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    School dosage math help

    Rose_Queen replied to nurse2bbetty1989's topic in General Students

    It looks like OP has an answer
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    School dosage math help

    Rose_Queen replied to nurse2bbetty1989's topic in General Students

    First you need to pick out the pieces of information needed. Which pieces will need to go into your
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    Combined use of nicardapine and esmolol drips for aortic dissection

    Rose_Queen replied to R8T3D_RN's topic in Emergency

    What was the target BP range? Remember, the higher the pressure, the higher the risk of a true aortic rupture. And that means a dead patient. When I get called into surgery for these patients, we want...
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    Navy nursing

    Rose_Queen replied to Navynursedreams's topic in Government, Military

    Have you met with a recruiter? They will be able to answer your questions and provide you with
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    Can I major in Health and Human Performances, minor in Biology (Please read Descr.?

    Rose_Queen replied to nurse2bglo.'s topic in General Students

    Nursing is its own undergraduate degree. You do not need to major in something else first, and majoring in more than one degree is going to likely be impossible due to the requirements of clinicals...
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    Need guidance

    Rose_Queen replied to Alto22's topic in General Students

    What feedback did your instructor give you? Take that and make an action plan to prevent those issues from occurring
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    Trouble with dosage calculations questions?

    Rose_Queen replied to curlybirdie's topic in General Students

    What chare is asking is for you to show us what you've done to try to find the answer. How are you setting up your equations? Which equations are you trying to
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    Top 5 Nursing Problems

    Rose_Queen replied to mkb1038's topic in General Nursing

    Staffing/scheduling. There's either too many and people get sent home or not enough and it's crazy and people end up working in specialties they aren't oriented to. In the OR, we have 1:1 ratios. A...
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    Holy name lpn-rn program

    Rose_Queen replied to donnias083's topic in School, College Programs

    Have you spoken with an admissions counselor at the school? By going directly to the source, you will ensure that you have correct and up to date
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    Graduated, got a job, and moved; now what?

    Rose_Queen replied to Nurse2Bella's topic in General Nursing

    I moved into my house 8 years ago... I still have unpacked boxes. I wouldn't worry about that too much- those things that don't get unpacked tend to be the things we don't need anyway. As for finding...
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    Stalking - dropping off resume to nurse recruite/HR without appointment

    Rose_Queen replied to nonnocere1988's topic in Nursing Career

    The poster you are responding to hasn't visited the site in nearly 2 years. I would be sure to find out from HR if it is even acceptable to visit a unit unannounced. In many facilities, it's not...
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    Dosage calculation Help!

    Rose_Queen replied to Calhoungirl24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes. It really helps to set it up on paper the way I have it shown, especially when you're new to dosage calculations or struggling, just because then you can see how the units cancel each other out....
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    Dosage calculation Help!

    Rose_Queen replied to Calhoungirl24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You do have how many mLs you need to run 5mcg/min (step 1- you did this part). Your pump runs at mLs per hour, so you now need to calculate that step (step 2- you didn't do this part). ETA: I may have...
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    OR nurse schedule - 4 10's or 5 8's?

    Rose_Queen replied to Lee824's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer my 5x 8hours. I'm beat at the end of those days, and when I'm on call and have to stay later, I'm really beat! I can't imagine doing longer shifts
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    Dosage calculation Help!

    Rose_Queen replied to Calhoungirl24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to find out how many mcg are in each mL to see how many mLs you will infuse per minute. Second step is to determine how many mLs will give you your 5mcg dose. Now, remember that's per...
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    Should I feel guilty not picking up shifts after I had my wisdom teeth extracted?

    Rose_Queen replied to mstpeter's topic in Nursing Career

    You have to take care of you first. If you need time to heal, then don't feel guilty. If you need time to yourself or to spend with family/friends, don't feel guilty for saying no. Sometimes, saying...
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    Help with power port

    Rose_Queen replied to Sherihunt's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    This is something that we cannot answer. Not only because we are unable to complete an assessment but also because it is against the TOS you agreed to when you signed up. Please follow up with your...
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    Dosage calculation Help!

    Rose_Queen replied to Calhoungirl24's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you want to make sure you're doing these right, then you need to show us your work. Explain how you are setting up the equations. Don't just post the
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    CNOR Requirements

    Rose_Queen replied to remily's topic in Operating Room

    Actually, it's a question for CCI, which is the organization that manages the CNOR certification. The website is Credentialing programs and professional development opportunities for OR
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    Resigned - New Job Help

    Rose_Queen replied to salpal2127's topic in General Nursing

    My guess is that OP is upset that they were passed over for charge training in favor of someone with 8 months experience. But not everyone has what it takes to be charge and OP may be viewed as one of...
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    Resource Nurse

    Rose_Queen replied to kahqgc's topic in Operating Room

    Just a warning: this kind of attitude will be likely to get you into trouble. The OR requires seamless teamwork- no one person can do it alone. Not playing well with others is going to get noticed and...
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    Resource Nurse

    Rose_Queen replied to kahqgc's topic in Operating Room

    We have service line coordinators who are responsible for things such as coordinating surgical schedules, ordering supplies, facilitating sales reps being present when needed, dealing with issues, and...
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    New grad application question

    Rose_Queen replied to lola8penny's topic in General Nursing

    None of the above. Clinical experience isn't nursing
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    Shadow health

    Rose_Queen replied to Martins E's topic in General Nursing

    In what context are you asking? Are you faculty evaluating whether to purchase the product? If so, the company allows you to schedule faculty demos. Are you a student? If so, you need to utilize the...
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    Moving Out

    Rose_Queen replied to dogsandplants's topic in General Nursing

    There are two applications: one to a state to apply for a license and one for Pearson Vue to register for the exam. The exam is national; you can take it anywhere it's offered. Your license will only...