oMerMero

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  1. When NOC calls off...

    oMerMero replied to TopazLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NOC=night I am not sure where it came

  2. New Grad RN Jobs

    oMerMero replied to newstar9's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on finishing school! Where are you living in

  3. Paid more than perm staff nurses?

    oMerMero replied to redshott's topic in Travel

    Yes, travel nurses generally do get paid more than staff nurses. Travel nurses work through an agency rather than being an employee of the hospital. Travel nurses are used by hospitals to fill a...

  4. Dnr

    oMerMero replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    I often see "DNR, intubation ok" or "DNR, pressors ok." I find these difficult to deal with, as what it really means is "no chest compressions, no

  5. How long til IL BON approves application?

    oMerMero replied to nursetmj's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I received my permit aobut three weeks after sending in all the paperwork. Although I ran into trouble with my social security number being entered incorrectly, so the permit did not have number...

  6. Changing Nursing License to Different State

    oMerMero replied to rlsnkeait's topic in General Nursing

    If you apply for license by endorsement to another state, your current state license will be valid until the expiration date...so you will end up with two licenses for awhile. When the time comes, you...

  7. bariatric compression bandage

    oMerMero replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ace

  8. Hematoma post Angiogram

    oMerMero replied to AussieKylie's topic in Cardiac

    also monitor hgb, and DO NOT apply a hot

  9. help with blood tubes!!!

    oMerMero replied to farmergal13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Actually different facilities have different protocols for the order of tubes. I was taught the way that is explained above, but my hospital now has a different order. It seems like that is something...

  10. Can RN license from one state to be used throughout US?

    oMerMero replied to yqin's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You apply for a license by endorsement for the state that you are going to practice

  11. agency in illinois

    oMerMero replied to mendu's topic in Agency Nurses

    Where in

  12. Nurse to patient ratio

    oMerMero replied to Bonny619's topic in Illinois Nursing

    what type of unit are you referring to? what

  13. Help Needed from MSN students/nurses!

    oMerMero replied to mcknis's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think it all depends on what you want to do with your career in the long run. If you want to stay in bedside nursing/home health then you do not need a masters. If you want to go into...

  14. Learning to drive in the USA??

    oMerMero replied to angiebaby2's topic in International Nursing

    California has their book online on the website. It even has sample questions. Good luck!

  15. How long til IL BON approves application?

    oMerMero replied to nursetmj's topic in Illinois Nursing

    In general, IL takes much longer than MN. I moved from MN to Chicago awhile back, and IL was very slow to process. Where have you applied in Chicago? You can PM me if you

  16. can I say I have 6 months nursing exp.

    oMerMero replied to Buckyxj's topic in Nursing Career

    I would mention that you worked there for six months, 5 of which were as GPN/CNA, one month as prn lpn. You have been an LPN for one month, it would be dishonest and incorrect if you stated you were...

  17. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    oMerMero replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    Propofol is more expensive than other drugs available. My guess is that is why your hospital does not use

  18. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    oMerMero replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    Propofol is more expensive than other drugs available. My guess is that is why your hospital does not use

  19. who cannot care for ventilated TB pts?

    oMerMero replied to elizadream's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't mind taking care of patients that pregnant nurses do not feel comfortable with. I don't know of any policies about pregnant nurses not being allowed to care for certain patient's, but I see it...

  20. where are people doing their prerequisites in chicago?

    oMerMero replied to firstyearRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    have you checked out the city colleges of

  21. Secondary IV tubing question

    oMerMero replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so say you have two antibiotic piggybacks that are incompatible. When the first one is finished, you back flush the maintence fluid into the empty bag unitl there is just maintance fluid in it....

  22. Intravenous Valve Systems

    oMerMero replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    My hospital uses the clearlink system. I have mixed feelings about the system though. I like that there are no additional connectors needed to connect iv tubing or syringes. However...our hospital has...

  23. Taking Exam on a Different State

    oMerMero replied to Ferdix's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you talking about the NCLEX? That is a national test, so it does not matter which state you take it

  24. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    oMerMero replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am assuming Vitamin D is diprivan which is propofol, although I have not heard that

  25. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    oMerMero replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming Vitamin D is diprivan which is propofol, although I have not heard that