labcat01 BSN, RN

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    Accelerated bsn program vs traditional-will my grades lower signif.

    labcat01 replied to ChiropractortoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto! I graduated from my 18 month program with a 3.9- I had a two year old and I was pregnant for 8 out of the 10 months. I'm not bragging - that's just how it happened for me. The one thing I did...
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    What liability coverage do you carry?

    labcat01 replied to nursecass's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have NSO- it costs more and I get less coverage then the previous posters because I'm in Texas but I do feel a little bit better knowing I have it
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    Nurse Internship in MICU & SICU this Summer

    labcat01 replied to MarillaMojo's topic in MICU, SICU

    Figure out who the respiratory therapists are and make friends. They will teach you so much! Also, try to get your hands on things that you wouldn't normally see in other units. Learn how the vents...
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    I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    labcat01 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    In the write-up, I hope they remember to list the anesthesiologist who is responsible for obtaining consent and performing the procedure. I mean, isn't it ultimately up to the doc to make sure that...
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    Texas Nurses Unions

    labcat01 replied to rockenmomRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Woo hoo! Seven months in Houston and I've stopped using my turn signal all together. Sorry rbezemek- being a native of Houston, you might not know what a "turn signal" is. I suggest Google for...
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    Dealing with ICU visitors

    labcat01 replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our unit is closed for change of shift and that's about it. I find that most of our families are pretty cooperative with a little sympathy and education. For example, most of my families know what...
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    Critical thinking in the NCLEX exam will go a long way!

    labcat01 replied to JBET's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing your
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    Has anyone here ever taken an anatomy class online?

    labcat01 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    I took A&P I and II online and I loved it. I had online lectures/assignments. I had Saturday labs once a month and had to take exams at the learning center. I think you have to really know...
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    Offered postion in Cath Lab.. any insight?

    labcat01 replied to BrittNICURN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Maybe it depends on the hospital- at mine, the Cath lab is like a family. Everyone is so nice. A bunch of techs were in my IABP class and I can't believe how knowledgeable they are about vascular...
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    Nurses on immunosuppressives?

    labcat01 replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious too! I've been wondering how it works for nurses receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Good luck with your treatment BTW, I hope it works out for
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    This website scared the hebejeebes out of me

    labcat01 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Me too! What I DIDN'T do is start a thread about it....it just would seem mean You can totally do it- keep up the hard work and stay positive. Good
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    I passed the NCLEX!

    labcat01 replied to NurseMarla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!! It is the best feeling ever, isn't
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    kudos?

    labcat01 replied to nminodob's topic in General Nursing

    lol! Looks like you got it
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    FFP with diprivan?

    labcat01 replied to photomom's topic in MICU, SICU

    gah...I always say that my least favorite patients are the ones with poor IV access. I can handle ANYTHING else but that :) Oh and great advice in this thread! I'm so glad you asked about it
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    Issues with a nurse who eat their young!

    labcat01 replied to caitiecait's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've had a couple of nurses like that- some are hard on me because I know they WANT me to learn and are trying to teach me and some are just mean. First, You will learn to get used to it and try to...
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    Hospital vs. Private Practice. Input please

    labcat01 replied to caitiecait's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not an NP so my opinion means nothing :) but I was talking to a PA about this the other day. She was telling me some interesting things... She works with a surgeon in private practice and they...
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    Pt.'s partner asked to have intercourse with a stoma !

    labcat01 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    The thought would have never occurred to me and I'd have been shocked if a pt. asked me. This is why I read All Nurses- so I can be shocked at the computer and not suprised too much in my daily...
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    Just when I thought things were coming together

    labcat01 replied to Emilysmom2, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are two frequent saying on my unit: "Nursing is a 24 hour job" and "Do the best you can with the 12 hours you have". Once that started to sink in with me, I began to feel less bad about myself...
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    New Grad Milestones

    labcat01 replied to emtb2rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    - first time to celebrate nurse's week as an RN - first time you get to add RN to your name on AllNurses!!! BTW, I thought the "1st Code Brown Exxon Valdez" was hilarious. I had the code brown the...
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    CCRN

    labcat01 replied to sqadir1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you can find a class nearby, I think the TNCC might be more beneficial for someone interested in ER. Good luck with the job hunt!
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    Assault of Nurses in ER

    labcat01 replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey, I wasn't trying to sound nasty- I was just curious about the law... but since you asked- Texas Penal Code (TPC) Ch. 22 lists assault as a Class A misdemeanor. Under certain circumstances, assault...
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    Assault of Nurses in ER

    labcat01 replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Texas Nursing

    There is a law against assault- period. I don't think there is a specific law for just physicians/medics. If you know otherwise post a link or
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    CCRN Study groups- any one have one?

    labcat01 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi all, Some of my coworkers are talking about starting a study group for the CCRN exam. I have no idea how to do this! Did anyone have a study group among their coworkers? How did it work for you and...
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    CCRN Study groups- any one have one?

    labcat01 replied to labcat01's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That is a great idea! Thanks
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    Natasha Richardson's TBI and demise

    labcat01 replied to rhon91's topic in General Nursing

    According to People Magazine her organs were donated. I hope more media outlets pick up this story- it could do a lot for UNOS....