RUmedic

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  1. Sepsis and low temp

    RUmedic replied to Enm89's topic in Critical Care

    I believe low temp has something to do with diffuse organ and skin under-perfusion due to massive cytokine release, which is a result of bacterial (or fungal) toxic waste product. Septic patient...

  2. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

    RUmedic replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    There used to be a time when employers hired fresh graduates and actively then trained them on the job. These times are long gone. If you happen to be in a very small town or rural area, then finding...

  3. NCLEX if I have BSN?

    RUmedic replied to Sakura1996's topic in Immigration Advice

    All graduates of nursing programs that aspire to work in a capacity of nurse in the U.S. are required to pass NCLEX to become licensed. If you wish to become eligible for NCLEX in order to work in...

  4. How do I prep for NCLEX (failed 3 times)

    RUmedic replied to Odadz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very similar situation here, but with a more prominent clinical field lapse - 20 years! I've been out of clinical environment for 20 years and I have taken, and failed NCLEX 3 times just like you did....

  5. Please give me an advice about job

    RUmedic replied to Acevedo's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello Marlin, I have just completed my remedial course (RN refresher) and have completed clinical practice at med/surg unit at a local hospital. I can completely relate to the anxiety you may be...

  6. OR Nursing at Metro Health, St. Mary's, or Spectrum Health Grand Rapids

    RUmedic replied to Jane1117's topic in General Nursing

    I have a friend who is a CCRN at Spectrum downdown GR. She's been saying for a long time how understaffed Spectrum is. She used to work at ICU at Metro before moving to Spectrum. It sounds like the...

  7. CVC placement by Vascular Access Nurses

    RUmedic replied to VascularNurse1006's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I believe you need to have CRNI cert and be an NP at the bare minimum in order to place central cath in my state - FL. From my understanding, in Florida anything like non-tunneled (subclavian, etc.)...

  8. hiring older nurses

    RUmedic replied to KThurmond's topic in General Nursing

    This post has made me feel better about my prospects. I am 42 and about to re-enter nursing after 20+ years of being out of the field. I am probably too old for hospital work. Younger nurses are just...

  9. Preceptor needed Fort Myers area

    RUmedic replied to spetro1's topic in General Nursing

    If you are willing to travel as far out as Tampa Bay area, I would suggest St. Joseph Hospital in Tampa, which is part of Bay Care organization. Bay Care spans Tri-county area in Tampa and has many...

  10. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    RUmedic replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    No, it's not MS, it is Lyme

  11. Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    RUmedic replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have some angst for the posters of this crap on Craigslist. Some comments on here clearly come from people that never worked as bus boy/girl and never tended a bar. I did back in early 90-s in...

  12. Staying Positive in Nursing

    RUmedic replied to SarahEAW's topic in General Nursing

    I am in quite the same boat as you are - finishing up my Remedial RN coursework after having been out of the field for 20+ years. I am really uneasy about my clinical and don't know what to expect....

  13. PSSSST!!! murmur, murmur, murmur

    RUmedic replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting topic, especially the murmurs presenting in endocarditis caused by bacterial infection such as borrelia burgdorferi (lyme disease), where the murmurs arise out of all kinds of issues...

  14. Unusual treatments

    RUmedic replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I am Russian, of which my user name implies. Having said that, I have never heard of my fellow countrymen using Vodka and Black Pepper in self-prescribed treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Just...

  15. I just cried in my car :'(

    RUmedic replied to Twinkle007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just want to give you words of encouragement and empathy. I know how it sucks after failing RN- nclex twice! I had over 30 SATA questions and they would not stop coming, literally. It will take you a...

  16. Is it possible to not work in a hospital as a new nurse?

    RUmedic replied to Brooke2009's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to consider outpatient centers. Another interesting area with normal hours is Cath Lab with scheduled balloon

  17. Failed NCLEX for the 2nd time

    RUmedic posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone! Last week I took NCLEX-RN for the 2nd time and failed it again. I have had just the time to take 203 questions before I ran out of time and the coomputer shut off. Interestingly...

  18. Failed NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    Thank you for the link to the

  19. Failed NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    Just wanted to post a BIG "Thank You" to all those that commented on my post! Your feedback is invaluable to me. I always enjoy learning from others, even the critical ones. "As iron sharpens iron, so...

  20. Failed NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    After reading some posters elsewhere it has dawned upon me that it matters not if you run out of time. What matters most is how these last 60 questions were answered before the time was up. Of course...

  21. Failed NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    Thanks for leaving a comment! Good Luck to you

  22. Failed NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    In my opinion Kaplan does a good job on Priorities and Delegation. On my first and second attempts I received no Delegation questions whatsoever, but your test may be different though. IMO, the...

  23. Failed NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    Thank you! Heading to Amazon right now to see if they have

  24. Failed NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    Thanks for the suggestion! I will look into Hurst strategies for SATA questions. I guess the main issue is that Kaplan, ATI and NCSBN did present some SATA questions but exactly the way NCLEX did....

  25. Failed NCLEX for the 2nd time

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

    Thank you replying! Kaplan does a good job with strategies that are relative to multiple choice questions, but they are not strong on