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  1. Anyone use the Arctic Sun on their unit?

    avery posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone uses the arctic sun on their unit and has a hypothermia protocol? I am in the process of reworking ours and was interested in problems/issues/pt safety that others at...

  2. ACNP Program at UTA

    avery replied to in2bate71's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can send me a private message. I am a NP student

  3. Anyone use the Arctic Sun on their unit?

    avery replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the tip! I will definitely explore this lead!

  4. Anyone use the Arctic Sun on their unit?

    avery replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, This is a machine that our hospital uses to chemically induce hypothermia in patients who have cardiac arrested to help improve neurological outcomes.

  5. Metoprolol IVP rate

    avery replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    This is how we give it in the cardiac ICU

  6. GN with CCU interview - What to review?

    avery replied to gemini901d's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, What is it you think they do in the CCU? What patient populations will you be working with? What type of hospital is it? Teaching/university/magnet etc. These are some starting

  7. What can I do to pass the hesi exit?

    avery replied to twilight3's topic in General Nursing

    You can do it and you are setting yourself up for success by becoming mentally prepared! Keep us posted.

  8. What can I do to pass the hesi exit?

    avery replied to twilight3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, How are you doing in school? Are you able to apply things clinically? Are you a good test taker? I think these are just as important. I took the HESI exit last year in April, studied for two days...

  9. Dangerous Unit?

    avery replied to ShannonSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am sorry you are in an unsafe situation and I think that based on the questions that you posed in your post, you know what you need to do. Best of luck to you,

  10. Somebody HELP ME..Please!!!!!!!!

    avery replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, First, I think you need to surround yourself with positive people. I have never had anyone who told me I couldn't do something but rather they helped push me on my journey! When I started...

  11. Why not Nurse Practitioner?

    avery replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Am going to school to be a FNP. Will graduate in 2010! Taking it one class at a time so I can enjoy my current job!

  12. ABG rule of 15

    avery replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    How about using the ROME rules? Resp is opposite Metabolic is equal This applies to the arrows and whether they go the same way or opposite ways in regards to pH AND Co2. It cannot be compensated if...

  13. Anybody tell me about palpatations?

    avery replied to jordydan7295's topic in General Nursing

    If you think you are having palpations of your heart, please go and see your physician immediately.

  14. Hospice jobs in or near Dallas Metroplex?

    avery posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I am thinking of looking into PRN hospice jobs and just wanted to know what to expect. Does any know of reputable hospice companies to work for in or near Dallas? Is it difficult to get hired by...

  15. Anyone work Hospice?

    avery posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am looking for a PRN job and have an interview tomorrow with a hospice group. Does anyone have experience with hospice as an R.N.? What did you do, is the pay more for PRN? Any info is...

  16. Predictor test for NCLEX; need advise

    avery replied to tericson's topic in General Nursing

    I understand the stress you are under. Do you have the HESI book?

  17. Predictor test for NCLEX; need advise

    avery replied to tericson's topic in General Nursing

    We had no time to prepare for HESI either but we all did great. You could spend this negative energy into something positive and study for HESI. You will pass.

  18. Question for Nursing School graduates :)

    avery replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school is truly something to enjoy in the moment. It is an experience and every moment of it will make you a better nurse. Get a NCLEX book and look through the questions in each section that...

  19. Anyone work Hospice?

    avery replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the response. On call or PRN is what I am interviewing for. Do you go to people's houses, to nursing homes or hospitals? Is the pay good for on call? Are you on call for certain hours and...

  20. ccu, icu, acute care

    avery replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    I think this varies by hospital. The CCU I work in is an ICU. We always get the patients who have an MI who need to come to the ICU. We also have lot of swans and balloon pumps. On the other hand,...

  21. Should I change my feild

    avery replied to Simple Life's topic in General Nursing

    Is nursing something that appeals to you? If so, I think you could do any pre-reqs you have left and then take an accelerate BSN course.

  22. Quick help, please.

    avery replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    Pleural effusion or inflammation of the pleural sac that was more like a friction rub is what I am

  23. They're doing away with them

    avery replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a very busy, fast paced CCU. We put in all of our own orders and answer the phones and certainly do not have anyone watching our monitors!

  24. How did you know which speciality to choose?

    avery posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I just started school last week to become a NP. I was wondering how you chose what speciality to go into? Am I more marketable if I do the FNP route or does this depend on location? How can I...

  25. vented patients

    avery replied to LisaRn21's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, we have the green little sponge things. It is still possible to do mouth care. We have this chlorohexadine rinse we do once per shift to prevent vent acquired pneumonia and then every two hours...