nurse4theplanet RN

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    What are you ??

    nurse4theplanet replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    in between roles a new grad, not a student anymore yet not a licensed
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    Need help with labs

    nurse4theplanet replied to Nurse2b Jen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My med surg textbook was really good about including what labs would be most pertinent r/t certain diagnoses. For example; with acute renal failure you pay close attention to BUN, CR, K+, etc....
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    What did nursing school do to you?

    nurse4theplanet replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    What nursing school did for me... Nursing school robbed me of every drop of confidence I ever possessed, and then slowly built it back up until it was stronger than ever before! It gave me the...
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    BSN's vs. Community college

    nurse4theplanet replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    seems the OP was a troll anyway just popped in to get others going Look how great it worked,
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    LPNs NOT Medicating??

    nurse4theplanet replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't use the terms 'not needed' because that is bound to offend somebody. I think is is more an issue of hospitals trying to phase out LPNs, and cutting costs in general. Why not hire a few...
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    Are LPN's professionals?

    nurse4theplanet replied to aklpnstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    EmerNurse...I really enjoyed your post! You are so right! This is an interesting topic because when I first saw the title before even reading the OPs comment, my first reaction was "Of course LPNs...
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    ADN--should i just give up?

    nurse4theplanet replied to kasia87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would definitely lighten your load, especially if you are fresh out of highschool or entering/returning to college after a long time out of an academic environment. As you get into the swing of...
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    Suggestions for what to do during this gap in between classes

    nurse4theplanet replied to RNfromMN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How about getting an externship/internship at a hospital for experience. Excercise! It's so good for your body: relieves stress, increases your concentration for those long study nights, keeps you...
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    sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    nurse4theplanet replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Here is a reminder of what the original topic was! A frustrated poster who looked into many avenues of entering nursing school and found and how difficult the application process and getting accepted...
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    sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    nurse4theplanet replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It would be nice though if posters could stick to the topic at hand which is what the Moderators have requested several times. If you want to debate the ADN vs. BSN issue there are plenty of other...
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    Are LPN's professionals?

    nurse4theplanet replied to aklpnstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Professional - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "A professional is required to possess a large knowledge derived from extensive academic and practical training. Professional skills are important to...
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    confused and need advice please

    nurse4theplanet replied to INLUVINAZ's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to be completely honest here... As a soon to be new grad (tomorrow is my final yay!), I have spent the last semester pouring over various avenues of nursing and the positive/negatives...
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    Insulin question

    nurse4theplanet posted a topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much every patient that I have taken care of has been on sliding scale insulin or an insulin gtt. So I completely understand checking the BS before injections or according to protocol, then...
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    Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

    nurse4theplanet replied to walla189's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think your dumb...I was just poking fun. And I'm sure you can see the concern of others to understand what your title is. I am curious myself...what does TMA stand
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    Insulin question

    nurse4theplanet replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    The insulin was not given 'because the pt ate breakfast'. It was given because it was a scheduled dose, and I cannot remember the exact order (which I take full responsibility for), but it was not...
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    Insulin question

    nurse4theplanet replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    This is our final semester. It's geared towards nursing leadership. In previous clinicals in past semesters we are responsible for our own pts under the leadership of the CI alone. In our last...
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    How are you judgemental?

    nurse4theplanet replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I think some people are confusing the natural human tendency to find fault with other's behavoir that does not match our own values with being outright judgemental/bias/prejudice. Every person on...
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    How are you judgemental?

    nurse4theplanet replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    unnecessary call lights... "What's today's date?" "What time do they serve lunch?" or "Do you know what's for lunch?" "Am I getting __(insert sleeping medication)__ tonight because I had it last night...
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    How are you judgemental?

    nurse4theplanet replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say the admitted drug abuser/positive drug screen pt who claims to be in an agonizing pain of 10 at the exact time for his/her next dose of pain medication, yet no change in vitals and when...
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    sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    nurse4theplanet replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The original title of this thread is by a poster who is sick and tired of seeing the ongoing debate over "BSN vs ADN: which is better?". To which, many posters have replied WHY their degree is...
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    LPNs NOT Medicating??

    nurse4theplanet replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Let me clarify, our LPNs can hang IV meds and IVPB (IV piggy backs) if they are IV certified, but cannot do IVP (IV push). Sorry for the confusion. And I am not certain, but I think they cannot hang...
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    "Hardened" Healthcare Providers

    nurse4theplanet replied to cwinlv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Right on. I agree the conversations about her living conditions were necessary. It's an important aspect of planning her care and future discharge needs. Even if the information was provided in a...
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    The nursing process is driving me crazy!

    nurse4theplanet replied to Ltorres5351's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    To me this is an outrageous amount of money. My RN program cost less than $5K total before Financial aid, and I was able to get grants and GI Bill fortunately. Shop around and compare programs. It...
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    LPNs NOT Medicating??

    nurse4theplanet replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Our state NPA states that an intitial assessment is to be performed by an RN, then subsequent assessments can be performed by LPNs. This is simply not possible when you have a 40 bed med surg unit...
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    Study Groups

    nurse4theplanet replied to bee48's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Keep your study group small. Stay on task. Go over your notes one lecture at a time and do NCLEX questions afterwards. Be familiar with the material before going to study group, don't rely solely on...