ptadvocate81

ptadvocate81

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  1. NCLEX-RN Exam preparation material

    ptadvocate81 replied to nhlkyn's topic in General Nursing

    I bought NCLEX-RN made incredibly easy and found it helpful- loved the CDROM in the book. There is also a book with like 3000 nursing bullets and everyone has really talked highly on it. Just remember...

  2. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    ptadvocate81 replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA during nursing school and it has made me a heck of a lot better nurse and so APPRECIATIVE of the CNAs that I work with now. If you think that butt wiping and vomit clean up ends when you...

  3. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    ptadvocate81 replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I am a baby nurse, so I am excited about the profession and pray that I will leave when I am no more. I have found that nursing is its own reward. You may never hear thank you or be appreciated...

  4. Boards

    ptadvocate81 replied to SRNAjkb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Find out tomorrow- still a little nervous, but working today helped keep my mind off of it. Of the 66 of my class that have taken it, we are 44 for 44- 100% pass rate so far! WOOHOO! 22 to go... Will...

  5. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    ptadvocate81 replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in December at the tender age of 25

  6. Boards

    ptadvocate81 replied to SRNAjkb's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Took boards today and feel as though I could vomit. There was a lot of stuff that I had studied, but couldn't remember specifics. I think I guessed on at least 1/2 of them! To top it off I got 105...

  7. LVN Starting Pay Amarillo???

    ptadvocate81 replied to marcekr's topic in Texas Nursing

    I will be graduating in December from an ADN program and BSA is paying $19 per hour to new grads, $2 night shift differential, $4 weekend differential (Fridays and Saturdays) and Northwest is offering...

  8. Assessment abbrevations

    ptadvocate81 replied to rtaz315's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    from what i can find, a6a is an abbreviation for aeromonas hydrophilia and i have not had any luck with the epos. i am sorry.... good luck and i hope that this a6a helps and is applicable

  9. be kind to your CNAs

    ptadvocate81 replied to AuntieRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I understand your frustration. I work nights as a nurse tech as well, and Lord willing, will be graduating nursing school in December. I have found that respect has to be earned and you have to prove...

  10. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    ptadvocate81 replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am in the same boat! I graduate in less than a year and have been a tech in SICU for 3 years. Everyone is asking me if I am going to stay and work there when I finish school. I am a little uneasy...

  11. Family visitation in ICU

    ptadvocate81 replied to bfjworr's topic in General Nursing

    Our ICU units debated over the open visitation issue, and ultimately decided against it. It is hard enough to get things done during the visiting hours with having to manipulate yourself around family...

  12. Family visitation in ICU

    ptadvocate81 replied to bfjworr's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our ICU units debated over the open visitation issue, and ultimately decided against it. It is hard enough to get things done during the visiting hours with having to manipulate yourself around family...

  13. Best Places to Work RN USA?

    ptadvocate81 replied to joey1967's topic in International Nursing

    I'm Texan, and we LOVE Canadians! Come on

  14. Concerned Fiancee of a Nurse

    ptadvocate81 replied to thcobbs's topic in Oncology

    Unfortunately these do sound like "norms" for staffing. I'm very blessed to work in a hospital that does value their employees in some aspects. We are well staffed, and a charge nurse would certainly...

  15. what shoes do you wear...

    ptadvocate81 replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Klogs to work in and Dr. Scholl's for school. They are ugly, but after a 12 hour day, your feet will thank you. I also own Z Coils and they are wonderful once you get them broken in, but...

  16. advice on nursing school please

    ptadvocate81 replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was saddened to hear what you had to say. Sick people are a part of nursing and one day you might be a sick adult in need of someone's assistance with your bodily fluids. I just want to ask that you...

  17. Do you have internet at work?

    ptadvocate81 replied to KCIN's topic in General Nursing

    We have internet, (I work in ICU) and it is very handy for patient teaching and nurse education as well. It is to be used wisely, but I have to say that they don't readily enforce that. There is a lot...

  18. If you could change NURSING what would you change?

    ptadvocate81 replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    RESPECT! Patients and families to realize that we are not glorified servants! I am so tired of patients and their families dictating what I will and will not do for them! I am here to help you, yes,...

  19. Can't go with family on vacation. Is it worth it?!

    ptadvocate81 replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't believe that it is worth it. My family comes first and always will. Fortunately, I have been blessed in a job where we self schdule and vacation is the same. The first ones to sign up in...

  20. Is Your Last Name On Your Badge?

    ptadvocate81 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Jim, I have to disagree. I understand what it is that you are saying, but we are the primary care providers for our patients. Using our full names is impersonal. I have never asked a patient to call...

  21. Is Your Last Name On Your Badge?

    ptadvocate81 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    No, as of about 3 months ago all of our badges were replaced to read only our first names and I personally like it that way. There is no reason that any patient or family member know my full name. If...

  22. If not a nurse...what????

    ptadvocate81 replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Growing up I always wanted to be a marine biologist and live at sea studying the patterns of animals and all that, but now that I married a man who hates the water, my dreams have changed. I dream of...

  23. 5 yr. old w/diminshed sacral nerve responses, mom(thats me!) needs HELP!

    ptadvocate81 replied to skimamatootsie's topic in General Nursing

    You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers, please keep us posted and educate us further. God

  24. Question about RN's removing Chest Tubes...

    ptadvocate81 replied to kurtzmobile's topic in General Nursing

    I work in SICU (in Texas) so we get all of the hearts and lungs post op, and the nurses pull the chest tubes all the time. I have never thought to look at policy, I just see the nurses doing it all...

  25. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    ptadvocate81 replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why don't they just make you all wear buttons that say, "Ask me if I'm competant to do my job or not." buttons. How demeaning and stupid. I witness EVERYDAY doctors in intensive care where I work that...