JentheRN05 RN

OB, ortho/neuro, home care, office

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    on-line study club

    JentheRN05 replied to yvette76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I tried to stir up suggestions for this at school when I was there. It ended up being only me and my best friend, but it did
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    RNs, What do you think about "too posh to wash"?

    JentheRN05 replied to DZcarrie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. Yes - afterall they can't do our job. If I can help, and i have the time, or there's something specific I need to assess then I may choose to do it myself. But more often than not, there isn't...
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    Are nursing students allowed to give IV push meds?

    JentheRN05 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    We were able to give IV push meds - I gave Sodium bicarb once i was a little nervous about that one. LPN's can't because it is out of their scope of practice, at least in my
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    Breast Cancer Question

    JentheRN05 replied to pama's topic in Oncology

    Alot of information can be found at http://www.arimidex.com It seems to be positive in early detected breast cancer. But here's something you want to ask yourself. If you were in her place, would YOU...
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    Feeling good

    JentheRN05 replied to cajam6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is awesome. I hope to shadow that experience on the floor I begin working on next week which is a teaching floor that has students every day of the week except
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    OB Nursing

    JentheRN05 replied to Kristy_joyz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can answer question 2. Epidural shouldn't be placed in a prima any earlier than that because it could slow labor, especially since they don't have a history to go by. In a multip 'most' times, once...
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    question about "select all that apply"

    JentheRN05 replied to Plucker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with Nursemomruns on that. I would go with what I KNOW and not guess, because guessing in these questions can lead to disaster. Good
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    Our Nursing class is losing their minds over CBL

    JentheRN05 replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What a mess! I hope you get this figured out. I would NEVER pass a class like that. I don't necessarily need the exam info handed to me, but at least COVER SOMETHING!!! I am so sorry for you. I think...
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    Caring for status post hip fx with Alzheimers

    JentheRN05 replied to dinkymouse's topic in Orthopedic

    Although it wasn't me that posted, I really appreciate the post. I'm about to start work on a ortho/neuro unit. This is likely something I will come across. I had no idea they had ativan in a GEL!...
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    Questions

    JentheRN05 replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I had an adult client that I followed for the last two years of my education. He had a fistula in his wrist. They always applied the clamps without direct pressure because you don't want the fistula...
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    Can sex make menstral cramps worse?

    JentheRN05 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The sex and eventual orgasm stimulates the bodies endorphines as well as releasing (I can't think of the word!!!) which connects with the receptors and decreases pain naturally. The word I'm missing...
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    Transition to Nursing

    JentheRN05 replied to SonyaLynn's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to be a downer, but my first experience as a nurse out in the field sucked. It was a small town hospital that was trying to train me in several different fields at once IE. L&D, PP, Nursery...
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    Scared

    JentheRN05 replied to Redd3's topic in Nursing Career

    I would say you having 3 kids can handle going straight to RN. For several reasons. I have 3 kids for example, so it can be done. Also RN pays better, and there's more jobs for RNs as opposed to LPNs...
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    Challenging First Days

    JentheRN05 replied to carolh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a report sheet that seems to help. It has times (which are adjustable) for making sure you have all the meds passed. If your interested feel free to PM
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    I did it!!

    JentheRN05 replied to csh7382's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!!!congrats
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    can nursing assistants be held liable for ...

    JentheRN05 replied to panurse101's topic in Legal

    Well from what I can remember from school - which seems less and less every day - a NA can't be held liable for anything. That's because they hold a certification not a license. I could be wrong, but...
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    Med Calculations for boards

    JentheRN05 replied to chrisg0705's topic in General Nursing

    as i said
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    Shoes???

    JentheRN05 replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I get most of my good shoes off of Ebay. Much cheaper that
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    Shoes???

    JentheRN05 replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have read several articles on these. I had planned to purchase some, but after reading the articles I found they were just too unsafe for me. I have weak ankles, and have previously broken one...
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    Flu Shot Nurse

    JentheRN05 replied to merry nurse's topic in Infectious Disease

    My mom who is also a nurse suggested I call Home health agencies and offer my assistance. Anyone else have any suggestions? I am a fairly new
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    i'm new and i need help

    JentheRN05 replied to Real Nice(RN)'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Send out resumes would be my suggestion. But I know very little about the
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    IR Drain???

    JentheRN05 replied to elizabells's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I found it on google with ALOT of searching. Here's a link http://anatomy.med.umich.edu/gastrointestinal_system/abdo_wall_ans.html its the best I could come up
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    IR Drain???

    JentheRN05 replied to elizabells's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You sure it's not a JP? Off the top of my head I don't remember an IR
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    Med Calculations for boards

    JentheRN05 replied to chrisg0705's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say that drug calc are considered 'low level questions' reason I say that is because the fill in the blank and more than one choice are at random. I passed with 83 and had 1 drug calc...
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    Med Calculations for boards

    JentheRN05 replied to chrisg0705's topic in General Nursing

    The computer has a calculator that is available to use during the test. You simply click on the calculator button. So yes you can, just not your own personal