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    What to write my paper on related to Critical Thinking!!

    Ladyscrubs replied to rayray3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My Critical Thinking tells me that it is "Critical
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    Lifestyle

    Ladyscrubs replied to gigi_rn's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been in this situation, and like gigi_rn I had one big thing going for me...I was an RN and I made good money so who needed him. Although when I divorced the fat slob, my worry was that I...
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    Lifestyle

    Ladyscrubs replied to gigi_rn's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like my situation 24 years ago, except I had a year old child. My family was very supportive and I will tell you what my dad said to me... "Why the hell are you staying with that...
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    Does segregation exist in hospital settings

    Ladyscrubs replied to DesiDani's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked years ago in a ward with six beds, curtains between, nightstand, overhead table each with a communal bathroom toilet and bathtub. The shower was down another hall. The nurses desk was off in...
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    Mandated HPV Vaccinations?

    Ladyscrubs replied to halohg's topic in School

    I found this, not quite sure if this was what OP was referring to.
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    Quitting 2nd new grad job for family

    Ladyscrubs replied to PTKChic's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not saying to quit working but it sound like OP wants to work both jobs, continue to go to school full time and remain married with child (ren). So… Dump the LTC, if it really is her...
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    Quitting 2nd new grad job for family

    Ladyscrubs replied to PTKChic's topic in Nursing Career

    Really? Did you even read what you wrote? I see my daughter for a couple hours each weekday. She's been acting out so badly since all of my crazy schedule stuff started (We are...) struggling to get...
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    (Manual BP) Can't find systolic through palpation. What am I doing wrong?

    Ladyscrubs replied to dumb_'s topic in General Students

    Start with warm hands, use finger tips second, third and fourth, and don't press hard. I tell my students to close their eyes, (don't laugh) regulate their breathing and "become one with the pulse,"...
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    Ladyscrubs replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    I took that into consideration, but after the clasp releases, you basically have a "lethal shoelace." Although I guess anything could be used for a weapon, and if one wants to attack or self harm I...
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    Jacob Rockstar-RN Psych Nurse Action Figure

    Ladyscrubs replied to Davey Do's topic in Psychiatric

    Dear Mr. Jacob Rockstar RN Psych Nurse Action Figure, Isn't wearing a lanyard on a psych floor a little bit dangerous? I am thinking along the lines of "patient out of control = nurse strangulation."...
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    Inactive Question!

    Ladyscrubs replied to LadyGoose's topic in Ohio Nursing

    When you moved you should have sent your new address to the Ohio Board and if you had, you should be receiving a renewal notice. In fact you should have received a security code around July. At...
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    Mandatory CE

    Ladyscrubs replied to applesxoranges's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Whoa, wait a second, your license expires in 2018...this went right over my head. I renewed this year, a long, long time ago, recheck your date...I hope you renewed. LARA - How long are the...
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    Mandatory CE

    Ladyscrubs replied to applesxoranges's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Michigan still requires "Pain and Pain Symptom Management." 25 ceu's with one of those being pain. How do I know? My Ohio license expires 2017, my Michigan, 2018. Pain beats Ohio Law any
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    Need help with math calculations

    Ladyscrubs replied to lola8penny's topic in General Students

    Complete the answer, because 22.5 mL/hr would be marked wrong on a test. You must round the answer. Five or greater, round up. 22.5 rounded is 23
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    Need help with math calculations

    Ladyscrubs replied to lola8penny's topic in General Students

    You are very welcome. I am also aware that sometimes conversions with weight can also be difficult to "plug" into the equation. I always convert weight separately and plug in my kg. My lines were...
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    Need help with math calculations

    Ladyscrubs replied to lola8penny's topic in General Students

    Oh if you further help let me
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    Need help with math calculations

    Ladyscrubs replied to lola8penny's topic in General Students

    1. Doctor's order: IV Lidocaine at 3 mg/min Drug available: Lidocaine 2 G/250 ml D5W What rate would you set on the IV pump? ___________ ml/hour Break it down, you have 2 grams but the order is for...
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    2 yrs of experience, non-acute, but haven't gotten any call backs. Pls evaluate my resume!

    Ladyscrubs replied to chiflavored's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    elizabeast7 Is right on when she says to bullet point. I would also advise you to remove the expiration dates and your CA license number. When you hire, then you pull out the paper work, and as for...
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    allnuisances

    Ladyscrubs replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have no doubt Farawyn was taken in by his action figure status, his big shovel and hot transportation-Golly, what girl could possibly
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    allnuisances

    Ladyscrubs replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is no cowboy or a philosophical stranger. That is the mysterious caretaker, Carter Slade, a previous Ghost Rider, a damned soul condemned to walk the earth and hit on poor innocent, cool...
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    allnuisances

    Ladyscrubs replied to Davey Do's topic in Nursing Humor

    Redemption points for Belinda's Death Race 2016 Grocery Shopping Women are still worth 10 points more than men in all age brackets. Teenagers - 40 points Toddlers and those under 12 years - 70 points...
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    How many times can you take NCLEX?

    Ladyscrubs replied to Yogsdaleo,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are so right. I stress the textbooks, many of my students have not even cracked them open. I cringe with the thought of e-books, and some of my students are really having a rough go, because they...
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    How many times can you take NCLEX?

    Ladyscrubs replied to Yogsdaleo,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I do not have a actual tutorial program, it is just my method of teaching. However, there is a terrific website called KeithRN.com and his method is with case scenarios. I do not know his program,...
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    How many times can you take NCLEX?

    Ladyscrubs replied to Yogsdaleo,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some of my student grads, come to me right before their next testing, and I truly think they are rushing it and I tell them if possible to hold off so they can study and be 100%. So deep breath and...
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    How many times can you take NCLEX?

    Ladyscrubs replied to Yogsdaleo,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tutor one on one, 2 hours a session or more a week, occasional med student(s) and only those nursing grad students (LPN and BSN) that are taking or have failed NCLEX at least once. The majority of...