swede_33

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1. In my ER, we're required to do preg tests before giving Toradol. Does anyone else do this?

   swede_33 replied to ReWritten's topic in Emergency

   NSAIDS generally contraindicated in pregnancy -- especially in the third trimester.

2. IL Licensing Questions New Nurse Transfer from MO

   swede_33 replied to crbetts's topic in Illinois

   I am sure it will take you a little longer to reciprocate to IL than if you took the nclex in IL. Reciprocate is where you are already licensed in one state and then you want to get licensed in another without repeating the NCLEX. Even if you were gr...

3. what to take nursing or pharmacy??

   swede_33 replied to AB normalRN's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I did both. Got an ADN worked for a few months in LTC. Had to go to Milwaukee from Chicago to get that job as a new grad with no prior nursing employment. Worked at a hospital for a couple months then decided to go to pharmacy school. Always kn...