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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. What do y'all think?

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 PCRN. I am currently working in a progressive ca...

Thanks for the advice. You are right!

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 the good people, and say a prayer for those who fall...

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 days.

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

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 sure everything you buy is a necessity. You can do t...

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 would certainly be looking for another position in ...

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 nights!"

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 little I know. That makes me not want to ask question...

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

Excellent advice amzyRN! Thanks for your thoughtful response!

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, machines, intrepretations, etc. I feel overwhelmed....

I am just the same.

It's just another accommodation for the morbidly obese.

Thanks for the excellent web sites!

Would like to hear from nurses that gave up Med/Surg for another type of nursing. Happy endings please. I need a change.

Thanks guys for the honest feedback. I know med/surg is killing me, but I am adicted to the challenges. Every day I say "Today will be different. I will be so efficient that everything will get done." . . . . . .and everyday it doesn't happen. Ju...

Just heard last night, that our PRN nurses will have the option of refusing med/surg assignments! That pretty much says it all.

On my floor, we have six always, but have been promised 5 patients for months. At times we get 7, but not often. We are supposed to have walkie/talkies, but we call codes often. I wonder what the answer is. I am thinking of ICU. Just tired of th...

Thanks so much for your help!

Can some of you guys give me advise on how to use this stuff? I got an order the other day that said "apply to pink area of wound". I thought this was a medicine for debridement, and I was afraid that it would eat up the "pink" tissue. I read the ...

Management told him to try to fit in, but he still won't eat cafeteria food.

sorry to bother you at home doctor, but could we get an order for a stat ekg for room 302?

When the IV is in the AC, the pump alarm goes off as soon as they try to lift a fork. As soon as the IV is "occluded" that awful noise errupts. It is a problem when pts try to sleep as well as most people bend their arm while asleep. That is unti...