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I don't know the specifics of the diagnosis or underlying disease, but will give an example of giving a K+ rider with a normal K+ level. When a diabetic is being treated with an Insulin drip for hyperglycemia or DKA, the insulin can cause a K+ shift into the cells and drops the serum K+ level. For that reason if the K+ is normal or even slightly elevated, K+ riders will be given. Again I don't know all the specifics of the medical history, but I hope that helps. Good luck to you.

I took a big hourly pay cut to become a flight nurse, but I only work 7 24hr shifts a month. My annual salary with built-in overtime is the mid 70s. I read some of the posts that people took a pay cut after leaving the hospital. I have worked ICU and ER, and there is no way I can work 7 shifts a month in the hospital and make what I make now. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the reply. One of the EMS jobs I had in the late 90s had a similar pay scale so I understand the system. Thanks again!!!

I am trying to find out the average salary for flight nurses in north california. Also, it is my understanding that nurses in california are paid time and 1/2 after 8hrs. How are flight nurses paid that are working 24hr shifts? If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.