MikeyJ

MikeyJ RN

Peds, PICU, Home health, Dialysis

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  1. Nuns in University

    MikeyJ replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    One of my 1st semester professors was a former

  2. AHHH nursing school???

    MikeyJ replied to Gadget85's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to that! Pass your classes the FIRST time around! There are many students in my class who have had to repeat a class, or have been dismissed for failing 2 classes in one semester. I don't think...

  3. CRNA school require Organic chemistry?

    MikeyJ replied to grifftith's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    nearly all bsn programs require chemistry classes - both inorganic and organic; however, those required for bsn programs are usually introductory or "chemistry for health sciences" type of classes....

  4. Hi everyone!!

    MikeyJ replied to hno100's topic in Nevada Nursing

    UMC is fairly hard to get into, from what I have heard. I personall work at UMC as a nurse apprentice, but the only way I got in was knowing some people in management. UMC is fairly competitive...

  5. PICC Line Certified

    MikeyJ replied to Hawaii2LasVegas's topic in Nevada Nursing

    UMC has an "IV Team" that strictly places IV's, PICC's, etc. It seems the jobs are hard to come by though because their job seems fairly laid back, aside from placing IV's and PICC's all

  6. Transferring to UNLV

    MikeyJ replied to BLESSED916's topic in Nevada Nursing

    That is one thing you need to do at UNLV -- keep on top of everything! Every department seems to "misplace" paperwork, never do what they say they are going to do, and no one really cares... that is...

  7. AHHH nursing school???

    MikeyJ replied to Gadget85's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is anything you can do to prepare yourself. Yes, you could review some anatomy and physiology, but I don't think it would help you that much. You have taken all of your pre-req's,...

  8. lpn to paramedic???

    MikeyJ replied to adrox88's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know any specifics, but do you really need to become a paramedic to become a flight nurse? I have never heard of that. Don't flight nurses need ICU or ER experience? You would be taking a...

  9. Transferring to UNLV

    MikeyJ replied to BLESSED916's topic in Nevada Nursing

    You will easily get into UNLV, but you still have a few semesters (probably 3) before you are able to apply to the nursing program. So if there are some classes that will not transfer, you will still...

  10. Transferring to UNLV

    MikeyJ replied to BLESSED916's topic in Nevada Nursing

    This is why the School of Nursing requires students to apply for graduation the beginning of their 3rd semester, so if it comes up that you need to take other classes, you can do so your 4th semester....

  11. Nurses Smoking

    MikeyJ replied to JENNLEE's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why it matters. I am personally a non-smoker and despise the smell of smoke, and it does bother me when a nurse stinks of smoke and is taking care of patients... but nurses are...

  12. Transferring to UNLV

    MikeyJ replied to BLESSED916's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Depending on which classes are not accepted, you need to contact that department. The department chair has to look at whether or not it should be

  13. Do nurses actually measure liver span during physical assessment?

    MikeyJ replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    My physical assessment class my 1st semester also taught us to do deep palpation and to measure liver span. I have never seen a nurse do deep palpation or measure a liver span. Doc's don't even...

  14. Students not charting...If it isn't charted..who did it?

    MikeyJ replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    We have charted from day 1 of clinicals, and our instructor or nurse co-signs. The only clinical we do not chart in is our psych

  15. Am I going to lose my license?

    MikeyJ replied to unlucky_monkey888's topic in General Nursing

    So

  16. Senior High School. Need help bsn program!

    MikeyJ replied to Jasetin101's topic in General Nursing

    Being a CNA will help you when it comes time for clinicals -- you will probably have an easier transition then some people. And doing bedside care will obviously be easier for you. However, being a...

  17. Elbow Splints, Restraints?

    MikeyJ replied to GatorRN21's topic in Pediatric

    We use these "restraints" on nearly all of your young pediatric population, and we are not required to get any type of order from the

  18. Transferring to UNLV

    MikeyJ replied to BLESSED916's topic in Nevada Nursing

    When I transferred to UNLV 3 years ago, I had to petition for classes to be accepted and they eventually

  19. Does where you went for CNA school matter?

    MikeyJ replied to GaMBA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Very simple answer: heck no.

  20. O2 Sats..bad if 100%..?

    MikeyJ replied to featherzwolfcloud's topic in General Nursing

    I see 100% all the time in the ped's department. When they are at 100%, it usually never stays there but rather fluctuates a few %. Side note and kind of funny -- before I went to bed last night, I...

  21. Proof that Magnet Status is a farce (read this article!!)

    MikeyJ replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't go as far as saying this article is "proof", but it brings up some great points... all of which I agree

  22. Pay at Planned Parenthood

    MikeyJ replied to ranna&nessas mom's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know what the average RN salary is for your area? Perhaps you could list the average salary, or a bit lower. I doubt they pay what hospitals pay for RN's but I am sure it is

  23. Entire ER crew will go to mandatory retreat

    MikeyJ replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard of company retreats before.. I think they are a wonderful idea! I have been working in a conflict resolution center for almost 2 years now as a case manager and certified mediator. It is...

  24. Anatomy is pretty darn hard.

    MikeyJ replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    Studying A&P is about studying smarter, and not necessarily harder. If you are studying it "hard" now, and still not doing well.. you need to figure out how to smarten your study habits. Focus on...

  25. Which classes would benefit?

    MikeyJ replied to lynnly's topic in General Nursing

    There have been many discussions on this board about nursing schools that do not have pharmacology classes, but instead "integrate" them into the different sections covered in their classes. I still...