KMLSanDiego

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1. I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

   KMLSanDiego replied to jane82's topic in Safety

   Christ. Have some empathy @doppelganger. Your comments took my breath away.

2. Tube feeding (question re: advancing to goal, decreasing amount)

   KMLSanDiego replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in MICU

   Right... dislodged tube was 48hrs old; new one placed 6hrs by IR; active bowel sounds.

3. Tube feeding (question re: advancing to goal, decreasing amount)

   KMLSanDiego posted a topic in MICU

   Patient on tube feeding, initial rate 20ml/hr then advance 10ml Q12hrs. Patient has just been advanced to 50ml when NG tube inadvertently removed by confused patient. NG replaced 6hrs later, do you restart at 20ml/hr or go back to 40?

4. Resume opinions (is it attention grabbing or too crammed on 1 page)

   KMLSanDiego replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in Job Hunt

   Thanks so much. I'll reformat to 2 pages, modify the inpatient vet descriptor and remove the child reference. I appreciate your feedback.

5. Resume opinions (is it attention grabbing or too crammed on 1 page)

   KMLSanDiego posted a topic in Job Hunt

   A new grad resume length of 2 pages was suggested by a hospital HR rep, esp for those with a previous career. My husband, who reviews resumes regularly as a director of his dept, designed the attached one for me, consolidating it to 1 page. What are ...

6. CSU San Marcos ABSN Summer 2014

   KMLSanDiego replied to lgripe's topic in California

   crystaaal, I'll be taking the MATH200 class online as well. Any others?

7. San Diego State University Fall 2014 hopefuls

   KMLSanDiego replied to Hardyhar's topic in California

   Does anyone know about the ABSN program at SDSU? I'm attending the info session on 2/25. Wondering what anyone might know...

8. CSU San Marcos ABSN Summer 2014

   KMLSanDiego replied to lgripe's topic in California

   Just FYI it looks like this new requirement begins FALL 2014.

9. CSU San Marcos ABSN Summer 2014

   KMLSanDiego replied to lgripe's topic in California

   lgripe... do you know how to petition this? I took statistics at a cc in Fla and really don't want to repeat.

10. CSU San Marcos ABSN Summer 2014

    KMLSanDiego replied to lgripe's topic in California

    Ugh, that's too bad. Thanks lgripe!

11. CSU San Marcos ABSN Summer 2014

    KMLSanDiego replied to lgripe's topic in California

    Do they mail a hard copy of the advising worksheet in the mail or via email? Also does anyone know if it's possible to receive conditional admission if we have one final class in progress (before it's completed)? Assuming I get an A in my last class...

12. L&D nurses - different viewpoints on birth

    KMLSanDiego replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great responses everyone. I feel better knowing nurses can have varying viewpoints and that's okay.

13. L&D nurses - different viewpoints on birth

    KMLSanDiego posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a future nurse trying to reconcile my beliefs about birthing with the standard of care birthing moms receive. Are there other nurses in L&D who are seeking change (or secretly hoping for change) in regards to the birth experience in hospital...

14. CSU San Marcos ABSN Fall 2013

    KMLSanDiego replied to 3shaaa's topic in California

    Can anyone tell me if the school has shared if there's a difference in clinical locations for Temecula/San Marcos or if they share the same sites? I've been dead set on San Marcos but am willing to consider Temecula if I know that they don't just do ...

15. CNA jobs San Diego

    KMLSanDiego replied to KMLSanDiego's topic in California

    Yes, IHG, Healthcare Academy (Oceanside) and The Nurse Group (Natl City), all comparably priced. I'd only have about a year and a half to work as a CNA before needing to quit/focus on school, so I'm not sure doing SNF first will work for me.