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Generic Versions of Plavix Approved
THURSDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- The first generic versions of Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Plavix, made by Brisol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi, is FDA-approved to treat patients who have had a recent heart attack or a recent stroke, or have partial or total blockage of an artery, the agency said in a news release. The drug... Read
Low back injury
I was an ER nurse for three years, worked as a travel nurse as well. Had a bad accident at work and bulged three discs. I need some advice, I am looking for a low key job while I try some alternative therapies. I am also trying to avoid surgery so I do not want to go back to the ER while my injury is still fresh and my body not strong. I live in Las Vegas, any help would be appreciated. I was... Read
The Fifteen
I didn't ask to be an oncology nurse. I had no real interest in oncology at all, but a friend of mine who is a leukemia survivor was assigned to go initially, and when he requested a reassignment, I was sent in his stead. My experiences on my ward would soon prove unparalleled. The first day I worked on Ward 71 was sunny and bright. We were on the top floor and looking out the windows at the... Read
Public health nursing leadership
HI all. Just a little background before my question. I just finished my BSN at University of Virginia. Prior to this, I had planned to pursue my NP. During my course work, I took a public health class and loved it. I then recently switched jobs from a floor nurse to case management in a Medicaid MCO. I’ve been playing with the idea of perhaps pursuing my grad school studies in a public... Read
Any CRNAs that did NOT like working in the ICU but happy now? Importance of ICU exp?
Hey all, I've been a nurse now for only about seven months, and I was luckily hired into a CVICU. I'm really inquisitive, and I love to learn. However, there are many days that I just dread work or just don't have the motivation to work at all ? Don't get me wrong, there are just as many days I enjoy what I'm doing. I just always have the question in the back of my mind "Did I choose the... Read
Any advice for a novice CCU nurse?
Hi everyone I am new graduate and I have a cardiac ICU residency starting in July, I just wanted to check in with all of you seasoned CCU nurses to see if you have any advice for me. like how not to be so overwhelmed, or any tips or challenges you faced when you started working in the cardiac icu, and how you overcome them. any info will be helpful. thanks alot. Read
Visit allnurses.com booth at AACN NTI National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exp
allnurses.com will be exhibiting at AACN NTI National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition, Orlando, Florida, MAY 19-24 and we would love to meet you there. For all those visting AACN NTI make sure to stop by the allnurses.com booth #3614 Tell us your username and we'll have a special gift for you. We will have daily drawings giving away 2 iPod touch(s) and a new iPad,... Read
need books
Just enrolled to Excelisor, have the 4 weeks preview before I start. I need advice where to get books. I've already don't go through RUE or TCN. Please I need any advice. Thanks so much. Read
Disaster Nursing Prioritization
hi everyone, Im confuse about the concept of prioritization of disaster nursing of patients' situations outside the healthcare facility. im confuse which ABC to apply (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) or (Ambulatory, Bed ridden, and Critical care patients) i want to want to emphasize the senario is outside the hospital so im confuse if triage rules will be applied here. Read
Relocating to South Florida
Hi everyone, I’m an RN in NY with 4 yrs experience in the Emergency Dept. I am planning on making a move to FL within the next month or so but I would like to find out some information before moving. I have been searching for jobs online but I am not seeing so much availability in South FL. I am looking to get into Jackson Memorial’s ER or another hospital around that area. I would greatly... Read
US trained RN with ADN but now back in UK
I graduated from nursing school in the United States in May 2010, passed the NCLEX, and then worked for one year. However I wasn't able to get my BSN there due to financial issues. I had to return to the UK in September (leaving my American partner behind). I worked as a carer for several months, but left the job to return to the US for a few months. I'm now back in the UK, and I would like to... Read
