pepitofeliz

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1. Dilaudid

   pepitofeliz replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

   I just wanted to know, if there are any nurses out there that work prn only, and pay for health insurance from out of pocket. Any advice as for what insurance companies are recomemded? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

2. Dilaudid

   pepitofeliz replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

   Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) is a strong narcotic stronger than morphine. 1 mg of dilaudid is equal to about 7 mg of morphine. It could be LPN not allowed to push narcotics. Dilaudid can lower blood pressure and needs careful monitoring also should be pu...

3. Please help me interpret this ECG strip

   pepitofeliz replied to chillax's topic in General Nursing

   This rhythm is irregularly irregular making it an atrial fibrillation. Treatment would depend if it is a first time onset,which would require a cardizem drip. However if it is a preexisting arrhythmia the patient would be on anticoagulant usually cou...

4. Help! Any Home Health RN'S in Ocala Florida?

   pepitofeliz replied to pepitofeliz's topic in Home Health

   Lacie, Thanks for the info,I'll definitely look into it.

5. Help! Any Home Health RN'S in Ocala Florida?

   pepitofeliz posted a topic in Home Health

   Hi, are there any nurses working in Home Health in Ocala,FL? I am a Registered Nurse with 2 years experience in a very fast pace,very stressful ER in south Florida. I am planning on relocating to Ocala in the next few months and would like to know if...

6. Puerto Rico school feedback?

   pepitofeliz replied to zzzzzgirl's topic in US Territories

   I went to nursing school in Puerto Rico, Not Arecibo but San Juan. The entire course was in Spanish, no prerequisites,no entrance or exit exams. I came back to the US and passed the N-CLEX-RN on my first shot. Just make sure the institutions are accr...

7. Need some opinions.....what to do?

   pepitofeliz replied to mich321's topic in General Nursing

   I would work prn for your present employer, this would not burn any bridges and also give you an opportunity to test the waters on the other job position.