douglask

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1. The College Network

   douglask replied to nurserobyn96's topic in Online Learning

   JDavis, The amount of work (and money!) can be overwhelming at times, but believe me when I tell you it is worth it! I saved a lot of money in the long run by going through TCN. I would have spent much more time and money if I had enrolled in the tra...

2. The College Network

   douglask replied to nurserobyn96's topic in Online Learning

   I just completed the MSN program through College Network in August. Using their modules allowed me to get through my classes quicker, and at less expense. They were also very helpful and supportive along the way. I would definitely go through them ag...

3. What would you do?

   douglask replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Scrubby, I am glad that you were there to be an advocate for the patient! Some people forget that healthcare is all about the patient, not the doctor!

4. Nurses...Miserable?

   douglask replied to JerseyGir1's topic in Relations

   Jersey girl, I have been in nursing almost 30 years, and I still love my job! It is not easy, and I sometimes get overwhelmed and frustrated, but I wouldn't want to do anything else! Nursing school is a lot of hard work, but it will be worth it! To b...

5. Nurses Week: what makes you feel appreciated?

   douglask posted a topic in General Nursing

   i am on the nurses week committee at our hospital and i am looking for ideas that would express our appreciation to our nurses. what would you like to see at your nurses week celebrations? what kind of activities, programs, celebrations, or gifts wou...

6. Has anyone used Natrecor on their unit?

   douglask replied to maryangel's topic in Cardiac

   We use Natrecor frequently on our chf patients. We do start on titrate it on our progressive care unit, monitoring vitals q15x4, q30x2, hourly x2, then q four. It is a vasodilator, so the primary thing to watch for is hypotension. It is usually held ...