drmorton2b

drmorton2b

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  1. joining Newton-wellesly Hosp soon!!!!

    drmorton2b replied to icuinuk's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The train station (green line) is within walking distance of newton

  2. The role of a LPN in the ER

    drmorton2b replied to dlr08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Out here in MA, I have never heard of any LPNs in the ER. Except in extreme western MA. LPNs are used a lot here in psych, and they are in the Nurseries with the babies at some hospitals. As far as...

  3. Please interpret this med order

    drmorton2b replied to Jennabugs's topic in Patient Medications

    "Oxycodone 5-15mg po Q3 hrs prn pain" Not to exceed more then 15 MG in 3 hours Thats from a pharmacy point of

  4. Needing a Tubex!

    drmorton2b replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I have a ton of old metal tubexs. That will most likely never be used due to the fact we don't use the vials for

  5. starting on unit -- psych meds

    drmorton2b replied to RN007's topic in Psychiatric

    Risperdal Consta is a very expensive long acting injection that lasts about 2 weeks. Don't mess it up while mixing it. It is IM only. The shots cost about $500 a piece. Also alot of drugs have off...

  6. Question about Seroquel

    drmorton2b replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    50 mg of Seroquel at bed time-rational sleep, I see it everyday. This use is mostly used for the more agitated clients. Everyone else usually gets Trazodone, or benadryl for

  7. How often do you use Valium?

    drmorton2b replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    Mostly Klonopin where I work as the primary benzo. Ativan occasionally we use it in the PO form, mostly we use Ativan injections for emergencies. Primarily Klonopin for all the usual psych uses. The...

  8. Hospitals that hire new grads?

    drmorton2b replied to MerdalRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    True about that. Westwood Lodge Hospital (a Psych Hospital) in Westwood, MA is always looking for new grads. They'll take anyone even

  9. Grading - academic integrity CCRI

    drmorton2b replied to duckzoom75's topic in General Nursing

    One thing about CCRI is that they do not have C- or C+ they have just a C. Performance based vs. waiting list may or may not make a difference. I work with Diploma nurses, BSNs, ADNs, MSNs. Some of...

  10. Massasoit vs. CCRI????

    drmorton2b replied to Bubbles0605's topic in General Nursing

    CCRI is in the process of dissolving their wait list. CCRI's facilities are outdated, extreme lack of support services (RI really butcher's its community college budgets). The campus police only carry...

  11. ?Union?

    drmorton2b replied to penguin2's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Umass University (AKA the Medical Center, Aka Umass Medical Center, AKA University Campus) are represented by the MNA, however a different unit. Same thing with Umass Memorial. It is important to...

  12. ?Union?

    drmorton2b replied to penguin2's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Please keep in mind the the MNA is a big union. However, some facilities have different unions for their nurses. The Veteran's Hospital nurses are represented by different unions. It all depends, one...

  13. Quinsigamond C. College students and graduates

    drmorton2b replied to Nurse-One's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    QCC is a great school. And yes the wait list is that long. However they have recently changed things around as far as prereqs are concerned. This change is effective October 1, 2007 If you were...

  14. Any Lpn's that would never become a RN?

    drmorton2b replied to kgard7777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've had enough of the RN program admission BS, every time I turn around they change the admission requirements, or the college messes up and the BON shuts down their program. As it stands right now I...

  15. My teacher is giving me bad compliments

    drmorton2b replied to ari3sdog's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The teacher is a burg. Don't even waste your time dealing with her, just do the best you can and Take Charge and Move out. Move, Shoot, Communicate!

  16. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

    drmorton2b replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    With EMTs its confusing. People call EMTs, EMTs, weather there basic or Paramedic. It will always be something. I get "Why don't you become a Pharmacist" from the Pharmacists. In my opinion the Why...

  17. Oh what they've done now!

    drmorton2b replied to littleRNthatcould's topic in Emergency

    Once again is the Suits with the MBA, MPH, KPH, RLH, ADD, and whatever capacity that have never done anything but sit behind a desk in a health care facility making decisions about patient care, the...

  18. 2nd year sudent who needs med. calc. help!!

    drmorton2b replied to HeavenBound0530's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Morte summed it up easily. Dimensional Analysis is much better then the X method, however it is easier at times to see the process you are doing to feel comfortable with

  19. LPNS in the ER?

    drmorton2b replied to BShelleyLPN's topic in Emergency

    It seems to me that unless the LPN has been at the hospital working there for decades in the ER or ICU their are no new LPNs. What I should say is that a department at one time might have had say 5...

  20. LPNS in the ER?

    drmorton2b replied to BShelleyLPN's topic in Emergency

    Double

  21. Should I quit?

    drmorton2b replied to lilkimball05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Seems like to me that the nursing administration and the Nurse Managers are not following up on people who don't put information in the nurse's book,

  22. Do college credits expire?

    drmorton2b replied to CrazyFLBean's topic in Online Distance Learning

    At my 2 schools, math expires after 5 years (we're not talking good will hunting math either here people), which is BS! I can understand however A&P and the like expiring after 5

  23. State institutions/hospitals

    drmorton2b replied to RNoholic's topic in Psychiatric

    Generally State Hospitals (in accordance with what KYPsych said) are for long-term mentally ill. The ones that have 2 pages of Medications at least in the pharmacy. If these patients were general...

  24. what is the scoop with massbay?

    drmorton2b replied to Tealeaf72's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Every student at Mass Bay is receiving a letter in the mail about the nursing program. I received mine today. It pretty much says if your currently in the nursing program or going to be starting in...

  25. CNA while going through nursing school? good or bad idea?

    drmorton2b replied to Tealeaf72's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'd say between $10-$13 for LTC, and $10+ for Hospital. Be aware hospital CNA jobs are very hard to get compared to LTC