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1. Stabilization of CVA

   CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you once again Daytonite!

2. Stabilization of CVA

   CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Student Assist

   For stabilization of a patient with CVA, I can use the following nursing diagnoses: Impaired verbal communication Impaired physical Mobility Anxiety Deficient knowledge regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options Risk for disturbed Body Ima...

3. Stabilization of CVA

   CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Student Assist

   Source: http://nursingcareplan.blogspot.com/2006/12/ncp-cerebro-vascular-accident-cva-stoke.html Cerebrovascular disease refers to any functional or structural abnormality of the brain caused by a pathological condition of the cerebral vessels or of ...

4. Switch to NICU/Neonatology

   CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in NICU

   You're right! Congratulations! Wish you all the best!

5. Switch to NICU/Neonatology

   CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in NICU

   Wow! That's an example of true perseverance! It is during times like these that I think back to the times when people told me that as a nurse, one could pretty much diversify into any area, and work in the area one liked best. Still trying. It's har...

6. What is this job like?

   CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Infusion

   So, you basically started infusion nursing with the skills you had on the floor, and then worked hard on developing them by yourself on your new job? That was brave!

7. Stabilization of CVA

   CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you Daytonite :)

8. What is this job like?

   CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Infusion

   Everything else sounds ideal. However, if not all nurse are able to initiate a peripheral, what are your basic-skills requirements before you employ an RN as an "Infusion RN."

9. What is this job like?

   CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Infusion

   I want to believe that not all infusion nurse jobs are on-call... or are they?

10. Stabilization of CVA

    CollaborateRN posted a topic in Student Assist

    Mr. X is a 59 year old male with a history of uncontrolled hypertension. While eating dinner at home, Mr. X. tells his wife that he feels lightheaded and begins to show signs of facial droop, slurred speech, and looses consciousness. Mrs. X. calls 91...

11. Switch to NICU/Neonatology

    CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in NICU

    Which hospital system karnicurn? Which area of which state? I'm in NY, but I feel like I am ready to relocate if I have to!

12. Switch to NICU/Neonatology

    CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in NICU

    We're definitely in the same boat! At least, you have more experience than I do. I'm talking about NY - where is it that you're having difficulty finding a NICU job? Wish you all the best too!

13. Switch to NICU/Neonatology

    CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in NICU

    Thank you rnpic - that explains a lot :)

14. What is this job like?

    CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in Infusion

    Sounds great Jamonit! Did you go into infusion nursing because you felt like you had exceptional IV insertion skills, or did you train after you decided upon the specialty? How do you train to get into this area? What is your role during a PICC inser...

15. NSO vs. Proliability

    CollaborateRN replied to CollaborateRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Nccity2002 :)