DLS_PMHNP MSN, RN, NP

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    FAINTING...what made you drop?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Music_Box_Dancer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I watched a resident insert his first chest tube... kept making the insertion side larger with his finger, spreading the pt's ribs apart, etc. What got me was when the pt was groaning. That's all it...
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    April/May 2008 Grads....still looking? whose working and how's it going?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think our state has one of the worst job markets for new RNs. I think we are #1 for unemployment, too. Good luck to
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    Epic training envirnment

    DLS_PMHNP replied to mondi's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Our hospital is making the switch from paper charting to Epic. We go "live" in November. What do you think of the system? Thanks for any feedback!
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    Things you would like to tell... Nursing Staff ! ( and get away with)

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    From an RN to the OP (nursing student): "Until you have walked a mile in our shoes....." I'm also going to stick up for techs. Not ALL of them aspire to be nurses, many are happy doing what they are...
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    Advise on Med-Surg & Psych Classes

    DLS_PMHNP replied to medgirlRN's topic in General Students

    I remember having the two classes simultaneously (15 weeks). That being said, it was the toughest semester. Just make sure you keep up with the million pages of reading you will be assigned. Also,...
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    Nursing School: Did you GAIN or LOSE weight?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    I lost 40 lbs. I don't eat when I'm stressed, just the opposite. Now that I'm done with school, working nights hasn't proved to be beneficial to the ole'
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    Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    "I am getting a blood test to check my prostRate gland" Me: "actually, honey, it's called prostate" Him: "No- it IS prostRate" Me:
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    Nights are finally here!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to rayshanna's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad (now RN) on nights- have been for about two months. I would not do days... only kicking and screaming! Getting up and having to be conscious at 0630 is a bit much for me. I find I...
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    What is your first hint that it is gonna be a rough shift

    DLS_PMHNP replied to AngelsWings09's topic in General Nursing

    All SEVEN of your assigned patients are incontinent. And the day shift nurse says to you on her way out "have fun with
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    Last name on badges?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to BroncoSmoLVN's topic in General Nursing

    I have my first and last name on my badge. I have no choice, it's the way our hospital issues them. I haven't heard of any employee having problems because of
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    Just graduated. Waitin to be approved for the Nclex-RN...HELP!!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Kambili's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My best piece of advice: START STUDYING NOW. I took mine 3 weeks after graduation and passed (while working as a graduate nurse). I bought the Kaplan online course and reviewed Saunders 4th ed. The...
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    silly nursing question, hope u can answer it...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    You are very welcome. All the best to
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    Who is GENERALLY more of a "PAIN"?: Co-workers OR Patients?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    I would say co-workers are the worst... at least patients eventually get discharged
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    silly nursing question, hope u can answer it...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    At my school (university) we NEVER practiced invasive procedures on one another, nor were we allowed to, inside school or outside of school. I agree... would not be a comfortable situation at all. I...
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    Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, especially since you need to understand what the role of the LPN is. However, they should only train you on duties inside their scope of practice (med passes, dressing changes, etc). I'm an RN...
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    Tracheostomy Care/ Suctioning Documentation

    DLS_PMHNP replied to shrimpchips's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't forget to chart the sputum: 1. consistency (viscous vs. watery) 2. color 3. any odors? 4. amount How did pt tolerate the procedure? What were the O2 sats before and...
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    clip board with or without calculator attached...which is better?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to JBGC4's topic in General Students

    I think it is up to you what would be most convenient. I never carried a calculator around in NS (there were always some lying around at the nurse's station). Very rarely needed one. good luck
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    Stethescopes

    DLS_PMHNP replied to stborton's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work on a ventilator unit, and LOVE my Littman-II SE. Great for auscultating breath
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    Deciding who passess and who fails!!!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NewTheoryRC's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Questions you will encounter on your state boards will often have more than one right answer, you have to pick which one is "most correct." They test your critical thinking
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    Everyone has a 4.0 GPA!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:
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    Everyone has a 4.0 GPA!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

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    Everyone has a 4.0 GPA!!

    DLS_PMHNP replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! Besides, why does it matter to the
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    FOOD FOR THOUGHT...

    DLS_PMHNP replied to ange26s's topic in General Students

    I would eat something with protein definitely.. if you have too many carbs, you will crash. Protein = brain food :) As far as dressing, it's best to dress in layers. If you are too hot/cold you can...
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    My first Awful PT. any advice?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to WideEyedNS's topic in General Students

    When I've had assignments like the above pt you describe, I try my best to put things into perspective. For instance, when I start feeling like I am getting low on the "compassion vitamin" I remind...
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    What is it like to be a CNA?

    DLS_PMHNP replied to fulfillment's topic in General Nursing

    This is true in any industry, NOT just healthcare. People are people, no matter where they