Speaking in terms of relationships, I understand that insulin effects K+. I also understand that with increased insulin production or administration you can have a state of hypokalemia. I just don't...
I felt the AANP exam was basic, and similar to the NCLEX. Basically, if you adequately studied during your graduate education, prepared utilizing a proven preparatory course (i.e. Fitzgerald) then...
I recently cared for a patient whom was induced in a pentobarb coma while currently on vec. This was a very sick patient. I'm curious of other hospitals standards for patients in a pentobarb coma, or...
standout22 replied to standout22's topic in MICU, SICU
Maybe I wasn't effective in my communication during my original post, which is my fault. On a very simple level I'm curious how hospital ICUs/SICUs/MICUs staff for patients requiring Pentobarb Coma?...
Their is another important point in protecting yourself legally that has not been mentioned yet. Reporting a medication error yourself, and not trying to cover-up or hide your medication error is of...
I've worked at Providence Medical Center, wasn't fond of the place. I've had many classmates whom have worked and work at KU med, and love it! Think about whom as the Magnet Status (KU MED). KU really...
standout22 replied to imastudentnurse's topic in General Nursing
Worked there for the length of the orientation process as a new grad. I left one week post graduation, enough said. In my time there they were investigated by the state 2
I am starting this Jan. in an Adult NP Program. I have 2 gen. questions. 1. Once graduated in the state of Kansas are NP's required to site for certification, I'ver heard both ways? 2. What is the...
standout22 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing
I recently read an article by a DO whom talked about the flu shot, and had a few concerns. However, when I brought these concerns up with an Infection Disease MD whom I work with, and a PharmD they...