saftman22

saftman22 BSN, RN

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  1. They come out of the woodwork

    It is rampant everywhere. The other night I had a drunk sixteen year old I was trying to discharge take a swing at me and out of instinct I grabbed his arm in an attempt to block the punch and held...
  2. LPN - RN in Seattle

    Highline Community College and Tacoma Community College also have LPN-RN programs. I am partial to Highline since I went there. I would recommend when you take your NCLEX that you apply in...
  3. Highline vs TCC

    I am a bit partial since I went to Highline and I work with a couple of their clinical instructors but I would say Highline has a better program. The last person posting was partially right about...
  4. I know when you apply for a license they ask about DUI and drug convictions. I am not sure if that specifically excludes you though. I think as long as you can explain the circumstances to their...
  5. ER nurses...what shoes??

    I recently bought a pair of Crocs and would not wear anything else. No back PX since I have been wearing
  6. Amiodarone and Cardizem drip??

    My question would be if the Diltiazem did not work in the bolus doses why would you being starting a drip. The SVT was obviously not responding to this drug. WHy did they not try Adenosine? I know...
  7. Metoprolol IVP rate

    At my facility we push each dose over 2 minutes with 5 minutes in between and hold for
  8. NCLEX Advise

    My advice to you would be take it as soon as you can while the information is still fresh in your mind. My instructors use to tell our class that there have been studies done that show the longer you...
  9. ATI Predictor Test Score in relation to Pass/Fail NCLEX

    I took the ATI and it said I had a 95% chance of passing on the first go round. I took the NCLEX last July and passed (75 questions). Not sure if there is any relation but I thought the predictor...
  10. Who else had 265?

    Congratulations! I didn't get 265 on mine but I felt the same way you did. Matter of fact as soon as I left I transfered funds from checking to savings to pay for the test again. Congratulations...
  11. May '07 Grads...

    I am not a student but did the LPN to RN and graduated last year. Congratulations to all. Just a reminder when taking the NCLEX think like an RN not an LPN and you will all pass with flying colors....
  12. How bad is the nursing shortage in WA?

    Just like any other place we are short. My experience is, working conditions are pretty good. Just like any other job you will always have the occassional problem person/people. Most places have a...
  13. Aesthetic nursing..questions?

    How do you already have your license if you haven't graduated yet? Just
  14. Anyone else with higher than normal volumes?

    No diffrent where I am at either. It seems that all hospitals in our area are having the same problem (Seattle area). Over the last two months or so we do not slow down at all. We have a 20 bed ED...
  15. RN Pins

    Your school should be able to give you some resources as well as the internet. When I graduated our school had someone come in and give us options if we wanted
  16. You know you work nights when.......

    LOL! I have a guy on my shift that does this evertime I see
  17. Washington State Requirements

    What I have noticed here in washington being an Associated Degree holder is most hospital prefer a BSN and will hire a BSN before an ADN (if they have the choice). The other thing I have noticed is...
  18. Belleview Community College

    I knowwe all want to go to a school that "Turns out good nurses" but my advice would not to set your heart on one school. I got lucky and got in on the first go round (LPN to RN) at Highline CC....
  19. Family/ Visitors in the ER

    At my facility we have a one visitor policy unless the patient is a minor than they are allowed both parents. Our policy is more for the fact that we have outgrown our facility. Most folks...