KungFuFtr replied to Daisy Doodle's topic in Emergency
Actually, coverage works pretty well. Novolog/Humulog is dosed based on a sliding scale and carb counting. It's slightly different than the old school NPH/R insulins in which you get insulin spikes....
When I was in nursing school, we were taught to massage the site of IM injections. However, during my last semester in school, massaging and ventrogluteal injections were taken out of the newest...
I've searched other posts on accreditation; however, none fit my situation. I've been an RN for almost 2 years. I applied and have an interview in the near future. I re-read the job description and I...
KungFuFtr replied to LJUN71's topic in Texas Nursing
A big difference between Chicago and Texas is the driving/traffic. In Austin the traffic is crazy. San Antonio is pretty sweet with a massive freeway (just stay off it from 430-6pm). I can't attest to...
KungFuFtr replied to BlondieRN2's topic in Texas Nursing
these are some pretty judgmental and bold assertions. in order to make these assumptions you would have to know every person's pay rate, performance, experience and reasons for staying or leaving in...
We had a pt the other day with abd pain. The pt was given Bentyl with no relief. The new Dr. in our department spoke of injecting Atropine in a 1000 mL bag of ns and letting it run wide open. It...
KungFuFtr replied to QueensNurseNY's topic in Emergency
Congrats Streptococcus! What does that have to do with this thread though lol? The story had some momentum; however, the plot threw me off and it left me confused. Most common complaints/diagnosis?...
Hello I'm writing my resume and I'd like your opinion. I've been an ER nurse for a little over a year and an ER tech for about 7 months prior to being a nurse. This adds up to just under 2 years...
Thanks for clearing this up. I had a hunch about one of my neighbors too. It's an awesome coincidence that you happened to read/post here and that you have 5 members in your family who happen to be...
I have a book on cover letters and resumes. There is a section that states : " On a personal note, I am single and currently renting my home. Therefore, relocation can be immediate." This would be...