A-fib, for sure....A-flutter is REGULAR, a-fib is IRREGULAR. That's one good way to distinguish between the two....and of course, flutter shows the saw-tooth
Hospitals choosing the BSN RN's over the ADN RN's started because of Magnet accreditation. Many more hospitals are starting to apply for Magnet status (nursing excellence award). Having BSN's on...
KaliNurse replied to Dresdenchick's topic in General Nursing
I believe that hospitals are currently in a position to hire only BSN's. However, we will see that change once the economic situation lifts. It does look good for hospitals to hire nurses with...
DCCC Marple students......Some clinical sites are: Mercy Fitz, Paoli, Crozer & Lankenau. DCCC Chesco Students.....clinicals are at CCH for the first 2 semesters (First
You CAN do it. Forst of all, you got the right idea (in my opinion) with the Kaplan QBank. The NCLEX set up is extremely similar to the Kaplan set up. Keep practcing computerized questions, since...
KaliNurse replied to Stacey Newbern's topic in General Nursing
Stacey, Make sure your read your contract BEFORE you sign it! Know what your facility is asking of you, prior to committing! Also, it is good to ask about their requirements for passing the NCLEX....
Yes. You really should check prior to administering meds. Even though some patients have been on those same meds at home for the last 20 years and don't check their own blood pressure prior to...
KaliNurse replied to chenoaspirit's topic in Home Health
Patient Safety!!!......Patient Safety!!!....Patient Safety!!!..... You cannot go wrong with those words. Also, the Joint Commission knows that you simply cannot know all the answers. So, if they...
That's correct. You need to go to your family physician and have titers drawn for Chicken Pox. This will tell how high/low your titer levels are for chicken pox. If you still have a decent level,...
I know what you mean....you mean like aesthetics or administering botox injections for a spa or salon....etc.....The answer is YES. I have a friend that does it with a BSN and malpractice insurance....
Well, I guess I wouldn't take that for granted either. But, think about it....that makes NO sense. Why would the facility require a double RN signature on a heparin gtt and NOT on an insulin gtt????...
Yeah I guess everyone has their own "method to their madness" when it somes to studying. I think all of you have great studying ideas. I also agree with the fact that studying a little every night...