2ndCareerRN

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1. Vegetarian being asked to dissect a cat !

   2ndCareerRN replied to roxburin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   ITA, and will add. Another reason is that irresponsible humans like the kittens, but when they get older they are tossed aside for various reasons. Once that happens they are free to breed, and...

2. Administering CPR

   2ndCareerRN replied to fleasle's topic in General Nursing

   Although I don't do the actual compressions that often, I am there when it is done. While the aide or EMT is doing compressions, I set up the monitor, slap on pads, get IV access and all the other...

3. Husband/wife in the Navy? Stationed in CA

   2ndCareerRN replied to TRINI_RN's topic in California Nursing

   Go to Spain....you can always visit those other places when living in the US. But to live in Spain.....something that should not be passed up.

4. Why is this so? Misunderstand the concept for IV Bag Infusion

   2ndCareerRN replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I usually put in a number that equates to 10-15 minutes before the fluid infusion is done. That way, if I am busy, the pump beeping will cue me to change the bag. That way there is not a period of...

5. The VA Medical Center Pay

   2ndCareerRN replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

   Somebody was blowing smoke up your "you know what". Most new grads (RN)are hired as a GS7, and that is nowhere 60K yr. It is easy to find out how much they pay. Look at a job announcement for a...

6. Are small jokes accepted?

   2ndCareerRN replied to brazuca's topic in General Nursing

   Frankie, One small bit of advice........ Keep your day job. Unless you can read people 100%, in a matter of seconds, it is best to leave the jokes behind during clinicals.

7. There was a full moon last night. Can you usually tell when you're at work?

   2ndCareerRN replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

   No more craziness here on full moon nights than on other nights. It is always crazy.

8. need info. on Chronic Airway Obstruction

   2ndCareerRN replied to huffmom03's topic in Pulmonary

   Google...is your friend....and so are some other search engines. You should be able to find something in there to help you out. good luck

9. Which PDA to purchase?

   2ndCareerRN replied to Amberlynn1181's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   HI, Try a search on titles only and put in PDA. You will see about 8 pages of related posts.

10. Questions for Navy Reservists

    2ndCareerRN replied to jhowirn's topic in Government, Military

    As a reservist you will have to go to Officer Indoctrination School in Newport, R.I. You may also be able to enter at an advanced paygrade, rather than as an Ensign. Talk to a Nurse Recruiter. Do not...

11. Anyone use epocrates for PDA?

    2ndCareerRN replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in General Nursing

    I have the free version. I also have the Davis Drug Guide on mine. I use the DDG quite a bit more. Epocrates doesn't seem to have as much info. An example I ran into the other night was with pyridium....

12. Your opinion: VA benefit cuts...OK or Not OK?...Take the Poll

    2ndCareerRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    While it is not ok to cut bebefits, it is permissable, and expected that the VA use their money more wisely. Does that mean some people will not receive the care they believe they deserve. Of course...

13. Should there be a limit on trying to pass NCLEX?

    2ndCareerRN replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is the way NCLEX is supposed to work. But, what of the person who takes 4 tries and still fails. They will have seen an extra 1060 questions. Questions you can't see by doing Kaplan or anything...

14. Should there be a limit on trying to pass NCLEX?

    2ndCareerRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I often see where people have failed NCLEX 3 or more times. Some states require a remedial course of study after failing so many times. Arizona will allow multiple times in 1 year. In Kansas, you must...

15. Indian Health Service Story

    2ndCareerRN replied to quezen's topic in General Nursing

    I can't tell if you got a bum rap or not. There is only one side to this story. I don't understand why the IHS would want to single you out when they have a lot more problems than what you alluded to....