HarleyGrandma RN, EMT-B

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    ECG lead placement for large breasted women

    HarleyGrandma replied to Cidneysue's topic in Emergency

    The leads need to be placed to accurately capture the electrical activity of that particular heart. Some times the shape will require placement under the breast, and sometimes across the breast. If...
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    firefighting/emt and nursing?

    HarleyGrandma replied to jadenmx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm an ER nurse and I still run as a volunteer EMT for my local rescue squad. I enjoy getting to go out in the field still, and the squads that come into my ED respect that I still run. Lot's of our...
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    Passed CEN!

    HarleyGrandma replied to Rizzo02481's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!!
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    Definitions Please

    HarleyGrandma replied to Kymmlin's topic in Emergency

    Here is the website that breaks down the designations in VA Virginia Trauma
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    Brain sheet for ED?

    HarleyGrandma replied to SR8811's topic in Emergency

    I don't use a brain sheet; things move too fast. I document in real-time (or within minutes) because traumas come in, and staff gets shifted around. Multiple departments are involved in care at the...
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    What's your favorite nursing task?

    HarleyGrandma replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Giving TPA and seeing the patient resolve in front of your eyes. Knowing that they now have a chance at a meaningful recovery. In the ED we don't get to spend an extended amount of time 1:1 with a...
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The thread for those testing in June has been very helpful, so I thought I would start one for July. I'm in Virginia and graduated May 15th; finally got my ATT yesterday. The testing centers here are...
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    LPNs in the ER

    HarleyGrandma replied to amandab13's topic in Emergency

    No LPN's in our ED. We do have EMT's and Paramedics, and a really good working relationship between all of us (Dr, RN, tech, etc) In
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    I Passed my NCLEX RN!!!

    HarleyGrandma replied to direw0lf's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take the night before the test off, try to relax and get some sleep. You know what you know already, trust in yourself! Good luck
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    Chances of a new grad starting in an ER

    HarleyGrandma replied to IndependentMN's topic in Emergency

    I just passed the NCLEX yesterday (yay!) and I'm starting a new grad residency in a level II trauma ED in July. I got my EMT last year and have been volunteering at my local squad ever since. There...
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So rescheduled my test, moved it up from July 9th to today. It cut off at 75 questions, and a few hours later I got the "good" PVT pop-up. What a random, vague, test with about: 25 SATA, 10 pharm, 15...
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    3o days is about $99, it doesn't have an assessment. To get an assessment you need the $199 package
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I just rescheduled my test for this Thursday, June 26th! When I checked the test website there was an opening and I grabbed it. Ready to do this and pass and be done!!
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    NCLEX July Test Takers

    HarleyGrandma replied to HarleyGrandma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just purchased the 30 day package of UWorld and I really like it. The rationales are straight forward and I like the option of marking questions for later. Good
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    77 Q's on NCLEX & passing!

    HarleyGrandma replied to hopeelizabeth's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!
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    Passed NCLEX in 75!!

    HarleyGrandma replied to emmjayy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!!! Enjoy your success, you worked hard and you earned it all!! I graduated May 15th and still don't have my ATT yet :-( As soon as I get it I hope to join your
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    Help! I missed the grade cutoff

    HarleyGrandma replied to 2manybooks's topic in General Students

    You need to request a meeting with your nursing advisor ASAP and find out about applying to be accepted next semester to repeat that class. Almost all nursing schools have a test average (usually 80%)...
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    This is it. I'm graduating.

    HarleyGrandma replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    ^^^^This!! I graduate on Tuesday and it has been quite a journey!
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    School using Kaplan % as grade?!

    HarleyGrandma replied to FlutterBy417's topic in General Students

    It's based on the difficulty level of the questions missed, especially safety issues. Missing a higher level question is not counted against you as much as missing a lower level question. Most...
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    Failing clinical

    HarleyGrandma replied to studentnursej1's topic in General Students

    You don't need to reinvent the wheel, just do everything you are supposed to do. Show up early, and be thoroughly prepared. Read material ahead of time, volunteer to try new things, ask questions,...
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    Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    HarleyGrandma replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    Along with all the great suggestions above I would highly recommend, "Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Exam" book! It has an online portion with over 2000 questions too. I've studied...
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    Last Clinical Rotation :)

    HarleyGrandma replied to emmjayy's topic in General Students

    Congrats!! And I'm right there with you!! I have a final exam Tuesday, another on Wednesday, and a makeup clinical on Thursday and that's it. WooHoo!! We will pass the NCLEX and then be amazing...
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    Best educational path for older student?

    HarleyGrandma replied to oneday_nursepoundcake's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 10 years older than you, and I'm graduating with my ADN next month (yay!). I knew I wanted to work in an emergency room, so I got my EMT and began running rescue last summer. Found out I in fact...
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    Multiple IV's for one student, none for the rest... Is this usual during clinical?

    HarleyGrandma replied to Sherijo71's topic in General Students

    ^^^^This exactly! I know earlier in the program it feels like you need to learn the skills, but those can be learned in an afternoon. Understanding why you do them, when to do them, and what they...