I have been a hospice nurse almost 2 yrs now. In all that time I've never seen someone with Kussmaul resp. except once in my family member how passed last week. She had pancreatic CA with mets to...
Hi, I have my scheduled test date for mid June and was wondering if anyone can recommend a place to get practice test questions, or would anyone be willing to share test questions they've used for...
Hi, I'm a little confused when it comes to using the term "crackles" and "rales." If I understand correctly, the terms are used synonymously. Can someone clarify what the difference is with the...
I am a new hospice nurse (started Jan 2011). I am always, with every visit assessing for pain, and in most of my pts. I'm looking for non verbal pain indicators since many can't communicate. I...
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Good news..things seem to be looking up. I'm starting prn work at a nursing home next week. I also started visiting the hospital departments in person where I have applied online. It seems like...
Ok, so I graduated in Aug 2010, and passed the nclex Nov 1st. I have been applying everywhere and anywhere to local jobs in NM. I'm willing to work anywhere, day or night, full time, part time,...
Hello, I'm a newly licensed RN (as of Nov 1) who is desperate to find work, so I've been applying at the hospitals, and anywhere else I can think of. I recently applied at a nursing home where my...
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That helps me too. Let me ask this. If you have an increase in SVR, that means that you have more resistance for a variety of reasons-plaque, high BP, etc. On the other hand if you want to decrease...
Can anyone explain what SVR is (in easy to understand terms) and what the major mechanism is that increases SVR??? I appreciate any information. Thanks