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    Epinephrine and coronary arteries

    RNNPICU replied to miamiheatrn's topic in General Nursing

    For the Vtch, did the patient have a pulse? Looks like the patient would need a fluid bolus 20ml/kg and some Dextrose bolus. Were they seizing with a glucose that low, decreased LOC? What was the...
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    Removing PPE Question!

    RNNPICU replied to Andrew92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Follow Uworld for the NCLEX. This is how you will pass. Answer questions according to the NCLEX nursing world. NCLEX nursing world is what you need to follow. Good Luck! Keep up the great work and...
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    2nd career nurse advice

    RNNPICU replied to darbyspinx's topic in General Nursing

    I would check University of Phoenix or Kaplan University. I also think Chamberlaine. I don't know if Excelsior is still around or not. You could not do clinical's
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    Desperate idea needed

    RNNPICU replied to millal's topic in General Nursing

    Just to give you a starting point. Take a look at the hospital and see what the needs are, then pick something that seems interesting to you. So many things are cost savings, but you need to see...
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    2nd career nurse advice

    RNNPICU replied to darbyspinx's topic in General Nursing

    You need to think about what you want out of the degree. What do you want to end up doing, i.e working in a hospital, outpatient clinic, etc, what population are you passionate about. I have hear...
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    Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    RNNPICU replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP. Sometimes it just takes one person to stand up and take a stand. The situation is not going to get better, it will take a lot of courage and guts on your end, but you can get a resolution for...
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    Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    RNNPICU replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP please protect yourself. This is a scary situation and you need protection. Call an anonymous compliance number, get a lawyer, call the 800 number in some of the above posts. Most off don't be...
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    CNA attire during interview?

    RNNPICU replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations!!
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    CNA attire during interview?

    RNNPICU replied to Shanty3710's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No scrubs. Dress in professional attire, something nice. Scrubs are clothes for work, you do not know what type of scrubs are acceptable in that work environment and would not want to wear anything...
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    New Job - Office RN (worried)

    RNNPICU replied to CarolLoriRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Actually, you will use many of the skills you learned in nursing school, listening, assessments, critical thinking, learning what looks sick and not sick, changes in color, breathing pattern, vital...
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    Calling in for no sleep

    RNNPICU replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    OP if you are not feeling well, just call in sick, it doesn't matter if you haven't slept, GI stuff, as long as you are not an abuser of the system, meaning are at risk for a write-up, use your time....
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    94 or higher is an A?

    RNNPICU replied to Oceanblu's topic in General Students

    This was my grading scale [TABLE=width: 301] [TR] [TD]A[/TD] [TD]94 -- 100%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]A-[/TD] [TD]90 -- 93%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]B+[/TD] [TD]89 -86%[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]B[/TD] [TD]85...
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    HELP ME PLEASE! 2 job offers, less than 24 hours to decide

    RNNPICU replied to Scuba_NurseBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    With the larger hospital you would have more opportunities. There always will be high turnover in nursing, people get married, have kids, want to travel, don't like something, etc. You always can...
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    Which RN positions boost resume for MSN in Leadership?

    RNNPICU replied to brittanybordoli's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually you may want to have a few jobs within the same facility, moving from one location to another for very short periods of time can also not look so great. Several positions within the same...
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    What is a good patient education topic?

    RNNPICU replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you could do importance of hands on learning, i.e simulation, in patient
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    Open confrontation with unit attending-advice?

    RNNPICU replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For everyone who is saying let it go, it didn't affect pt care,etc let's look at this scenario. OP stated others on night shift don't like the attending, that they have seen behavior before. How...
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    Open confrontation with unit attending-advice?

    RNNPICU replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you need to address this issue with your manager. Calmly and without emotion explain the situation and state although patient care was not immediately compromised you are concerned about...
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    Could it really be?

    RNNPICU replied to AlphaM's topic in Nurses Rock

    Because of TP shortage, PP now tasked with heading a Task Force on reducing usage of TP. From today forward all TP must be numbered and counted. Secret Shoppers, headed up by PP, will observe all use...
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    What path would be easier to get a job in with no experience?

    RNNPICU replied to Eeramsey's topic in Nursing Career

    OP - Once you finish Nursing school and pass your boards, start working as an Rn. Join a committee/council/group at work and become involved. It will help recognize you as a potential leader. You...
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    Could it really be?

    RNNPICU replied to AlphaM's topic in Nurses Rock

    The above poster started a new initiative to increase patient satisfaction scores. All patients that are intubated must make their own bed, provide two meals for nursing staff, and provide own...
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    Religion or Medicine

    RNNPICU replied to ambojcksn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ultimately parents can decide what procedures/treatment to have done and what not to have done. As long as parents have the information they need to make their decisions, that is all you can do. Yes....
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    CRRT and mobility

    RNNPICU replied to dec2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have taken care of non-intubated pts on CRRT, but they were still very sick. I couldn't imagine ambulating any of them, it would cause too many fluid shifts, if you are aggressively pulling off...
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    Nursing instructor doesn't allow open textbooks during lecture !??!

    RNNPICU replied to LVNlivin's topic in General Students

    Not to be mean, but since many of us are siding on the side of the instructor, the OP may not want to return. OP - nursing school is really tough. Being a nurse is really hard as well. There will...
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    Stethoscope and shadowing

    RNNPICU replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Bring it, but you may not be able to use it in an ICU, many patients have their own stethoscope in the patient's room. It can be an infection control
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    [Mini RANT] Crappy Vocational Rehab Counselor Refuses to Approve of me being in Nursing

    RNNPICU replied to Natiel's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Good Luck. It is a long haul. Study hard, pass your boards, become an