NursingStudent17 replied to jphillips27's topic in Cardiac
Additionally Zofran and other anti-emetics can cause a prolonged QT (so random, but I found it interesting!). On our floor we wouldn't call about that QT, but if it was the QTc yes.
NursingStudent17 replied to *4!#6's topic in New Nurse
I'm also a new grad on a busy med-surg unit, also very recently off of orientation. I have been having some anxiety (I'm a very not-anxious person) and I spoke with my manager about it. Her exact words: "Did you leave your shift with the patient brea...
NursingStudent17 replied to AshleyDiane6's topic in Arizona
I got a weird call, asking for my address and saying it was a "soft" job offer, that the recruiter would be calling me tonight or tomorrow....not sure what this means. Med/surg here.
NursingStudent17 replied to BmaeGHSU's topic in Arizona
Hi, I had it earlier this week. It didn't go as well as I had hoped, but it was my first interview so I guess I can't complain. I'll be surprised if I get hired though....I was very nervous! Good luck, I hope you do better than I did!!
NursingStudent17 replied to NursingStudent17's topic in Government
Thank you all--this was very helpful! I was more worried that we were going to have to do the physical fitness test. I'm secretly worried about it even though on my own time I can do everything myself, just afraid that when I have to in front of some...
NursingStudent17 replied to nurse*sunshine's topic in Government
I had a hard time making the decision as well...I decided on Navy because my family has a history of being in the Navy (still in the process of applying). Good luck!
I've been in the process of applying to the Navy Nursing Corps (graduating May 2012) and my recruiter wants to schedule the physical/get me "medically cleared" before moving on with the application. For those of you who have recently gone through the...
NursingStudent17 replied to TSebald2011's topic in Government
Congrats on getting in. I'm in the process of applying now. I graduate in May so it looks unlikely that I will be accepted based on these posts about new grads not getting in because of downsizing. However I am trying anyways because it is what I wan...
NursingStudent17 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing
I hit bone working at a flu vaccine clinic last week. The girl didn't even notice. Then another girl who shouldn't have felt it at all flinched, so I think I hit a nerve on her. My instructor was watching when I gave that one and said I did it perfec...
NursingStudent17 replied to um_bek's topic in Student Assist
My first simulation day over a year ago I gave my "patient" with a concussion ibuprofen. Now I always think about it! Never will make that mistake again! I feel that that's the entire point of simulation though...I think about ALL meds and lab values...
NursingStudent17 replied to kaliRN's topic in Endocrine
I kind of figured there would be no difference, but friends have said how great it is switching specifically to and from Apidra, you're the first person that has mentioned feeling differently. Very interesting! They've all said that Apidra doesn't ac...
NursingStudent17 replied to kaliRN's topic in Endocrine
I agree that a CGM could really help out in this situation, but a CGM isn't always as accurate as a finger prick, so he needs to make sure he's not bolusing based on what the CGM says. His family should be writing down every single blood sugar and ho...