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  1. Russian speaking nurses

    username33 posted a topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi everyone, I am wondering if there are Russian speaking nurses on this website? I am one of them and I just got my RN license. I will appreciate if you could share your experience with me. Any...

  2. 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'...

  3. Post-op patients

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank

  4. 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...

  5. 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.

  6. insulin

    username33 posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Pt has NPH insulin for basal coverage and Novolog per sliding scale . He is NPO for surgery. Last BG level requires 4 U of Novolog. Question: - Shall I give 4 U Novolog and scheduled NPH ? Thank...

  7. Coding patient in LTC

    username33 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am new RN in LTC. What are my responsibilities during code blue ( heart or respiration stopping)?

  8. Charting

    username33 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I just started my job as a RN in LTC. I was told that I don't need to chart on all my 20-25 pts every day only on pts from the alert book. Important to chart on Medicare residents everyday. I am...

  9. tachycardia, left pneumonectomy

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

    Thank you everyone for your

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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?

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Russian speaking nurses

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hi! I would recommend to try Seattle Pacific

  18. CVA

    username33 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What are the main symptoms of CVA? How do I know if my pt had CVA or he had some kind of seizure w/o visible manifestations like jerking

  19. two jobs

    username33 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hold active CNA certificate and active RN license. I am working as a CNA at hospital and as a RN in nursing home. One of the nurses at hospital asked me if it is allowed to work as a CNA and RN as...

  20. 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...

  21. 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...

  22. two jobs

    username33 replied to username33's topic in General Nursing

    Also, they do not pay me RN salary for doing CNA job and I am in CNA union not in RN union at

  23. two jobs

    username33 replied to username33's topic in General Nursing

    As I mention before I hold active CNA certificate and work as a CNA at hospital. I do not go beyond my scope of practice as a CNA. Why should my employee hold me accountable for RN responsibilities...

  24. CLONAZEPAM

    username33 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am learning benzo and wondering how long will the effect of Clonazepam 1 mg last? If it was taking at noon will you still be drowsy next

  25. CLONAZEPAM

    username33 replied to username33's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you,