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  1. Passing the np boards

    I felt the AANP exam was basic, and similar to the NCLEX. Basically, if you adequately studied during your graduate education, prepared utilizing a proven preparatory course (i.e. Fitzgerald) then statistically you will pass the exam. Both certificat...
  2. Pentobarb coma nurse to patient ratio

    Appreciate the replys. In the hospital I work in we only have 1:1 with CRRT, no other expectoins.
  3. Pentobarb coma nurse to patient ratio

    Maybe I wasn't effective in my communication during my original post, which is my fault. On a very simple level I'm curious how hospital ICUs/SICUs/MICUs staff for patients requiring Pentobarb Coma? Currently we tend to maintain a 2:1 ratio, do any h...
  4. First medication error- I am quitting nursing

    Their is another important point in protecting yourself legally that has not been mentioned yet. Reporting a medication error yourself, and not trying to cover-up or hide your medication error is of uppermost importance. This not only shows you are d...
  5. Pentobarb coma nurse to patient ratio

    I recently cared for a patient whom was induced in a pentobarb coma while currently on vec. This was a very sick patient. I'm curious of other hospitals standards for patients in a pentobarb coma, or a patient with a vec gtt. We have standards of ca...
  6. Providence medical center vs KU medical center

    I've worked at Providence Medical Center, wasn't fond of the place. I've had many classmates whom have worked and work at KU med, and love it! Think about whom as the Magnet Status (KU MED). KU really has an awesome education dept., and orientation p...
  7. Providence Medical Center KC Kansas

    Worked there for the length of the orientation process as a new grad. I left one week post graduation, enough said. In my time there they were investigated by the state 2 times.
  8. ARNP certification?

    No takers?
  9. ARNP certification?

    I am starting this Jan. in an Adult NP Program. I have 2 gen. questions. 1. Once graduated in the state of Kansas are NP's required to site for certification, I'ver heard both ways? 2. What is the difference between an Acute Care NP and an Adult NP? ...
  10. Flu Shot ??

    I recently read an article by a DO whom talked about the flu shot, and had a few concerns. However, when I brought these concerns up with an Infection Disease MD whom I work with, and a PharmD they both said it would be beneficial to get the vaccinat...
  11. Potassium and Insulin Relationship

    Speaking in terms of relationships, I understand that insulin effects K+. I also understand that with increased insulin production or administration you can have a state of hypokalemia. I just don't understand why, on an intracellular level why and h...