t2kck

Latest Activity

1. Question about advancing degree but staying at the bedside...

   t2kck replied to cadenza6906's topic in Advanced

   Stay in nursing for two to three years before deciding on an advanced degree. Many things can happen with this economy and the health bill. You may find out by 6 months you can't stand being with patient who can't communicate because they have tube d...

2. Pharmacology

   t2kck replied to ashonman's topic in Critical

   Nurses still need to know basic math. Get a calculator, asap.

3. Pharmacology

   t2kck replied to ashonman's topic in Critical

   You have 2mg in 250cc, therefore how many mcgs are in a mg? How many min in a hr? How many cc's in hr? How many in the solution.... It is basic math. It is not calculus. You are making it too hard. Your answer to #2 is wrong. Try again. Ask a stude...

4. ED NP/NP job saturation

   t2kck replied to Reagan622's topic in NP Students

   A new grad in nursing who wishes to speed ahead into the MSN, NP program without clinical experience is unsafe. At the school I taught and the one I attended for my BSN, the theory was basically we will instruct the student in the basics. You will le...

5. End of life care - facilitating communication amongst staff

   t2kck replied to micker14's topic in Critical

   I re-read your note regarding documentation for a patient or medical power of attorney who makes a decision for a NO CODE status (DNR). Inconsistencies in care may depend on the variation of Code Status from patient to patient. The doctor fills o...

6. what are some things you do for family members dealing with grief?

   t2kck replied to kimmersRN's topic in Critical

   How does a nurse deal with family members grieving over the death of their loved one? I think you already answered the question. Grief is difficult. Allow the family the dignity to mourn. You are exactly what ICU nurses should be, empathetic. When yo...

7. End of life care - facilitating communication amongst staff

   t2kck replied to micker14's topic in Critical

   If in doubt, read the protocol for such a case. Ask the charge nurse what the definition is for cap documentation. Alot of liability can be prevented for negligence or malpractice. When nursing care is inconsistent this needs to be brought up to the...

8. Teaching Emotional Eating Class - Need Your Input

   t2kck replied to cerendipity, rn's topic in General Nursing

   I am an overeater, emotional and otherwise. I eat when I am anxious which is often. I eat when I am angry, feeling ugly and fat. After 30+ years I joined Overeaters Anonymous. I see myself as an addict. There are foods I have to stay away from, chees...

9. Struggling NP student

   t2kck replied to lvICU's topic in NP Students

   We all feel anxious in NP school. It is exhausting. What people don't tell you in NP school is that you are learning to practice medicine. The learning curve is great. I had to turn off the nurse role and change gear to medicine. Study hard and arri...

10. Job outlook for new grad NPs without nursing experience

    t2kck replied to junipers's topic in Advanced

    Would an OB, mid-wife group hire you without nursing, other medical degree or association? Ask the people in your clinics that have a contract with your school? There was a time that nurse mid-wives graduating from Georgetown Univ. were not allowed...

11. Job outlook for new grad NPs without nursing experience

    t2kck replied to junipers's topic in Advanced

    My suggestion to the writer, it is extremely important to work at a hospital in a general med unit or cardiology unit (step down) for at least 2 years. Become proficient with physical exams, medication management and assisting the dying then consid...