angell883RN

angell883RN specializes in emergency, psych, ortho, med/surg.

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1. Cardiac Enzymes? In a nut shell-highs/lows-what it all means?

   angell883RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Im looking for a simple explanation for the whole cardiac enzyme thing-highs/lows-what does it all mean? Making cheat sheets for my clipboard-every lab test, other than the usual, seem to be a struggle when Im "on the run"!! My clipboard is my life! ...

2. Travelers out there pls help out this novice traveler wannabe.

   angell883RN replied to chick_pea's topic in Travel

   Im also a brand new "investigative" travel RN:icon_roll- whats a "stipend?? how does that figure in?

3. PT/INR/PTT info?coumadin/heparin-

   angell883RN replied to angell883RN's topic in Medications

   OK-- THANK YOU & L8RRN for your input!! Its greatly appreciated! Any goodies involving cardiac enzymes to share? highs/lows simply what they mean?

4. PT/INR/PTT info?coumadin/heparin-

   angell883RN replied to angell883RN's topic in Medications

   Sorry if this is a dumb question:uhoh3:- but it just doesnt seem to "click"-Yet! Lol--Ok- So thats why my pt with the INR of 1,7 was sent back from Endo-no procedure done? 1.7 is low correct? so would he have potential to clot or bleed? this is wher...

5. Any recommendations?

   angell883RN replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

   ALEGRIA's !! I LOVE them-excellent support, TONS of styles, they "mold" to your feet with your body heat-then keep that shape They are so comfey! Everyone who has tried mine-bought them- Im sure they have a web site. Did I say they are cute as a butt...

6. PT/INR/PTT info?coumadin/heparin-

   angell883RN replied to angell883RN's topic in Medications

   So- if one has a High ptt inr pt- then ones prone to clots? etc, potential stroke, etc? IF Im understanding at all! To low-then bleeding potential is increased? (hence the no razors, vit K foods etc?)

7. PT/INR/PTT info?coumadin/heparin-

   angell883RN posted a topic in Medications

   Im having a problem getting this all straight and WHY it is? The highs,what they mean-the lows, etc-any simple explanations? Thanx-I have to re read info each and every lab test! I just cant keep it straight and simple-

8. Rehab's Ghost

   angell883RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my GOODNESS!! Is this story really True??!! PLEASE tell more- I was hanging off my chair!!!

9. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   angell883RN replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   If they can't hang with the big dogs-stay off the porch:yeah:

10. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    angell883RN replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    LOL-unknow- THE BOSS?? Thats a good one

11. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    angell883RN replied to Brian's topic in Relations

    BRAVO- Catlady!! I totally agree with your response!! I see that some "new bloods" think they are soooooo smart-BUT- when it comes to a "crisis" situation, they stand, back and let the "old birds" take over. After that- I have found- they "come aro...

12. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    angell883RN replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

    I am currently in the process of graduating-LPN to RN- and we have been told to go directly into a BSN program. As of 2010 all will be required-new hires- to have BSN. If you are already in a facility, you "should" be grandfathered in. It will be ...

13. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    angell883RN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

    It was last Xmas- I wanted to purchase a "gas card" as a stocking stuffer for my son, well my husband and I were riding down the road when i screamed, with delight, "Oh look honey, we better stop at that Mobil, gas is only $2.99, I can get my gas car...

14. PICC vs. MIDLINE ?

    angell883RN replied to angell883RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thats what I thought picc requires xray confiramtion and midline does not- I was told, via computer test, I was wromg. The other choices were -only a DR can put in PICC line (wrong-so can a trained RN) -A picc is considered a central line a midline ...

15. PICC vs. MIDLINE ?

    angell883RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any info is greatly appreciated! I know the main difference is that the PICC goes to SVC tip where as the MIDLINE only goes to ax. area- but- do you need an xray for a midline confirmation placement?? and/or is the midline "not" considered a central...