jlv613 RN

jlv613 has 9 years experience as a RN and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Handling med errors

   jlv613 replied to Goaldigger80's topic in General Nursing

   This means so much to me. I just made a mistake today. Third one since working on my unit. Well, truth be told, I’ve made several but seem to put more weight and shame on the “big” ones regarding medication. the other mistakes we known and disc...

2. Took Ibuprofen for 2nd Vaccine

   jlv613 replied to jlv613's topic in COVID

   I did take it after, however, it was only one hour after vaccine administration... hardly feels like it is after since it was so close to when I got the shot. It was last week that the CDC recommend not premedicating and using NSAIDs and Antipyretic...

3. Took Ibuprofen for 2nd Vaccine

   jlv613 replied to jlv613's topic in COVID

   Thank you... in doing more research I feel better about it.. I absolutely appreciate your response. this is what concerns me... that I could've blunted a more robust response with memory cells. I couldn't really find much literature that sup...

4. Took Ibuprofen for 2nd Vaccine

   jlv613 posted a topic in COVID

   I had my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine 1/9. I was terrified of the potential side effects. One hour after administration, I took 600mg of Ibuprofen. I continued a regimen of 600mg q6h for the next 36 hours. Despite being bathed in ibuprofen, ...

5. CVICU vs SICU. Help!?!

   jlv613 replied to jlv613's topic in Critical

   Thank you!!!!

6. CVICU vs SICU. Help!?!

   jlv613 posted a topic in Critical

   I've been working in an SICU in a county hospital 50 miles from my house for the last 15 months. I was practically a new grad when I started (I had only worked in Home health and outpatient dialysis). I completed an intense critical care training whi...

7. Help!?! New to SICU. Cried second day. Terrified

   jlv613 replied to jlv613's topic in MICU

   Wow! Thank you so much for the time and thoughtfulness you put in to your reply. It has definitely improved since my second day, however, I still find it quite challenging... But I like it... at least I think I do. And I've even come to appreciate m...

8. Help!?! New to SICU. Cried second day. Terrified

   jlv613 replied to jlv613's topic in MICU

   I can't even begin to tell you how helpful this is and how grateful I feel to have your support and encouragement. I return to the unit Saturday with my secondary preceptor. I've done some good self care ... gone on long runs, slept late, did laund...

9. HELP!?! New in a SICU... already cried... totally terrified

   jlv613 replied to jlv613's topic in Critical

   Im on the fence though about going to management....I don't want to cause rifts or rock the boat. Do you think maybe the clinical educator? Thank you! I can totally appreciate people telling me I have to keep it together. And I really appreciate the ...

10. HELP!?! New in a SICU... already cried... totally terrified

    jlv613 replied to jlv613's topic in Critical

    I can't begin to tell you how grateful I am for your kind words and encouragemen, Esme12 . Yes, it is a terrifying place. And yes, I should definitely let go that I cried. I am only human. I didn't know exactly where to put this post, I haven't had a...

11. Help!?! New to SICU. Cried second day. Terrified

    jlv613 posted a topic in MICU

    I posted this in the wrong area so posting here, too! bring it on nurses!! I need soem serious help and guidance: 0Hi All, I just started a clinical care training program at a county hospital. It's a 13 week program with a mix of didactic and clinica...

12. HELP!?! New in a SICU... already cried... totally terrified

    jlv613 replied to jlv613's topic in Critical

    This is a reasonable question. And I appreciate you asking. I was always afraid of hospital environment. But I would go on these binges and start applying to hospitals just to see. I was shocked when I was asked to come in for an interview. When they...

13. HELP!?! New in a SICU... already cried... totally terrified

    jlv613 posted a topic in Critical

    Hi All, I just started a clinical care training program at a county hospital. It's a 13 week program with a mix of didactic and clinical time. There are about 35 of us in the program. The majority of the people are new grads... some have a couple...

14. ISO International Partner in Crime

    jlv613 replied to US RN in Oz's topic in Travel

    Hi US RN in OZ. You kindly commented on my interest in pursuing my license in Australia but I have limited capabilities on this website due to my newness to it - i.e. I can't sent a private message. I definitely want to talk to you more about endorsi...

15. US AD RN wants to move to Australia

    jlv613 replied to NurseinBedrock's topic in Australia

    By any chance did you pursue the Australian license? I am looking to do so and am in almost the same boat as you. I am overwhelmed and confused with the process. I am having a hard time getting definitve answers. I also have an ADN; I will be enrol...