Misty1

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  1. Did taking Chemistry really help you become a good nurse?

    Misty1 replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Yep you need to know chemistry to be able to understand disease processes and medication

  2. SVT vs Atrial Flutter

    Misty1 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What methods can be used to differentiate between the two? I've been looking all over for a take home test I have and the strip (wish I could post) I put SVT but wondering if it may be Atrial Flutter...

  3. SVT vs Atrial Flutter

    Misty1 replied to Misty1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    ARGH!!!!!!!! Correct answer : Do an EKG. That was in my answer seems like sometimes we make things harder then they have to be. Thanks to you all for your

  4. SVT vs Atrial Flutter

    Misty1 replied to Misty1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks I didn't know the SVT was slightly irregular. I'd think it would be the other way around. Anyway I didn't know you could slow the sweep speed. That sounds like a good answer too. Thank you...

  5. SVT vs Atrial Flutter

    Misty1 replied to Misty1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks. The question after the strip is How to determine AF from SVT. I've looked up in all my books and internet and can't find it. I'm sticking with SVT. and Thanks

  6. applying for a new job .....

    Misty1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Long story short. I've been a traveler for 3 1/2 years but need to take a permanent position. Accepted a job but its not working out. Its very disorganised nurses not working together etc. So I...

  7. CCRN ceu's

    Misty1 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Sorry if this is a silly question but here goes. I'm taking a RN to BSN online program do are any of these classes accepted for CCRN

  8. Lay Offs

    Misty1 replied to suni's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't as bad as the 70's went right into the early 80's. We are on our way though its

  9. PBDS for ICU

    Misty1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone taken this test? I'm going to have to take it on Dec 8th and am very nervous. If anybody can help with that I'd appreciate it.

  10. How difficult is it to find work in your area?

    Misty1 replied to Art&Science's topic in General Nursing

    working as a unit secretary really helps. i recommend most nursing students to work as unit clerks or skilled care techs to be able to find a job. i graduated from nursing school in'96. i remember...

  11. I told myself I'd never do this.... PBDS

    Misty1 posted a topic in Travel

    I accepted an assignment at a place I really want to go but gives PBDS. Can anyone give me any words of wisdom? I'm especially worried about the subjective questions..... Your working with a nursing...

  12. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    Misty1 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I heard from a nurse at work its a good

  13. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    Misty1 replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    I've been thinking about using this program for my BSN. Does this mean they will accept me as an ADN not a

  14. Giving Vitamin K IV

    Misty1 replied to SweetTeaRN's topic in Emergency

    You think thats bad. The other night I had a patient with an INR >10.8. Called the supervisor to get me some vit K. He misunderstood and sent me

  15. Giving Vitamin K IV

    Misty1 replied to SweetTeaRN's topic in Emergency

    I've always given it to monitored patients and luckily never had anything happen. Thank you though something to be aware of. I always was but its a good

  16. Giving Vitamin K IV

    Misty1 replied to SweetTeaRN's topic in Emergency

    I love your dog! Looks just like a dog I had as a kid..... her name was Boots. Sorry way off topic just had to tell you To keep on subject. I have given vit K

  17. Travel Nursing Companies

    Misty1 replied to worldsas's topic in Travel

    Right now I'm working for Health Specialists. Medical Staffing Solutions out of Rice Lake Wi is good too. Medical Staffing Solutions doesn't have anything under 40/hr. Nursing Options seems OK....

  18. Travel Nursing Companies

    Misty1 replied to worldsas's topic in Travel

    I've been traveling for about 3 years now and American Mobile does not have a good reputation. I'm working with another traveler right now that is with American Mobile. She makes 10 dollars an hour...

  19. 1st time traveling contract? Clauses stating must work overtime/penalty of $15hr

    Misty1 replied to sunshine9403's topic in Travel

    I know some companies do this and do enforce it. If your recruiter crosses it out and initials it ..... maybe I'd sign it. Sounds to me like they are trying to take advantage of you. Tell them...

  20. What was the best assignment you had?

    Misty1 replied to jo272wv's topic in Travel

    Don't blame you its a nice hospital.... good

  21. What was the best assignment you had?

    Misty1 replied to jo272wv's topic in Travel

    I stayed at "The Point". It was horrible you could smell marijuanna in the hallway cock roaches..... just a creepy place. The apartment was so dirty I wouldn't walk around without my shoes. Very...

  22. What was the best assignment you had?

    Misty1 replied to jo272wv's topic in Travel

    I did an assignment at Mercy in Cedar Rapids also and found it very traveler friendly. What ruined that assignment was my company put me in horrible dangerous

  23. Why Bachelors over Associates?!? is it worth it?

    Misty1 replied to NurseToBe20100102's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen a higher sign on bonus for BSNs and I don't think they are more knowledgeable. One hospital I worked at paid .50 cents an hour more so its not

  24. Why Bachelors over Associates?!? is it worth it?

    Misty1 replied to NurseToBe20100102's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ADN nurse but recommend new people going into nursing to go for bachelors. Having an ADN has closed a few doors....not many. Having a bachelors will not make you a better nurse but it will...

  25. what the HECK is PBDS?

    Misty1 replied to texascowgirl's topic in Travel

    Thanks, I've been investigating this test and can't see how it measures knowledge. Maybe if all travelers refuse assignments with pbds the hospitals will stop using it. I've heard a lot of...