kelbh

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1. VTACH

   kelbh replied to Suz_QRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I'm guessing another reason the doc asked about respiratory status is that poor oxygenation can lead to ventricular arrhythmias - I've seen it frequently in people who have undiagnosed sleep apnea....

2. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   kelbh replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I posted earlier about the frustrations of being a new nurse, but I thought I'd share something that I *hope* gives you all hope! Last night, a patient said to me, "I can tell you've been doing this...

3. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   kelbh replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I've done the same, and it's very, very helpful. It doesn't change the attitude of some nurses (nothing will except time, MAYBE), but it makes me feel better going into

4. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

   kelbh replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank goodness for this topic! I graduated in May, and I've been on a cardiovascular surgical unit since June, so I'm coming up on my 6-month anniversary in December. I work nights, and I feel like...

5. What do you think I should ask for?

   kelbh replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Regardless, I don't see that it hurts to ask if they can do any better, given your past experience. The worst they could do is say no, take it or leave it. I asked for more, because of past research...

6. Anyone else hating morning shift?

   kelbh replied to Rudegal2020's topic in First Year After Licensure

   It is such a relief to see other people saying this. I've been hired on 11-7, but I'm orienting on days for another week and I'm just floundering. I don't sleep well to be up at 4:30 to drive to...

7. Question - having significant doubts about my VS assessment skills

   kelbh replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Do you have access to a Doppler stethoscope? Maybe try that to find the pulse, clean the gel off the area, then try palpating. Also, try listening to the apical pulse and counting that, then...

8. Should boyfriend help me out?

   kelbh replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

   I know it must be hard to see other people's boyfriends helping to support them while you're struggling, but in all honesty, your boyfriend isn't obligated to help. You say that your school doesn't...

9. BLS vs ACLS

   kelbh replied to tampaflrn6's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm about to start work on a Cardiovascular Surgical Unit, and what they expect is that we will become ACLS-certified within two years of hire, and they recommend we don't even bother trying until...

10. NH State Licensing

    kelbh replied to kelbh's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice! I've tried calling the board with little luck, but I'm moving forward as best I can. Overnight & certified mail are my friends!

11. NH State Licensing

    kelbh posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, all. I'm a new graduate from a school of nursing in MA, and I just accepted a job offer in NH. I'm very excited to be able to work as a GN, since you can't do that in MA. I'm a little confused...