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    Med-Surg Topic of the Week ..... CHANGE

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for such a heart-felt and "real" reply ..... these types of changes are certainly stress provoking and can lead to nurses feeling very overwhelmed. We are also in the midst of some very big...
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    St. Mary's

    RNPATL replied to helpinghands's topic in Florida Nursing

    Where is St.
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    Shaking a symptom of ?

    RNPATL replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    From my perspective, I would think that maybe the fluid loss had something to do with his shaking. I would wonder what his soduim was afterwards. 700-1000cc from the NG tube is quite a bit of fluid...
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    The Final Inspection

    RNPATL replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Government, Military

    I always appreicate your posts! This one is great
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    Med-Surg Topic of the Week .... Nurse to Patient Ratios

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi Julie .... there is really no comparison between LTC and med-surg nursing. In LTC - you may pass meds to 20-30 patients, but in acute care you do primary care for 7 patients .... that means you do...
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    About Mantoux Shots: Correct me if I'm wrong

    RNPATL replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    Most employers need to be reminded annually that you test positive. Again, most employers will not require you to have a mantoux test if you test positive. You will continue to have a reaction each...
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    Math Braniac Or No?

    RNPATL replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, you need to have a working knowledge of basic principles in math to be successful as a nurse. There are many medications that are single dose, but there are times when you need to titrate meds...
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    No PRN work in Florida?????

    RNPATL replied to gwlillith's topic in Florida Nursing

    Also - I have always found that during an election year, the tourist season generally gets off to a real slow start and the "snow birds" don't get to Florida early. In addition, we have had an...
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    Med-Surg Topic of the Week .... Nurse to Patient Ratios

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    As a nurse manager for a busy medical & surgical floor, hearing stories like this really upsets me. Nurse to patient ratios are a very important thing and we need to have ratios that are doable...
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    Welcome to the new Nursing Student Assistance Forum

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would recommend starting a new thread on this forum to see if there is a nurse that work directly with you. Many of the nurses here are very willing to help. Good
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    About productive hours per patient day?

    RNPATL replied to rrroyer's topic in Nurse Management

    Hi Sadie .... Yes, I look at my productivity everyday. I have to agree census is our friend as nurse managers. In order for us to meet productivity standards, we need the census. Over the holidays...
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    Admissions to surgical unit

    RNPATL replied to surgery2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    On my unit, we have designaed areas for patients with infections .... fortunately for us all of our rooms are private on my floor (40 beds total). While we like to maintain infections in one central...
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    Greetings to all

    RNPATL replied to angelkay's topic in Florida Nursing

    Lots of great opportunities in your nexck of the woods right now .... not sure of the hosptial names, but rest assured there are plenty of RN and LPN positions avaioable. Good luck with the
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    No PRN work in Florida?????

    RNPATL replied to gwlillith's topic in Florida Nursing

    From my experience with seasonal contracts, if census is low and there is enough FT nd PT nurses, the PRN and seasonal contracts are the first to be canceled. Next time around, I would encourage you...
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    Controversial Proposals Phase II

    RNPATL replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    This thread has had some really great debates and I have certainly appreicated the perspectives that have been given here. However, as is true with anything good .... this thread has a clear ability...
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    Asheville

    RNPATL replied to RainEdayWoman's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Steph - Asheville is a wonderful place to live .... I have been here a little over a year and love the mountains. I have to admit that the cost of living is far higher than I anticipated when I first...
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    need hlep with D.A. on flow rates

    RNPATL replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Total Volume X gtt factor time of infusion This is the forumla that you can use. The only problem is that I do not see a gtt factor in your
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    Anyone that has taken the NCLEX RN for a NC license...

    RNPATL replied to skanded's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Most people that take boards feel terrible after they are done. I knew I failed my boards after taking the test .... of course, the computer shut off at 75 questions, but I was certain that I would...
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    Federal facilities and state licenses

    RNPATL replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, your Kansas license will be fine. I have several friends that worked for the Indian Health Service in Arizona and they loved it! Good
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    Federal facilities and state licenses

    RNPATL replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Government, Military

    If you work for the government or for a VA hosptial, you are required to be licensed by one of the 50 licensing boards in the country. For example, if you live in Ohio and are working for a VA...
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    Question for VA nurses

    RNPATL replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Government, Military

    I would imagine this to be a hospital based position. If the VISN was going to have a position of this nature, it would probably be more on the end of updates, planning as well as tech support. In...
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    Need help with nursing issue paper- (topic?)

    RNPATL replied to Nurse88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Very nice to have you on allnurses. I am certain you will find this a very helpful place as you continue your nursing studies. Nursing has so many issues that it can be difficult to point to one...
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    Hello from a new guy and a question

    RNPATL replied to MarkInAlabama's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi Mark and Welcome to Allnurses. I am glad you found this site. I think this resource will help you in your studies during nursing school. There are many search engines that will assist you in...
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    Viet Nam 1966

    RNPATL replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you Fran .... this is so true that many Vietnam vets never received a thank you for their service to this country or for protecting our freedoms. Thanks for sharing
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    Nursing Salaries in SW Florida

    RNPATL replied to TraumaNurse411's topic in Florida Nursing

    I worked at SMH for a number of years. Great hospital. It has fallen on some hard times over hte last few months to a year. CEO is resigning ..... that was sad news to hear as he was really a great...