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  1. Please help me interpret this ECG strip

    KaliNurse replied to chillax's topic in General Nursing

    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

  2. Interpretation of these physician orders

    KaliNurse replied to tropanium's topic in General Students

    I think the question/order could have been worded better than that, but it sounds like the forst 3 should be given

  3. RN vs BSN

    KaliNurse replied to jtboog2003's topic in General Students

    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...

  4. Magnet Hospital Nursing Question

    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...

  5. DCCC 2010 Nursing program

    KaliNurse replied to mediaboi's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    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

  6. Practice test questions for Nursing Fundamentals and more.

    KaliNurse replied to mwsaling's topic in General Students

    Kaplan and Mosby's Comprehensive have all the questions broken down into systems (resp, cardiac,

  7. Kaplan overall qbank score

    KaliNurse replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  8. What about contracting before graduation?

    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....

  9. checking BP before giving BP meds?

    KaliNurse replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    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...

  10. Finding a way to Study NCLEX-RN

    KaliNurse replied to ehlay's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there, ehlay! You'll get through it! You've come this far!! Best of luck to

  11. Joint Commission riding with me Thursday! Any advice?

    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...

  12. Submitting Chicken Pox paper to school to be in clinical?

    KaliNurse replied to tavia_yeung's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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,...

  13. MSN - Ambulatory Care - what can you do with this?

    KaliNurse replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    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....

  14. Heparin safety

    KaliNurse replied to mgaynor's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    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????...

  15. How do you study for Nursing Exams

    KaliNurse replied to Dragtail's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    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...

  16. Finding a way to Study NCLEX-RN

    KaliNurse replied to ehlay's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ehlay, Just out of curiosity....Is there a reason why you are waiting until October to take the exam????? If you graduated in May or sometime over this summer, you really should schedule your exam...

  17. Can You Refuse A Patient Assignment

    KaliNurse replied to gladtobeOB's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    These stories, once again, reiterate the overwhelming responsibilities of the RN. Considering the status of the current healthcare situation, I don't see very much changing in the very near future....

  18. Heparin safety

    KaliNurse replied to mgaynor's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Billythekid, It seems like you are talking about a Heparin drip, not Heparin SQ. A double RN signature is a mandatory policy in each facility because Heparin is considered a "high-risk" medication...

  19. Delaware County Community College

    KaliNurse replied to Tichi80's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    En1024, I don't believe you will have to report in unform until you are on the floor. Chances are that if you are having difficulty getting your uniform, some others may be having the same issues....

  20. Delaware County Community College

    KaliNurse replied to Tichi80's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Tiff, You are right. The first clinical day on the hospital floor is 9/20. But, technically Sim Lab on 9/12 is considered a clinical day as well (even though you aren't technically "in the...

  21. Delaware County Community College

    KaliNurse replied to Tichi80's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    FYI...Clinicals for evening/weekends at CCH starts on 9/12/09, not 9/20. And also....CH does not teach clinicals for Chester Co Hosp. She teaches classroom for senior students

  22. Why we learn to calculate drip rates

    KaliNurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are sooo funny. In fact you sounded like me at one point in time!! Here's the deal.....hospitals are now turning to plum pumps for calculations in order to avoid IV medication/drip errors. The...

  23. Exit HESI exam quirks. Material on test but not in HESI review book. (No specifics)

    KaliNurse replied to fathertod's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WOW! I'm glad that HESI's were not in existence when I took my Boards!!! Here's something the nursing schools should be asking.......HESI always talks about its "pass rate" for the NCLEX. Well, has...

  24. Taking my boards in 3 weeks!!! Support Needed

    KaliNurse replied to thenurse2b08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi E.R. Rookie, Here's some words of wisdom.....Do as many questions as you can PRIOR to taking your boards. It is probably best to do your practice questions in the on-line format. That is a good...

  25. Help!! I Need Informantion On The Nursing Shortage For A College Paper!!!

    KaliNurse replied to collegenurse09's topic in General Students

    There are many different reasons for the "nursing shortage". Peter Buerhaus is the expert!! I would refer to any of his research studies. They are all good and relate well to your topic. I do...