RazorbackRN

RazorbackRN BSN, RN

Pediatrics (Burn ICU, CVICU)

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  1. sickle cell pt..

    RazorbackRN replied to timdmb's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a burn unit, so veins are few and far between for many of our pt's as well. Usually until a doc gets there to do a CVL, we hit whatever spot we can find. The ankles and feet are my...

  2. Oh Crap, we have a test today...can I borrow a scantron?

    RazorbackRN replied to DAMomma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Amen! I have never heard of such! As if tuition isn't enough in

  3. Cutdown????

    RazorbackRN replied to LisaRn21's topic in General Nursing

    That really surprises me. I had read (sorry, I don't have the article link any longer) several months ago in the American Journal of Infection Control that not changing the overwire/guidewire...

  4. Cutdown????

    RazorbackRN replied to LisaRn21's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, but one of the risks of having a CVL placed is infection. Granted a break in sterile technique could cause this, however, just because it is infected doesn't mean that sterile technique was...

  5. Help me help you.......

    RazorbackRN replied to rscarriere's topic in General Nursing

    I added a few as well. Great idea...good

  6. Actually thinking of returning to Med/Surge...

    RazorbackRN replied to NurseCard's topic in Psychiatric

    I just read your post from Sept. 05, just one year ago. Go back and read it, maybe refresh your memory a little and see if it is still something you want to do. Did you ever do what you *really*...

  7. Rn- Lpn School Comparison

    RazorbackRN replied to checkmate's topic in General Nursing

    You have waited to long for this to sell yourself short now (not meaning that going to LPN school is selling yourself short, but not doing what you really want to do is). Both RN's and LPN's can make...

  8. Moving close to Little Rock

    RazorbackRN replied to kdc_89's topic in General Nursing

    I work at Children's and live in Bryant, which is a suburb of Little Rock. Wonderful place to live and raise a family and some of the best schools in the

  9. Nursing Pay

    RazorbackRN replied to haninks's topic in General Nursing

    $28/hr * 36hr/wk * 52 wks/yr = $52,416 Not great money, but not shabby for a new

  10. Special verses?

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

    Commit your ways unto the Lord and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 Good

  11. To clamp or not to clamp......that is the question

    RazorbackRN replied to grinnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I clamp, simply because I was taught that way. We do not have a policy to change the site q

  12. Best shoes ever?

    RazorbackRN replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have spent lots of money on shoes lately: $100 Nike Shox $75 K Swiss $55 Adidas $119 Dansko Clogs $30 Crocs Crocs win hands down. After a 12 hr shift, my feet do not hurt. With any of the others, I...

  13. Are 12 hour shifts terribly long?

    RazorbackRN replied to tbahde's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school in May. I remember during my clinicals (which were 8 hours) thinking, "gosh, this sure is a long day...sure am glad I'm not here for 12 hrs because I'd be bored"....

  14. No wait extrance into Nursing School

    RazorbackRN replied to cinsun81's topic in General Nursing

    Arkansas. We have several nursing programs with no wait. Entrance would be ranked by GPA. Also, contrary to the stereotypical comments that are sometimes made about Arkansas, it is a great place...

  15. Teen dies from Med Error in Labor

    RazorbackRN replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You aren't responsible for the LPN, they have their own license and don't work under yours. They *MAY* work under you as far as rank and supervision, but you aren't legally responsible for the LPN....

  16. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    RazorbackRN replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    You know, it's great that you're so gung-ho about being a nurse, as it is a wonderful profession. However, saying that you don't even know what your starting pay will be is ridiculous. Either...

  17. Help me make it through the weekend with this in and out cath patient.

    RazorbackRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Small world, huh? I live in Bryant. I have a friend who lives in Conway who does HH

  18. Help me make it through the weekend with this in and out cath patient.

    RazorbackRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    You need to stop being so hard on yourself. I have read many of your posts before and I think many times you beat yourself up over what you think other people think. Perhaps they acted like they'd...

  19. I passed! (Sorry, couldn't resist)

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

    Use the little "contact us" button on the bottom of the screen and Brian will change your name for you.

  20. Hospital student loan repayment

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

    I work at Arkansas Children's Hospital. They have a loan repayment program with no committment required. They will pay back up to $20,000 in student loans over a period of 5 years ($4000/yr). It is...

  21. Work vs School

    RazorbackRN replied to Yayamaya's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome! You will find a lot of information and support on these boards! I didn't have any clinical experience prior to becoming a nursing student. I had worked in MD offices handling insurance...

  22. Computer shuts off at 75

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

    Sounds a lot like my exam (I had 75 of those questions, too) and guess what? I found out yesterday that I'm an RN!! You will be fine...don't worry (oops, that's not therapuetic communication, now is...

  23. Status/Pearsonvue screen ques (IL)

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

    Yes, I had that on mine too when I was awaiting my ATT. It means that they are waiting on your state BON to process your application and let them know that you are eligible to

  24. What was the toughest part of Nursing school for you?

    RazorbackRN replied to LADYFLOWER's topic in General Students

    Worst: Careplans Most difficult:

  25. Considering a move to Jonesboro.

    RazorbackRN replied to TXNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Acutally the pay difference between Tx and AR isn't that dramatic, I don't believe. New grads around here are starting out about 18.00/hr, which I've heard is about what Tx