StephRNBSN

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1. Central lines/ PICCs

   StephRNBSN replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in Med-Surg

   I would be paranoid about the possibility of fluid overload. If it were me I would have gotten an order to give Lasix.

2. Med-Surg Roll Call

   StephRNBSN replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

   I have worked as an med/surg RN for just exactly a year now. So far I love it and I am learning new things day by day. I really don't know of anywhere else that I would work at.

3. I would really appreciate some advice/suggestions

   StephRNBSN replied to ltvixen's topic in Emergency

   I believe that you will do just fine. Nursing IS stressful, and at times you will look the part. If you are confident in your skills the patient will see that, they won't care what you look like. If the patient feels that their life is in good hands ...

4. How to Proceed after Failing 1st NCLEX???

   StephRNBSN replied to Scottm79's topic in NCLEX

   you should try the kaplan review course. it does cost quite a bit, but it is well worth it. a lot of people have had good luck with it.

5. Grey's Anatomy/ER.....

   StephRNBSN replied to highasthesky's topic in Emergency

   yes, i do actually yell out diagnosis and watch for things that are done wrong. for example: (on er) the md was putting in a central line and the nurs that was assisting him was grabbing things off the sterile field, handing objects to him....without...

6. Nursing student, but scared of nursing?!

   StephRNBSN replied to NS_Iowa83's topic in General Students

   It is natural to be scared to death in nursing school. And to tell you the truth, when I go to work I am a little bit uneasy...but that just makes me more concise with my assessments and everything else I do in a days work. If you are not scared just...

7. Failed Boards

   StephRNBSN replied to AGardenour1's topic in General Nursing

   i know just how you feel. i have failed the dreaded boards also. after i had failed it twice without having gone to a review course, i decided to take the online kaplan review course. it does cost a chunk of change, but well worth it. when i went to ...