Bedside_Life RN

Bedside_Life RN has 3 years experience and specializes in Surgical Intensive Care.

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1. Would you take a $5 paycut for Dream job

   Bedside_Life RN replied to loving2024's topic in General Students

   You need to ask to shadow in both positions to see how the units are run and if one is a better fit than the other. Maybe take the time to walk the unit if open to see how it runs on a daily basis....

2. If you could have gotten ahead in anything, what would it be?

   Bedside_Life RN replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I want to first say good luck and congratulations on your acceptance into your program. However, this is only the beginning. Quite possibly the beginning of the the most rewarding decision you have...

3. A simple reminder of why we do what we do, for everyone to reflect

   Bedside_Life RN replied to Bedside_Life RN's topic in General Nursing

   So this was an email that someone had printed out and laid down at the nurse' station and in some way it made my day a little bit better. It was only shared to bring joy to anyone who found it when...

4. A simple reminder of why we do what we do, for everyone to reflect

   Bedside_Life RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   So I wanted to post this because I know how easy it is, with all of the chaos we experience on a daily basis, to forget OUR pledge as nurses..... How easy it is to sometimes lose that memory of what...

5. Need Help with OB/PEDS pls

   Bedside_Life RN replied to Psalm 23's topic in General Students

   spend the time NOW.... Don't let all of the work you have put in thus far go by the way side because it is behind you. It took TIME and EFFORT just the same as this will. put in that same amount of...

6. Need Help with OB/PEDS pls

   Bedside_Life RN replied to Psalm 23's topic in General Students

   So I want to give you a very big hand for tackling a bridge program while working full time. I did the same and it is NOT easy. However, it is possible. Something beneficial is to consider the things...

7. Took NCLEX RN today 6/28 @ 75 questions.

   Bedside_Life RN replied to dtolentin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   So 15 of the questions are "trial" questions. These questions are ALL alternate format. From my experience and others input on their test it seems that the more SATA questions you have the better...

8. Do I tell that I failed nursing school in my applications?

   Bedside_Life RN replied to silkyut's topic in General Students

   More than likely you will have to provide your official transcripts, which will show the unsuccessful attempt for previous nursing courses. I am not an instructor but I had many ppl in my classes both...

9. Hurst Q review scores vs NCLEX pass/fail

   Bedside_Life RN replied to NurseBShip's topic in General Students

   A rule of thumb is a score of 82 or better being considered as the "goal" for success on the first attempt for NCLEX. I scored very similar to you on the q reviews and passed the first time with the...

10. Help CP for Hepatic Encephalopathy

    Bedside_Life RN replied to HelloHiloe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    why is this pt. encephalopathic? are you concerned with any risks for injuries r/t this patient's current psychosocial status or behaviors? a good piece of advice is, if you have to "make it work"...

11. First day of Clinical!

    Bedside_Life RN replied to JACSN's topic in General Students

    You will most likely be providing "Total Care", which is completing the duties of the Nurse and Nurse Assistant. Review in your textbook or a reliable source the pathophysiology, etiology, clinical...

12. What is 'Therapeutic Dose' in medical calculation?

    Bedside_Life RN replied to roth_mich's topic in General Students

    Your drug book should give you a range specific to the drug in mg/kg/day. For example, 10-15mg/kg/day (note: this is not the therapeutic range, it is simply an example). Also recognize that you may...

13. Vital Signs Skills Return Demonstration

    Bedside_Life RN replied to apedrique's topic in General Students

    I would contact your instructor for clarification on which resource you should use. Most of the time it will be a required textbook. It should be as simple as that. Good

14. Study tips for NCLEX

    Bedside_Life RN replied to catmom713's topic in General Students

    I like Hurst. It helped me the most. Remember that you will be taking a "safety" test. That is your goal, to be safe and ready for practice. I would assume that there is a rationale for why Nursing...

15. How to calculate for "how much remains after X-Hours?"

    Bedside_Life RN replied to ChooSoul's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    drop factor of 15 would reflect 15 drops (gtt) per mL. So if you are infusing 50mL, you would be infusing 750 drops Total. If 750 drops are to be infused over 2 hours, there would be 375 drops...