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Well, I'm just guessing here, but: D5NS because he is NPO and doesnt have a PEG, so he needs something for energy. LR has 4 mEq of potassium in it, for the K of 3.3.

I lived in the seattle area for two years when I was a young man, I loved it. I want to go back. Here, in the armpit of hell, its been over 100 degrees everyday of June. I only see the sun...

HR are gatekeepers of the hospital who filter out applications based on the criteria posted for the job. It doesn't matter that a nurse manager might make an exception for you, the NM probably will...

Can you go back to school and get your RN? You would have more options as an RN. Like quitting the job you have now. The only state that has state mandated nurse to patient ratios is California....

Im going to tell you my dog story about perception. Lets take a fact you know in your heart of hearts is true: The sky is blue. So, you say to the dog, "The sky is blue". The dog, who can't see...

I would say 'Conflict Resolution' with educators who hadnt been in bedside nursing for 20 years.

You might consult with a criminal attorney. It is possible to petition the court and get your record expunged. It would be easier to apply to both school and for licensure with a clean slate.

Im sorry, my first thoughts were to say something lewd. But from what I've been seeing the top three are: ER, OR, and Labor and Delivery.

Can I suggest something different? I looked at the same options recently. Saudi doesnt grant visa's for male nurses. So that was out for me, but also I wouldnt move to a country that treats women...

This very thing would happen to me all the time. I don't mind loaning out my stet every once in a while, but it becomes very trying if you become a repeat offender. I liken it to borrowing a cup of...

Congrats on winning your case Ned. Im just curious how long it took to get a settlement? Did the hospital try and retaliate? Not arguing points, just curious how nasty agency hospitals can get and...

I'm sorry you got cancelled, it can be a real kick in the teeth when you're doing a good job under horrific conditions only to get let go. You deserve better. Realistically though, you probably...

Only California has state mandated nurse to patient ratios. Most state BON's only require 'safe' staffing levels, which is open to interpretation. If you havent taken the job and are curious,...

Our management had plans to fire everybody in dietary and have the nurses make all the food in little kitchens on the unit. I told my NM, "I hope everybody likes hotpockets and juice". Thankfully...

If your first love is PICU, that's where I would start. You might not get to transfer there later, you may be stuck in CCU. It might be worth it to be in debt and be happy.

I worked there for two years. In short, it was awful. My patient load on a medsurg floor was 7 to 11. Constant weekly meetings meant I was at work at least 5 days per week. They start new RNs at...

I'm sorry you're having a rough go of it. I found comfort in changing to a LTAC nursing job, and also going PRN. I only work 3 days per pay period now. I have far more control over my hours. I'm...

I once called a Dr in the middle of the night and he sincerely thanked me.

I wear a wife beater tank top, traditional white nursing hat, nursing skirt, and white orthopedic hose. The tank top is extremely comfortable and breathable, and trust me, nobody is looking at or...

I just quit my hospital job for all the reasons above. Tired of working the impossible task so that my manager can be assured her yearly bonus for meeting budget. Tired of trying to do a job...

actually, sex is a protected class with the eeoc. a complaint could be file with the eeoc, but good luck getting anyone to admit they won't hire a male. types of discrimination

Nursing schools are graded by the state board of nursing on their first time NCLEX pass rates. If their percentages drop too low, the school can lose its recognition from the state. The unfortunate...

I don't want to be all doom and gloom, but I work at one of these hospitals and my patient ratio is 7-11. The minimum is always 7, if you have less patients that that, they send a nurse home. There...

If you have already passed the NCLEX and have an compact RN License in Texas, then you can practice in Missouri already