CRIMSON

CRIMSON

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  1. Question I got wrong on my test!

    CRIMSON replied to Laurs14's topic in General Students

    We were always taught weigh daily for most accurate guide to fluid loss. Unless it is the ER, which would make the answer skin turgor because you could not have weighed him daily. Hope that

  2. New test plan nclex-rn takers where are you!!

    CRIMSON replied to ladyD123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  3. Took NCLEX RN Today

    CRIMSON replied to tobster70's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck. You are one of the brave taking this new and improved NCLEX. I hope you do awesome. My question is, was it really really bad? I am scared to death of all the hype about

  4. Resting after school's over?!??!

    CRIMSON replied to Starfish1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are his legs broken? Why is he not helping at home if you are working also? Tell him divorce is always an option to lighten your

  5. Wages and other sign on agreements???

    CRIMSON replied to B. Nicole's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It varies by where you live. I just accepted a Cardiac Stepdown position with a sign-on bonus, they pay for NCLEX class and pay us our wage while we attend and a wage bump @ 6 months. Others not so...

  6. Who's applying to Baylor or Parkland internships for June?

    CRIMSON replied to nurseaggie's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats!

  7. Parkland info

    CRIMSON replied to CRIMSON's topic in Texas Nursing

    Although on the bright side, my current hospital offered me on the spot Cardiac Stepdown and possibly day shift. Will know for sure on the days in a day or two. I am good with that as my boss is also...

  8. Parkland info

    CRIMSON replied to CRIMSON's topic in Texas Nursing

    Got email from ER stating if you had not been contacted to date then you were not

  9. calculation question

    CRIMSON replied to plaza's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    DA: cc/hr= 250cc/100u x 10u/1hr = 2500/100 =

  10. Interview Questions: Opinion????

    CRIMSON posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Interviewing for couple of exciting internships today. Would like an opinion on your best answer to the standard: What will you bring to the team? Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Best...

  11. Parkland info

    CRIMSON replied to CRIMSON's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have not heard from them either. They are a first choice of mine as well. Just keeping my fingers

  12. question about applying for multiple jobs

    CRIMSON replied to ccatch3306's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with both posters and find myself in a familiar

  13. Welcome NCLEX May 2010 Support Group

    CRIMSON replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Studying Saunders, NCLEX 4000 and planning Kaplan review. Taking all suggestions. Not looking forward to being the "guinea pig" for the new and improved nclex,

  14. Heparin injections ?????

    CRIMSON replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in General Students

    Agree with above: Davis Drug Guide "do not administer IM d/t risk for hematoma formation". LMWH is SQ only. Old school Heparin can also be IV

  15. Pediatric Medication Administration Help

    CRIMSON replied to aehart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Same as all patients: Right Patient Right Drug Right Time Right Dose Right Route Right

  16. Homan sign: Subjective or Objective?

    CRIMSON replied to missninaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is what is taught at my school also. However, all my review books say utilize it. Go figure???? My question is: if the NCLEX is new and updated does that mean the content

  17. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    CRIMSON replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    When I worked Pedi, we saw several cases of strep throat that were abdominal pain, N&V. My own son when he gets strep usually has nausea and abdominal pain even when there is no sore throat?? go...

  18. The "extra hard" 2010 NCLEX?

    CRIMSON replied to quetepye's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I understand the need for the test to be reviewed. The increase according to an instructor trying to match logits to points, is "approx 4%". My question is if we need to continue adding more and more...

  19. Parkland info

    CRIMSON replied to CRIMSON's topic in Texas Nursing

    Done, thank

  20. Parkland info

    CRIMSON replied to CRIMSON's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you. I applied to the SICU residency but no others are posted at this moment. I wish there was a recruiter to send requests to. I only found Laura Leucke who teaches the internship which...

  21. New Grads and Resumes

    CRIMSON replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Default Re: New Grads and Resumes Same here, I'll take a look at your resume if you want me too. I am a Recruiter and look at plenty of resumes every day. Also (unless you want me to recruit you)...

  22. Who's applying to Baylor or Parkland internships for June?

    CRIMSON replied to nurseaggie's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just applied to 3 spots at Baylor the other night. Parkland still does not have any of their internships posted? Wondering what is going on with that? Anyone

  23. NANDA diagnosis for a patient at risk for clot formation due to A. Fib

    CRIMSON replied to kkliner's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for Injury r/t ineffective anticoagulant therapy Or Ineffective Protection r/t subtherapeutic anticoagulant therapy aeb PTT labs below therapeutic

  24. What would you answer for this test question?

    CRIMSON replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    B.

  25. Had the WORST shadow experience, am shaking

    CRIMSON replied to greenykilt's topic in General Students

    This "Dr" needs to be reported for peer review and privileges suspended. I am sorry you have to witness this side, but don't let it make you walk away. You will learn to be the advocate. Good luck...