MikeyJ

MikeyJ RN

Peds, PICU, Home health, Dialysis

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  1. No more buretrol/burette?

    MikeyJ posted a topic in Pediatric

    I found out today that the pediatric floor I work on is doing away with buretrols/burettes. Apparently this is a norm across the country (according to management)? Has anyones hospital done this, and...

  2. Have you failed the nclex and feel the exam could have been unfair?

    MikeyJ replied to Iwillmakeit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX does test on a wide variety of subjects, and yes it does seem a bit like trivial pursuit. However, one must understand how to take an NCLEX based questions. Many of the questions do not...

  3. failed nclex twice.. need help

    MikeyJ replied to tonio123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only used Kaplan (I did some questions from a few other review books but did not find them helpful) and I passed with 75 questions. But before embarking on a new study plan, I think you first need...

  4. REVIEW the basics/ must knows!

    MikeyJ replied to kewl_nurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To be honest, all of the "basics" that I spent so much time reviewing for the NCLEX never came up on the NCLEX. I would still definitely review your basic electrolyte imbalances, lab values......

  5. 130 miles/2 hours 15 minutes each way to work?

    MikeyJ replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    If they allow you to do 3 12-hour shifts in a row, you could possibly find a cheaper hotel or a room to rent for those 3 days. Driving over 2 hours after working a 12-hour shift would be horrible. I...

  6. Do You Hate Being A Nurse?

    MikeyJ replied to ButterPeacanRican's topic in General Nursing

    I can't answer that question yet, but all of the nurses I work with really enjoy their

  7. LPN or RN which did or would you do?

    MikeyJ replied to kksmum's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, hospitals are definitely limiting their hiring of LPN's. If they do hire them, they are usually for an ambulatory setting. From what I have heard from other nurses and a few nursing...

  8. i ran out of time for the nclex nclex-pn

    MikeyJ replied to mc30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I did my NCLEX-RN, I used the same exact strategy. After 1 minute elapsed, if I could not decide on one answer, I selected one and moved on. Thankfully time was not an issue and I finished at 75,...

  9. Foreign Student in a Nursing School. Hell Instructor

    MikeyJ replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. it sounds strikingly familiar to a student in my nursing class. We had an international student from China who had a very thick accent and had a hard time adjusting to the "American culture"....

  10. Student in need of advice...

    MikeyJ replied to occc2010rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think everyone is apprehensive when first working with patients, but I can assure you that you will adjust quickly and become more comfortable working with patients. If you do everything according...

  11. FAILED NCLEX PN @ 97 QUESTIONS- 3RD TIME....Devastated, heartbroken

    MikeyJ replied to PN2B2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am sorry to hear that. Have you figured out which areas you are weak in? Is it content? Is it the analysis-based

  12. does pearson vue dont update your status?

    MikeyJ replied to michaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is well worth the $7.95 -- otherwise it could take weeks to get your results from the State

  13. Should I go to the ER Blood pressure's HIGH

    MikeyJ replied to RadioMan's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot offer medical advice here, but if you are concerned then you should consult with a physician or go to an

  14. RN to BSN- homework question?

    MikeyJ replied to rkrs6673's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about the medical school portion; however, I disagree with the statement that "any grad school is harder to enter than an undergrad program." There are certain nursing programs that are...

  15. RN to BSN- homework question?

    MikeyJ replied to rkrs6673's topic in General Nursing

    That is an interesting question and I have never thought about that before. I have wondered before why admission to nursing school is far more relaxed than medical

  16. University vs Community College employment

    MikeyJ replied to pojned's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am not an educator, but I would think a CC would be a great place to start off as an educator. I was looking through the CV/Resume's of my instructors and nearly everyone started off at a CC before...

  17. Did you hear about this at CSN??? RN program

    MikeyJ replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have not heard of anything in the media lately about what happened at CSN, but I do know that every nursing school (to my knowledge anyway) tests students med calc math skills every semester. At...

  18. Where are some areas you worked for your final senior yr semester clincal experience?

    MikeyJ replied to rainbowbright11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did PICU during my final semester and I absolutely loved it -- I learned so

  19. Question!

    MikeyJ replied to middlek's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am very confused -- you want to become an OB nurse but you don't want to be an RN? You could become an LPN, but the schooling is very similar as the schooling to become an RN. Or you could become a...

  20. Urinating around catheter

    MikeyJ replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    While in nursing school, there was an elderly cirrhotic and ETOH withdrawal patient who was admitted and the physician ordered a foley and a rectal tube (Flexiseal). As we inserted the foley, urine...

  21. antidote

    MikeyJ replied to avicenna's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I take back what I said earlier-- it is Nitroprusside (Nipride) that you need to monitor the cyanide levels. I went back to my critical care notes and looked it

  22. antidote

    MikeyJ replied to avicenna's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    And if I remember correctly, when patients are taking a nitrite, cyanide levels are drawn periodically because they can turn into cyanide in the

  23. How soon should you start studying?

    MikeyJ replied to deann52's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I disagree -- I don't think you should start studying yet. I think you should at least wait until your first semester is over with because I really think you need a little bit of nursing foundation...

  24. took exam today

    MikeyJ replied to ehm08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    EVERYONE feels like they failed when they walk out of the NCLEX. It is impossible to tell how you did. I had NO delegation questions, only a few prioritization questions, 1 cacluation question, and a...

  25. nursing school and pledging

    MikeyJ replied to meyun06's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure it is do-able -- I never was involved with a fraternity, but I did work 40 hours a week and was involved with Student Nurses Association while in nursing school and I managed to do