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  1. Post-op patients

    Thank you!
  2. Fear of the new grad

    I am a new nurse. I have been working as RN in LTC for 5 months. I try to do my best but I still have fear that I may miss something in pt's assessment or documentation. When I go home after work I still can't help but think over and over about the ...
  3. Post-op patients

    I am a new hire on med-surg floor. I know I need to be alert and monitor many things during my shift. I would like to hear from the seasoned nurses their opinion regarding monitoring patients' status on med-surg floor. What are my top priorities r/...
  4. New grad on Med-Surg floor

    I am a new grad and I got hired on med-surg floor. I will appreciate any advice regarding that type of job. Thanks!
  5. tachycardia, left pneumonectomy

    Thank you everyone for your input!
  6. tachycardia, left pneumonectomy

    Thank you, Takeback! The pt had a-fib not v-fib. My mistake. Your explanation helped me understand why docs weren't too concern about the pt's condition. I guess they know that a-fib is not dangerous condition of the heart. I was just thinking that...
  7. tachycardia, left pneumonectomy

    5 days after left pneumonectomy patient was transfered from ICU to Med-Surg floor. about 30 min. later he developed tachycardia. HR was running between 130-140 bpm for 24 hours. Next day when the pt received d/c order he suddently went to v-fib. D/c ...
  8. Advance Nursing Degree

    Thanks everyone! I am a new grad and learn something new everyday! Medical field gives us a lot of opportunities to learn. I always ask questions if I am not sure about something. Thanks again for your input!
  9. Advance Nursing Degree

    Hi! What does Advance Nursing Degree means? BSN, MSN, NP? Can the nurse who certified in Med-Surg say that she has advance Nursing degree as well? Thanks!:)
  10. New grad starting in LTC

    Thank you your post! I am a new grad in a LTC. When I started my job I had 20 residents and was feeling frustrated about my responsibilities over there. It is very fast paced job. I was thinking if it was just me feeling overwhelmed or other new gra...
  11. Russian speaking nurses

    I was allowed to take those classes after I took readiness for re-enrollment course and passed all tests with A. They want to be sure that you are safe for clinical rotations.
  12. Russian speaking nurses

    I know it is very hard to find a nursing program that will allow you to make up those classes. Are you a nurse or MD?
  13. Russian speaking nurses

    Hi! I would recommend to try Seattle Pacific University.
  14. two jobs

    Sorry, I do not understand why my employee will hold me accountable as CNA in my situation. I hold CNA certificate and I was hired as a CNA. IF I will do RN job there I will go beyond of my scope of practice as CNA. Then I can be accountable for thi...
  15. two jobs

    Ikeep my job as a CNA at hospital for two reasons. First, the employee has very good medical benefits. Second, I am planning to apply for residency position after I get experience in LTC. I am a new grad. I have been working as a CNA for 5 years at t...