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  1. Lab value making NPO detrimental

    kanzi monkey replied to Susie Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Alright, a bitter rested now. Listening to This American Life, hunting through my pathophys book--I love Sundays off. (Oh, my nerdiness is painful sometimes). I agree with the poster who says there...

  2. Level of intelligence

    kanzi monkey replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    I won't defend them. My opinion of any of my colleagues is irrelevant. If they can't do their job, I dread working with them. I want all nurses to succeed, and I want all patients to have the best...

  3. Lab value making NPO detrimental

    kanzi monkey replied to Susie Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I am going to allow my brain to be lazy and not try to think this through too much. So, at the risk of missing a totally obvious explanation, would you mind explaining why? Don't see polycythemia...

  4. Coumadin vs. Lovenox after joint replacement

    kanzi monkey replied to natkat2816's topic in Orthopedic

    This is a great thread, glad it's being kept alive. About half our surgeons use Lovenox, half Coumadin, and one uses ASA (that one only does knees). NurseTink, do you know of any data showing...

  5. Growing concerns about new RN position

    kanzi monkey replied to DaisyB123's topic in General Nursing

    many good responses in here. sometimes i get a reality check on an--"oh. this kind of thing happens to other people too" just a few things i'll add: whoops, said way more than i meant to. anyway,...

  6. Best city to work in

    kanzi monkey replied to Mzjez's topic in General Nursing

    Do they hire NPs in Christchurch? Other parts of

  7. Another nurse got fired because of me.

    kanzi monkey replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    i think you and i might generally do things differently... that being said, i think you're kind of a rock star.

  8. judgement error

    kanzi monkey replied to toopey's topic in General Nursing

    I once bolused a patient in ARF till the cows came home (per the doc's order, mind you). That day I learned what flash pulmonary edema looked like. Low U/O does not necessarily = decreased fluid...

  9. Another nurse got fired because of me.

    kanzi monkey replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Arelle, it sounds like you got thrown under the bus--by your institution. Punitive measures have nothing to do with patient safety. What has the fired nurse learned from this experience? What have...

  10. How easy is it to lose your nursing license?

    kanzi monkey replied to Ted D's topic in Nursing Career

    I HATE HATE HATE this situation. It is just STOOOPID! I hate it when my patient spikes a temp, no tylenol ordered. I deliberate. Page the doc-get the order? Give the tylenol, ask for the order in...

  11. Another nurse got fired because of me.

    kanzi monkey replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    I would not follow protocol if there was sound reason not to. Protocol does not make me a safe nurse. It establishes an excellent guideline and I adhere to it most of the time. There are...

  12. Another nurse got fired because of me.

    kanzi monkey replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    I like this approach, with the exception of dating the patch from the day before. I would just date it as is--this is the time it was given. End of story. I'd mention it to the nurse who should have...

  13. ANCC exam

    kanzi monkey replied to Violet29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats! Guess what? I took ANCC today too, and also passed :) (ANP, not FNP) Much better than the NCLEX. Almost enjoyed myself. Look at all us new NPs--coming on strong in the biggest healthcare...

  14. How do you obtain a license after certification?

    kanzi monkey posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This may be a stupid question. I am taking my ANP exam at the end of the week(ANCC), and was wondering if anyone knows what happens next--am I automatically licensed? After passing the NCLEX my...

  15. How do you obtain a license after certification?

    kanzi monkey replied to kanzi monkey's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh, never mind. *sheesh* just downloaded the application. I am not very

  16. Full-page Scientology Ad in July AJN (really!)

    kanzi monkey replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for making that contact. It's good to know it was a mistake

  17. Full-page Scientology Ad in July AJN (really!)

    kanzi monkey replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. Why would they? It's totally bizarre that this has happened. I hope it was either a scientology infiltration of AJN (which, if you get into 00-7 imagery is pretty funny), or a MAJOR accident of...

  18. Prn meds - can they over-lap?

    kanzi monkey replied to sunnysandiego's topic in General Nursing

    I'd give the Norco first--since the patient can't go home with IV meds and PO provides longer coverage. If pt is in pain before the time for the next dose, I'd give the morphine (for "breakthrough")....

  19. Honesty is NOT the best policy....

    kanzi monkey replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    My employer loves to hire nursing students as CNAs. And I love to work with them. Shop around for different jobs--I'm guessing someone will be looking specifically for someone like you to

  20. Slight ANCC test anxiety...

    kanzi monkey posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello all. I usually don't suffer from too much test anxiety since I generally do well...that is, I manage to keep cool, answer questions as calmly and rationally as I can, remain comfortable, and...

  21. Med Errors- would you report one?

    kanzi monkey replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    I have reported myself 5 or 6 times--2 med errors where luckily no harm was done, patient falls, the beginning of a stage II on a patient that came from a SNF where unfortunately the skin hadn't been...

  22. FNP ANCC exam- please help

    kanzi monkey replied to Violet29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh, funny Violet. I just posted virtually the same thing. Seriously--M.F., I got it. Hollier--a little tougher. BCgrad, that's nice to

  23. I passed!!!

    kanzi monkey replied to BCgradnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hope you're still enjoying that margarita! Awesome job

  24. If they can ask for it..they aren't too sedated...

    kanzi monkey replied to faline1973's topic in General Nursing

    I think you made yourself clear. If she wasn't able to comprehend this, or follow commands, she was too sedated. If she can't move her arms (even with prompting), why would you think she can swallow?...

  25. I PASSED TOO!!!!

    kanzi monkey replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Phenomenal! Very happy for you