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  1. Jobs in Maryland ?? Comming from California

    kpyers32! posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello everyone! I'm planning to move to MD. I am hoping someone here could give me some insight about the hospitals in MD. I'm open to learning anything you have to offer about your experiences in...

  2. Jobs in Maryland ?? Comming from California

    kpyers32! replied to kpyers32!'s topic in Maryland Nursing

    I work in Tele in an acute care hospital. I have a year and a half of experience. I'm interested in staying in Tele for now, but would like to have the option to work in other areas in the future....

  3. Jobs in Maryland ?? Comming from California

    kpyers32! replied to kpyers32!'s topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi, Thanks for your response. I am not sure exactly where I'm going to live yet, though it looks like Columbia or Baltimore area. Not sure though, so I would love to hear about any part of MD that...

  4. Jobs in Maryland ?? Comming from California

    kpyers32! replied to kpyers32!'s topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi, Thanks for your response. I am not sure exactly where I'm going to live yet, though it looks like Columbia or Baltimore area. Not sure though, so I would love to hear about any part of MD that...

  5. Stroke Patients

    kpyers32! posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need help understanding the differences between dysarthria, and aphagia in stroke patients. How are you all testing for these in your stroke patient assessments. The procedure in our facility is...

  6. Nursing Dilemma

    kpyers32! replied to Sash123's topic in General Nursing

    The research job sounds good to me as far as the hours. What type of organization are you working for? I'm not too familiar with research type nursing jobs just curious. Also do you have a

  7. Am I too old?!

    kpyers32! replied to RyanL's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ryan, I know the feeling. I just started my first nursing job and I'm 39. I had a 10 yr. plus career in another field and paid my dues there, so I feel you. I think you do have to pay your dues...

  8. HELP With Med Math Problem

    kpyers32! posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there all you smart nurses! I need your help please I have to take a quiz tomorrow! Wow - It feels like i've been out of school forever (it's been 7mos), I have these a quiz for a new job....Can...

  9. HELP With Med Math Problem

    kpyers32! replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys so much the light bulb went off !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got it, don't know why my brain is doing this to me, THANKS again, you're the

  10. HELP With Med Math Problem

    kpyers32! replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!! I am now understanding #2 it's like a lightbulb went off! I think if it like 50ml/20min is = to xml/60min, then I cross multiply to get 20x = 3000, x=150 but i the first one yet...thanks...

  11. HELP With Med Math Problem

    kpyers32! replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!! I am now understanding #2 it's like a lightbulb went off! I think if it like 50ml/20min is = to xml/60min, then I cross multiply to get 20x = 3000, x=150 but i the first one yet...thanks...

  12. HELP With Med Math Problem

    kpyers32! replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for helping too. I should of said I have the answers I just don't know how to get them CAMETOITLATE is correct: 1) is 130 mL/hr and 2) is 150 mL/hr. Any additional pointers are very...

  13. HELP With Med Math Problem

    kpyers32! replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much CAMETOITLATE for your help. I'm feeling like a ding bat. Maybe I'm tired but I am not getting how you worked out the first problem from begining to end....also, are you plugging...

  14. Cousin commited suicide..could use some prayers guys

    kpyers32! replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Rehab Nurse I am very sorry! Prayers, Thoughts and Hugs out to you! Take care of yourself,

  15. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    kpyers32! replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Pyxis is like a computerized receptical for meds on the floor/unit. The nurse logs in, and selects her pt. & then selects the meds due for that pt. Making the process systematic. It has various...

  16. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    kpyers32! replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad with no experience but in school we did learn to never pull meds for more than one pt. at a time, because of the possibility of mixing them up. Your system seems mix up proof to me. I...

  17. New Grad ER Vent

    kpyers32! replied to EMTSNA's topic in Emergency

    Yikes. I interviewed for an ED position and now I'm wondering if I know enough about the reality of ED. Just to clarify, are you saying you had 15 patients at the same time? YIKES, or did you have 15...

  18. Friend calls herself a nurse but never really worked as one

    kpyers32! replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Mommy and RN, I'm a new grad so I am just a bit confused. When you say nurses who specialize without paying their dues first... I'm a bit confused. Are you saying that a new grad that goes...

  19. Anyone having a rough time landing their first job

    kpyers32! posted a topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I guess I just was not expecting it to be this tough! So many of the Hospitals have cut their new grad programs. I live in San Francisco, anyone feel my pain? Any suggestions? I'm just going for...

  20. Nursing and Chronic Back Pain?

    kpyers32! replied to caringkat's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Caringkat, I just want to suggest acupuncture if you haven't already tried it. I have a freind who suffered from severe back pain after a car accident and got releif from acupuncture after trying...

  21. Anyone having a rough time landing their first job

    kpyers32! replied to kpyers32!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for the encouraging words and suggestions. I’m going to keep on pounding the pavement. I did attend St. Mary’s open house, however I’m not too optimistic b/c there were...