Nursing_excellence

Nursing_excellence ADN, BSN

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  1. Should have I called rapid response?

    Nursing_excellence posted a topic in Critical Care

    Pt had infectious workup done d/t high temp. Procal was high. Wht ct 22 from 14 . Cxr diffuse b/l infiltrates. UA pos. Pt already on vent. 100% VCV/AC 300/14/9/40. Resp 30s to 40s. NSR 70s to 80s on...

  2. Full time to per diem

    Nursing_excellence posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I just got offered a new full time position in DOU floor at a bigger hospital than where I am currently working. I am planning on switching to per diem at my current workplace soon as I start working...

  3. need nightshift sleep/health tips

    Nursing_excellence replied to guineapignurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have been working night shift for 8 years now. Usually I work my 3 shifts fri sat sun. On Thursday night, I do meal prep including coffee to bring to work. I always go to bed at 10am and wake up...

  4. Don't be afraid to ask why...

    Nursing_excellence replied to jodi_cmsrn's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is very old post. But jic someone else is looking for answer. The insulin helps potassium uptake of the cells. And the d50 is to prevent hypoglycemia. Correct me if im

  5. Scripps New Grad Residency June/August 2019

    Nursing_excellence replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you

  6. Scripps New Grad Residency June/August 2019

    Nursing_excellence replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Which cohort are you

  7. Scripps New Grad Residency June/August 2019

    Nursing_excellence replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Who did you interview

  8. Scripps New Grad Residency June/August 2019

    Nursing_excellence replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Has anybody gotten any offers

  9. Getting orders noc shift

    Nursing_excellence posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi. Im a new grad nurse who just started working in a snf. I was supposed to orient that night. (I work 11 to7) but 2 nurses called in sick so they had to put me on the floor. Then around 2 am. I had...

  10. Scripps New Grad Program Jan/March 2019

    Nursing_excellence replied to M.A.P's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    which surgical unit? what

  11. Scripps New Grad Program Jan/March 2019

    Nursing_excellence replied to M.A.P's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When did you receive the offer? Which floor did you get the offer

  12. Getting orders noc shift

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I usually think about those things too. But the patient was on TF and NPO. Also the patient was chinese speaking and it didn't seem like we were understanding each other that much. I gave her an...

  13. Getting orders noc shift

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There's no one in the facility that can prescribe medications. If it's emergency. We send the residents out of the facility, to the ED. The DON is already aware of this. One time a nurse called the...

  14. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello! Hi, I'm supposed to make a case study presentation about burn victims with complications! I would love to hear your experiences about burn complications and how you handled the situations. The...

  15. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are so many sad stories in out profession. I dont think I could handle these situations. I'll prolly be around well patients. I salute you guys that stay on the frontline and help patients and...

  16. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Guys help me out with my meds for my burn patient!!! superficial and deep partial thickness burns covering 36% of body (Chest, head, and right arm) For pain management I have narcotics, ketamine,...

  17. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks! Is there also a formula for that? I mean how much urine output would say the patient is not tolerating fluids and how much would you have to decrease the fluids? or infusion

  18. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    is parkland formula the one recommend by ABA? what i have is 4ml/kg/%TBSA 1/2 is given in 8h the other half is given in next 16 h Why is there a 900 seconds wait to

  19. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That is a really great idea! I would do the smurf village thing. I have two more weeks before my presentation so I have enough time to prepare for my presentation. Thank you guys for all your help....

  20. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    yes i do! I can make up my own patient and own story. i could use a real story but not

  21. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I understand you guys. I just added a stick man figure asking the class what to do next? thats the best i can do for humor. it makes me very sad to read stories while doing my research. i cant imagine...

  22. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i understand what you mean. i was in tears watching cases of burn patients. and yeah im almost done with my case study. i jsut dont know how or when i can incorporate humor in my

  23. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you guys for your responses. as for the complications, what is the most likely complication for this kind of patient? is inhalation injury possible? After maintaining pt's ABCs. what do we do...

  24. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Update: pt was intubated bc of severe edema in airways. so pt suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burn covering 40% of his body. after intubation he was given paralytics. then fluids. NS? or LR? What im...

  25. Need help with HW!

    Nursing_excellence replied to Nursing_excellence's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    yeah. It's supposed to be a fun interactive presentation. my other classmates used celebrities as their patients, others involved aliens in their