1. You don't know what you don't know. 2. Remain flexible, especially when you squat, slip, and accidentally rip your crotch. 3. Always have a handy extra pair of scrubs! 4. Trust your instincts and...
1. That our little elderly Chinese-speaking patient (awaiting deportation) has again snuck into another patient's room during the night and quietly fallen asleep on the floor, or... 2...that he is...
I start jan 12th! I have the temporary practice permit. I really hope my school gets everything sent out on time. I'm pretty sure I have everything done on my part! The rest is up to
I scored the position! As far as the NCLEX goes, I am registered for the exam. However, you can't schedule the date to test until after you officially graduate. I go to York College of PA, and we...
Yes, "compliance" or anything insinuating that a patient is non-compliant is now a huge no-no. As far as psychosocial goes, of course it is important. However, for NCLEX prep and learning purposes,...
Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion r/t vasoconstrictive effects of nicotine. - you can even take it further than that and mention the sympathetic stimulation caused by nicotine, reducing...
That's awesome! Maybe we'll end up working together in the future as RNFAs! It's a small world, especially in the medical field! I'm currently about one month from graduating from York College of PA...
I'm considering RNFA as well! I've actually seen a lot of positions open online for hospitals in my area. I'm in PA, near Hershey Medical. I've shadowed some of the RNFAs at the the hospital I...
Trauma patient with several intracranial bleeds and altered mental status is consistently not oriented to person, place, time, or situation. However, with neuro checks q2h, he consistently was able to...