ICRN2008 BSN, RN

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    Do you ever check CBGs by IV rather than capillary?

    ICRN2008 replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Capillary blood and venous blood differ in their blood glucose content, and as such the reference ranges are not the same. If your POC instrument is calibrated for capillary blood, then you really...
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    when can I call again?

    ICRN2008 replied to FirePup's topic in General Nursing

    I think that once a week is reasonable in most circumstances unless they give you an indication that they want you to call sooner or later than that. I am also waiting to hear about a job that I...
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    4.0 GPA ...Great memorizing abilities.Yes...Good thinking/reasoning skills maybe not!

    ICRN2008 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    I think that GPA has some bearing on a student's ability to do well in nursing school, because there is a tremendous amount of information to learn. That being said, I think that more nursing...
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    Has anyone switched from a BSN program to an ADN?

    ICRN2008 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    The best thing my mother ever did was support me in my desire to go away to school. I had to take out loans and do work study, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. Most kids at that age need to...
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    Dry hands

    ICRN2008 replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    My sister, who is a pharmacist, recommended Lac-Hydrin lotion. It isn't cheap, but it works really well and doesn't leave my hands greasy like other
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    Is this a HIPAA violation

    ICRN2008 replied to avalynn's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to reporting this blatant violation to the hospital, I would highly recommend reporting it to DHHS. You can't always rely on the hospital to do the right thing... Here is the website:...
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    Can someone make a list of all the things.....

    ICRN2008 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I will try to give you picture of a typical week in the first half and the last half of my program. (My program in front-loaded). Semester 1 (16 credits): Fundamentals: discussion 3 hours/week, lab 3...
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    I freaked out

    ICRN2008 replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    As in aside, who would choose to put in flooring that has to be stripped and waxed in a hospital? Obviously that is poor planning on the part of the designers, because there are many areas of the...
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    I freaked out

    ICRN2008 replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    I would just apologize to the janitors the next time you see them. I would also take this issue up with administration, because there is clearly a lack of prioritization going on. The patients come...
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    How smart are you?

    ICRN2008 replied to psycteach's topic in General Nursing

    I earned a 3.4 gpa for my first degree, and in nursing school I have (so far) maintained close to a 4.0 gpa. The science courses aren't as difficult as they are for many other health professions, but...
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    more than RN?

    ICRN2008 replied to user9876's topic in General Nursing

    Most physical therapists and occupational therapists coming out of school today have a master's degree or even a doctorate. Those who graduated years ago still have bachelor's degrees in some cases....
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    ER must haves

    ICRN2008 replied to kathy_bear's topic in Emergency

    They sell clips on http://www.allheart.com for around
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    Getting wisdom teeth removed, need advice from a CRNA

    ICRN2008 replied to BethBSN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ditto. My husband "woke up" in the middle of the procedure with the oral surgen over him with a pair of pliers. He heard his tooth being broken in half before they gave him more Versed. No thank...
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    Admin Tyl and Vicodin w/ in 4 hr

    ICRN2008 replied to 1st edition's topic in General Nursing

    We were told in pharmacology that the daily limit is 4000 mg (4 grams). If you give 2 Vicodin, that's 1000 mg of Tylenol. I would think that it wouldn't be necessary or advisable to give any...
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    Urgent Help Needed!!

    ICRN2008 replied to Smashingdude's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that in order to get a student visa to the United States, you must prove that you are able to self-finance your education. Also, you must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen...
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    PT with INR Disaster

    ICRN2008 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    As an aside about samples, many laboratories do not accept microtainer samples because the volume required for coagulation testing is higher than that which is required for chemistry testing, for...
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    PT with INR Disaster

    ICRN2008 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize in advance for the length of my response, but I believe that it is important for other health care professionals to have a good understanding of where medical technologists and...
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    PT with INR Disaster

    ICRN2008 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    FYI in general, the point-of-care tests tend to be less accurate and precise than traditional laboratory methods for obtaining a PT/INR. If you ever receive a high or unusual result with a POC meter,...
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    Hi, I'm new here + trying to advance

    ICRN2008 replied to Stef3827's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it would be considered a backwards move to get your ADN (which would let you take the NCLEX-RN) and then go for a LPN. RNs are paid quite a bit more than LPNs and have more career...
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    Ampules still being used, Ouch!

    ICRN2008 replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of chemistry controls in the lab come in vials, but one of our manufacturers provided us with an ampule opener. There is virtually no chance of cutting myself with that thing. Unfortunately, it...
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    How Did you survive???????

    ICRN2008 replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    During the period when I was taking 17 credits and working half-time, I just took it one day at a time. I came out the other end with great grades, so to me it was worth it. This semester I am...
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    How far do you commute to work?

    ICRN2008 replied to flowerchick's topic in General Nursing

    5 miles and 10-12 minutes depending on how many red lights I hit. We'll be moving out farther as soon as we sell our place, so I will have a commute of 25 minutes to my current job and 45 minutes to...
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    Starvation: A good thing when concerning the Obese.

    ICRN2008 replied to xt1's topic in General Nursing

    There is a lot of research being done with regards to malnourishment in post-op Roux-en-Y (bariatric surgery) patients. I did some research while doing clinicals on a surgical floor this summer....
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    Nursing major vs. Premed major

    ICRN2008 replied to ghaleon128's topic in General Nursing

    To get into med school you also need a 3.6 gpa (minimum), and pre-med courses are a lot harder for some people (higher level physics, 2 semesters of organic chemistry, etc.). Becoming a physician is a...
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    Lift test

    ICRN2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for people to share their experiences with lift tests in conjunction with pre-employment physicals. I was informed that I would be expected to lift 50# from floor to waist and knee to...