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  1. First job after LPN licensing & Being treated with disrespect!

    ital91 replied to Mary0000's topic in General Nursing

    OHLAWWWD. I LOL at those who say "respect is earned in this field, and comes with time and experience." It's called basic common courtesy people, regardless of experience. If you don't feel accepted,...

  2. Pediatric nursing right out of school?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks everyone! We'll see how it goes, there are only a few

  3. Pediatric nursing right out of school?

    ital91 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Has anyone started on a pediatric floor right out of school? I don't have enough experience in pediatrics, and was wondering if anyone had a hard time transitioning..

  4. Pediatric nursing right out of school?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've yet to cath an adult, I'm sure its harder in a

  5. Pediatric nursing right out of school?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    what is a new grad residency? Is it like an

  6. Pediatric nursing right out of school?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm hesitant to b/c I don't want to lose my skills, if peds isn't my thing. Any advice if I were to enter peds, like what should I

  7. Pediatric nursing right out of school?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My program also had 1 pediatric clinical rotation & there was limited space for peds insenior preceptorship. I just think that dealing with kids is a bit different than adult pt.

  8. S.M.A.R.T goals for preceptorship?

    ital91 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello I'm soon entering my clinical preceptorship, and we are required to makeup SMART goals throughout the experience. I'm in oncology BTW.. Any

  9. S.M.A.R.T goals for preceptorship?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did mention skills, however it is task oriented.. I also mentioned that I'd like to learn a certain number of new skills by the end..I could have a better understand of diabetes management but can't...

  10. S.M.A.R.T goals for preceptorship?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the suggestions. My first goal is actually on time management, and gradually increasing pt load. The thing with chemo is that were not allowed to hang up as students.. pain and nausea seems...

  11. How to improve on time managment?

    ital91 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I'm in my last semester of nursing school. I was wondering if you have any tips to improve in time mgmt.?? In clinical were given two pt. assignments to care for, and I always feel like i'm...

  12. Pt. priority dx?

    ital91 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello all, I recently had clinical and I had a pt. with metastatic cancer with extremity weakness. Pt. was also diabetic. I've been taught that DM is always top priority. Priority concepts I listed...

  13. Pt. priority dx?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank

  14. Psychosocial diagnsosis for infant?

    ital91 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had a 6 mos old pt. with a colostomy due to GI issues. Pt. was NPO but later advanced diet. I need two dx. First one I chose, is anxiety r/t to medical treatments/fear of unknown (for the family)....

  15. Can students be ANA members?

    ital91 posted a topic in General Students

    When I first started, my school gave us a paper to join the ANA, but I read online now that it's only for RN'S... I'm nearing graduation and I'd like to pad my resume. Can anyone clear this up ?...

  16. Can students be ANA members?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in General Students

    it might have been the NSNA for

  17. Possible needle prick?

    ital91 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I gave insulin via a lantus pen. The lantus pen has a disposable tip- the one you have to screw on. Anyways after I gave the insulin I removed the tip and placed it in the cap. My thumb touched...

  18. Possible needle prick?

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in General Nursing

    What did you have

  19. Priority dx. for patient?

    ital91 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nursing student here. I recently had a leukemia patient who had suffered a few months ago from a stroke. pt. is significantly weak on right extremities. Pt. didn't need much intervention. Most of the...

  20. How to figure out VTBI?!!!

    ital91 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know there are a lot of posts on this, but I still don't get it. Let's say I have an order for 100ml NS in 8 hrs. That's 800ml. If you're using a 1000ml bag, you would set the VTBI to 750ml not...

  21. How to figure out VTBI?!!!

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry, it just sounded condescending. Along with the person who said "have you ever worked in a

  22. How to figure out VTBI?!!!

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Chill pill Maverick, you get my point. Anyway, thanks much for the explanation I get it now. The order I gave was an example - 100ml for 8 hrs.. Again, calm your

  23. How to figure out VTBI?!!!

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Chill pill Maverick, you get my point. Anyway, thanks much for the explanation I get it now. The order I gave was an example - 100ml for 8 hrs.. Again, calm your

  24. How to figure out VTBI?!!!

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Now if I had a secondary IV bag, what would the VTBI be set to? the same as the

  25. How to figure out VTBI?!!!

    ital91 replied to ital91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    and yes, I'm a student. IV pumps confuse