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  1. What do I tell her?

    pvjerrys replied to HisHands's topic in General Nursing

    your friend needs to get legal

  2. competency (skills) fair

    pvjerrys replied to totomel's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    we end the semester (prior to the final exam) with a clinical practicum that is incorporated into their total points. we look at all the skills / procedures that have been learned. we have short...

  3. Students who fail

    pvjerrys replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    puggymae we review all of our exam with students except the final exam. we used to have students hanging around waiting for their grades while we educators reviewed their exams. it was difficult...

  4. Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    pvjerrys replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient Medications

    my first semester clinical group has performed the following in the clinical setting: insert & discontinue ng; insert & disc foleys; administer po, im, sqs, opiates; perform wound care (w-d,...

  5. Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    pvjerrys replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient Medications

    i'm a 1st semester instructor in adn program. all injection sites are demonstrated. students have practicum and theoretical exam to evaluate their knowledge base. they must pass both practicum and...

  6. TPN questions

    pvjerrys replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    10% dextrose (PPN) may be infused in peripheral vein. 20% or greater dextrose (TPN) must be infused via central venous line. Usually pt has more than one lumen for TPN so that lab draws or other meds...

  7. Intramuscular Injection Sites?

    pvjerrys replied to Nurse Bethie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    florry: i wish i learn more, and sure i do, by listening to other people/nurses around the world!! hello from southern california, florry. here is a link for medical dictionary that may help....

  8. Soon to be LVN graduate...looking for RN school in SoCal

    pvjerrys replied to wooosp's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.rn.ca.gov/ there is a list of approved rn programs on the bon site. you'll also be able to see the nclex pass rate for each school that will help with your

  9. Nursing schools in Southern California

    pvjerrys replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    Once you get your RN, go to some of the Job Fairs in southern CA. Some of these job fairs are listed with Nurseweek. We have an annual job fair at the college for the 4th semester students. These...

  10. Nursing schools in Southern California

    pvjerrys replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California Nursing

    can someone tell me some good nursing schools in southern california? california state u system. http://www.calstate.edu/ university of ca systems. http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ is the...

  11. Working as an RN

    pvjerrys replied to NathanDH's topic in Post Graduate Students

    MSN - Master's of Science,

  12. What to do with Master's?

    pvjerrys replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    Some institutions are now offernig a CNS/NP focus. This nurse is based in an acute care rather than in ambulatory care

  13. What to do with Master's?

    pvjerrys replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    Less than 10% of RNs are master's prepared. Hence, an advanced degree is very marketable. You noticed after your BSN opened doors for you? With a master's degree in nursing, even more doors will open...

  14. Question for those that passed NCLEXRN and have used Saunders

    pvjerrys replied to SanFranSRNA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is important when taking these practice tests is to read the rationales for both correct and incorrect answers. Remembering the rationales will help with your critical

  15. Funny patient names by nurses

    pvjerrys replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    This is probably another one of those "urban legend." One mother, dazed after delivering her child, heard a beautiful sounding word and wanted to name her baby .... lady parts. The nurse talked her...

  16. Intramuscular Injection Sites?

    pvjerrys replied to Nurse Bethie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    FLORRY - THIS MIGHT HELP. Could you please provide a list of drugs that should be administered via the Z-track method. 18th January 2001 We are not able to specify a list of drugs - application of the...

  17. Guys in Support Hose?

    pvjerrys replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    I see no reason why male RNs cannot wear support hose (panty or other wise). Support can only help with blood flow. I knew a straight guy who lived in north east USA who wore panty hose in winter time...

  18. Intramuscular Injection Sites?

    pvjerrys replied to Nurse Bethie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We also use Perry & Potter as basis for practice. Students learn to give IM injections in the ventrogluteal site. They practice locating the site repeatedly in the lab prior to clinical. There are...

  19. HELP!! Railroaded by co-worker!!

    pvjerrys replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    TriageRN 34 is right on! When you meet with manager & HR, speak in "I" terms, rather than even bringing up this other person. Speak only about your behavior and not the behaviors of other staff...

  20. Weird question... what do you all think?

    pvjerrys replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the dark here. Could you please tell me what CMSRN stands for? Thanks ahead of time.

  21. back to school depression-not motivated

    pvjerrys replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Preparation for the demands of a nursing program is very important. At our student orientation prior to start of semester, we advise students to talk to their family about time constraints for the...

  22. help me remeber please!

    pvjerrys replied to texgalrn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This may be one of those times for flash cards that you read when ever you have a spare moment (at a red light, waiting in line any where, etc). Reminds me of when we had to memorize multiplication...

  23. role of the registered nurse in care of the older person

    pvjerrys replied to *Karen*'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First of all, you need to define "older person." :chair: What about basing your essay on the Nursing Process? I'd look at some physical changes in the elderly (if that is the "older person that this...

  24. CNA before RN

    pvjerrys replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

    "....it is a way for me to become more comfortable in the clinical enviroment." Great statement by iwannabeanrn. It is not necessary to be a CNA prior to starting an RN program. As stated in previous...

  25. Would like to know

    pvjerrys replied to icubear's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Our school has policy of "fitness" for both faculty & student. There must be a minimum limit of how much they can lift, etc. Other suggestions for you: Discharge planning, Risk management,...