FlashGrad

FlashGrad specializes in cardiac.

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1. Most Common LTC Meds?

   FlashGrad replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Geriatric

   Colace, exelon patches, percocet, ultram, bp meds (beta blockers, acei,etc), digoxin, lipitor, cipro, bactrim, flagyl, lidocaine patches, flomax, detrol, avodart, potassium, milk of magnesia, ativan, oxycodone, ambien. Hope this helps. You'll find th...

2. Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

   FlashGrad replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the responses. SkyDancer, that list is exactly what I was looking for!

3. Is this too much or am I crazy...what are your units like?

   FlashGrad replied to emersushea's topic in Cardiac

   You are not crazy at all, that is a ridiculous assignment and very unsafe. Having just 1 or 2 of those patients would have been very difficult to manage. Was there a manager around that could of helped? Did your coworkers have as difficult of an assi...

4. If you graduated between 2008 and 2009,how long did it take to find a job ?

   FlashGrad replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

   Graduated in May 2008, started my job in the beginning of July. I took NCLEX right after starting my job. Live in Ohio. I feel lucky to have graduated in '08 because I have talked to numerous people around here and found it much more difficult just ...

5. Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

   FlashGrad posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, I am not pregnant yet (but hopefully soon!), but I have been unable to find a list of meds to avoid handling while pregnant.I have done multiple searches online, with no luck. I am working in short term rehab and it seems like I have come ...

6. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

   FlashGrad replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric

   18 bed SNF, day shift, ohio, usually 2 nurses split the assignment in half. We only go down to one nurse if census is really low. 2 stna's.

7. cardiac step down as a new grad

   FlashGrad replied to shehadi's topic in Cardiac

   I came from cardiothoracic surg stepdown at the clinic, as a new grad. I got so much valuable experience from that unit. It can be intense, but so interesting, especially if your interested in cardiac. This type of floor included post op care, teleme...

8. Calling all Open Heart RNs...Please help

   FlashGrad replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Cardiac

   The last posts hit it on the head! I just came from an open heart floor. A common occurence was pt's going into afib, often high rate. We often gave IV lopressor, mag and/or amiodarone. Also, protocols for epicardial wires getting pulled are importan...

9. Junctional Rhythms

   FlashGrad replied to VAJenny's topic in CCU

   Getoverit, just a question, why wouldnt atropine benefit a heart transplant recipient? Just curious, thanks!

10. ACLS

    FlashGrad replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely get the book before class, it would be very helpful. Is this class thru the American heart assoc? They have an AHA acls book and cd, which are very good. The class is quite intense, but you will learn a lot. I recently became acls ...

11. Where did you go to nursing school?

    FlashGrad replied to Noney's topic in Ohio

    Kent State 2008. Yay, my first year as a nurse is over, whew! -Angela

12. Kaplan readiness test..

    FlashGrad replied to Andy123's topic in NCLEX

    I did ok (just missing the desired good score) on the tests offered at the kaplan class (was this the "readiness test", cant remember) and did HORRIBLE on the online tests/question trainers. I was so worried about it! I got 75 questions and PASSED th...

13. What PRN meds do you give a lot?

    FlashGrad replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Percocet, tylenol, potassium supp. Cardiothor. surg stepdown.

14. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    FlashGrad replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX

    Hi, I am taking nclex in just less than two weeks. I have always been a last minute kind of studier, and I understand that it's not going to cut it for nclex. I am STILL having problems with establishing a routine. I have taken the kaplan class an...

15. Plantar Fascitis and shoe choice-MBT vs birkenstocks

    FlashGrad replied to Floridanurse's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Actually, I am in your same situation. I just saw a podiatrist and told me not to wear real flat shoes. He said the best thing was a simple pair of cross trainers. I am also getting an orthotic made. I have tried numerous types of inserts, athletic ...