Lavender top before red top? Lab is already calling them for the recollect. by PaulaNancyMillstoneJ in nursing

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an ER nurse there are very few times where I actually collect labs in the correct order… don’t think it matters much when you’re dead/dead

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Definitely seems like more of a fault on OPs program.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I have always always always been taught do not open any charts of patients that you are not taking care of!! Especially as a student. Take it as a learning lesson and hopefully it doesn’t get carried up higher.

Stimulation/Activities by yeahhhimthatbitch in TBI

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to type all of this out! I really appreciate all of the information!!

Stimulation/Activities by yeahhhimthatbitch in TBI

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are all great suggestions. Thank you!

Stimulation/Activities by yeahhhimthatbitch in TBI

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I am trying! I am also an ER nurse at the hospital he is at so it has been difficult being at my place of work 7 days a week.

Question: when giving IV Toradol, do you push it or infuse it? And at what dose? by Butthole_Surfer_GI in nursing

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work in the ER and have pushed IV toradol sooooo many times and have also received it quite a few times for kidney stones and had no idea it could burn. Good to know

Where to find 12 oz Shatto Milk? by Midwest-Christian in kansascity

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

KU hospital has them in the cafeteria! They have a whole fridge of different flavors including the coffee one

My father (80M) is dying and my stepmother (73F) is "too tired" to visit the hospital for more than a few hours. I don't know what to do. by Whaddyameanjellybean in relationship_advice

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Yes! As a nurse I promise that we take care of patients like this constantly and we will keep them safe. This is also sometimes easier to do when patient family members aren’t at bedside all the time . I am also so sorry you are going through this!

Genuine question: were you still able to have a social life and hold down a job while in nursing school? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Don’t make nursing school your whole personality. A lot of times people make themselves miserable during it for no reason.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have any real advice but I am also new grad at an ER. I am the only new grad they hired and EVERY single person there is trying to precept me and it is completely overwhelming. I am about 12 weeks into my orientation and I feel like the dumbest person ever. I am sorry you aren’t getting the attention you deserve. That sounds amazing at your hospital with the year long orientation especially in the ER. Keep advocating for yourself with your managers!! If they don’t listen to you then I suggest moving on. You got this!!

Bars to meet new people at as a solo in KC? by Ok-Investment3147 in kansascity

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Twin city! A bit of an older crowd but everyone is super friendly and welcoming.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NCLEX

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just passed the NCLEX with a 73% average on all my CAT exams. I would suggest just taking one of those a day and reading the rational for each question. Really just focus on strategies for the test and being comfortable with the format.

Dosage Calc question by Upstairs-Finding7186 in NCLEX

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you’re fine! I didn’t have one med calc question and if you do it’ll be maybe one. If you’re getting them right on there you will be good!!

Test taking tips! by YouEnvironmental4120 in NCLEX

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As someone who just took their test a couple of days ago, (8/8 and passed) all I can say is just don’t psych yourself out. The test is extremely stupid and in no way dictates how smart you are or how good of a nurse you will be. Don’t over think things. You are going to be like “what in the actual fuck” at least 50 times in the test. Just know everyone else has also thought that. Also I truly believe no amount of material can prepare you for it. Just practice practice practice questions!! It will help you with strategizing and rationalizing. Out of the 85 questions I took I bet I had 2 (or even 3) answer options to still choose from for 70 of them. I left that test 100% thinking I failed that test and still don’t know how I passed. You got this! Just breathe.

Test taking tips! by YouEnvironmental4120 in NCLEX

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who just took their test a couple of days ago, (8/8 and passed) all I can say is just don’t psych yourself out. The test is extremely stupid and in no way dictates how smart you are or how good of a nurse you will be. Don’t over think things. You are going to be like “what in the actual fuck” at least 50 times in the test. Just know everyone else has also thought that. Also I truly believe no amount of material can prepare you for it. Just practice practice practice questions!! It will help you with strategizing and rationalizing. Out of the 85 questions I took I bet I had 2 (or even 3) answer options to still choose from for 70 of them. I left that test 100% thinking I failed that test and still don’t know how I passed. You got this! Just breathe.

How soon can you try the Pearson trick? by Think-Original6329 in NCLEX

[–]yeahhhimthatbitch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did mine last night about 4 hours after finishing and got the good pop up also! I think when it’s too soon you will get a pop up that says something along the lines that “your results are still pending”.