NurseHotFlash

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1. Sepsis

   NurseHotFlash replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

   Sepsis protocol mandated a 3L bolus, be given to pt who had high temp, and tachycardia. His BP was WNL. Developed pulmonary edema and had to be intubated. Wondering if too much fluid was given....

2. Certifications, CCRN, PCRN or FLUNKY

   NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks for the advice. You are

3. How to deal with some of the staff?

   NurseHotFlash replied to Faust09's topic in Nursing Career

   Don't let them get to you! You can't change those type of folks. It sounds like you have a good situation overall. You can't fix others, but you can control your response to them. Just focus on...

4. Need help from you my fellow nurses..

   NurseHotFlash replied to the climb's topic in Nurse Registration

   I haven't been an LPN, so I can't tell you much about that subject. If there is anyway to skip LPN and go ahead and get your RN I think you would be better off. Not many people hiring LPNs these...

5. looking for something new -- need advice

   NurseHotFlash replied to lemshw1's topic in Nursing Career

   Look into being a sales rep for either pharma or equipment. You have a lot more freedom, and probably more money

6. TOTALLY BUMMED

   NurseHotFlash replied to Deme75's topic in Nursing Career

   Hang in there! Be sure that your total debt each month is a little bit less than the month before. Set a goal as to how much you can pay down debt each time you get a check. Use coupons, and be...

7. Better to Resign, or be Terminated?

   NurseHotFlash replied to mahroya's topic in Nursing Career

   I think I would resign from a place that put me on suspension for minor mistakes! Nursing can be brutal, and I think they are trying to tell you something. Better to leave on your own terms, but I...

8. im hating nursing rn

   NurseHotFlash replied to fallenfromair's topic in Nursing Career

   My hospital is always looking for people to work nights, and I think most hospitals are the same. Maybe you should apply and underline "Willing to work

9. Certifications, CCRN, PCRN or FLUNKY

   NurseHotFlash posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I am being encouraged to get a nursing certification. My director has a goal to get a certain number of nurses "certified". I can push to take the CCRN, which I barely qualify for, or I can take the...

10. CVICU - Eating their young

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the advice guys! I will keep asking questions, and will not risk my patient's over

11. CVICU - Eating their young

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Excellent advice amzyRN! Thanks for your thoughtful

12. CVICU - Eating their young

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am new to CVICU and am trying to learn, but when I ask questions some of the experienced nurses roll their eyes and give condescending answers. Then they complain to the charge nurse about how...

13. Personality At Work vs. At Home

    NurseHotFlash replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am just the

14. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    NurseHotFlash replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    It's just another accommodation for the morbidly

15. Fresh Heart Training

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am new to CVICU and have been taking step down patients, trying to get my feet wet. It is coming up on 6 months, and I am supposed to start taking fresh hearts soon. I have tried studying meds,...