ktliz

ktliz

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  1. LCSW, PMHNP, or PA

    ktliz replied to chibix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will second what ddunnrn has said(except for the "lowly" RN part!) Social workers tend to fill a different role than NPs and PAs. NPs and PAs mostly do prescribing, while social workers do case...

  2. How should I dress when I pick up applications?

    ktliz replied to NursingBro's topic in General Nursing

    Overkill. If you do in fact have to fill out paper applications, avoid jeans and t-shirts and you will be fine. I suggest khaki pants and a polo or sweater. Save the suit and tie for

  3. WHY does a B.S. + RN not equal BSN

    ktliz replied to jlpsu's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is somewhat ambiguous. Does it say, B.S. in any field? The hospital may still want a bachelor's in nursing, since some programs are simply called BS with a major in nursing instead of BSN....

  4. I flunked out of clinical today..

    ktliz replied to Student2001's topic in General Students

    I agree with those who have suggested to lawyer up! You may not be completely blameless in this situation but your actions are not grounds for dismissal either. It seems that this instructor has...

  5. diluting IV push meds

    ktliz replied to peaceful nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I am a new nurse and I am constantly looking up meds before I give them. My hospital uses Micromedex online. Under the "administration" tab, it tells you how the med may be diluted and how quickly to...

  6. Sucide lies: is it CYA or blaming?

    ktliz replied to Tiffanybaybay's topic in Emergency

    Yikes. This does not sound right. I would check your P&P if I were you! I know at my facility, they are very specific about the procedures for various types of

  7. anxiety/desats when repositioning intubated patient

    ktliz replied to RNbethy's topic in MICU, SICU

    KatieMI... I am confused. I thought cooling the pt. DECREASED O2 demand, as in therapeutic

  8. Documentation in ICU

    ktliz replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Critical Care

    Whoops, sorry for the huge block of text! The iPad does funky things

  9. Documentation in ICU

    ktliz replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Critical Care

    They gave us a handout in orientation on when to write narrative notes. Along with the following list, it also refers you to your organizational policy.Admission/transferTransport off or back to...

  10. Bedside... Really?

    ktliz replied to Jennie.K's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    It happened to me. I started nursing school thinking I would either be a CNM or a psych NP.... Turns out my favorite clinicals were gerontology and intensive care! I still plan on becoming an NP...

  11. Low blood sugar, juice or D50?

    ktliz replied to mappers's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    So, what is the deal with Glucerna? Is it any good for hypoglycemia? I get that it might be good to give to keep the patient from dropping again, but would you want to give it right away, along with...

  12. Help! My piggyback won't run!

    ktliz posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I'm currently doing my senior internship for nursing school. The other day, I set up a piggyback using the "backpriming" method, where you hook everything up and then lower the piggyback bag so the...

  13. Help! My piggyback won't run!

    ktliz replied to ktliz's topic in Patient Medications

    Jadelpn, both piggybacks and secondary bags can be programmed with pumps. The difference is that with a piggyback, the lines are connected at the y site above the pump, hence sharing a pump. A...

  14. Nursing Documentaries??

    ktliz replied to mr_clutch's topic in General Nursing

    Not very

  15. Help! My piggyback won't run!

    ktliz replied to ktliz's topic in Patient Medications

    Jadelpn, I think you are describing a secondary setup, rather than a piggyback setup. For piggyback abx, we use a single pump that you program 2 different rates and volumes into. The piggyback must be...

  16. Help! My piggyback won't run!

    ktliz replied to ktliz's topic in Patient Medications

    My primary bag was hanging from the plastic hook that comes with the piggyback set. I guess this was just a fluke thing. What a pain,

  17. Questions about neuro assessment

    ktliz replied to Candyn's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am almost a new grad (6 more weeks!) and I definitely find this confusing. Here is my understanding; someone please correct me if I am wrong because I have been struggling to figure it out!...

  18. OB as new grad possibly interested in FNP?

    ktliz posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Everyone has an opinion on whether new grads should get med/surg experience before entering a specialty. The "new school" of thought seems to be that if you know what specialty you want, then go for...

  19. Non-recent A&P I and II pre-req affect on Nursing School

    ktliz replied to sarahsuedesq's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the most part, you aren't going to need to know details from your anatomy class (e.g. all those muscles and bones!) The major ones should come back to you as go along, and if you don't know...

  20. New Grads to ICU- your opinion

    ktliz replied to emmarin-2003's topic in Critical Care

    emmarin- I am interested to hear your findings, especially considering the multigenerational workplace. I'm thinking about writing my paper for my leadership class about this type of conflict between...

  21. is it appropriate to take ABG sample from dorsal pedis artery?

    ktliz replied to gezaltoshmal's topic in Critical Care

    I did a quick google. According to Drawing blood for ABGs - - ModernMedicine) in order of preference 1)radial 2)brachial 3)femoral They don't even mention pedal, but note that femoral sites are...

  22. is it appropriate to take ABG sample from dorsal pedis artery?

    ktliz replied to gezaltoshmal's topic in Critical Care

    I'm wondering the same thing... is the ABG really necessary? If so, could the patient benefit from an a-line instead of repeated sticks? Biff, would you be more likely to stick certain patients in the...

  23. New in ICU

    ktliz replied to KosmoKramer's topic in Critical Care

    Have you ever worked nights before? I know that the first year of nursing is tough for new grads no matter the shift or floor, but I wonder if the fact that so many work nights makes it even harder....

  24. resume & cover letter-- awful or awesome?

    ktliz posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm super impatient to start applying for jobs, but first I want opinions on my resume & cover letter. I attached my resume as a word doc, and here is my cover letter. What do you think?...

  25. resume & cover letter-- awful or awesome?

    ktliz replied to ktliz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for this suggestion... I had shortened the original sentence and it definitely wasn't