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1. Post-op patients

   username33 replied to username33's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Thank

2. Fear of the new grad

   username33 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   I am a new nurse. I have been working as RN in LTC for 5 months. I try to do my best but I still have fear that I may miss something in pt's assessment or documentation. When I go home after work I...

3. Post-op patients

   username33 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   I am a new hire on med-surg floor. I know I need to be alert and monitor many things during my shift. I would like to hear from the seasoned nurses their opinion regarding monitoring patients'...

4. New grad on Med-Surg floor

   username33 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   I am a new grad and I got hired on med-surg floor. I will appreciate any advice regarding that type of job.

5. tachycardia, left pneumonectomy

   username33 replied to username33's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Thank you everyone for your

6. tachycardia, left pneumonectomy

   username33 replied to username33's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Thank you, Takeback! The pt had a-fib not v-fib. My mistake. Your explanation helped me understand why docs weren't too concern about the pt's condition. I guess they know that a-fib is not dangerous...

7. tachycardia, left pneumonectomy

   username33 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   5 days after left pneumonectomy patient was transfered from ICU to Med-Surg floor. about 30 min. later he developed tachycardia. HR was running between 130-140 bpm for 24 hours. Next day when the pt...

8. Advance Nursing Degree

   username33 replied to username33's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone! I am a new grad and learn something new everyday! Medical field gives us a lot of opportunities to learn. I always ask questions if I am not sure about something. Thanks again for...

9. Advance Nursing Degree

   username33 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! What does Advance Nursing Degree means? BSN, MSN, NP? Can the nurse who certified in Med-Surg say that she has advance Nursing degree as well?

10. New grad starting in LTC

    username33 replied to zefutebolera's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you your post! I am a new grad in a LTC. When I started my job I had 20 residents and was feeling frustrated about my responsibilities over there. It is very fast paced job. I was thinking if...

11. Russian speaking nurses

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Nurse Registration

    I was allowed to take those classes after I took readiness for re-enrollment course and passed all tests with A. They want to be sure that you are safe for clinical

12. Russian speaking nurses

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Nurse Registration

    I know it is very hard to find a nursing program that will allow you to make up those classes. Are you a nurse or

13. Russian speaking nurses

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi! I would recommend to try Seattle Pacific

14. two jobs

    username33 replied to username33's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I do not understand why my employee will hold me accountable as CNA in my situation. I hold CNA certificate and I was hired as a CNA. IF I will do RN job there I will go beyond of my scope of...

15. two jobs

    username33 replied to username33's topic in General Nursing

    Ikeep my job as a CNA at hospital for two reasons. First, the employee has very good medical benefits. Second, I am planning to apply for residency position after I get experience in LTC. I am a new...