me1017chan

me1017chan has 2 years experience and specializes in cardiac.

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1. Thinking about relocating to Cinncinatti

   me1017chan replied to activern42's topic in Ohio

   cincinnati childrens is magnet; i have former classmates who were able to get jobs there (although very competitive) and love it. i think the new grad wage for most cincinnati hospitals is around $21-23, depending on the company. if you start looking...

2. beta blockers

   me1017chan replied to samjoe's topic in CCU

   one of our cardiologists orders metoprolol PO 12.5mg q6h (as opposed to her colleagues ordering 25mg BID)... her reasoning was that the half life was 4-6 hours and in elderly patients the dose should be reduced because of slower metabolism, therefor...

3. Dr. Scholl's from Walmart? Really?

   me1017chan replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Uniform/Gear

   i have 2 pairs of dr scholls, both are very comfortable! i alternate pairs and bought insoles so that way they last longer, and the nurses at work can't believe my shoes were so inexpensive and comfy! i recommend them to everyone, mine are almost 2yr...

4. Trying to find my way...

   me1017chan replied to cherriezzontop's topic in Ohio

   Hi! I am starting school in about a week, so I don't have a lot of great info to offer, but I have heard from quite a few people that the Great Oaks/Cincinnati State program is a great way to go because everything transfers and you get good hands-on ...