Kevzz

Kevzz has 2 years experience.

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1. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

   Kevzz replied to freeflowchi's topic in New Nurse

   I feel for those who have worked so hard to get where there at, but have now hit a roadblock. More then ever we need to put God first in everything. I bet most people are seeking employment and have not even asked the Lord to bless them. We need thou...

2. What is Telemetry nursing?

   Kevzz replied to ummwhome's topic in Cardiac

   Telemetry is a good place to work if for no other reason the ratio is less....4:1. The patients have heart monitors which is great because you can see right away at the nursing station if your patient is having distress...something you dont have in ...

3. RN to apply for nursing assistant position? good idea?

   Kevzz replied to lolale's topic in California

   I had a very difficult time as a new grad 2 years ago. I quickly discovered the nursing shortage propaganda was a hoax. I did finally get hired after applying at 7 different hospitals. You might apply with the VA as well...you never know

4. IV therapy question

   Kevzz replied to MaraLPN's topic in Infusion

   The edema would indicate infiltration. The arm will be very painful as well with infiltration..Kev

5. Kidney Stones!!!!!

   Kevzz replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in Emergency

   Hydration is the number one thing to do to prevent stones. At least 2 liters of water a day. Also drink coco cola... the acid will easily dissolve oxalate stones.....kev

6. Cal factor

   Kevzz replied to Noryn's topic in CCU

   Is Calibration factor the same as "X factor". When I was a student going through my ICU rotation, we were titrating a med ( I believe it was amiodorone but can't remember for sure ) to maintain a certain MAP. We were using what was called the "X fa...