nitrospeed16

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1. Denied shift change position

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, Looking for thoughts on a current situation. I work at a sub acute facility on 2nd shift, I have been here for a year. Last year I applied once for a morning shift position, but that position became unavailable as the nurse who left that...

2. Current 2014 new grad pay for Maryland hospitals

   nitrospeed16 replied to Spierre9's topic in Maryland

   Not a hospital, but I was quoted $20 hr plus $3 shift differential at a LTC facility as a new grad.

3. New RN- LTC Nurse Job, Concerns

   nitrospeed16 replied to nitrospeed16's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you SquishyRN, that helps put things in perspective a bit. You are right, this nursing job is better than having no nursing job at all.

4. New RN- LTC Nurse Job, Concerns

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hello everyone, I graduated with my RN degree in May, passed my boards in July. In October, I started working at a local LTC that serves veterans. I got offered $20 (mind you, I am in the DC Metro area where cost of living is outrageous) plus $3 di...

5. Lidocaine uses??

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hey guys, I have an ICU paper revision due on Tuesday, however I'm getting stuck on the purpose of lidocaine for my patient. He had an order for lidocaine 2% 75mg bolus IV. Since he is intubated, I thought the purpose would be to control ICP rises ...

6. Dealing with a toxic work environment while in school?

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in General Students

   Hey again everyone, This year I started my first semester in nursing. I've spent the past 2 years finishing up most of my pre-reqs and general ed classes. I work as a vet tech part time (16 hours a week) and have been there for about 5-6 months. The ...

7. First semester math question..

   nitrospeed16 replied to nitrospeed16's topic in General Students

   Thanks so much...:)

8. First semester math question..

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in General Students

   At the risk of coming off as a moron, I have a "simple" drug calculation that is really stumping me. The question: "The order is to give 1/6 gr of a medication. The vial contains 10mg/ml" I converted the 1/6 gram to mg -> 166 mg The answer that ...

9. What to expect during clinicals

   nitrospeed16 replied to nitrospeed16's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks everyone!

10. What to expect during clinicals

    nitrospeed16 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Hello everyone! My first semester of nursing classes/clinicals starts January 18th. What should I expect? What topics/skills are usually covered during the first semester?

11. Vet Tech/Assistant to RN

    nitrospeed16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm new to the forum, and since this is my first post here I'd like to start out by saying that this forum has been a huge help to me. I've gained valuble insight on the field of nursing from reading posts on here daily, and would like to thank every...