can25rn

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1. New Nurse on Ventilator Unit

   can25rn replied to SixFtNurse2b's topic in Pulmonary

   We get a lot of vents on my unit too (tele & ICU stepdown) and they can be difficult when the pt is awake and is trying to talk to you. Remember to be patient and try to understand what they are...

2. Which NCLEX review book to get...

   can25rn replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Take as many computer exams as you can....they are extremely helpful. I took boards 2 yrs ago and found the Mosby's flashcards helpful too b/c I kept some in the car and in my purse and they were...

3. Littmann Master Cardiology III or Ultrascope?

   can25rn replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in Cardiac

   I also have a Master Cardiology and can't hear as much as I'd like to hear. I'm upset since I spent an arm and a leg buying it during school. I'm looking into buying and new one but haven't made a...

4. Littmann Master Cardiology III or Ultrascope?

   can25rn replied to bigislandgyrl's topic in Cardiac

   I also have a Master Cardiology and can't hear as much as I'd like to hear. I'm upset since I spent an arm and a leg buying it during school. I'm looking into buying and new one but haven't made a...

5. StatViews- ekg pagers

   can25rn replied to TLC_RN_BSN's topic in Cardiac

   We also use them at my facilty and do not like them for the many reasons that have been listed. We have never had monitor techs and it has been suggested but we have been told that it is too...

6. Online Master's in Nursing

   can25rn posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'm thinking about going back to school and getting my Masters in Nursing but am having trouble finding exactly what I want. Duke University has the specific program but I'm in KS and am not...

7. Poll: Do you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as an adjunct to handwashing?

   can25rn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   The infection control dept at my facility states that it is okay to use the alcohol foam instead of washing hands unless the hands are visibly soiled and/or that pt is in an isolation room of...

8. Taking Care of yourself.

   can25rn replied to Mccm219's topic in General Nursing

   I'm notorious about not taking care of myslef and I often pay for it be getting sick and just being emotionally and physically drained. I have started taking 5-10 minutes a day and reading an...

9. ekg reading

   can25rn replied to DyeRN's topic in Cardiac

   I am a recent grad about 2 yrs and work on a tele/critcal care stepdown unit and I read an EKG made easy book. It really helped and I also took several classes that my facility offered. I would...

10. Studing for NCLEX

    can25rn replied to Stacy W's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used the Mosby's Study flashcards/notcards and I found them very helpful. I think they are around $20-30 for over 1000 questions and you can find them at any bookstore. I hope this helps.

11. Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

    can25rn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi- This is my first post and I'm not quite sure how this all works but I'm looking for some advice on becoming a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner. I've been out of nursing school for 2 years working with...