oMerMero

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  1. Running medications distal to pump

    oMerMero replied to mushmash's topic in Patient Medications

    The IV pump is only going to control the rate of fluid that is actually going through the pump. If you connect another IV fluid to the IV after the pump, the pump does not control the rate of that...

  2. Hiring freezes in hospitals?

    oMerMero replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If you are moving to the northern burbs, you might want to look into Condell in Libertyville. They might be

  3. IV piggyback question

    oMerMero replied to carmen7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Either way works...I think it is personal

  4. agency in illinois

    oMerMero replied to mendu's topic in Agency Nurses

    PNI is one of the nursing agencies.

  5. Can't get a job in chicago

    oMerMero replied to 2007graduate's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Has anyone looked into nursing homes in Chicago? Are they hiring right now? I know that is different than working in a hospital, but it would give the new grad some

  6. Can't get a job in chicago

    oMerMero replied to 2007graduate's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Try Advocate Illinois

  7. administration of sodium bicarb

    oMerMero replied to texan_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is ok for the nurse to give sodium bicarb. Sometimes it is given IV push, and other times it is hung as a drip...depends on what it is needed for. I have never heard of the nurse not being able to...

  8. How to add insulin to an IV Fluid Container

    oMerMero replied to HoShKyLo's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you adding insulin to an iv

  9. I have a IV insertion question :-)

    oMerMero replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    It is ok to put a PIV in on an angle. Sometimes that is your only option. As long as the catheter is in the vein in the direction of blood flow back to the heart, you are

  10. Any NPs out there work as school nurse?

    oMerMero replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are schools in Chicago that have school based

  11. Considering Travel...

    oMerMero replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    It will limit your options if you say you will only work ortho. How about expanding it to tauma/ortho or med/surg/ortho? By specifically limiting yourself to ortho units, you will not have many...

  12. Antidepression meds

    oMerMero replied to ka9inv's topic in Men in Nursing

    Seek the help you need. Don't worry about future jobs...it will not play a role in the hiring process. You would be very surprised by how many nurses actually take

  13. Living in Chicago on an RN salary

    oMerMero replied to Catch-22 RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Check out the Lincoln Square neighborhood. It is a safe area and the brown line runs right through

  14. Fairview Employees and anyone else who wants to respond :)

    oMerMero replied to DestinedRN09's topic in General Nursing

    Which Fairview hospital would you like to work at? Even though they are all part of the same corporation, each is a little

  15. Ablation for SVT

    oMerMero replied to daisybaby's topic in Cardiac

    After an ablation, you will be on a cardiac monitor until you are discharged. Plan for flat bedrest for 4-6 hours post procedure and frequent checks of your groin sites and pedal pulses. Typically...

  16. Relocating and Travel Nursing Quest.

    oMerMero replied to astnm's topic in Travel

    I worked as a travel nurse when I moved to a new city. I had no idea which hospital I wanted to work at, so I used the travel company to check out hospitals. I completed a contract at one hospital and...

  17. IV catheter gauge for rehydration patient

    oMerMero replied to shorty510's topic in General Students

    little old

  18. EXAM QUESTION BUGGING ME please help

    oMerMero replied to veleron's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I vote for error and your initials. That way it is known who actually crossed it

  19. confused about Loyola.....

    oMerMero replied to yuyu75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know for sure, but my guess it that is the accelerated program for students who already have a bachelors degree in a non-nursing area. Have you found that program on their

  20. Nurses role in intoxification..Please, desperate..help

    oMerMero replied to dobletruble's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you found nothing in a library search related to chemical

  21. Nurses role in intoxification..Please, desperate..help

    oMerMero replied to dobletruble's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    have you tried doing a search of the journals at your schools

  22. VRE, MRSA, and HIV testing question

    oMerMero replied to william5703's topic in Infectious Disease

    Where are you getting your information that many nurses do not use standard

  23. Is your medical record looked at when applying........

    oMerMero replied to 2bornot2b's topic in General Nursing

    Try not to worry about it. More nurses have depression/anxiety than you would ever guess. You are not

  24. Case Study ARDS HELP!

    oMerMero replied to BetterWorld365's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What do you think the answers are? Tell us what you are thinking so far. We will not answer the questions for

  25. expired US license-I'm an australian RN

    oMerMero replied to lea fox's topic in Retired Nurses

    No, you don't need to take the NCLEX again. Check out the state's board of nursing web page to see what is required. Each state is a little