SierraBravo

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  1. Landing that first ICU job..or at least an interview

    SierraBravo replied to scrubulator's topic in MICU, SICU

    The thing is that your OR experience has put you in a difficult position to transfer to an ICU. OR nurses don't typically do assessments and they don't pass meds, so unfortunately while you have...

  2. Exposure to Chemo

    SierraBravo replied to kelseykelsey4's topic in Oncology

    So long as you're wearing the correct PPE and following protocol, how are you being exposed to anything? Unless you're working in a laminar flow hood actually compounding these medications (and even...

  3. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

    SierraBravo replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

    This begs the question, what was the volume of the tubing that you used? Every package of tubing states the end to end volume of the tubing. In adults, primary alaris pump tubing has a volume of...

  4. RN or NP--Help!

    SierraBravo replied to lrahm16's topic in General Students

    The odds that NP's will be required to get a DNP in the time that it takes you to complete both your BSN and MSN is virtually nonexistent. Will it happen down the road? Probably. Will it happen in...

  5. Fed-up: Admin will not even meet with me so I can withdrawal. A warning to others.

    SierraBravo replied to reluctantrn's topic in General Students

    Something is not adding up here... The OP is capriciously throwing around the allegation of abuse like it's free. This post makes no sense to me. So... you're saying that because you got yourself...

  6. PCT jobs harder than they once were?

    SierraBravo replied to funtimes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thank you for writing a well thought out argument instead of resorting to immature personal accusations and allegations. We'll just agree to disagree on some

  7. PCT jobs harder than they once were?

    SierraBravo replied to funtimes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Why do you think I need a new job? I love my job and I am pretty darn good at it. The fact that most of the techs that work on my unit are useless doesn't affect my job satisfaction one

  8. PCT jobs harder than they once were?

    SierraBravo replied to funtimes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Apparently you didn't understand it the first time I said it, so I'll say it again... You don't know me, but yet you keep making these assumptions about me. Again, this is plain and simple...

  9. i would like to interview a nurse for my guidance class

    SierraBravo replied to yoyobella900's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, I will not do your homework for

  10. failing RN school

    SierraBravo replied to whatnow123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you are failing in RN school then it's likely that you won't be successful in LPN school unless you address why you are failing and make some

  11. PCT jobs harder than they once were?

    SierraBravo replied to funtimes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    To be honest I wish we could get rid of the techs. The ones that have constant attitude and barely do the minimum required for the job are an impediment to patient care. When you talk about the...

  12. LPN and IV therapy in LTM in NYS

    SierraBravo replied to sportsmom84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This sums it up quite nicely. There must be an RN on duty at all times when IV therapy is being provided by the LPN. NYS Nursing:Practice Information:RN & LPN Practice Issues:Practice of IV...

  13. Should I withdraw or try not to fail!!!

    SierraBravo replied to durtydeedzgrl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I were in your shoes, I would try to figure out why you went from getting reasonably good grades to failing. If it's just a matter of not studying enough or not studying the right material, that...

  14. New Grad ADN job at Level 1 Trauma Center

    SierraBravo replied to Jamiejill7's topic in General Students

    I don't know about the job market in that area and whether they even hire ASN's. But I can tell you that your LPN experience liekly won't be valuable in your quest to be a flight nurse. If you were...

  15. admission to accelerated bsn programs and direct entry programs - will I get in?

    SierraBravo replied to lyndsmar's topic in General Students

    Acceptance rates will vary depending on school, location, and the caliber of students competing with you for a seat at that time. There is a finite number of seats but an overabundance of applicants,...

  16. GFR vs. eGFR

    SierraBravo replied to SpssSpss's topic in General Students

    In a hospital setting you will often see daily labs which include a SCr and UN. Looking at the trend will allow you to determine if there is AKI developing or if it already exists, if it is...

  17. I need help with understanding how do a care plan.

    SierraBravo replied to lharley132010's topic in General Students

    A nursing care plan should not have any mention of a medical diagnosis. Nurses are not Physicians and, as such, cannot make a medical diagnosis. We can, however, make nursing diagnoses and develop a...

  18. To scrub or not to scrub...?

    SierraBravo replied to NursePatty77's topic in General Nursing

    A shadow experience is just that, you shadow a nurse on the floor. You won't be getting your hands dirty or doing any patient care (or at least you shouldn't be since you're not employed by the...

  19. Rough day

    SierraBravo replied to BSNRN2014's topic in General Nursing

    You have to give yourself a break. You are a newly minted nurse and even when you've been through multiple codes, it's still stressful. Experience is the key here. And you'll gain it with time....

  20. Np2Be getting licensed

    SierraBravo replied to ptf2016's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This sounds like a nice idea, but I can't imagine spending money for information that is free. First of all, your school should help you understand all of the logistics. If they don't, surely you...

  21. PCT jobs harder than they once were?

    SierraBravo replied to funtimes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I understand where you are coming from, and I can appreciate your point of view. The fact of the matter is that I do most all of the PCT duties for my patients as it is, so also having to do VS on my...

  22. Are PCT's replacing the LPN

    SierraBravo replied to ATech4GFA's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I've seen some areas that are doing the opposite, getting rid of CNA's/PCT's and replacing them with LPN's. LPN's can do significantly more than a PCT and the cost to the hospital is marginally more...

  23. My pharmacy doesn't follow DEA rules.

    SierraBravo replied to rnwalking0909's topic in Patient Medications

    Nowhere does it state that narcotics must be secured with 2 locks: Title 21 CFR - Part 1301 - Section 1301.72 Physical security controls for non-practitioners; narcotic treatment programs and...

  24. Should I take Medical Terminology for nursing school?

    SierraBravo replied to MntEMStoBSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you're an EMT it is likely going to be a waste of money. You'll learn what you need to know in nursing

  25. Sigma Theta Tau Benefits

    SierraBravo replied to kgg6's topic in General Nursing

    The only time you would/should list your GPA on your resume/CV is if you are a brand new grad with no experience. As soon as you land your first job, remove that from your