bgxyrnf

bgxyrnf MSN, RN

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  1. UC Davis RN Residency Summer/Fall 2017

    bgxyrnf replied to NursKam's topic in California Nursing

    All "Route" means is that it's been forwarded to the hiring managers for them to consider who they might want to interview. My experience has been that they always say "Route," whether or not I hear...

  2. Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    bgxyrnf replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    The second you did that, you crossed a serious line. I think you should be written up for

  3. Best reference book for ICU nurse cross training to ED?

    bgxyrnf replied to DesertSky's topic in Emergency

    In favor of Sheehy's Emergency Nursing: Principles and Practice, I prefer Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care (Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care - E-Book (Newberry, Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care) -...

  4. Craziness

    bgxyrnf replied to CBlover's topic in Emergency

    Just after shift change I needed to give a repeat enema to an infant. I intended to use the original set which was still hanging. The mother cried out in horror, "But that's not sterile." Before I...

  5. ESI question

    bgxyrnf replied to peaches88's topic in Emergency

    I was originally trained in ED nursing by physicians (1 doc/1 nurse ED). My favorite doc used to say, "Even turkeys get sick" and, "If you wake up every morning and think, 'I'm dying,' one day you'll...

  6. Help! Mother/baby no experience

    bgxyrnf replied to Jeanine504's topic in General Students

    One thing I would do is get some specialty books in the field and study your heart out so that you can come off as well as possible during a potential interview. And certainly let that passion show......

  7. Drawing blood

    bgxyrnf replied to MF123's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with using a 60cc syringe *isn't* hemolysis because the force applied to the blood is so much less (remember F=P/A... as A gets bigger, F gets smaller). The problem would be a combination...

  8. UC Davis RN Residency Summer/Fall 2017

    bgxyrnf replied to NursKam's topic in California Nursing

    UC Davis does not move quickly in its hiring

  9. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    bgxyrnf replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a former engineer, I can tell you that changing to nursing was one of the best choices I've ever

  10. IV help

    bgxyrnf replied to schultz1502's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The general answer to the first question is to prevent complications... what kinds of complications might be prevented by flushing? The second one depends on hospital policies but is also to prevent...

  11. Ap exam at 12 and i know nothing

    bgxyrnf replied to samanthacanelaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You didn't realize that you "know nothing" until a few hours before the exam? You need some serious help in basic academic skills and you shouldn't take another class until you get

  12. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    bgxyrnf replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    Point / Counter-point... I've been a nurse for 7 years, following almost 20 years as an engineer. My only regret is that I didn't choose nursing 20 years before I did. Are their crappy bosses and...

  13. PALS renewal today was downright frightening

    bgxyrnf replied to Guest374845's topic in Emergency

    Well, the good news is that providers determine which meds to give, not floor

  14. Interview Q&A

    bgxyrnf replied to NurseJane101214's topic in General Students

    Batman has been seen around a few of my emergency departments... just

  15. "Prestige" Nursing Schools

    bgxyrnf replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Students

    Which will give you flexibility in finding that first, crucial nursing job - which flexibility makes it more likely that you will find a suitable position from which to launch your

  16. Interview Q&A

    bgxyrnf replied to NurseJane101214's topic in General Students

    I'd dodge the bit about the TEAS and A&P. Whether it's interesting to you or not has little bearing on being a nurse. Opportunities to grow and change are good reasons. Satisfaction in providing...

  17. Normal Saline q24 orders

    bgxyrnf replied to neuron's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't completely get your question. If something is ordered q24h then it means just that: Every 24 hours do xxx Fluids are generally ordered as maintenance infusions to run at a given rate...

  18. Should I study anatomy and physiology before the semester begins?

    bgxyrnf replied to Jazzythefuturenurse's topic in General Students

    I've always practiced and advocated pre-study prior to the beginning of a formal course. I've had much success this

  19. What is the weekly schedule for PTs/PTAs, OTs/ OTAs, and radiologic techs?

    bgxyrnf replied to Skippy97's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. OT and PT tend to be 8-5 kinds of gigs. Rad techs run 24x7, though with fewer staff overnight since they're not doing outpatient imaging. Some work 8's and some work 12's; some work a ton...

  20. I hated being a CNA, will this mean I'll hate being a nurse?

    bgxyrnf replied to TinyLilly's topic in General Nursing

    Few, if any of those residents purposely wrecked their bodies. There are some of those in every department, even NICU... You come off as terribly judgmental and having a bit of a princess

  21. PPE with C. Diff patient

    bgxyrnf replied to Loveyou09's topic in General Nursing

    Best practice is full contact precautions for every entry, regardless of patient contact. Perform hand hygiene prior to entering room Don gown and gloves prior to entering room Perform care Just...

  22. Dying to be a Nurse

    bgxyrnf replied to MTaylor310's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    OP, consider this: For any seat in a publicly funded nursing program, there are many applicants. In other words, for each class, the admissions council must choose between multiple candidates who meet...

  23. Should NP training be standardized?

    bgxyrnf replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my view, if NPs want to be respected as equivalent to physicians, they should demand that their training be standardized as it is with physicians. I've encountered some terrific NPs but an NP...

  24. Pharmacy Math

    bgxyrnf replied to faithfl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is a simple ratio problem.For example 1:2 :: 2:x, or as an equation 1/2 = 2/x You can either find x by inspection: multiply the numerator and denominator of (1/2) by 2 to get (2/2)(1/2) = 2/x ......

  25. Would you be content if you worked your current job/specialty for the rest of your career?

    bgxyrnf replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks. I appreciate facilities that empower staff to move within the