Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nursing Q/A
MICU

Pressure Support Mode VS CPAP/BiPAP

by SterlingArcher

I just started on a ICU floor and am super overwhelmed with information especially regarding vents. Almost every patient on the floor is on one so I know it is...

ADN/BSN

Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

by Heath9672

I live in California. Im not talking mansion with nice cars and buying anything I want. Just some middle class apartment and a car like a mini cooper or...

Hospice

A Dying Persons Tear

by ws582

Very curious about something. Im new to inpatient hospice and have only had 4 deaths so far. Two of the patients had a single tear. One of those patients, the...

Professionalism

Are nurses blue or white collar workers?

by digitiminimi

Are nurses considered blue collar or white collar workers? My co-workers and I were having this conversation and there was no consensus.

General Students

Any benefits with joining Phi Theta Kappa?

by Hellostudentnurssee

I just graduated from the LPN program and got the invitation. Im planning to go back to that school and apply for the LPN-RN bridge program hopefully within...

CNA/MA

Failed CNA skills Exam: Appeal results?

by MarkinAZ

I know this is an old and tired topic. But sheeesh, why is it such a problem. The system of testing the skills is obviously flawed when you have such a...

General Students

Guarded prognosis?

by lalopop86

Hi all, could anyone tell me what it means to have a guarded prognosis? I went to the hospital today to collect my pt assignment/information for clinical...

NP Students

Clinical hours question, how many?

by mrmike

I have been looking at NP jobs, and noticed some requesting 700 or 720 clinical hours. The program I am in only requires 600 clinical hours. Can people tell me...

LPN, LVN Students

Prioritizing According to Maslows

by CaringGerinurse525

I have a project due Tuesday where I have to rank my NANDAS in the priority of care as well as according to Maslows Levels. I am confused about the physical...

LPN, LVN

Anyone else decide to not to go on to RN and stay an LPN?

by juzme

Hello fellow nurses, I have been an LPN for going on 11 years; worked in LTC for MH/MR, LTC for the elderly,hospital setting and currently homecare. I have...

Operating Room

Is OR nursing a good start for a new grad?

by AmberRose222

Hello everyone! I just graduated nursing school about 3 weeks ago. Think I have a pretty good chance at landing a position as an operating room nurse. I had...

General Nursing

PICC Line Clarification

by JayMal

We are working to move to an EHR and have gotten stuck on a PICC line issue. Within the program is wants us to document the PICC line ports as distal proximal...

Student Assist

What are units when referenced for medications?

by chall2011

Sorry, this is probably a stupid question but Im tired of always wondering as a PCT how much of a drug nurses are talking about when referring to drug...

Student Assist

What is your personal philosophy of nursing?

by lcheinz36

Next, I am entering my final semester of nursing school and I am very excited to finally be done, but first I need to write a letter to my preceptor and...

Holistic

Should I try and become a Nurse in a Naturopathic Clinic or a Natu…

by NenaRK

I am a 21 year old female and have been taking my prerequisites for Nursing. I felt very passionate about my choice, I do really enjoy caring for people and...

Student Assist

Dosage Calculation Help - ml/hr for heparin

by mslove

Ive done these before but for some reason Im blanking out on how to complete this problem. I usually use dimensional analysis and I cant remember how to set it...

Student Assist

Care Plan for Abdominal Abscess

by sleepysilver

I am a student nurse working on a care plan for a patient with the primary diagnosis of intra abdominal abscess. I am having trouble coming up with acceptable...

Correctional

Seizures Real vs Fake

by princess pickles

There was a patient/IM that had a possible seizure and the staff that responded were claiming that it was fake because she was alert and oriented. How do you...

Career Support

Is it me or is hiring at Kaiser Permanente a joke?

by MsBlissful

I interviewed a bit ago for a job that I thought may be a shoe in. I was notified via manager that she wanted to hire me! But has to go through HR and check my...

Student Assist

Medical Abbreviations - Letter 'p' w/line over

by libby11

It is simply the lowercase letter p The directions say to add a line over the top of this one. I have browsed some online resources and Mosbys Dictionary of...

General Students

Patient Advocate? Examples?

by Student2001

What are some common patient advocacy examples.. not something like, I saved patient by writing to my congressman to change the law and now patient has...

Urology

Drugs To Give/Not Give Before Dialysis

by somedayCNM, CNM

I work nights on a medical unit, and we have several hemodialysis patients at any given tits; Im charged with getting this patient set up for breakfast and...

What does S/P mean?
Student Assist

What does S/P mean?

by lindsmith88

I know it stands for status post, but what does it actually mean? For example, deep vein thrombosis s/p inferior vena cava filter. Does it mean the patient...

New Nurse

Why does this stigma exist in relation to new nurses?

by VeraciousRN

I am really confused by the stigma and negative attitude towards new nurses from experienced nurses as I am a new nurse and just plain do not understand? arent...

Career Support

Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

by PchezRN

I was in an interview the other day and was asked about a mistake I have made. I was kinda at a loss for words and sat there for a moment thinking of what I...