SierraBravo

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  1. Med Admin

    SierraBravo replied to KaKujak0980's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would suggest NOT diluting your meds in SWFI, but rather NS (so long as the med is compatible with NS). There are some meds that must be RECONSTITUTED with SWFI vs.

  2. zofran vs phenergan?

    SierraBravo replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Patient Medications

    Exactly one of the reasons why promethazine should not be pushed. And that is not to mention the potential risk of hypotension or concerns about

  3. huber needle

    SierraBravo replied to spma1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are a couple of issues that present with this scenario. First, the OP seems to have known better but still chose to insert the needle back into the port. This throws up a big red flag because...

  4. 2 part time jobs!!! I need advice!

    SierraBravo replied to AliciaS929's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad? Absolutely not. You have far too much to learn and focus on at this point to be trying to work out the logistics of a schedule with 2 jobs and potentially working 7 days a

  5. general question needing guidance

    SierraBravo replied to mamaw k's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The main problem you have is that you didn't know what the patient's code status was when you assumed care of the patient. You looked it up after the fact, as you said, when you were attempting to...

  6. Upgrading GPA to bridge to RN

    SierraBravo replied to Stephanie RPN's topic in Canada

    What is a

  7. Getting comfortable in a new role at work

    SierraBravo replied to knapphe's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a news flash... Expect that it WILL take you a while to become comfortable in your skills and responsibilities as a RN once you graduate. :) But seriously, everyone is different. I've heard...

  8. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    SierraBravo replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Keep in mind that even though your relationship with your preceptor may not have started out on the right foot, it doesn't necessarily mean that your relationship won't get better and/or change over...

  9. Hiring inquiry

    SierraBravo replied to knapphe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Had multiple job offers before I graduated from nursing

  10. general question needing guidance

    SierraBravo replied to mamaw k's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is YOUR responsibility to know what your patients code status is. Period. What do you mean you and your clinical manager both said the patient was DNR? Did you take the time to look in the...

  11. Pharm help

    SierraBravo replied to ant2cory's topic in General Students

    First of all, I wouldn't concern myself about whether most drugs are hydrophobic or hydrophilic; frankly at this point in your education it doesn't matter and you're not likely to get a question in...

  12. Going back to chart

    SierraBravo replied to newgrad1988's topic in General Nursing

    Carry a small notebook with you and make notes throughout the shift so that at the end of the day when you are wrapping up your charting you can make sure you have included

  13. Med Admin

    SierraBravo replied to KaKujak0980's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm afraid you're confused about the fundamental algebra involved with this problem. Earlier you said that the volume you drew up was 0.2mL (which equates to a 2mg dose from a 10mg/mL vial), now...

  14. Changing from ED/Urgent care to Oncology

    SierraBravo replied to sweetlilwolf's topic in Oncology

    Congrats! Take the time to really learn your meds and protocols. It will save you so much time rather than having to look everything up each time. Also, know the key side effects to look for with...

  15. Cost of Nurse Residency Program

    SierraBravo replied to Butterfly922's topic in General Nursing

    I still don't understand the concept of a nurse "residency", let alone having to pay for it. What ever happened to getting hired and being paired up with a qualified preceptor? Anyways, whenever I...

  16. zofran vs phenergan?

    SierraBravo replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Patient Medications

    Both drugs have completely different MOA's. To say that one is better than the other is completely subjective. What works for one patient may not work as well for another. I use both in my daily...

  17. Staff Nurse + Doctor of Medicine Education

    SierraBravo replied to NurseMaria21's topic in General Nursing

    I'm fairly certain that there are very few people who could handle the workload of medical school while also working (even part time). I have 2 dear friends just about to graduate from medical school...

  18. Nursing or pharmacy responsibility?

    SierraBravo replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Medications

    The provider when they do the admission documentation in the

  19. Teaching

    SierraBravo replied to Jmar4's topic in General Students

    Consider Masters degrees in nursing education or Clinical Nurse Specialist. NY actually just began recognizing CNS's about 4 months

  20. Med Admin

    SierraBravo replied to KaKujak0980's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When you are drawing up volumes of medications, you should use the smallest possible syringe to ensure both accuracy and precision. For example, I would have used a 0.5mL or 1mL syringe to draw up...

  21. Should I take PALS even though I don't want/plan on working in pediatrics?

    SierraBravo replied to Nursing2102's topic in General Students

    Do not waste your money on PALS, particularly if you don't want to work in peds. It is not going to give you any kind of measurable edge when looking for jobs (unless of course, you want to work in...

  22. Capstone confusion.. help!

    SierraBravo replied to PaigeAlayne's topic in General Students

    Despite the fact that you may not want to work in med/surg after school, doing med/surg for your capstone might allow you to learn more skills (like foleys, etc...) as school is winding down for you....

  23. Capstone confusion.. help!

    SierraBravo replied to PaigeAlayne's topic in General Students

    Here's my opinion... unless you are deadset on working in OB or the OR after school, don't waste your time picking either of those locations for a capstone experience because neither will give you...

  24. meds - confused

    SierraBravo replied to nurs15's topic in Patient Medications

    Couldn't agree more. However: This tells me one of two things. Either the post was meant to be be spam or the OP really doesn't understand the scope of what he/she is posting (i.e. claiming that...

  25. Exciting, New Chapter- Nursing

    SierraBravo replied to FutureNP2U's topic in General Students

    1. VS, bed baths, ambulating patients, cleaning up patients, sometimes helping patients eat, multitasking. 2. I also went to an accelerated program. You can expect to learn alot, make some lifelong...