Tiny1Nisolet

Tiny1Nisolet

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  1. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WAHOO! Congrats! Was this one of the places where you took your portfolio? I am contemplating putting one together. However, I am not sure what I would put in the work experience section. I have...

  2. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WAHOO for you!! That is amazing, you have a job already. What was the interview like? Can you share some of the questions we should be prepared to answer. I think as we interview we should give...

  3. precepting ??

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello guys! I am in the process of finding out where I will be precepting. I put NICU as number one, of course. I switched my number 2 choice from adult to maternity. I was thinking this would be...

  4. In memory of my friend

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this very difficult time. I am so sorry for your

  5. decorticate, decerebate keeping them straight

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oops, left out my r in decerebrate. Anyway, do any of you have suggestions on keeping these two decreased motor function symptoms straight?

  6. pls explain..hypothyroid how can you have..

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, Can you help me out with this. I know you can and thank you in advance for doing so... Today in lecture my prof spoke on hypothyroidism. She said in this condition you have decreased TSH...

  7. pls explain..hypothyroid how can you have..

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in General Nursing

    So, my pt could be hypothyroid and I would see increase levels of TSH because the pituitary is telling the thyroid to get a move on and get to work. That makes perfect sense. If my person is...

  8. nclex questions please help

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Kns124's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Carotid, by applying pressure to both sides at the same time, you are decreasing CBF, which you would not want to do.

  9. NICU nurses

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to nsgst05's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my peds clinical I had a newborn that was very ill with RSV. It was a difficult, and at various times, scarey day. However, it was the best day of my entire clinical. I enjoyed working with the...

  10. Good reads

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to piscesgirl's topic in General Nursing

    The Bible! I also like Echo's

  11. decorticate, decerebate keeping them straight

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So good! Thanks guys! I knew I could count on you.

  12. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's great Kalico! Let us know how the tele goes. I would be interested to know what kind of questions you will be asked! Best wishes to you!

  13. assessment assistance dorsalis pedis

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I am looking for some tips in finding the dorsalis pedis pulses. Sometimes I find them right away but other times not. Can you offer me any tips or sure fire methods that you are...

  14. assessment assistance dorsalis pedis

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys! I knew I could count on you. We talked a bit about this a clinical yesterday and I know it is not just me. Last night when we came home, I practiced on my kidos. I think I will keep...

  15. Lab Values Explaination

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to GoofieRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    John, Thanks so much for the great explanation. I made a copy of this and plan to start using this method myself. Super

  16. Z track method

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yep, I gave one today. My clinical instructor explained that the benefit is that the medication is less likely to leak back out decreasing the incidence of

  17. Magnet status hospital ??

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in Nursing Career

    well, they both have outstanding reputations. I was wondering if the magnet would rise one above the other. I think the best thing for me to do is shadow in the unit to get a good feel. :) I am...

  18. Magnet status hospital ??

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Can anyone give input on Magnet status hospitals? One of the hospitals I am looking at just received the award this month. The other hospital is not magnet, but I have heard great things about it...

  19. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have been looking at hospitals for a while. I try to get input from people who work there as well as keep an eye open towards their website. If you watch the website you have a really good idea...

  20. STUDENTS: what do you want out of staff nurses? NURSES: vice versa....

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    From a student: One more semster to go!! I have to say, I have been so pleased with my clinical experiences thus far. The nurses I have worked with were so great! I am a go getter, I want to...

  21. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Nice to meet you guys! I have senioritis bad! We are so close. I can not wait. The big thing right now is waiting to find out our placements for precepting. I am nervous about that. I am so...

  22. What Should I Do? Please stop me from making a mistake!

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to brina's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats Brina! I am sure you are thrilled. If PICU is your first love then no worries concerning whether or not you made the right decision. Since you have been precepting there you already have...

  23. St. Louis Children's hospital?

    Tiny1Nisolet replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks so much for your reply.:kiss Yes, Glennon is a great hospital. I shadowed there during my peds rotation. I was instantly in love. They are definately in the running. I looked at St....

  24. St. Louis Children's hospital?

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do any of you know anything about the NICU at St. Louis Children's hospital? How about Cardinal Glennon?

  25. is it okay to ...

    Tiny1Nisolet posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Is it acceptable to call the different nurse rec. to obtain information regarding what they offer as far as orientation, loan reimbursements, new grads to high acuity areas, etc...? I will graduate...