Nursing_excellence ADN, BSN

Nursing_excellence has 12 years experience as a ADN, BSN and specializes in PCU, ICU, LTAC, LTC, SNF.

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1. Full time to per diem

   Nursing_excellence posted a topic in Career Support

   I just got offered a new full time position in DOU floor at a bigger hospital than where I am currently working. I am planning on switching to per diem at my current workplace soon as I start working in DOU. My tentative start date for new job is on ...

2. Should have I called rapid response?

   Nursing_excellence posted a topic in Critical

   Pt had infectious workup done d/t high temp. Procal was high. Wht ct 22 from 14 . Cxr diffuse b/l infiltrates. UA pos. Pt already on vent. 100% VCV/AC 300/14/9/40. Resp 30s to 40s. NSR 70s to 80s on tele. Started on IV abx. Bcx pending. Called NP cau...

3. need nightshift sleep/health tips

   Nursing_excellence replied to guineapignurse's topic in Stress 101

   I have been working night shift for 8 years now. Usually I work my 3 shifts fri sat sun. On Thursday night, I do meal prep including coffee to bring to work. I always go to bed at 10am and wake up 6pm. I try to keep this waking and sleeping schedule ...

4. Don't be afraid to ask why...

   Nursing_excellence replied to jodi_cmsrn's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is very old post. But jic someone else is looking for answer. The insulin helps potassium uptake of the cells. And the d50 is to prevent hypoglycemia. Correct me if im wrong.

5. Scripps New Grad Residency June/August 2019

   Nursing_excellence replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Job Hunt

   Are you internal?

6. Scripps New Grad Residency June/August 2019

   Nursing_excellence replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Job Hunt

   Which cohort are you guys?

7. Scripps New Grad Residency June/August 2019

   Nursing_excellence replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Job Hunt

   Who did you interview with?

8. Scripps New Grad Residency June/August 2019

   Nursing_excellence replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Job Hunt

   Has anybody gotten any offers yet?

9. Scripps New Grad Program Jan/March 2019

   Nursing_excellence replied to M.A.P's topic in Job Hunt

   which surgical unit? what floor?

10. Scripps New Grad Program Jan/March 2019

    Nursing_excellence replied to M.A.P's topic in Job Hunt

    When did you receive the offer? Which floor did you get the offer from?

11. Getting orders noc shift

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Geriatric

    I usually think about those things too. But the patient was on TF and NPO. Also the patient was chinese speaking and it didn't seem like we were understanding each other that much. I gave her an alcohol swab to smell. It works on other patients accor...

12. Getting orders noc shift

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Geriatric

    There's no one in the facility that can prescribe medications. If it's emergency. We send the residents out of the facility, to the ED. The DON is already aware of this. One time a nurse called the Doctor for a critical lab at noc shift. Idk what la...

13. Getting orders noc shift

    Nursing_excellence posted a topic in Geriatric

    Hi. Im a new grad nurse who just started working in a snf. I was supposed to orient that night. (I work 11 to7) but 2 nurses called in sick so they had to put me on the floor. Then around 2 am. I had a patient who was nauseous and was asking for a me...

14. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Student Assist

    There are so many sad stories in out profession. I dont think I could handle these situations. I'll prolly be around well patients. I salute you guys that stay on the frontline and help patients and their families during those tough times.

15. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Student Assist

    Guys help me out with my meds for my burn patient!!! superficial and deep partial thickness burns covering 36% of body (Chest, head, and right arm) For pain management I have narcotics, ketamine, clonidine, dexmedetomidin, or acetaminophen abx proph...