ED Nurse, RN

ED Nurse, RN

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  1. I ran out of Time at 130 questions on Dec. 28?

    ED Nurse, RN replied to Shurbur05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm just thinking this out logically- if the computer did not shut off before the end of the time, it is very possible you did not pass. To me, it sounds like you need to work on time management- the...

  2. failed nclex

    ED Nurse, RN replied to dawn57's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How, what did you study the first time? You don't need an app, you need tried and true study

  3. How many is too many? Medication errors

    ED Nurse, RN replied to fangirl's topic in Patient Medications

    This is part of the problem "on occasion" is not a FACT. If you are reporting things you need the specifics- date, time, med, dosage, etc to file an actual incident report. Nothing is going to happen...

  4. questioning IV fluids

    ED Nurse, RN replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Without specific lab values its hard to

  5. Which way to go-advice please

    ED Nurse, RN replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Nursing Career

    I think getting into one of those units with no experience part time is a low probability. I would start out in a clinic and get some experience in that area and see where that path leads you- you...

  6. should I let go of a sure thing

    ED Nurse, RN replied to sillypantsmcgee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Both will give great experience to a new nurse if you acclimate well to the environment. I work in a large, level one trauma center- the majority of pts I see are not critical by any means and a very...

  7. What degree needed to become a clinical instructor?

    ED Nurse, RN replied to thecareerchanger's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Some programs, not BSN programs, will hire nurses to teach with experience and a BSN. Many programs however, require a masters degree. A doctorate is not necessary, but many instructors I've known,...

  8. Eating spaghetti raise blood pressure immediately?

    ED Nurse, RN replied to DanaBrianMampel's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha- I was going to post, but this about wraps it up. The only thing that would make my BP go up in this situation is the

  9. How many is too many? Medication errors

    ED Nurse, RN replied to fangirl's topic in Patient Medications

    I did not mean to sound harsh- for someone to count a coworkers errors is harsh, and quite frankly it sounds like a witch hunt on this nurse at this point. People get too concerned with what others...

  10. I'm so ready

    ED Nurse, RN replied to banbhat's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's great to be determined, you need to be to get through nursing school; however, not have a safety net or plan B is bad planning, especially if you already have a family. How often has life gone...

  11. Are these good pre-NCLEX scores?

    ED Nurse, RN replied to Beffers81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't believe any of those are passing scores, am I right? I believe, the computer determines after the minimum number of questions, how close you are to 75%. It's all dependent upon number of...

  12. How many is too many? Medication errors

    ED Nurse, RN replied to fangirl's topic in Patient Medications

    To be honest- that's none of your business. If you've presented the FACTS to management then it's out of your hands. You need to stay in your lane and not speak about this nurse on the floor to...

  13. BSN on Job Applications

    ED Nurse, RN replied to ARNBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No, you cannot say you have a degree when you don't, just to make yourself look better for a job- lying will certainly not get you a position. Agree with pp- let them know anticipated graduation

  14. Air Force COT May 2016

    ED Nurse, RN replied to linds28's topic in Government, Military

    That is a loaded question- I deployed once for seven months- I would have deployed an additional two times but could not bc I had to take oral chemo for a blood disorder. I love deployment- best...

  15. Nursing Informatics to CRNA

    ED Nurse, RN replied to TheBerriGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    There is no debt ceiling- you can rack up all the student loans you can, but they WILL get their money regardless of what happens to you; you cannot file bankruptcy or even due to get rid of student...

  16. Weekend option non-bedside positions?

    ED Nurse, RN replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    As for non bedside positions- my hospital does not have them, and I'm at a large hospital. My hospital is also doing away with weekend option bc they pay these nurses so much. The nurses in these...

  17. Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    ED Nurse, RN replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    I was going to ask the same thing- or is this person just throwing random statements similar to

  18. Would you recommend going strait to DNP after BSN program

    ED Nurse, RN replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I guess my hold up with this is- what is the point of obtaining a dnp with no practical experience prior to applying. Several of the schools I looked at for my NP require two years of clinical...

  19. Administering meds at an assisted living home

    ED Nurse, RN replied to joytotheworld21's topic in Patient Medications

    No, I did not need it. My states requirements are pretty relaxed about administering meds in an assisted

  20. Administering meds at an assisted living home

    ED Nurse, RN replied to joytotheworld21's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes it is legal- I was a med tech in an assisted living in nursing school- no certification, just on the job training. It's dependent upon the

  21. Nursing Informatics to CRNA

    ED Nurse, RN replied to TheBerriGirl's topic in Nursing Career

    So you want to add more debt to get away from current debt, then add even more debt to that by getting an additional degree? That makes no logical sense at all, you do realize that, right? I would...

  22. Would you recommend going strait to DNP after BSN program

    ED Nurse, RN replied to Socal_EMT's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    As for joining the reserves- you need at least a year, if not more, of actual nursing experience. A Doctorate is fine, however, I've only seen doctorates of education in the nursing world thus far....

  23. Verbal warning about sick calls.....please advise

    ED Nurse, RN replied to SaffireWeldon's topic in Canada

    Yes, you can be disciplined. Employers need workers they can rely on and you have created a pattern of being unreliable, enough so to meet criteria for a warning. If I were you I would consider...

  24. what is the pathophysiology of post surgical pain?

    ED Nurse, RN replied to CNS2b11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I feel like this question answers itself, does it

  25. Pregnant New Grad

    ED Nurse, RN replied to elami88's topic in General Nursing

    I would apply regardless- they can start your orientation after you recover. You don't want too much time to lapse between graduating and applying for