Do you wear jewelry to work?

    studentnursemon86 replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    Stud earrings, my wedding band (not the engagement ring) and a watch with a rubber band (easy to

  23. Are handguns allowed at work?

    studentnursemon86 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    In PA at a hospital near Philly, a psychiatric patient shot and killed a caseworker and shot at a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist had a gun (despite hospital policy barring them) and returned fire. I'm...

  24. Mantra?... Whats yours??...

    studentnursemon86 replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I do this same thing. Sometimes I find myself saying it out loud and then my coworkers give me strange looks

  25. Microbiology unknowns

    studentnursemon86 replied to LPN709's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!