JentheRN05 RN

OB, ortho/neuro, home care, office

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    IV complications & Admixtures help needed

    JentheRN05 replied to crb613's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    IVPB complication are usually antibiotics. If there are complications usually first thing to do is to raise HOB, turn off the pump and monitor vitals. As far as 'admixtures' I can make an educated...
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    Bedside Report?????

    JentheRN05 replied to ckh23's topic in Emergency

    I can see this as a problem because even though the patient has a right to know, some things discussed in report could lead to problems. Most specifically in abuse situations, how can you report off...
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    Post NCLEX feelings

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

    The majority of people do leave the test in tears. I know I did, I thought for sure I failed it, the questions in my opinion were too easy, after only 83 questions I figured I must have done so bad...
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    Who was your 1st patient

    JentheRN05 replied to dinkymouse's topic in General Nursing

    Was a Colon Cancer patient who had a bowel resection and had retainers on his stomach. It wasn't a pretty sight at all. I was very nervous but came to find out he lived 6 miles from me (which was a...
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    Help with confidence

    JentheRN05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay - I'm opening this thread because I am at my wits end. Every time I have a few days off, the day before I go back to work my anxiety grows steadily. I almost dread going to work. In a few years I...
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    Any advice for a new ortho nurse

    JentheRN05 replied to Nice Nurse's topic in Orthopedic

    Anyone know of any good Ortho/Neuro books to buy?? I'm going to use my patho book from school but additional book suggestions would be
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    Please! Please! Help me! I'm overwhelmed! Prerequisites

    JentheRN05 replied to sweet_april04's topic in General Students

    Best thing to chew is peppermint gum - REMEMBER to also chew peppermint gum while taking the tests too, it jogs your
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    Please! Please! Help me! I'm overwhelmed! Prerequisites

    JentheRN05 replied to sweet_april04's topic in General Students

    Here's my suggestions. 1. Read the material first 2. go back through the material and highlight what you feel is important 3. Start a notebook of notes that you highlighted 4. keep the notebook for...
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    Book suggestions

    JentheRN05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey all - I would love for people to suggest some books for first year of nursing. Please suggest because you read the book and enjoyed it. I graduated in May, live in a small town and was offered a...
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    Book suggestions

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

    Daytonite - Thank you so much. Your insight was more than I could've asked for. I do have my patho/phys books still and I have several care plans over different types of neuro disorders (most of the...
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    My bp is 160/120, go to the ER?

    JentheRN05 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are new to nursing would be my
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    Taking the boards before working

    JentheRN05 replied to Kate0140's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked between school and boards without a problem, but I'm one of the weird few that barely studied and passed on question 83 I still think it can be
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    My bp is 160/120, go to the ER?

    JentheRN05 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    A BP in that range is perfectly normal. Personally the faint feeling you describe can be attributed to anxiety. Know this from
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    Help, new nurse, suffering from Heel Pain.

    JentheRN05 replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    Birkenstocks or special orthopedic shoes. I have been told that accupuncture works very very well as well. I also suffer from this. It
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    Any advise???

    JentheRN05 replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    LOL that's what worked for me two out of 3 pregnancies. First one I lost 90lbs in 3 months (basically starving) and gained a baby. Second one, I gave up trying and decided I needed to lose weight,...
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    prescribing Keflex with Allergy to PCN

    JentheRN05 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm seriously allergic to PCN (anaphalactic shock type), yet I can still take Keflex. I don't know how this differs from one person to the next. I only can tell you my personal experience. I hope that...
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    Do you go to school seven days a week?

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

    Set yourself up in a quiet place. Study for no more than 35 minutes at a sitting and take a break after that 35 minutes to do nothing important. Your brain only has the ability to stay focused for...
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    My bp is 160/120, go to the ER?

    JentheRN05 replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I think at your age you probably think - this is NOT an MI. My brother just turned 30. He's had 6 heart attacks (5 were induced d/t ablation) He has Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It can kill instantly....
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    Nurses pulling CTs?

    JentheRN05 replied to RN12345656's topic in Cardiac

    While I was in nursing school I pulled a pleural tube, in fact the doctor (who of course was present at the time) insisted that 'I' do it. So much so he had me tracked down. It was cool, but I haven't...
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    Quick question

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

    3 1 then 2. Three first becuz you always assess first. applying pressure and dsg change are
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    Book suggestions

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

    Any more? I'd love a long list. I have how to survive nursing school (already graduated) First year of nursing. Thats about it. Keep the lists coming. I'm going to buy stock in amazon. Any suggestions...
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    Money!

    JentheRN05 replied to jaylynn67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I made $18 in orientation with promise to go up to $20 for nights. I left that job. Now I'm hired on at $22h/r with weekend and nights will be $24. Quite an improvement. Travel nurses make a TON...
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    Studying????

    JentheRN05 replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have my ears open. I just graduated in May. Passed boards in June. I have wonderful notes. PM me for details
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    I think I am going to quit my first RN position ;-( Long post

    JentheRN05 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I was at my previous position (my first RN job) for 90 days. The probationary position. On day 91 I called my supervisor and told her I quit. I offered her 2 weeks notice, but since I 'didn't count'...
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    Herbal/alternative and modern medicine can come together as a safe practice?

    JentheRN05 replied to button2cute's topic in Holistic

    I am a M/T in several types of Reiki. It has become strong enough that at times I don't even need to scan a person to know whats wrong. I have taught several classes and everyone is amazed at what can...