RazorbackRN

RazorbackRN BSN, RN

Pediatrics (Burn ICU, CVICU)

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  1. Did You Settle for Nursing?

    RazorbackRN replied to sarahrn2be's topic in General Nursing

    Why be so hard on the OP? He/She is a,18 years old and entitled to wonder. What if this is the only contact he/she has with nurses? I think it is very reasonable to wonder if we settled or if we do it...

  2. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    RazorbackRN replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...If she talks about her co-workers private business to others, just imagine how she must talk about her friends to others. Personally, I don't think I would ever trust her with anything I...

  3. Sundays Off??

    RazorbackRN replied to daisy87's topic in General Nursing

    Same here...our hospital has weekend option staff. They work 24hrs (Sat/Sun) and but get paid for

  4. 100% Total Tuition Reimbursement

    RazorbackRN replied to DNAOAS's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like what I was referring

  5. 100% Total Tuition Reimbursement

    RazorbackRN replied to DNAOAS's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, they pay more than most other hospitals in this area for new grads. New grads typically start out around 19-20/hr, which is very decent for the cost of living in our state. Other hospitals...

  6. 100% Total Tuition Reimbursement

    RazorbackRN replied to DNAOAS's topic in General Nursing

    I work for Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, AR. My employer will pay back up to $20,000 of student loans for new graduate nurses. This is disbursed over a period of 5 years, with a set...

  7. Just watched "Hopkins" and I have a question!

    RazorbackRN replied to glamgalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe this is the reason. One of those docs was the resident, thus needing the learning experience. What I find odd though is that it seems that most of their donors have been rather local. My...

  8. Had a new job but now I don't!! WHAT?!?!

    RazorbackRN replied to sammy75's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't think I would even want to work for such a disorganized

  9. Hospital Activities for Staff!?!

    RazorbackRN replied to ERnursegrl04's topic in General Nursing

    We also get the ice cream socials, smoothie bars, gift certificates to Java City (our coffee shop in house) for just routine appreciation gifts. When census is high, they offer an additional...

  10. O2 is 81, what shoud you do?

    RazorbackRN replied to victorsunshine's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Perhaps you've not worked in a pediatric CV area? Take a baby with a cyanotic heart condition, for example HLHS. An sp02 of 81% is perfectly acceptable, even desirable, as a "normal" sp02 could be...

  11. Need HESI Advice

    RazorbackRN replied to liney83's topic in General Nursing

    I ordered the HESI review guide and CD from the HESI website. I studied these along with Saunders NCLEX for several weeks before the test. I made a 1013 on the exit HESI. ALWAYS think

  12. Placement Care of Dobhoff

    RazorbackRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Was it supposed to be gastric or transpyloric (TP)? Typically, we use Dobhoffs only when we're feeding TP. If it was supposed to be TP, then a quick way to check placement is with a "snap". You can...

  13. LPNs Supervising RNs

    RazorbackRN replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that LPN's are a very valuable asset to the nursing profession. However, LPN's DO NOT get the same education that RN's do. Assessments, physiology, and many other areas in an LPN program are...

  14. Sickest you have ever been, and still expected to work.

    RazorbackRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I am really surprised by all of this! At our hospital, if you appear sick, they will send you home quick! We frequently get reminders that if we come in sick, we are only increasing the...

  15. Pass rate for the RN-NCLEX is 100%

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

    I meant to add to all of that I do extend my sincere congrats in your accomplishment with the NCLEX. It is something to be proud of, whether you took it once or ten times. May you continue to grow,...

  16. Pass rate for the RN-NCLEX is 100%

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

    Ok, I'll cave... First off, I don't believe half of what you're saying...not about your school admission, your past education accomplishments, or your great critical thinking skills. I know, I...

  17. Anyone can get into Nursing.

    RazorbackRN replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'd tell him that I was only dumb for putting up with his a**. Then I'd lose the

  18. Pass rate for the RN-NCLEX is 100%

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

    I really hate that many of you missed out on so much in nursing school. I am one of the nurses who believe that nursing school did teach me things that make me the nurse I am today. Of course, there...

  19. f/c irrigation

    RazorbackRN replied to calliesue's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, you'd be suprised... 10ml will get you great results in a 3kg

  20. When the IV med is finished running

    RazorbackRN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    It is our protocol to leave the tubing connected whenever possible to prevent multiple entries into the line, thus reducing cath associated infections. Of course, most of our pt's have RA lines or...

  21. what kind of information do you report to the next shift?

    RazorbackRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    personally, i would consider this pretty important information, especially if there had been issues, such as rapidly flucuating glucose levels or s/sx of infection at the wound site. these things...

  22. Do all nurses get assaulted by patients?

    RazorbackRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but this question is like asking "Do all people who smoke die from cancer?". Of course not ALL get assaulted. As a matter of fact, I would think that the vast majority do not, but I do not have...

  23. counting the cost before committing

    RazorbackRN replied to flybaby1's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you are located and the need for RN's, you may or may not have to work nights/weekends. I graduated a little over 2 yrs ago and have always worked weekday shift, along with many...

  24. do you chart vent settings?

    RazorbackRN replied to bigreddog1934's topic in Emergency

    Yes.

  25. Seeking employment with VA hospital

    RazorbackRN replied to gratefulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutley not true. I accepted a position with the VA (later declined it) and I have several friends who work for the VA...none of us have a