RazorbackRN

RazorbackRN BSN, RN

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  1. 87 yr old new mother

    RazorbackRN replied to WannaBRN4's topic in General Nursing

    I guess that depends on where your faith

  2. Quitting a nurse tech position...

    RazorbackRN replied to RazorbackRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was not hired as a CNA, I was hired as a student nurse tech (which is the equivalent of the position you spoke of). There lies my frustration, as according to the job description, I am to work...

  3. 1 year since graduation, just starting now

    RazorbackRN replied to leeposh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck to

  4. 87 yr old new mother

    RazorbackRN replied to WannaBRN4's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree with you more. It's not for us to decide what is or isn't appropriate for this lady. Everything happens for a reason and evidently God has a reason for

  5. Help re:dosage calculation

    RazorbackRN replied to Amandine's topic in General Nursing

    15 ml is correct. mEq stands for

  6. Would you............?

    RazorbackRN replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    Are you calculating hours or meds? 40 minutes is = to 0.666 hrs (not 0.6 which is 36 min). If your calculating meds, the the answer would be 0.67. (This is according to my schools rounding rules....

  7. License Surrender

    RazorbackRN replied to frankpjrd's topic in General Nursing

    I 'm not sure about the licensing issue, as I am still a student, but I have worked several years in managed care and as a worker's comp coordinator. Get your healtcare providers to file a worker's...

  8. anyone going on to MD school

    RazorbackRN replied to rn2bein08's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure about the GPA's everywhere, but here, you need a 3.75 in order to get them to even look at your app. Also, as far as "slower" nursing semesters, well, I've not had a slow one yet and I...

  9. Requirement for RN program---N/G insertion?

    RazorbackRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in LPN to RN

    nasogastric

  10. Abdominoplasty

    RazorbackRN replied to cynt77's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of anyone who has had one, but I want one so badly! After having 2 children and a c-section, I don't think it will ever be flat again. Regardless of how much weight I lose, the flab is...

  11. 2nd career nurse - keep my CPA?

    RazorbackRN replied to luv2yoga's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with this. Many things could happen and you may never know when you might need to fall back to that

  12. Percent Passing Rate

    RazorbackRN replied to gizmo12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry...

  13. i have just recieved a dui in california,,am i in big trouble with licensing?

    RazorbackRN replied to terry1's topic in General Nursing

    I sure hope this is not where your concerns end. Drinking and driving is not

  14. Percent Passing Rate

    RazorbackRN replied to gizmo12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think she is referring to study programs, not schools. I would think it is a overall pass rate after using their study materials, not necessarily first write. If it were first write, I bet they...

  15. CNA before RN

    RazorbackRN replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

    I believe part of your statement is true, however, I have been in nursing school for 2 years (will grad in May) and also work as a student nurse. There are many times when I still have a tendency to...

  16. Nurses and students in Arkansas

    RazorbackRN replied to lucky4timesover's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I wasn't online earlier. PM me with your email or IM address.

  17. Nurses and students in Arkansas

    RazorbackRN replied to lucky4timesover's topic in General Nursing

    I need to start the dreaded readings too

  18. Nurses and students in Arkansas

    RazorbackRN replied to lucky4timesover's topic in General Nursing

    Queen, It must be a small world, I too, am a senior in the nursing program at UALR. I didn't know that the syllabi was ready for the Prof. Role class. Guess I need to get to the bookstore. Perhaps...

  19. CNA before RN

    RazorbackRN replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

    I will graduate nursing school in May (RN) and I have recently accepted a position as a student nurse. I feel that even though the work that I'm doing now is different than what I will be doing when...

  20. only a nurses aide

    RazorbackRN replied to twee426's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless you and your family and be with you during this difficult

  21. This whole nursing care plan deal

    RazorbackRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are leaving out the etiology (related to) component of the nursing dx. If it is a "Risk for" dx, there shouldn't be an AEB component. For example, I would use: Risk for Injury, related to...

  22. Are nursing students allowed to give IV push meds?

    RazorbackRN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I am a senior RN student and we have not been allowed to give IVP meds at all. We can do flushes and IVPB with our instructor

  23. How many of you worked while in school?

    RazorbackRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am considering a position as a student nurse on the cardiac unit of a local hospital. Basically, I would be doing this just for the expereince, not the money. I am in my 3rd semester of RN school...

  24. How many of you worked while in school?

    RazorbackRN replied to RazorbackRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Around here, hospitals will start hiring you as a student nurse tech after you have completed your first semester of nursing school. You do not have to complete a CNA course if you are in nursing...

  25. HIPAA Scenario???

    RazorbackRN replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen many places require the use of a password or security question that is established by the