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    CPR renewal

    SummitRN replied to cawkazn's topic in General Nursing

    As an administrator I'd say "sure is nice you've completed the cognitive assesment... now how about the psychomotor assessment?" Then I'd tell you that you need a card from ASHI, AHA, ARC, or one of...
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    lots of questions about CO nursing schools

    SummitRN replied to missladyj's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You probably have all of your prereqs if you have a BS. There is no reason not to get a BSN. You can do it as faster or faster than and ASN. Look at Regis, UNC, UCSHC, CUCS, Metro State and CU Pueblo....
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    Any other Regis alternates out there?

    SummitRN replied to IphyGirl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I heard quite a few traditional alternates get in, some at literally the last
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    How long are the vacations?

    SummitRN replied to nowayis's topic in General Nursing

    You need to like...
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    Got a call for interview, but had applied 8 months back

    SummitRN replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    If they want to interview you, it probably means they weren't happy with their last choice and you were high up on the list. Check it
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    CU-Denver Nursing Program

    SummitRN replied to Lindsey14's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Indeed. To compare them though as far as what they seek in their applicants. UCHSC looks at: 1. Grades 2. Grades 3. 1 page "Essay" (3 assigned short answer questions) Regis looks at: 1. Grades 2....
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    CU versus Regis (accelerated programs)

    SummitRN replied to kwilkoff's topic in Colorado Nursing

    CU's accelerated program, at 17 months, is really no faster than Regis's traditional program at 20 months (with 5.5 months off during the program) which might have more flexibility and reasonable...
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    First identifier of hemmorhagic shock?

    SummitRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Internal bleed, which shows first? A: restlessness and increased HR or B: apathy and decreased urinary output I'm thinking they want B (apathy would come before restlessness) but I honestly think that...
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    Cheaper way to text my relatives in the Philippines

    SummitRN replied to PinayWife's topic in Philippines

    For US carriers, you can text for free from the computer (at least no cost for you to send, domestic rates for them to receive if not on a plan). Either use a website (like Send a Text Message for...
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    AEDs and SNFs

    SummitRN replied to badphish's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This shows a critical lack of understanding. AHA stresses EARLY ACCESS with the most key points being both 911 and AED. Early Recognition Early 911 Early CPR Early Defib Early ALS...
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    Toradol/ketorolac for major trauma pts

    SummitRN replied to back2bRN's topic in Emergency

    Wait, so what was the crit? And the injuries? And... a lot more info on the
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    Need help with ECG interpretation

    SummitRN replied to GQGomer's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Due to moderation, I wasn't able to edit. That should read: It's a measure of current flow and direction of flow relative to the leads. It is an absolute value on cell polarization state. Thus once a...
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    Need help with ECG interpretation

    SummitRN replied to GQGomer's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's a measure of current flow and direction of flow relative to the leads. It is a hard value on cell
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    First identifier of hemmorhagic shock?

    SummitRN replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Rosinka: scenario is a postop (GI) bleed I dunno. I like the A explanation because the I&O would be a delayed finding even though the urinary output would be a prompt effect. Unless it was a...
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    Sky Ridge Medical Center, Co.

    SummitRN replied to Skyy85297's topic in Colorado Nursing

    THIS SHOULD MOVE TO THE COLORADO FORUM I took a patient to the Skyridge ED once. It was very nice. It is newer. Monument is an awesome place if you like the outdoors (why else move to
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    Why do doctors office pay nurses pennies to work for them?

    SummitRN replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the doctor's offices here use EMTs and CNAs with the occasional MA or LPN. Frankly, THEY DO NOT NEED THE SKILLSET OF AN RNs, SO WHY PAY? All they need is someone to do vitals and blood draws....
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    CPR! quick question!

    SummitRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Officially, CPR agencies (AHA, ASHI, ARC, etc) are teaching that you should (for adults): 1. Attempt to rouse the patient with verbal and painful stimuli 2. Call for help 3. Check breathing 4. Open...
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    Giving tylenol to a family member.

    SummitRN replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference between: "I, Nurse So and So as a licensed medical professional am advising YOU to take these meds. Here." and "OUCH! If it was me, I'd take some Tylenol." The big difference is...
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    Refusing unsafe workload?

    SummitRN replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    165??????????
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    night shift is really hard on me...

    SummitRN replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a provider tha helps you with this, consider asking them for ideas. If you are prone to SAD, light spectrum therapy can help. Good luck in finding a solution. In the end, a job isn't worth...
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    12 hour shifts cut.

    SummitRN replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    12s mean you need 50% less time for shift overlaps and handoffs. Also, less information is lost in the switchoffs and there is better continuity of care. 12s don't seem so long coming from the land of...
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    Smoking coworkers and fair breaks

    SummitRN replied to vlomankill's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lots of facilities are going for this. The management realizes that they get less productivity out of smokers because they take so many
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    12 hour shifts cut.

    SummitRN replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    Someone may have a second job it now interferes with or other unavoidable obligations. I hope not many facilities are doing this. 12s are a MAJOR reason I'm here, not the only one, but one of the big...
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    Colorado New Grads- Do you have jobs?

    SummitRN replied to Work in Progress's topic in Colorado Nursing

    What program did you go
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    Poll: Healthcare Experience Before Nursing School?

    SummitRN replied to nursein2012's topic in General Students

    7 Years wilderness EMS 2 years ambulance 2 years clinical assistant HUGE HELP... I wish I had hospital experience too so I think I'll work at a hospital during school. I've already been told "I see...