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    Pharmacy said no, conventional practice said yes

    nyteshade replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/lexicomp/metoclopramide.html compatibility when admixed: compatible: cimetidine, clindamycin, meperidine, meropenem, morphine, multivitamins, potassium acetate,...
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    question about RN-BSN online programs

    nyteshade replied to aflac381's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My online RN-BSN program (state university) requires an active RN license, and malpractice insurance. The name kinda says it all, *RN* to BSN, but check with whatever school you are interested
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    Administration of non approved FDA drugs

    nyteshade replied to Kauai RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we can give them. Honestly, just because something is FDA approved doesn't mean it's the greatest thing next to sliced bread (Vioxx, Bextra, "The patch") all come to
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    Pet peeve

    nyteshade replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen PCAs and nurses take finger sticks without gloves. I guess, I'm type A, cause I put on gloves when moving pts in bed (esp. after discovering all kinds of "nice" things in
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    renewed confidence needed!

    nyteshade replied to CarieLyn's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your board and take it again. If not, take it in another state. Do sign up for a review of some kind. Never answer the question as if you were working. In NCLEX land, the perfect answer...
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    A nurse by any other name...

    nyteshade replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    I personally like the title nurse. However, if the name did change then patient's would scream, "Help ...my pitcher is out of
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    Drug question

    nyteshade replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    It won't help to ask what nurses are doing in actual practice. Clarify with your instructor what he/she is looking for. If they don't want to clarify, refer to the books, that is the best answer....
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    Nurses do you love or hate your job?

    nyteshade replied to angelcarmichael's topic in General Nursing

    I like my job. I like acute inpt
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    Non-clinical nursing - What is out there?

    nyteshade replied to Sarah27's topic in General Nursing

    Well I hope you have a job lined up before you move, because your financial situation may turn critical. I don't see very many
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    Need some advice?!?!?!?!?!NEW GRAD<----desperate

    nyteshade replied to lampost20's topic in General Nursing

    Here's my constructive criticism: Am I reading a bartender's resume or a nurse's resume? That's what an employer will think. I'm gonna be real honest with you. Buy a resume guide
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    New Grad in ER with unsafe practice - Advice please?

    nyteshade replied to R!XTER's topic in Emergency

    Take the job. Even the best hospitals have problems, some just hide them better than others. Get your experience, and get out if you need
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    Phone calls & families <sigh>

    nyteshade posted a topic in General Nursing

    It never ceases to amaze me how "families" call the nurses station and either 1. demand info or 2. politely request info on a patient (and then get mad when I refuse them). Honestly, you wouldn't...
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    i'm at a loss, 300+ applications without an interview?

    nyteshade replied to kalop_rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not the only one. Truth is, many places post job openings, and already have a candidate in mind. The secret of that candidate? He/she knew the right person. If I were you I'd think about...
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    Having trouble hearing one of my pt blood pressure.

    nyteshade replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Littman too, but the funny part is when I've used cheapy ones (like for isolation pts) I've heard sounds louder...it's
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    NCLEX in Oklahoma to Texas Question

    nyteshade replied to texasboi's topic in Texas Nursing

    Miami, FL is not cheap. Chances are if you see low condo prices, they are in the shady parts of town. Many of my co-workers left Miami for
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    Resignation by e-mail

    nyteshade replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't think it's appropriate. How can you be sure the HR person will even get around to seeing your email to begin with? Resigning by email sounds just as bad as breaking up via text message....
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    Health Insurance for per diem nurses?

    nyteshade replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in General Nursing

    Your best bet is just to do a google search of ins. companies in your state, and call them. I use a high deduc. with a HSA, but that's just
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    Never wanna work in a hospital- big deal, or no?

    nyteshade replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I think you'll be fine. Just be sure to check out the requirements for your
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    When doctors don't return calls.....

    nyteshade replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked LTC, if the resident's doc did not call back within the hour, we could then call the medical director, if the doc was the director, we had a list of docs that came thru the facilty, and...
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    Nursing CAN be the very devil!

    nyteshade replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Always practice the art of CYA. Stay professional, document, help if you can, and stay out of cat
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    Help! Insubordinate Nursing Aides

    nyteshade replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    Well kudos to leaving. Sounds to me like the DON prefers quantity over quality, and I feel for those residents...I hope they complain to get a change going, because I think that is the only
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    DUMB question!! But really...

    nyteshade replied to itsnever2L8's topic in General Nursing

    The first day on the
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    Recession creates apathy.

    nyteshade replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I couldn't have said it better
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    Are nursing careers out there for me in DC area???

    nyteshade replied to reina*'s topic in General Nursing

    Agree with all posts above. Also, there is no way for anyone to know what will happen in 2-5 years. For now, just focus on where your want to go to school and get
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    Problem with an admit and Survey

    nyteshade replied to LegginMF's topic in General Nursing

    As a former MDS nurse, let me see if I can shed some light on this. What your DON probably meant was residents generally should not be readmitted with a dx of dehydration, it should be S/P dehydration...