AntFlip7395

AntFlip7395

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  1. A touchy subject perhaps, but...(long)

    AntFlip7395 posted a topic in Pulmonary

    Hello, I have only been an RN since last September, but I was an LPN working in cardiac med surg for 6 years prior to that with a total of 10 years nursing experience. I moved to ICU late last year....

  2. Quinidine: Do most nurses measure QRS interval before giving drug?

    AntFlip7395 replied to RealNurseMom's topic in General Nursing

    Tikosyn, particularly when it is first initiated, you must watch the QT interval, it is known for potentiating torsades de pointes. It's been a long time since I've given quinidine. I think most...

  3. Thinking it's time to get my RN

    AntFlip7395 replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, depending on the state you live and work in, LPN can be limited. I live in Ohio where the scope of practice is pretty limited, so I have never regretted going back to school for my RN. Besides...

  4. Can an LPN function as an RT?

    AntFlip7395 replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It really depends on what your state respiratory care board defines as "RT duties". For example, I don't know that you as an LPN could draw blood gases. RNs with training can do it, but it depends on...

  5. Just so worried things aren't going to work out.....

    AntFlip7395 replied to StephanieS321's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your DF's employment issues. That is always stressful. My advice to you would be to go to school, if you possibly can. The need for RNs is projected to keep increasing, as older...

  6. Chest compressions on breathing patient.

    AntFlip7395 replied to AimeeJo RN's topic in General Nursing

    EEEK! That poor man, I hope he doesn't remember that! I agree, inservice

  7. any one out there doing hourly checklists ?

    AntFlip7395 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget to add TJC into the mix! While I agree that the three P's are an important part of total patient care, the fact that we are required to utter cheesball catch phrase questions and then...

  8. You want me to do what????

    AntFlip7395 replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    If you ask me, he's the douche! Happy

  9. Rets!

    AntFlip7395 replied to depmed1397's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I graduated from the LPN-RN program last August. What would you like to know?

  10. LPN lay-offs in Ohio

    AntFlip7395 replied to moodychick's topic in Ohio Nursing

    First off, congratulations on your decision to get back in school. It won't be easy, but I can honestly tell you that it is well worth it. I was an LPN for over 10 years and got my RN license last...

  11. RN's In Nursing Homes ?

    AntFlip7395 replied to The Anderson Nursing's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Many RNs, especially new ones, are not attracted to ECFs due to the associated low acuity. Granted, many nursing homes have skilled areas comparable to a med-surg unit. However, hospitals offer a...

  12. Ok to take Anabolic steroids as RN?

    AntFlip7395 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Taking anabolic steroids illegally isn't any different than taking any other illegal substance. They have detrimental side effects that affect not only the user but potentially threaten the safety of...

  13. Acid Base Balance

    AntFlip7395 replied to WndrWmn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Acid base balance can be tricky...start with the basics Ex. 1 pH 7.28 PCO2 66 HCO3 24 Normal values pH 7.35-7.45 PCO2 35-45 HCO3 22-26 For simplicity, I am ignoring both PO2 and base excess/deficit....

  14. Major dilemma- can anyone help?

    AntFlip7395 replied to SweettartRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What about working agency as a CNA? Good money and you don't have to stay at one place if you don't like it. Then once you pass your board test you can start applying. Just a thought. Good

  15. Chemo Cert. ?

    AntFlip7395 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in General Nursing

    From the ONCC website: -A current, active, and unrestricted RN license -1 year experience within three years prior to application -A minimum of 1,000 hours of oncology nursing experience within 2.5...

  16. is this school really approved by the PA state board of nursing?

    AntFlip7395 replied to kerri2686's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Some people do really well and pass their state boards on the first attempt, but are not issued licenses due to having violent criminal backgrounds. The school would have no way of knowing about the...

  17. Sinclair's LPN to RN

    AntFlip7395 replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You know, I graduated from RETS LPN to RN program last year and only a handful of students were able to transfer their A&P classes in. So the vast majority of us had to take the class anyway...

  18. What *really* separates a LPN from a RN?

    AntFlip7395 replied to JourneyRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm also an RN who was an LPN. I live in Ohio, which is one of the more restrictive states in terms of scope of practice. One of the major reasons I bridged from LPN to RN is because I was very...

  19. Night Shifters: Do you sleep?

    AntFlip7395 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    You know, the weird thing is that I occasionally nod off sitting at the nurses station and my charge has said it was ok for me to lay my head down in the break room and "catch 30 winks". This is, of...

  20. Doctor title, Nurse title

    AntFlip7395 replied to pegbord's topic in General Nursing

    I always refer to the MDs/DOs I work with as "Dr. So and so", unless invited to call them by a first name. I've only had a very select few ask for me to use their first name. I don't think most of...

  21. Starting a Travel Company Just for my Mother

    AntFlip7395 replied to jacobdh's topic in General Nursing

    Word to the wise, you may get answers you don't like. Advice is meant to be given, not taken. I do think Hellerd has a valid point though, however unsolicited his/her words may have been. Hopefully,...

  22. New admission

    AntFlip7395 replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work as a charge nurse, but I can certainly empathize with you after hearing the many gripes from other nurses about taking admissions. Sure, it sucks to get an admission at the beginning or...

  23. Smetimes I wonder why I try! (long)

    AntFlip7395 replied to jennjen512's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well gee, what else were you supposed to do? You didn't specifically say one way or the other, but I'm assuming the patient survived. That's what counts and these docs should be content with that. She...

  24. Dayton Rehabilitation Institute

    AntFlip7395 replied to mjm1979's topic in Ohio Nursing

    mjm, you have PM.

  25. Restraints during surgery

    AntFlip7395 replied to Shore Bookworm's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, this is a common practice, intended to prevent the possibility of the patient inadvertently injuring themselves or contaminating the sterile