mwlude

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1. Intubation - confused about orders

   mwlude replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical

   so in this case it might be pertinent to look at your onset times with these medications. The paralytic in question is a non-depolarizing paralytic which typically has a longer onset than say succinylcholine. Its common for docs to request rocuroniu...

2. The current state of advanced practice nursing education - thoughts

   mwlude replied to mwlude's topic in Advanced

   That's a good observation. The bottom line seems to be that nurses are trying to practice medicine with a small portion of standard medical education. Has anyone ever spoken with an MD or DO that received their training online with no entry requireme...

3. Acidotic patients

   mwlude replied to Go-GetterRN's topic in Critical

   Conformational changes in all proteins within the body, of main concern would be albumin and as you stated enzymes, also membrane bound receptors (usually all protein based). Ion shifts r/t acidosis can cause abnormal binding which may change chemica...

4. drips during a code

   mwlude replied to DogLover17's topic in CCU

   We will be finding out more about that statement hopefully by 2019: NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies | 12/127/126

5. The current state of advanced practice nursing education - thoughts

   mwlude posted a topic in Advanced

   Hello all, This post is meant to seek opinions on a few different aspects of APRN education. After doing a little research and observing the general trend I've noticed a few things and would like to generate discussion and/or argument. It seems as t...

6. Residents....

   mwlude posted a topic in Emergency

   This one is for all the RN's who have spent time in academic centers. Here is an opportunity to share your favorite resident stories, however funny or embarrassing they may be! I'll start it off with 25mg of Benadryl diluted in a liter of LR "so the...

7. Stethoscope for a nursing student

   mwlude replied to INN_777's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I own the procardial C3 and am graduating nursing school in december. Ive used it throughout most of my clinicals and the reason i purchased it wasnt because of the 6 attachments (although i did use it during my NICU rotations). I spent awhile compar...

8. Any tips on how to make some extra money in school?

   mwlude replied to sbaker935's topic in General Students

   I got a job...

9. Full Time Work - Full Time School. Tips!

   mwlude replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

   Ive worked full time as a PCT in my local hospital and part time on the ambulance here while attending a full time traditional BSN program with all your standard nursing school requirements and the following is my experience: -i had a ton of 24 and 3...

10. ACLS/PALS for new grad?

    mwlude replied to ctam28's topic in Massachusetts

    If you have the money to spend on it DO IT. If you can only choose one, ACLS is the way to go. PALS is only useful on units where you'd be dealing with pediatric patients like ED or a peds floor. PALS doesnt apply to NICU either, NRP is the standard ...

11. Chances?

    mwlude replied to mwlude's topic in Massachusetts

    Thanks for your informative replies Kel, The main reason we want to move to MA is because...well...why not? In all honesty we want to really take full advantage of the "perks" of nursing and that includes being able to work anywhere (or used to inclu...

12. Chances?

    mwlude replied to mwlude's topic in Massachusetts

    Awesome! that sounds encouraging. honestly my plan right now is to not even waste energy on applying to the big hospitals in Boston. do you think my experience will help get in the door at a smaller hospital? also, from a local's standpoint, what wou...

13. Chances?

    mwlude posted a topic in Massachusetts

    Hey all, This forum seems to be a pretty good indicator of the Mass new grad climate so I'll get to the point: My Fiance and I are planning to move out to Boston after graduation this year... About us: Both will be BSN New grads from a state school o...

14. Help describing patient orientation

    mwlude replied to Affsana's topic in Student Assist

    As stated above, you are referring to the "A and O status" of this patient. commonly taught as Alert and oriented to person, place, time and event. who they are, where they are, what time (day, month, year, president?)it is and what the heck is happe...

15. How to Choose a Good Stethoscope

    mwlude replied to Brian's topic in Rock

    Choose your stethoscope based on what sounds good to YOU. if you can hear what you need to out of it then thats all that matters. I went with an MDF procardial C3 or whatever its called for a few reasons. i spent a length of time listening with vario...