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  1. Nervous about NCLEX EXAM

    mandrews replied to seselant02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations seselanto and

  2. Are nursing students allowed to give IV push meds?

    mandrews replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I was only allowed to flush a hep loc when I was in nursing school but some of the students had clinical instructors that let them push iv meds in their presence. Our instructors always reminded us...

  3. refugees hit home

    mandrews posted a topic in General Nursing

    We currently have about 50 refugees in my hometown and should have 1000 in week or two. Our Red Cross office does not allow you to donate clothing unless it is new. Several nurses at work had cleaned...

  4. Stupid Things that get you kicked out of nursing school

    mandrews replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    Reminded me of a nursing student we had with a rotating bandaid. When we began IV studys he was a pro.

  5. Double Standard with Sexual Harassment

    mandrews replied to NeuroNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    This girl got divorced and really let herself go so I don't think anyone will take her up on her offer. Her hair is a mess, she weights about 320lbs, and when she sees this one poor guy she acts all...

  6. med/surg help

    mandrews replied to nayray13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    (((((((NayRay)))))) This is a hug from me. I too had clinicals in a small hospital and had a hard time. I will tell you that IV experience takes time. One day you realize that you are comfortable and...

  7. When did you apply?

    mandrews replied to IV-PUSH's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started applying about a month before graduation and was highered about 3 weeks before I graduated. It took about another month before I got my temporary license. Graduated during Christmas Holidays...

  8. Double Standard with Sexual Harassment

    mandrews replied to NeuroNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    We only have three men at my small hospital that work on my floor during my shift and they are all respiratory therapist. They never have much to say. They laugh and joke around but are never out of...

  9. Taking the boards before working

    mandrews replied to Kate0140's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. I answered 50 questions a day from my nclex study disc and when I reviewed the questions I paid attention to the rationale. I used my temporary license and worked before I took the test and I...

  10. horizontal abuse,in-figting among our peers

    mandrews replied to James Garrity's topic in Men in Nursing

    My husband laughs at me because I feel this

  11. Groped on the job...

    mandrews replied to Tony35NYC's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have heard it all now. I see men and women flirting with each other, a coworker who advertises that she hasn't had sex in three years. but.... Never this scenario. I tried putting myself in your...

  12. My bp is 160/120, go to the ER?

    mandrews replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing. At my hospital they send you to the er if a patient scratches

  13. Nervous about NCLEX EXAM

    mandrews replied to seselant02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  14. I lost my clipboard full of nursing notes today! :(

    mandrews replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hate this. When I first started working my preceptor was bad about doing this. I say show me once and let me try on my own. I lost alot of valuable IV starting experience this

  15. Low beds, falls and incident reports...

    mandrews replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I like to use a bed alarm on these

  16. Fluids/Electrolytes I am doomed!

    mandrews replied to crb613's topic in General Students

    See if these old notes help. Fluid volume excess:hypervolema - think CHF, aldosterone, ADH or Renal Failure. If CHF then you have decreased cardiac output-decreased kidney output- decreased urine...

  17. Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    mandrews replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Waste it and get a clean med. We all know how clean the floors are at the hospital.

  18. Low beds, falls and incident reports...

    mandrews replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree it is a fall. Even when a bed is in its lowest position it is still pretty high for someone to fall out of. especially an elderly or

  19. I lost my clipboard full of nursing notes today! :(

    mandrews replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a habit of taking out my sheets to chart and I jote notes on my sheet. I forget to pick them up and then I spend about five minutes looking for them. :) When someone finds papers they always...

  20. Katrina Disaster: Where did they newborns go??? Our NICU would like to help

    mandrews replied to tinker66's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Some are at Lady of the Lakes in Baton

  21. School RN salary

    mandrews replied to Ashleejoy83's topic in School

    $12.00/hr in

  22. Katrina

    mandrews replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    I heard from my friend Christy yesterday and she is ok, family fine. She worked three days in a roll, came home had 6 hours sleep, and called me on her way to work triage as a volunteer somewhere....

  23. Fear Factor, Nurse Style, Five Stunts... lol

    mandrews replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor

    Of course they are not clean. everyone could use the protein. Wheres the fun with them being clean. You may use some listerine after its all

  24. Can LPN's Supervise RN's?

    mandrews replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. Although my hospital is getting ready to go all licensed staff only. You can be an rn, or lpn. As the CNA's leave they will be replaced by lpns who can do the cna work, assist with breaks, pass...

  25. Med-Surg Roll Call

    mandrews replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I definitely believe the charge nurse is responsible. At my hospital we have to talk to charge before we call the doc's. What if I told someone not to call and something bad happened. I don't have...