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  1. Are my GRE scores sufficient for an Entry-level MSN program?

    meandragonbrett replied to Samian Q's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would say that for the majority of programs anything over 1000 is going to definitely make you a competitive applicant. The GRE is not as important in our programs as it can be in the business...

  2. Just got accepted to DNP program--need helpful tips!

    meandragonbrett replied to LiLoRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would relax this summer. Spend time with the family, take a trip(s), read for pleasure, etc. I say just do what you want to do that you gain pleasure out of. Once school starts...a lot of that...

  3. frustrated with "fluff" in my NP program

    meandragonbrett replied to Grnrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease is your friend! You have to remember that you are unfortunately in a masters level nursing curriculum. You must endure the theory, ethics, and...

  4. Question: Give blood AND heparin?

    meandragonbrett replied to TangoLima's topic in MICU, SICU

    Since when do we call other nurses at home to obtain medication orders? You are new and had a concern and you did what was appropriate for the patient.......you sought clarification. I probably...

  5. Do your ICUs/hospitals offer all therapies?

    meandragonbrett replied to CNL2B's topic in MICU, SICU

    Nitric Oxide. We do NO, CVVH/CRRT, IABP, HFOV, Bilevel ventilation, rotoprone, bedside ex-laps, etc. Vent patients who don't require an ICU nurse/interventions are transferred to Progressive Care...

  6. What do you carry...

    meandragonbrett replied to ilove2dce's topic in General Nursing

    Some of you guys carry so much stuff I wouldn't be able to keep my clothes on! I have my ID on a break-away lanyard and my hospital keys are also attached (otherwise I'd lose them and that could be a...

  7. Being Sued / Losing License

    meandragonbrett replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is quite a bit difference between one who practices in a prudent and professional fashion and one who decides to stand at the desk and go on a tirade after hanging up the phone because the...

  8. Help, is it legal to have only 1 licenced person on a surgical floor

    meandragonbrett replied to CMILLRN's topic in General Nursing

    You would need to call your board of

  9. Being Sued / Losing License

    meandragonbrett replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Throwing around the "It's my license and I have to protect it" is so common in the clinical setting that it makes you want to scream. It makes it look like that nurse is always on the defensive 24/7...

  10. Unit Manger Presence

    meandragonbrett replied to GreentigerRN's topic in General Nursing

    The job of the manager is not to be at the bedside staffing the unit on a regular basis when the unit is short a nurse. Their responsibility lies in running the unit 24/7/365 in an administrative...

  11. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    meandragonbrett replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Until the OP provides us with their citation for this "Study" "book" "literature" or whatever else the source might be, this thread was a waste of time and space. It gets really irritating when...

  12. MSN to NP???

    meandragonbrett replied to shannonFNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you already have an MSN you will have to take the NP courses and their associated clinical components and you will also need advanced patho, advanced assessment, and advanced pharm if you've not...

  13. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    meandragonbrett replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    What

  14. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    meandragonbrett replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Show us this literature that you were

  15. nursing in california/ advice

    meandragonbrett replied to anaf's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a PhD it is a DNP....two different degrees and this is for advanced practice not

  16. CCRN with tele experience?

    meandragonbrett replied to jennysong81's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you don't know hemodynamics and how to interpret the data to know which drugs to alter or administer, are not well versed with invasive ventilation modalities, and are unable to read a 12 lead EKG...

  17. Adult Health NP can apply for ACUTE Care Certific. Exam?

    meandragonbrett replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    What would make you think that if you have graduated from an ANP program that you can sit for ACNP boards? That would be no different than a FNP wanting to sit for ACNP boards. Even though there is...

  18. Am I really a critical care nurse?

    meandragonbrett replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not a critical care floor. Drips do not equal a critical care environment. It sounds more like a progressive care or step down

  19. Will someone please explain

    meandragonbrett replied to Spode's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It wouldn't be a med error if the hospital policy provides that it is acceptable to run norepi in

  20. Budget-Cuts my Butt!

    meandragonbrett replied to HeroOfNone's topic in General Nursing

    First off, CMAs are NOT nurses. Secondly, be glad you have a job. Thirdly, the MD, PA, and NP bring money into the practice. What money do you bring into the practice to keep it running? I see no...

  21. lovenox

    meandragonbrett replied to becky0124's topic in Patient Medications

    There are also 125mg and 150mg prefilled syringes as well but not all facilities carry

  22. amiodarone bolus

    meandragonbrett replied to sistuh's topic in MICU, SICU

    You do the math by hand

  23. question about acidotic pts and labs

    meandragonbrett replied to crystalchen's topic in General Nursing

    Look up the oxy-hemoglobin curve. It will explain what situations cause hgb to hold onto or release O2 to the tissues. As others have said, lactic acid is used generally as a trending tool during...

  24. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome causes?

    meandragonbrett replied to HenryHyde's topic in General Nursing

    www.emedicine.com

  25. Xigris

    meandragonbrett replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient Medications

    Use it on a routine basis