futurecnm18

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1. How much urine to collect when cathing

   futurecnm18 replied to gal6767's topic in General Nursing

   Collecting too much urine at one time can cause your patient to become hypotensive despite the fact that they cannot empty their bladder.

2. Where were u hired? (ADN)

   futurecnm18 replied to diana13's topic in ADN/BSN

   I work in a hospital.

3. Where were u hired? (ADN)

   futurecnm18 replied to diana13's topic in ADN/BSN

   I graduated with an ADN in January, 2015 with and ADN. I also have a BA and I moved from NY to Florida. I'm currently finishing my BSN online

4. Can anyone help me with blood transfusion question

   futurecnm18 replied to andreead's topic in Student Assist

   On #3, you should not reopen the NS clamp. It should be closed when the blood is running which prevents blood from entering the bag of NS. Also, you should check vitals before you start blood, 15 minutes after blood has started and every hour while b...

5. NEW GRAD PAY???

   futurecnm18 replied to nealmink's topic in New Nurse

   City: Orlando, FL Position: Residency GYN/ONC PAY: $23.00 ASN, 23.75 BSN, Differential 10% weekends, 30% nights Benefits: Yes for full time Housing: Depends on where you live, I pay $1185 for a one bedroom downtown.

6. New Career-Second Bachelors

   futurecnm18 replied to csi4eyes's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had a previous non-nursing bachelors degree and obtained my ASN while working a full time and part time job. I am now completing my rn-bsn online while working full time as a nurse. I had some semblance of a social life but it involved a lot of str...

7. Celebrity TV Nurses

   futurecnm18 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   There was a reality tv show about traveling nurses on MTV called "scrubbing in" and it was awful.

8. Which one did you do while in Nursing school?

   futurecnm18 replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

   I just completed a part time ADN program and I worked full time and had a part time job(10-15 hours). Our classes were Mondays and Wednesdays with clinicals on Saturday or Sunday. Took 3 years to complete including prerequisites but I had most of tho...

9. Feel like I'm failing as a mom and student

   futurecnm18 replied to tobeornottobe25's topic in Georgia

   I agree with purple_roses. Freaking out about it won't change anything that's going to happen. Focus on excelling at your program and then do an RN to BSN program once you're done. There will be places that will hire you; you might need to move out o...

10. Can I take the NCLEX to obtain a license in two states ?

    futurecnm18 replied to metallicaman1031's topic in Career Support

    You can take the NCLEX in NY and apply for endorsement in DC and Maryland. Endorsement means that other states acknowledge that you have taken and passed the NCLEX so they don't require you to take the test again. Each location would have their own r...

11. Does it matter if you have an ADN or BSN nowadays?

    futurecnm18 replied to tobeornottobe25's topic in General Students

    Why are you feeling discouraged about your ADN? There are many RN to BSN programs that you can do part time and online enabling you to work full time. I am currently working full time and enrolled at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in their RN t...

12. Ok to start nursing career in a clinic setting?

    futurecnm18 replied to kmichels1's topic in General Nursing

    My externship preceptor started her career in an ambulatory clinic last august and received an offer for an OR position 8 months later. I think its great experience.

13. Are you a sensitive person?

    futurecnm18 replied to BrendaH84's topic in General Students

    That's kind of harsh. People don't choose to be sensitive. Speaking as someone who is sensitive it is a burden which I work very hard to not let affect my life. It's like saying if you have blue eyes please don't bring that to work.

14. First Choice Nurse; Second ???

    futurecnm18 replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anthony Bourdain - Travel & Food. Yes please!

15. RN-BSN program

    futurecnm18 replied to FLRNSTUDENT's topic in Florida

    University of Louisiana Lafayette. All online and can be completed in a year.