Klohmann330

Klohmann330 has 2 years experience and specializes in Homecare, Pediatrics, Mental Health.

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1. Why keep NG tube in for hydration only?

   Klohmann330 replied to Katherined's topic in General Nursing

   The only reason I can think of to use the NG tube for hydration instead of IV therapy is if the pt has issues with keeping their veins patent, and IV fluids are not an option due to collapsed veins etc... that's my guess! I work in homecare and we ...

2. Brand New Nurse in Home Health: Can you really gain experience?

   Klohmann330 replied to bree*'s topic in Home Health

   I was hired as a new grad RN at a pediatric home care agency, had never worked in a hospital or in homecare before, and I didn't start working until a year after I graduated. It was a little intimidating at first, but my company trained me very well ...

3. Question re: ED and mental health

   Klohmann330 replied to Love911Nursing's topic in Emergency

   OHSUstudent, I don't know if you are willing to relocate, but the Hennepin County Medical Center (known as HCMC) in Minneapolis, has a really good E.D. which has its own special unit for "psych emergency's", basically, if someone is brought into by a...

4. TPN questions

   Klohmann330 replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

   Help! I'm currently taking my IV competency review and one of the questions asked which kind of insulin would be added to TPN for continued Hyperglycemia... multiple choice answers included Novolin 70 30, NPH, semi-lente, and regular humulin My gu...

5. Bayada Nurses pay rate

   Klohmann330 replied to pacemb's topic in North Carolina

   I've worked at bayada for a about 18 months, I was hired by a different company but bayada bought out our company 7 months ago... I make $25/hr $26 on the weekends, and this was my first nursing job, since I'm only paying health insurance for myself ...

6. retaking nclex. pls help

   Klohmann330 replied to tardytar's topic in International

   This link will walk you through what to do in order to take your exam in Texas... http://www.bon.state.tx.us/olv/examination.html

7. retaking nclex. pls help

   Klohmann330 replied to tardytar's topic in International

   I had to take the NCLEX twice as well, the second time I took it I took a prep course through KAPLAN, I highly recommend doing this! They will also assist you in setting up your new test date in your new state. Before you sign up for the class though...

8. Nursing in Sweden

   Klohmann330 replied to scully_forensic's topic in Immigration

   Thanks so much for your help! TACK!

9. Nursing in Sweden

   Klohmann330 replied to scully_forensic's topic in Immigration

   I don't have any relatives living in Sweden but I would be filing for a residence visa under the "cohabitating" or "intend to marry" visa... my boyfriend is a Swedish citizen and he would be my contact. You said the American gir had a lot of nursing ...

10. Nursing in Sweden

    Klohmann330 replied to scully_forensic's topic in Immigration

    If I have a 4 year BA in nursing can I get hired in Sweden? Are there any nursing jobs that also require English? or do I have to speak Swedish fluently as well? My boyfriend is from Sweden and he is not having any luck finding a job here so we thoug...