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    Military Medic Licensure by Examination

    chare replied to JonJohnson23's topic in General Nursing

    I do know that WV allows veterans to write either the NCLEX RN or NCLEX PN based upon specific MOS and years of service; I am unsure as to either the CA or VA options, so am unable to speak to them....
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    DNP then NP

    chare replied to Snorris30's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Many programs offer a post MSN/DNP option for those seeking an additional specialization. Best
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    Dialysis nurse transfixed blood thru dialysis port

    chare replied to NoMo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As with your other post, this question is best directed to your nephrologist. Best
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    Should I fight for this grade

    chare replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I agree with Castiela that you should let this go. While you write that you have no need for references from your program, you shouldn't burn this bridge. The nursing community isn't as large as you...
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    No Restraint Policy

    chare replied to khrisrk's topic in General Nursing

    Handcuffs, and other forensic restraints applied by a member of an outside law enforcement agency, are not considered restraints; however we are required to assess the site and patient's physiologuc...
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    Thermometer for Sensory Issues

    chare replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    My apologies, as that is not how I read that. ETA: That context, in the original post would have been
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    Thermometer for Sensory Issues

    chare replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    Granted, I'm not a school nurse, but I'm having a hard time comprehending why you would need a temperature badly enough to do this, especially with a child with special needs. I can't begin to...
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    this is why I want to call off on my last day

    chare replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Even if one has no plans to use anyone from a facility as a professional reference, one should bear in mind that a prospective employer is not prohibited from contacting a previous employer to verify...
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    Narc sheet

    chare replied to Marija1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, changing dates on the narcotic count sheet is a big deal. If it were me, I would treat it like a late entry in my documentation and date/time the entry for when it was written, with a comment...
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    CCRN vs. PCCN

    chare replied to Djensen1's topic in Critical Care

    You can take whichever you wish. However, as you are currently working ICU the CCRN might be more appropriate. Best wishes in whichever one you opt
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    Proper way to list credentials?

    chare replied to Brahma10's topic in General Nursing

    How to Display Your Credentials If it were me, I would not list the non-nursing
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    Neonatal X-Ray Interpretation

    chare replied to adventure_rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If you haven't visited Radiopaedia yet, you might find that helpful. Also, performing an internet search using "neonatal radiology tutorial sites" returned several sites, although I didn't visit any...
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    Mad at myself- changing answers on exams

    chare replied to JJL618's topic in General Students

    Never, never, never change your first answer, unless you find something in a subsequent question that provides additional information to better answer the
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    How to make this scenario in SBAR

    chare replied to khrisrk's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you think it should go in the assessment section, as opposed to
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    CHOP Nurse Externship (Summer 10-week’s)

    chare replied to Samm06's topic in General Nursing

    Have you visited CHOP's Nursing Student Programs site yet? Also, if you are interested in other programs: Nursing Externships and Service Opportunities (UNC) Summer Externship and Opportunity...
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    help with pharm question please/thank you

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    Yes, and yes. Good
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    help with pharm question please/thank you

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    Exactly. To answer the first question, how many mL od diluent do you need to reconstitute with to provide thus
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    help with pharm question please/thank you

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    I might have not been following as closely as I could have. You have an order to deliver a 0.1 g dose of medication via subcutaneous injection. The medication in question can be reconstituted to one...
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    help with pharm question please/thank you

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    Yes, and again, good job. Not exactly how I would have worked it, but this method works for you. A skill that you need to develop is being able to read the problem, and determine what you need....
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    help with pharm question please/thank you

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    Forget borh the total dose in the vial (500 mg) as well as the diluent volumes provided (2.3 mL, 5.8 mL, and 9.8 mL). As with your other post, medicationsnthatnare reconstituted willnprivide you a...
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    help with pharm question please/thank you

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    Exactly. so what do you think you should do first to solve
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    Pharm problem help!?

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    Yes, 1.4 mL is correct. As you were provided the concentration after dilution (350 mg/mL) you do not need to include the 6.6 mL diluent volume. For most, if not all medications that you...
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    help with pharm question please/thank you

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    As with your other problem, you are trying to use all of the data provided, and that is not necessary. Referring to the original problem, what exactly are you being asked to
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    Pharm problem help!?

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    You are trying to include way too much information in your problem. When you work this type of problem you are often provided much more information than you need; therefore you need to determine what...
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    help with pharm question please/thank you

    chare replied to btf4's topic in General Students

    As with your other post, why don't you show us what you have done so