nurselambda

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1. Doctor Trying To Blame Blunder On Me

   nurselambda posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work at an outpatient surgery center where minor surgeries and pain management procedures are performed. Those type of interventions are routinely done under MAC, or "twilight sedation". I work there as a perioperative nurse for some time now, the ...

2. Davita Employee referral cash bonus

   nurselambda posted a topic in Urology

   Hello all, 2 months ago the clinic I work at hired this new part-time nurse. We became friendly instantly sharing our professional experiences and career prospects. I commented to her that I would be open to a move although I am not particularly dis...

3. Preceptor has 1 and half year of work experience

   nurselambda posted a topic in Relations

   Hello all, I am a new graduate and after lots of looking I finally managed to land my first hospital job. The hospital who hired me has 6-week preceptorship program for new grads, which I was more than happy about. The unit I was assigned to has a fe...

4. How common are competency tests during interview process?

   nurselambda posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hello all, I'm a new grad RN and I recently started the first job hunt. One LTC hospital got back to me within hours of applying. The HR person informed me that scoring at least 80% on a 40 NCLEX-style questions test was the first step of the applica...

5. Just how busy is an online NP master program?

   nurselambda replied to nurselambda's topic in NP Students

   Right, obviously I'm only considering those program who would consider my academic background.

6. Just how busy is an online NP master program?

   nurselambda posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello all, I recently graduated from an ADN program and since I already have a bachelor degree in a another medical field I am seriously considering enrolling in an online FNP in the near future. I am curious about the workload an online FNP program...

7. IV flow rate DDC question

   nurselambda replied to nurselambda's topic in General Students

   Where I get confused is when calculating the infusion rate, the volume to infuse is only the diluent (250 mL of D5W), or the diluent (250 mg) AND the drug (1.6 mL) ?

8. IV flow rate DDC question

   nurselambda posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone I have this drug dosage calculation problem that is giving a hard time. Order: Nitropress 40 mg in 250 mL of D5W for 90 minutes Drug parameter or range: 0.3 to 8 mcg/kg/min Patient weighs: 75 k...

9. LA County Spring 2016

   nurselambda replied to nalie2's topic in School Programs

   I would join too!

10. Failed 1 class should I go back?

    nurselambda posted a topic in General Students

    Ok here is my story. I hold a background in psychology. One day I discovered the nurse practitioner profession at my job and immediately saw myself compelled to this profession. I then gathered all the info needed to figure out how get to the job. I ...