libbyjeanne

libbyjeanne specializes in med-surg.

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1. CVP through PowerPort?

   libbyjeanne replied to RNx2's topic in MICU, SICU

   Considering the placement difference between a port and the distal end of a CL, I highly doubt that you can obtain a CVP from a

2. Does anyone change their propofol tubing Q24h?

   libbyjeanne replied to Murse_1's topic in General Nursing

   I was thinking about this the other night. At my hospital, we change the propofol tubing q12, but we only change the tubing to 20% lipids q24. I wonder what the rationale is behind

3. Average number of patients for RNs in Montana?

   libbyjeanne replied to vicky3269's topic in General Nursing

   Med surg- 5:1 on nights, 4:1 on days. PCU- 3:1 ICU-

4. New grad rn in las vegas, nevada

   libbyjeanne replied to AlexisR's topic in Nevada Nursing

   Usually, hospitals in LV only do new grad programs in the summer. They start in May/June. My advice to any new grad is to make yourself more marketable by that time. Have ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Know the...

5. NEW RN ADVICE

   libbyjeanne replied to nurse1219's topic in General Nursing

   To be honest with you, further certifications (such as ACLS, PALS) will not be a deal breaker in you getting a job. My advice is for you to just wait and take the class for

6. Kalispell Regional Medical Center

   libbyjeanne replied to lillie5460's topic in General Nursing

   I work with some nurses that use to work at Kalispell Regional. From what I have heard, the pay is poor and they do not treat their employees well. Kalispell is beautiful,

7. RN pay in Las Vegas

   libbyjeanne replied to hospicenurse2008's topic in Nevada Nursing

   As a new grad, I made $28. Now, nearly two years out, I have switched jobs and make a bit more. You can easily make at least

8. Should I continue or should I not?????

   libbyjeanne replied to nancypants's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe the school offers a part-time

9. Drug testing in Las vegas Hospitals...

   libbyjeanne replied to RUSTY1313's topic in Nevada Nursing

   Oh, sorry. I meant that the Sunrise hospitals all do hair analysis, along with urine. The Valley Health System hospitals do not do hair analysis....just

10. Drug testing in Las vegas Hospitals...

    libbyjeanne replied to RUSTY1313's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The Sunrise Hospital system (Sunrise, Southern Hills, and Mountain View Hospitals) all do hair analysis. I know the Valley Health system hospitals do not. Not sure about St. Rose

11. About done with nursing.

    libbyjeanne replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seven patients on a step down floor? As in a ICU step down?!?

12. Am I the only one who doesnt even have time to assess their patient's somedays?

    libbyjeanne replied to kkit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, so about using your stethoscope... How long does it take you to use that stethoscope? I am guessing not very long. If you think about it, did you REALLY not have the time to use your steth and...

13. Need to Vent: Slow and Stupid NG

    libbyjeanne replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not stupid. Being a new grad is a scary thing. I have been on a M/S floor since June and I still ask questions every day. It's only your second day of being on your own! Give yourself time....

14. Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

    libbyjeanne replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That is ridiculous! I would do the same thing you are doing...putting in my notice and getting the heck out of

15. adjusting to night shift

    libbyjeanne replied to fhockeychick504's topic in General Nursing

    Just the other night, I had the same question asked to me. We have a new doctor, and a young one at that. Poor thing is having the hardest time working night shift. I have been blessed with being...