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    Clinicals?

    cracklingkraken replied to Ktrujil9's topic in General Students

    It depends. Ours are anywhere from
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    No, I didn't. That's fascinating, though. I'm not sure I would want to be awake for that. Is that routine or do they only do it for higher risk
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    About those new grads----!!!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as part of Generation Y, I think that the expectations of new grads as to what a job should be like is unrealistic. We are told the world is our oyster and hard work will prevail, and you can...
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that the normal range for ICP is 0-15 mmHg. If it's >20 mmHg, it's time to call doc. Doll's eyes is really creepy and indicates severe brain damage. It's usually from trauma or shaken...
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Gotta love the Midwest. On another note, my alma mater has a possible outbreak of the mumps. 5 cases have been confirmed, but I know my brother is fairly safe because HE WAS
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    ASN vs BSN

    cracklingkraken replied to msheather413's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm finishing the last semester of my ADN program. It was a financial decision, but none of my classmates have found it to be a hindrance in their job search. Many of my classmates have already...
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Alright, ixchel. I would be happy and honored to host the WILTW thread this week. I actually spoke to noelly recently. She is alive and well, just busy with her new
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    "The only thing that could make this day better is ice cream" - M.Scott Thanks! I'm always learning something new, but retaining and applying it is a whole different story. If no one else volunteers,...
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    Something Positive: Your 5-Year Plan

    cracklingkraken replied to Wrench Party's topic in General Nursing

    This year: pass the NCLEX and get a job. 5 years: Who knows? I would love to find a floor I love and stay for the long haul, but that doesn't appear to be the norm these
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I would, but I'm not sure I'm qualified. I did find a humorous/inspirational quote for graduation, so all is
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    What class in nursing school do they teach you surgical procedures?

    cracklingkraken replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Students

    Are you thinking of med
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I suck at phone interviews, apparently. Plus, they were asking about my critical care experience and senior practicum, both which are nonexistent. No kidding. We get terrible lake effect. This is...
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure I tanked my interview. I'm not too heartbroken, however. I feel like not having a senior practicum really puts me at a disadvantage. It's unfortunate, but it is what it is. I am...
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I could write one myself. I'm good at writing but our only guidance for quotes was to choose an "inspirational quote". What inspires me are demotivational quotes, so I'm not sure if that would...
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    4/2 WILTW: Disney Edition

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I followed a wound nurse during clinicals and learned so much. I learned how to bridge multiple wounds, how to measure undermining, and how to set up a wound V.A.C. I also was able to all of these...
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    Boldness to Speak

    cracklingkraken replied to Parakeet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Joining the party late, as usual. I'm also a Christian, but I don't force my beliefs on anyone. I find that, rather than outright sharing about my faith with random strangers or people I don't know...
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    How many clinical rotations do you have?

    cracklingkraken replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    2 year ADN program. 1st semester- Med Surg 2nd semester - Med Surg & Mental Health 3rd semester - OB, Peds, NICU 4th semester - Long term acute
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    IV Question

    cracklingkraken replied to LetMeGrabSomeGloves's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe INT is short for intermittent saline
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that 500 gtt/min can be administered as a bolus for a hypovolemic pt. R-sided stroke tend to be at higher risk for injury while L-sided stroke pts are at a risk for aspiration. TIAs are...
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    IvyTech Fall 2016

    cracklingkraken replied to Shauntil07's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm in my last semester at the SB campus. Good
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    Do I stand a chance at getting into Nursing School

    cracklingkraken replied to xavierh93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This isn't true for a lot of programs. Programs often consider your grades, entrance exam scores, and possibly SAT scores, depending on if it's a uni or CC. At OP, I would say your chances are pretty...
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    cracklingkraken replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I've been meaning to read it. It's at the top of my list, along with The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat. I'll try to look for the
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    Clinical classmates hate me

    cracklingkraken replied to emilylizj's topic in General Students

    Personally, I would avoid them and immerse myself in pt care. There's always plenty for me to do on the floor rather than worrying about hostile classmates. I would also privately ask the instructor...
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    Hope for Wallflowers

    cracklingkraken replied to AnArtist's topic in General Students

    I have to put in more effort than most. I'm normally a fairly shy, quiet introvert, so it takes energy to interact with strangers. I'm not assertive either, so when I have mean pts, I try to kill them...
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    The film: Vaxxed.

    cracklingkraken replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Also following. These kind of topics seem to draw a weird crowd,