What is the theory behind allowing a patient to return to a stable core temp before paralytics are discontinued? I know as long as I have used paralytics, I was always taught to wait until pt body temp is normal before ever turning off a paralytic. M...
Hi...thanks for the response. Myself and a few of my friends have worked in California before. I still have a friend there in San Diego. I'm originally from Louisiana and am currently on assignment in the US Virgin Islands.
I have worked with Valley Healthcare for a few years. My is AMAZING!!!! He always calls to check on you, always patient and truly works to get assignments for you. If he doesn't feel it's a good fit with a respectable team, he won't bother placing yo...
There are immediate assignments open in the virgin islands if you are interested I can give you some info. I traveled there last year and am about to return for a second trip.
Citigyrl replied to polishgurlrn2b's topic in Louisiana
Hi. K-T this is in response to your message. I am a NSU grad and you are correct when you say "SOME-NSU grads are cocky and feel superior". That should not be, regardless of the school you graduated from. NSU gets the respect they get because of the ...
I have found that ICU & ER are naturally stressful areas. Knowing your S*T helps. They always want to show a new employee up and point out their mistakes. Take time out to become familiar with your drugs and common practices, the other is to pra...
Since your BS is non nursing it may not hold weight. I did a LPN bridge got my ADN and took all my BS classes on line. I finish my BSN next fall. Pay wise a nurse is a nurse. BSN and ADN students learn the exact same nursing skills. Some people perfe...
Each state and facility is different. It would be wise to check policy on that. Where I work a doctor has to talk with the patient or family, write the order, and address it in the progress notes before it is valid. If they haven't done these things ...
I work nights now and it took my body @ 8 weeks to get comfortable with it. I'm still not used to it after 12weeks but I am much better than before. I get off in the mornings and go straight to bed. I allow my body to wake at its own time (instead of...
As I suggested before, I think everyone has their own experience and unique life situations. See what programs your state offers and the Board guidelines of practice. In Louisiana LPN classes don't transfer because they are not the same classes it's ...