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1. CPR on the floors

   Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks a lot for your comments!

2. CPR on the floors

   Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry, I meant patients on vent with a trach. The trach came out, hence my use of the word "extubated". What I really want to know is how people feel about launching a CPR on the floor before the emergency team arrives. When you are standing there al...

3. CPR on the floors

   Sallysame posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello fellow nurses! It's always busy busy time for us but I wanted to take a few minutes to share an experience. Last week I came into my shift on a med/surg floor and right after report, the PCT came to get me that the patient had inadvertently ex...

4. a problem with a question

   Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in NCLEX

   Thank you so much for having reassured me. Indeed, I too would have assessed the patient before the material. Have a great day!

5. a problem with a question

   Sallysame posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hello everyone! I was doing some practice questions and came across a strange question (below). you had to place the answers in the right order. the right answer is the following but I am confused. I thought that you always had to check the patient b...

6. Any Canadian Nurses taking NCLEX?

   Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in NCLEX

   Wow, looks like we are going down the same path. I've been an RN for 12 years and in ICU for 7. I've also just began the NCSBN and indeed it is more challenging. I'll be thinking about you, what day is D day? Can you PM me? Goooood luck!!!

7. Any Canadian Nurses taking NCLEX?

   Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in NCLEX

   Hi Aishunte, Thanks for letting us know. Good luck on your NCLEX. Would love to know how you prepared. Have you been out of school for a while? Which state are you applying to. Would love to hear about your experience. (in PM if you prefer) Thanks!

8. example question

   Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks for your answer :)

9. chest drainage question

   Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks Rob, this was what was troubling me. Your answer cleared everything up for me.

10. example question

    Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in NCLEX

    Sorry I seem to have not copied the question properly. The patient's right foot is weak/paralyzed. Sorry about that.

11. chest drainage question

    Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in NCLEX

    oh no, sorry, I didn't copy the question properly! The question was stating something like a patient has a closed chest drainage system where bubbles can be seen in the collection chamber. And yes, the answer was that there was a leak. My issue is t...

12. chest drainage question

    Sallysame posted a topic in NCLEX

    Last question for now. I know that in a closed chest drainage system there is a compartment that bubbles. Is that correct? Which would it be? What is the answer to this question? [TABLE=class: px"textNormal_2"] [TR] [TD] [/TD] [TD=width: 12px, align:...

13. example question

    Sallysame posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hello! There's a question that I keep on bumping into. I was wondering if someone could help me understand the logic. I keep on bumping into the two following questions. Can anyone help me understand the logic? [TABLE=class: textNormal_2] [TR] [TD=al...

14. Consent form

    Sallysame replied to Sallysame's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks for your answer. I just find it tricky sometimes in the NCLEX questions. If I bump into the same question, I surely will post it.

15. RN looking for work NY, NY

    Sallysame replied to Simonesays's topic in General World

    Hey Lanna, Wishing you luck on your quest. Sounds like it isn't easy out in NY!