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    What to do with orignal nursing license in state you moved from?

    chare replied to jes.a.saur's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, as long you maintain an active license somewhere, there is little distinction in either placing a license inactive or letting it expire. The TX BON would be the best source of...
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    Help with Pediatric IV calculations

    chare replied to Brewskii13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Question 1: 76.8 ml/hr is not correct. You are to infuse 12 mg/kg of Methylmedrol. If your patient weighs 27 kg, how many mg of Methylmedrol should you administer? If you are to dilute to 45...
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    Propofol question

    chare replied to TXGuy's topic in General Nursing

    Are you suggesting that the possession of propofol is legal? If the "old coworker" had a prescription, possibly, but I'must not aware of any state in which this is
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    Disclosing Hep C status to patient's husband?

    chare replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with calling a family meeting, at a time that is convenient for the patient's husband. It is not nursing's responsibility to disclose this information. Are the physicians only available...
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    chare replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Again, I agree, and cringe when I hear any of these. Unfortunately, as Sour Lemon so eloquently stated, it is likely that their use is sure to become
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    chare replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    While it might have been misused, coloration is a proper
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    chare replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Conjoined
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    chare replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    While non-standard usage, both conversate and irregardless are real, and becoming more accepted. Having said that, I have to say that I completely agree with you as to all three. And while we're on...
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    Droplet precautions on intubated patients

    chare replied to zzyzx's topic in Critical Care

    And if the ventilator circuit disconnects or there is an unplanned extubationwhile you are caring for the
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    chare replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    According to the Grammar Girl, the correct phrase is in regard to. Grammar Girl : "In Regard To" Versus "In Regards To" :: Quick and Dirty Tips
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    CPR - I need a myth buster!

    chare replied to cpr,sucka's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    There shouldn't be any "different opinions" or ambiguity; defibrillation does not "start the heart back to a normal rhythm." What it does do.is depolarize the entire myocardium, with the thought that...
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    Retaking classes at another college

    chare replied to fall36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not whether HCC will "transfer" a grade, it's whether SPC will allow you to replace the grade for the class that you've already taken. If they won't let you retake the course at SPC since you...
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    Retaking classes at another college

    chare replied to fall36's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you haven't done so, you should review the policy at SPC regarding retaking a class, and which grade they will
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    What could've been done

    chare replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    If she was obese obstructive sleep apnea is a likely consideration. Did she have other nights with desaturation events? If so, they might consider a sleep study. Regarding contacting the physician. If...
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    Terminated from office job two years ago, trouble getting iunterviews :(

    chare replied to lorenzo895's topic in Nursing Career

    And if a potential emoyer contacts the previous employer, what then? While many believe that all a previous employer can provide are dates of employment and eligibility for rehire, that is not the...
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    Macomb Community College how do they calculate for the ranking in the nursing program?

    chare replied to Kt8684's topic in General Students

    Why don't you just contact someone in the admissions office and ask
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    Military Wives and DEA-VA Benefits

    chare replied to joannavn's topic in Government, Military

    No, the only accurate source for this information is the VA, as they're the one writing the check. Roser13 has given you the best answer, twice. Wishing you the best as you
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    Why are you listening to the heart?

    chare replied to grizun's topic in Emergency

    When I worked ED I assessed heart sounds and lung sounds on all of my patients. No longer than it takes, in my opinion, you really can't make an argument that you shouldn't do
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    RN resume advice for an NP?

    chare replied to amalay's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you either applied to one of these programs or spoken with someone at the school? I find it hard to believe that they would require acute care nursing experience from a practicing PNP. Best...
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    Nursing School in One State but Moving to Another

    chare replied to kchester3's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you are a non-resident of Texas, your license will be a single state license, goodnonlynin Texas. After you relocate, and establish residency in Texas your license will became a...
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    Agency; time worked vs time paid?

    chare replied to inaniel88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No experience with this, but if it were me I would sign the sheet to reflect the hours that they were actually working. If they actually do get paid for the entire shift, regardless of how many hours...
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    "Observed" urine drug screen

    chare replied to thisgirldrums's topic in General Nursing

    For the 20 years that I was in the Marine Corps, this is how the urinalysis monitoring was
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    chest tube and cvad

    chare replied to nfeese's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you are using two clamps, and still have an air leak after placing the second clamp, move the clamp closest to the patient ~12 inches beyond the distal clamp. I do something similar, but with one...
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    Lawsuits

    chare replied to nursingstudent01600's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the above, although I might add that until the patient actually files suit there might be little cause for worry. Patient's can threaten to sue you as much as they want, but they have to...
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    Two weeks notice

    chare replied to superarn86's topic in General Nursing

    In every facility in which I have worked, calling out during your two week notification period woulduring result in being marked as ineligible for rehire. As you have no way of knowing what the future...