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    top meds used in the hospital

    Music in My Heart replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For the benefit of newbie students who might glance this way, it's worth noting that unfractionated heparin and fractionated heparin (enoxaparin/Lovenox) really aren't the same thing (though the low...
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    failed BSN nursing program

    Music in My Heart replied to smiley2030's topic in General Nursing

    Well, don't look at Cali. Even if you could (about which I'm unsure but skeptical), many hospitals around here are doing away with LVNs although they're still common in the LTC settings. I think NC...
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    Mrs. Doctor, I don't care what he does

    Music in My Heart replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    But they do run the risk of contaminating the public areas of the hospital. I'm all for strict enforcement. We in America are far too lax in our infection-control policies and/or their enforcement...
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    Pharmacology in Western Medicine

    Music in My Heart replied to brella's topic in General Nursing

    Well, keep in mind that physicians order treatments... nurses carry out those orders. Unless you go on to become an NP (and work in a state that doesn't require physician oversight), your ability to...
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    Which program to choose???

    Music in My Heart replied to Serenity4984's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Of course I can only speak for the programs of which I have personal knowledge but the clinical hours at the public and private school programs around here are all just about the same -- the minimum...
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    What to expect the first day of nursing school

    Music in My Heart replied to studentnurse85's topic in General Nursing

    One other item to add to the excellent list put forth by nghtfltguy... Try not to form snap opinions about your instructors. We had one who intimidated the heck out of me. She was in her early 60's...
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    Which program to choose???

    Music in My Heart replied to Serenity4984's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Of course they're not all the same. You have three degree options: AS, BS, MS There are accelerated programs (they're shorter but more intense) or traditional programs. Some programs utilize online...
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    Community Colleges ADN

    Music in My Heart replied to Swingline's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are the waiting periods typical of California community colleges? Yes. Private schools: The two that pop into mind are Dominican and Samuel
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    41 and going into NURSING? HELP

    Music in My Heart replied to lasalp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be 44 when I graduate (and 45 very shortly thereafter). So what's your point? You need to understand that age is an asset. While I certainly don't learn as quickly as I did when I was a pup, I...
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    Heparin Inj

    Music in My Heart replied to luckygirl131's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My instructor told me that it was specifically to avoid an accidental IM
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    Is nursing less stressful for people with no kids and no life to begin with?

    Music in My Heart replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I do have a child. I don't know that I'd say that makes it more "stressful" but it does tear at my heart strings when I have to reply, "No, I have an assignment to finish" when she asks, "Daddy, will...
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    Blood draws and Starting IVs

    Music in My Heart replied to untamable07's topic in General Nursing

    Through 3 semesters I've started 5 IVs (and missed 1) on patients and done about 8 on classmates (we often practice on each other after clinicals). Regarding advice, see if you can lay your hands on...
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    44 year-old woman with DVT dies of PE--- ???

    Music in My Heart replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. Heparin drips are really uncommon in our hospital.According to UpToDate, studies find compared to a heparin drip, SC Lovenox "results in lower mortality, fewer recurrent thrombotic events, and...
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    Dropped out of CRNA school; back to ICU

    Music in My Heart replied to ILoveRatties's topic in General Nursing

    Well, don't forget... the very fact that you were even able to get in to CRNA school says a lot about your education, experience, and smarts. And remember, you DON'T OWE an explanation to anybody....
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    Help I'm being kicked out of nursing school!

    Music in My Heart replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    Only as the very, very, very last resort. In truth, if you reach a point where you roll out the threats your odds of success are precipitously
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    Had a transvaginal exam, and I'm depressed.

    Music in My Heart replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, keep after 'em 'til they produce the report. I'd push on your doc a bit more, too. I'm sorry for the stress that you're having to undergo while you wait. The waiting for results has usually been...
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    Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant

    Music in My Heart replied to coonsey1's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, the CNA roles that I've observed in LTC and acute care definitely "involves a lot of patien cleaning and what not." Along with feeding, patient cleaning is one of the primary activities although...
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    44 year-old woman with DVT dies of PE--- ???

    Music in My Heart replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    It's the standard of care in these parts. Lovenox q12 while getting the warfarin started. Maintain Lovenox for at least 48 hours with therapeutic INR and overlap with
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    44 year-old woman with DVT dies of PE--- ???

    Music in My Heart replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to try to help ease your burden a bit. According to UpToDate, "A number of small randomized studies have shown that early ambulation with or without the use of leg compression does not...
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    This Current Recession!!!

    Music in My Heart replied to puppyrules's topic in General Nursing

    I remember back in the early '90s talking to the nurses who were caring for my step-mom at Kaiser. They said that the organization was intentionally limiting hours so that they wouldn't have to pay...
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    Is pay raise mandatory for per diem?

    Music in My Heart replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    A pay raise is NEVER mandatory... unless it's negotiated and written into a valid
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    Nurse Practioner vs Doctors

    Music in My Heart replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Pinoy, I thanked you there and I'll thank you here for that post. I gotta ask, though: Regarding ACNP-BC, what's the -BC mean? While we're at it, what's the -CSC
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    Taking science classes while nursing school?

    Music in My Heart replied to seek1kees's topic in General Students

    To me it's not a question of possibility but rather a question of probability. Of course it's possible. As to the probability, only the OP can answer that question. Holding off 'til 2nd semester is...
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    Taking science classes while nursing school?

    Music in My Heart replied to seek1kees's topic in General Students

    My recommendation is not to do it first semester. Wait until you get a sense of the time commitment required by your program and your teachers. Once you get your feet wet you'll be in a better...
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    Nurse Practioner vs Doctors

    Music in My Heart replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here, Ken, is (I think) precisely the document that you're looking for...