TexasPediRN

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  1. determining priority

    TexasPediRN replied to all4schwa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    * a b c ' s* best way of determining priority - airway, breathing, and circulation. any of those pts in resp distress? you'd go see them first! i hope this helps- envisioning the pts and...

  2. Silly Question :-P

    TexasPediRN replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I've never seen a nurse wear a mask when cleaning up patients. Most likely, the patient would get offended. Now, if the patient were in isolation and needed to be cleaned, then its no...

  3. How do you not stress out?

    TexasPediRN replied to DSplendid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you've done everything you can do. now its time for some "you time" before your test. go for a walk, a bike ride, get a massage, call an old friend, just relax! there isnt any more studying that you...

  4. nedd help badly..!!!!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to ishy25's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Technically I would say yes, it is unethical to accept a gift. However, I think it depends on the gift itself. Did they bake you cookies? Give you an angel pin since you were such a good nurse? Give...

  5. What would you do?

    TexasPediRN replied to mickeypat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No psych consult is needed... Boundaries just need to be set with this patient. Its hard to do sometimes and may need to be constantly reinforced, but thats what needs to be done. Also, if a male...

  6. People Who Passed Nclex: Please Post Study Book

    TexasPediRN replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX- RN made incredibly easy, + any CD's that my nursing textbooks came with. Good luck

  7. Broviac placed... in the leg?

    TexasPediRN replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Lol..yes it is! It is such a horrible place for this kiddo!! She also loves her baths and going in the water - and now thats out of the question! Mom was so upset that they placed it there, and I...

  8. What's In Your Pocket?

    TexasPediRN replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    -Alcohol wipes- never know when you are going to need these, and its good to clean your stethoscope inbetween patients. -Bandaids - a necessity -a 2x2 (in case an IV came out I had some gauze) -...

  9. Broviac placed... in the leg?

    TexasPediRN replied to wee one rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have a home health peds patient with a Broviac in the groin. Not the best place for a child (2 years) who is in diapers..we work very hard to keep her dry and

  10. best stethoscope

    TexasPediRN replied to ukrn2ca's topic in California Nursing

    There is no one "best" stethoscope, its what works for you. Some people can use a 12dollar sprague stethoscope and be fine with that. Others require the more expensive cardiology stethoscopes to...

  11. Make up...?

    TexasPediRN replied to ails's topic in General Nursing

    I would check and see if there is actually a policy stating that you have to wear make-up. Thats rediculous. I dont wear make up, never have. Have no clue how to put it on. I'll look like a crazy...

  12. NCLEX results??

    TexasPediRN replied to dmv0309's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Could be as early as Tuesday, it could be as late as a week later. It almost depends on how "busy" the BON is at that time. I dont recommend calling as that just delays and makes more work for...

  13. NCLEX results??

    TexasPediRN replied to dmv0309's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    http://www.licensepa.state.pa.us/default.asp?bpoaNav=|

  14. Nurse Salary

    TexasPediRN replied to rcidro's topic in Texas Nursing

    Home Health RN-BSN in Houston - 22 an hour. LVN's in home health 18-20 hourly. No difference between RN-BSN and RN-ADN. I couldnt tell you what the hospitals pay

  15. NCLEX results??

    TexasPediRN replied to dmv0309's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I honestly couldnt tell you how it works. It may very well depend on the lady whom you speak with. Usually PA is pretty good about posting in 48 hours and you can just get your results that way. I...

  16. Didn't study enough!!!!

    TexasPediRN replied to cardiacRN2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When i took boards last year, I swore that I would do at least 50 questions a day for a month. That lasted about 1 week..then I started my GN job, studied again for about 2 days before my NCLEX doing...

  17. IV Team Clinical Observation

    TexasPediRN replied to Fazed's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Watch her technique, and ask questions. Now be careful asking questions around the patient- wait until you are in the hallway. Then you can ask things like "why did you choose that vein when this...

  18. ERI Review for NCLEX

    TexasPediRN replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh the days of ERI.. It was mandatory for me as well ( I graduated in Pennsylvania). My thoughts? Bring your own book to study from and just ignore the teacher. The way our classroom was set up, you...

  19. NCLEX results??

    TexasPediRN replied to dmv0309's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm really not sure on that.. I dont think they would give that info over the phone, but you could

  20. NCLEX results??

    TexasPediRN replied to dmv0309's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Pennsylvania will post results within 2 days, NORMALLY. This can vary greatly if you take your test close to the weekend or holiday time period. If you take the test on a wednesday, it may be posted...

  21. When will I get the actual licence???

    TexasPediRN replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Amy- You'll get your license in the mail from the BON. As for the hospital- they check with the BON to see that you are a RN. After you get your license they will request a copy of it. Congrats on...

  22. I Need Info About Soapie

    TexasPediRN replied to hera1021's topic in General Nursing

    Well I've never used a SOAPIE note, but we did learn the SOAP note in nursing school, is that what you are referring to? If so its (S) ubjective - what the patient tells you (this hurts, im nauseated)...

  23. Free Online CEUs

    TexasPediRN replied to LPN1974's topic in General Nursing

    you may have to join, such as put in your name and address as you would have to do with every other site, but you dont need to pay to take the free course that they

  24. Free Online CEUs

    TexasPediRN replied to LPN1974's topic in General Nursing

    RN.com does cost 24 or 29 a year for unlimited CEU'S. However if you go to their website, they do offer 1 or 2 free courses a month. for instance, this months free couse is Ovarian Cancer for 1...

  25. Per Diem Nursing (basic questions)

    TexasPediRN replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    Per Diem, or PRN nursing- just means that you work "as needed". You make more per hour being a Per Diem nurse then you a do a full time or part time employee. However, you are always the first to be...