lkoch002

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1. To blood sugar or not to blood sugar. That is the question.

   lkoch002 replied to lkoch002's topic in MICU

   The patients condition was not suggestive of hypoglycemia. He had AMS, which began improving with lactulose. Even after getting dextrose and such, his mental status did not change from baseline. .it did not improve. It makes sense to immediately c...

2. To blood sugar or not to blood sugar. That is the question.

   lkoch002 replied to lkoch002's topic in MICU

   Thanks for all the input! I really appreciate the insight! :)

3. To blood sugar or not to blood sugar. That is the question.

   lkoch002 posted a topic in MICU

   If a patient is on a tube feeding and has no history of diabetes, do you automatically take blood sugars based on the sole fact they are getting a tube feeding? My thought is "no. You're using the gut, so it's kind of like me eating something. ..I ...

4. Not one to give up

   lkoch002 replied to lkoch002's topic in MICU

   Thank you, all, for your responses. It's very nice to hear words of encouragement, especially coming from those with experience. I truly respect the experience of those, who have been in this longer than I have, and I'm such a fan of teamwork and s...

5. Not one to give up

   lkoch002 posted a topic in MICU

   I'm not one to give up, but I sure have had some trying times, as a new grad in the ICU. There have been days that I feel I am getting the flow of things and am able to think ahead and even suggest treatments for my patients. Other days, I feel comp...

6. So excited!!!!

   lkoch002 replied to lkoch002's topic in MICU

   Thank you!!!!

7. So excited!!!!

   lkoch002 posted a topic in MICU

   I just got offered a job in the ICU, as a new grad! I honestly didn't expect to get so lucky, but I did work very hard for good grades and elevated our student nursing association to a higher level, as president....so hard work pays off! At least...

8. Precepting New Grad in CVICU

   lkoch002 replied to BlueJean's topic in CCU

   I would love to have you as a preceptor! I'm a new grad and have experienced those preceptors, who obviously hated teaching and let that trickle over into their behaviors, as a preceptor. ..not good experiences. You sound perfect!

9. What does this mean?

   lkoch002 replied to lkoch002's topic in Job Hunt

   I'm not sure what the exact circumstances are. I do know I applied at the first of September and my application was denied, saying the position had been filled. Then, I got a call the day after I passed the nclex for an interview. I thought that wa...

10. What does this mean?

    lkoch002 replied to lkoch002's topic in Job Hunt

    I didn't even think to send a thank you card! Thanks for that tip, JustBeachyNurse! She did not give a decision date. I did really well on the scenario questions, psu_213. About how long should I give, before I call the recruiter or expect to hear b...

11. What does this mean?

    lkoch002 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Just a preface: I'm a new grad, who just passed the nclex. This is a career change for me. I did 8.5 years in the military as a nuke electronic technician. I just had my first interview this past Mon, and it was to the ER. I feel that it went ok, b...

12. What Helped Me Pass the NCLEX

    lkoch002 replied to danceandnurse's topic in NCLEX

    How do you feel about the Lippincott books? Those are what I'm using.

13. Lippincott

    lkoch002 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi! I'm take the NCLEX in about a week and a half and have been using the Lippincott review book and have been wondering if anyone else has had success with this book. It seems to be the run of the mill review book, but I'm not sure what it really co...