Babycatcher2Be replied to ornurse25's topic in General Nursing
A dialysis patient with a blood pressure of 88/48 isn't that alarming. You still have a pulse pressure of 40 and sometimes renal patients run lower. And starting the dopamine at 10 mcg for a pressure in the 80's seems a little overkill doesn't it? ...
Babycatcher2Be replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric
It's always difficult when everyone is not following the same procedures. We have the same issue when people call on the phone inquiring about their family and don't have a HIPPA code. Some nurses will ask for a birthday as a substitue for the HIPP...
Babycatcher2Be replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in CNM
actually a cnm can do everything that a whcnp can do and more. many cnm's choose to add on the whcnp because it makes you more marketable and you are reimbursed differently from insurance depending on what title you are utilizing even if you are do...
Babycatcher2Be replied to sa[RN]ah's topic in General Nursing
I think if critical care is what you're interested in you will regret not doing the interview and resent working at a place you really don't want to be at. I like the idea your mom said about telling them you have an prior obligation that you are un...
Babycatcher2Be replied to Babycatcher2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn
Thanks so much! Babycatcher2Be because I also happen to be a student midwife. Wasn't sure how that would work out not having any L&D experience but always hopeful that it would work out. :)
I am so excited to say that after 4 years in step-down ICU I've landed a job in L&D!!! :redpinkhe This has been my dream since even before nursing school. It's an even sweeter victory because I know there were almost 100 applicants for this posi...