Markis

Markis has 7 years experience and specializes in Ortho, PICU.

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1. Are vancomycin and ceftriaxone compatible?

   Markis replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in Medications

   Accoriding to the Lexicomp here at work, they are not compatible.

2. New Grad Night Shift 11pm-7am, how much can I expect to make?

   Markis replied to nickynoodles's topic in New Nurse

   The answer can vary greatly depending on the location of your new job and the facility you intend to work at. Some places pay more of differential for night shift than others. Good luck on your new career!

3. 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am? Which one??? HELP

   Markis replied to xooxhjlxoox's topic in General Nursing

   IMO, 3p-11p is the worst shift to work. Yous shift starts to early to do anything meaningful and ends too late to go out. Not to mention you have to work that god forsaken schedule 5 evenings/week. Plus as night shift, you get out of having to do ...

4. Struggeling New Grad working in the med surg floor.

   Markis replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in New Nurse

   Good News: All new nurses on meg/surg floors feel this way. Every thing you said sounded like it was coming from my mouth. I was only on orientation for 3 weeks before taking my own team. Every morning after I leave, I feel like I havent done every...

5. what is it like working nights?

   Markis replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

   I'll let you know when all of my patients sleep, lol. Last night I was lucky and 3 of my 7 patients slept comfortably. At our hospital, patient load is greater for night shift nurses, and may times I have total care for my team. Your question assumes...

6. Drexel NCLEX-RN review?

   Markis replied to lala422's topic in General Nursing

   i just passed my boards and i found saunders q & a review for the nclex-rn examination book extremely helpful. i used the cd and it basically simulated the nclex. i did nearly 200 questions a day or so for a week. it allows you to choose ques...

7. 3rd shift roll call!

   Markis posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am lucky enough to have a slow night here on the floor. I work on an orthopaedic med/surg floor and thurs/fri nights are always slow. Most of our surgeons schedule Mon/Tues surgeries so patients can go home by Friday. What area do you work in, an...

8. Am I not cut out to be a nurse? Please Help!

   Markis replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

   I am a nurse and I: 1) Can't watch sticks or surgeries (anything with blood + pain) on TV 2) Pass out (you know - smelling salts) every time I get stuck 3) Get grossed out by my dog's poop 4) Cant's watch scary movies I have no problems when my pati...

9. if i decided to be a doctor, i would be.....

   Markis replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

   Ortho surgeon Elective surgeries only

10. When to apply for first nursing job? Completing my final semester...

    Markis replied to lucy888's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Go ahead and apply for the job. I got my job 2 months before I graduated, they just didnt let me start until I got my provisional license. For those of you still in school and participating in clinicals, get to know the nurse manager on the...

11. LPN or RN What should I choose?

    Markis replied to Tattooedtonya24's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to be a registered nurse, but I opted to go to a career based school, get my LPN and then work as a nurse till I got my RN. Instead of sweating in retail for 40 hours a week, I was able to work as an LPN on the weekends and put myself throug...

12. Weekend make-up shifts?

    Markis replied to FarmgrrlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an LPN in LTC for a year while I put my self through school. 32 hour weekends (2 X 16 hour shifts) for a year. I had not one weekend where everyone scheduled showed up, not a single one. I think this policy you describe would have prev...

13. what area of nursing do you never see yourself working in?

    Markis replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I work on an ortho unit at a hospital in downtown Louisville. We are right across the street from the big children's hospital in town. I will NEVER work peds. ever. I have never experienced a worse field in which to pursue my passion. The kids can...

14. Best route to go from ADN to NP

    Markis posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I am a new grad from an ADN course, and I was curious the best route for me to become a Nurse Practitioner. I would say that in terms of personal priority, speed > cost > prestige of any college I attend. THanks

15. New RN & Frustrated

    Markis replied to amms's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in June, and I got on at one of the better hospitals in town by going to the units and meeting the Nurse Managers in person. By doing this I was able to get a feel for the units and put myself out there. I stayed away from just hunti...