MinoritySN

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1. CCU Probs (centralized monitoring and MD notification)

   MinoritySN replied to nursebairee's topic in CCU

   Hi there, I Well first I want to say if the pt was on Nitro had the nurse administered 3 nitro with unrelieved chest pain? or was this pt on a nitro drip? If so this does call for her to notify the MD. Also had the nurse used MONA (Morphine, oxygen, ...

2. Dream Job

   MinoritySN posted a topic in CCU

   My career goals are to ultimately work in CVICU. I applied for a position to CVICU without knowing how far the job was from where I lived. They finally called for an interview and come to find out the job is a 2 hour commute. I do not know if I shoul...

3. Night shift nurse responsibilities

   MinoritySN replied to bTRUE's topic in Geriatric

   Exactly this is why I say every shift just has a different kind of busy

4. Night shift nurse responsibilities

   MinoritySN replied to bTRUE's topic in Geriatric

   Exactly!! I also helped the CNAs giving that I use to be one. NOC's are crazy, and I don't understand why they think the shift is easier LOL!!!

5. Night shift nurse responsibilities

   MinoritySN replied to bTRUE's topic in Geriatric

   Well for me nights are extremely busy just a different kind of busy from day shift. After report its med pass, and treatments. Notifying MD of changes of change of conditions for new orders before 9 pm for patch calls, chart checks and taking off ord...

6. No job :(

   MinoritySN replied to Affsana's topic in New Nurse

   Don't be scared of a nursing home the skilled units have plenty of need for RN's and are always short staffed. I will not sugar coat anything it is a tremendous amount of work however while there I managed care of patients with various post acute/sur...

7. Need help Choosing

   MinoritySN replied to MinoritySN's topic in Job Hunt

   I totally understand this is stupid because LTAC nurses are highly trained and clinically competent. I worked at an LTAC as an CNA and I loved it, the charge RN came from ICU. Also because I know my goals are CVICU I think an LTAC will prepare me for...

8. No job :(

   MinoritySN replied to Affsana's topic in New Nurse

   I would try the local Nursing Homes first.

9. Need help Choosing

   MinoritySN replied to MinoritySN's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you for your reply. I ultimately would like to work in CVICU (Cardiovascular ICU) so would the LTAC suit this goal better? Thanks

10. Need help Choosing

    MinoritySN posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I have been a RN for a 1 1/2 yr. and just finished my BSN. I have recently relocated to a new state and can not decide which job would be better for me in the long run. I need help choosing between. 1. LTAC 2. Med-Surg 3. A TOMS Tripod Unit (Telemetr...

11. Intimidated new NICU nurse

    MinoritySN replied to Seas's topic in NICU

    yes if you need more time just ask

12. Pharmacology online?

    MinoritySN replied to mamacashew's topic in General Students

    OK, what was the NAME of your school? MinoritySN

13. Reject from Regis what are my chances?

    MinoritySN replied to sourapril's topic in Colorado

    Front Range Community College has a waitlist of about 1 year. If I were you I would apply to be wait listed there, I would not take those classes over. The wait will be around the same time, so I would go about it this was and save on the tuition mon...

14. Pharmacology online?

    MinoritySN replied to mamacashew's topic in General Students

    Hey Katie, You Never mentioned the name of the Program, I already had Pharmacology Lecture Based and got a C, the material is just so much in just a little time (10 weeks), so I wanted to take it over, but online and considering I already had pharmac...

15. Pharmacology online?

    MinoritySN replied to mamacashew's topic in General Students

    Can anyone tell me where I can take Pharmacology Online with at least 2-3 credits. I'm am REALLY LOOKING for ONLINE. Thanks, MinoritySN