LuxCalidaNP

LuxCalidaNP

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  1. What was I thinking

    LuxCalidaNP replied to olderthandirt51's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing

  2. code blue question

    LuxCalidaNP replied to maiohmai's topic in General Nursing

    TAKE ACLS and PALS. Its great practice and you know concretely which steps to take for which

  3. Trach suctioning. Bullet vs. no bullet

    LuxCalidaNP replied to divaRN*'s topic in Pulmonary

    As I recall from Dr. Grap's work on VAP, use of saline pre-suctioning EXPONENTIALLY increases the risk of

  4. Paramedic to RN, ADN or BSN

    LuxCalidaNP replied to socalmedic's topic in Emergency

    Get your

  5. RN vs. LPN scope conflict: what would you do?

    LuxCalidaNP posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I recently started working at a large community health center that is a wonderful home to 5 nurses, myself included. 2 of these nurses are seasoned LVNs, with lots of experience in elder care,...

  6. Need prayers please

    LuxCalidaNP replied to BSN75's topic in General Nursing

    May your son, you, and all beings involved in his recovery be at peace, be well in body and mind through these tough times, may you all be free from suffering and fear. May your son recover well and...

  7. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    LuxCalidaNP replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. What is your degree in? BA, Health Psychology, BS in Nursing 2. What state do you live in? Northern California 3. What is your job title? RNII, Clinical Nurse, Case Manager 4. How much do you make...

  8. When did you know that Nursing was the right path for you?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to LRyder's topic in General Nursing

    I CHOSE nursing over medicine when I was in Ecuador volunteering in a clinic, and *being with the patients while I treated them made my heart sing so much more than figuring out what to treat them...

  9. Torn between Nursing and Medicine

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Loux's topic in Nursing Career

    Good questions, OP! I grappled wih this question for two years as I prepared for either. It sounds like we have a LOt in common: I HAVE to critically honk and trouble shoot problems, I love...

  10. ABSN program

    LuxCalidaNP replied to nursinghopeful1111's topic in General Nursing

    If you are blessed to have the option of the BSN, do it. More obstacles are arising for ADN nurses, and less obstacles in this economy is always better. Well worth the steep cost I

  11. RN vs. LPN scope conflict: what would you do?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to LuxCalidaNP's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I humbly placed the CA Board or Registered Nursing guidelines for delegation on my site directors desk this week, and she said she would look them over with the medical director....

  12. I love Nurses.

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Spreading the love! Thanks for spreading some good karma around here! Yes, a shout out to all of the amazing nurses out there who don't have to, but do. Especially a shout out to all the young new...

  13. question for young nurses

    LuxCalidaNP replied to peppapig123's topic in General Nursing

    I am 25, new grad, BSN RN, I work 8-5, Monday through Friday, in a large community health clinic in Northern California. On the weekends, we have hot springs, wineries, redwood groves, and AMAZING...

  14. Colon Hydrotherapy

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Nuna's topic in Holistic

    Touch Health: what a thoughtful reply! i re-stumbled on this thread. i appreciate your moderation and perspective! You sound much more balanced about what you recommend than some of the "colon...

  15. Actually joined the AHNA

    LuxCalidaNP replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Holistic

    I am a member and hope to certify soon. It is interesting though, I have found that it is much more about supporting nurses than supporting CAM practice for nursing.

  16. BSN School Relevant?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Sugamama's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Best if it's from a larger uni/academic medical center, but what they really want is ICU/CCU experience as an RN at one of these

  17. BSN to Med School

    LuxCalidaNP replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few friends who, during their BSN, thought they wanted to do med school afterwards...imagine...2 bachelors degrees and then a doctorate. oy. Most of them decided against it because of the...

  18. Average pay for office RN

    LuxCalidaNP replied to WSUnurse's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Where I work, Clinic Nurses/Case Managers start at 35.00 an

  19. How many triage nurses does your clinic have?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to elprup's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    we have a rotating schedule of telephone triage for a 56 exam room clinic...1 nurse on every shift. and I'm the ONLY spanish RN for the whole clinic.

  20. opinions about 1 year "2nd degree" BSN nursing programs

    LuxCalidaNP replied to pghfoxfan's topic in General Nursing

    I did an 18 month accelerated program after my BA, and it was one of the hardest things I've ever done, but I loved it and did well. Tell her you kind of have to give up your life for 18

  21. Clinic nurses: If 1 million people join this group....

    LuxCalidaNP replied to LaughingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I vote Yes! I am an RNII Case Manager at a HUGE family practice: 56 exam rooms. I am responsible for ALL clinic duties, med admin, flow maintenance, provider collaboration, walk-in triage, phone...

  22. As a young male, what can I expect during my OB/Newborn rotation?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Spikey9001's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a dude myself, I had similar thoughts going into it, and learned that it was all about how you carried yourself. I was SUPER respectful and humble, and also cognizant of the stereotype that L&D...

  23. CABG tips?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to Rise Against's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely review your vaso-active drips if they come back with epi, norepi, etc running, insulin gtt as well, unit policy for propofol/sedation titration, and I would also recommend talking with PT...

  24. ASN OR BSN FIRST?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    BSN first, if you can. It's often more cost effective to do a BSN than an ADN and later RN-BS

  25. Do you take Ativan ?

    LuxCalidaNP replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, careful...this is bordering on breeching the TOS by providing medical