I understand, that wasn't clear on the OP. That being said, I do agree with some posts that at least 2 years of ICU will make you a competitive candidate for a CRNA program. A co-worker of mine boosted his resume by adding ED experience as well. He g...
You are trying to be competitive? For a management position? In getting a new job? You do have a stellar portfolio. Just be sure that you are constantly aware as to who are you competing against- it isn't with your peers or colleagues, but with your...
There are some valid arguments that suggest the nursing is not truly a proffesion since there are many pathways a student can go to be NCLEX ready, ADN, ADN-Bridge, BSN, Diploma post bachelorette degree in another field, etc. IOM is recommending that...
perc71 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
You are right. Nurse Beth's advice is to beat the ATS or an online AI used by recruiters to sort their candidates. It is 2020 and the days of going to HR physically and filling out an application form using your pen are gone.
perc71 replied to Calm and collected's topic in General Nursing
Hello, Calling rapid response is appropriate for DNR patients with comfort care measures. The goal is palliative and NOT " curative. Relieving the dyspneic episode of your father FAST was the objective to the rapid response team. Switching gears, I a...
I agree with some other posts. Good chest compressions during codes is the most essential part during a cardio-pulmonary arrest. Depth, timing, and allowing adequate chest recoil during compression improves the patient's survival - inpatient or outpa...
perc71 replied to SandIsMyGlitterRN's topic in School
There is not much to go on here without a thorough and comprehensive history and physical exam. 3 weeks of severe abdominal pain. Tamuflu as a culprit is a stretch. I agree with the other posts- the Pediatrician should punt this to GI.
Do work in an interdisciplinary team environment? PTs are a valuable member of a care team to evaluate the physical functional status of the patient - that is their scope of practice. There could be some underlying psychological or non physical fa...
If your job description for a visiting RN does not include caring for infants or your employer did not provide you with training to care for peds in the home setting then, ethically and professionally you can refuse. I agree with the other posts tha...
I agree. I failed to mention that that if the clinician administering the medication have an open wound - even a mere paper cut then using gloves is warranted. Sometimes " the remote possibility" becomes a reality. It is just Murphy's law.
The key phrase is "unless you anticipate blood". The problem is we cannot really anticipate what will happen so the guidelines are left open for you to use your own clinical judgement. When administering injections - from intradermal ppd to deep IM ...
ED will prepare you better for your plan to become an FNP since you will be able to see and care for patients across the age continuum from neonates to geriatrics. MS are mainly adult to geriatric clients.
I have no clue as to how is it possible that you are finishing your MSN and considering DNP without using EBP in your frame of mind. I am an APRN who came from a research driven school. your statement I WILL NOT sounds egotistical which I believe is ...
That is an insulting statement to those patients who are actually suffering from those diseases. Try asking a patient with an MS flare. He or she will tell you, " tell you what, after my IV steroid and plasmapheresis is completed and I feel I bit...
Congratulations on furthering your nursing studies. As an APRN, your mindset and practice should highly be driven by evidence-based practice (EBP). If you are allergic to influenza vaccinations, then you have to provide a note to your school and the...