NPinWCH

NPinWCH

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  1. Hematocrit & Hemoglobin differences in dehydration vs blood loss

    NPinWCH replied to mreicher's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, not trying to do the homework, but I think the OP (original poster) is confused and is really not getting it. Think of it like this. You dissolve 1/4 cup of salt in 1 cup of water. The salt...

  2. So what is your job like as an NP? Getting into NP school right away?

    NPinWCH replied to hawaiianflowers21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work family practice M-F, patients are scheduled 8-430, though I do work one evening a week. I rarely finish on time, even IF, and that's a big IF, I do manage to see all my patients on time. There...

  3. Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

    NPinWCH replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't take a prep course and passed with 75 questions first time. I didn't think the exam was difficult. Took the test 16 yrs ago

  4. Where do you get your CE (continuing education) hours?

    NPinWCH replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    Well I've been in school the past 3 years and haven't had to worry about it, but usually I use a combination of seminars, in-services at work, Medscape and sometimes some of the study at home options...

  5. How do I know?

    NPinWCH replied to Taylo040's topic in General Nursing

    Yes those show that the school is properly accredited. You should be

  6. Visitation policy of children in L&D/ Mother Baby/ LDRP

    NPinWCH replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well in most cases dad isn't around, but mom and her boyfriend are right there beside her cheering the labor on, being the proud grandparents at the ripe old age of

  7. Visitation policy of children in L&D/ Mother Baby/ LDRP

    NPinWCH replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Rural Ohio hospital with open door policy and no age restrictions. Only restrictions are during labor and then only to 3 support people, of any age, at a time. We used to have a more restrictive...

  8. Nursing student in need of help for L&D nursing elective

    NPinWCH replied to lilagmommie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with the previous post. Some sort of prenatal clinic or even maybe time in an OB/GYN or midwife's office would be good. Maybe you could see if there are doulas in your area that would let you...

  9. How do I know?

    NPinWCH replied to Taylo040's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from an accredited Christian university in Ohio and had no problem getting into grad

  10. Can NPs deliver babies?

    NPinWCH replied to LiLoRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is completely outside the scope of practice for any NP, unless they are dual certified as a

  11. Changes After an Offer Letter Was Signed

    NPinWCH replied to ScwwcS's topic in General Nursing

  12. Float Pool/Resource Team Incentives?

    NPinWCH replied to tfrisinger's topic in General Nursing

    Local hospital is 15% above base wage plus any shift differential that normally applies, but like everyone else has posted there are no other

  13. Changes After an Offer Letter Was Signed

    NPinWCH replied to ScwwcS's topic in General Nursing

    Ethically what they did was wrong, but I don't know about legally. As to whether you can work as an UAP with an RN license; the answer is yes. Keep in mind that regardless of what position you are...

  14. Orientation Nightmare!

    NPinWCH replied to Lamesz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with everyone that the extra two weeks is not a bad thing and honestly, the more orientation you get the better. Also, it's with a new preceptor, which might be better for you in the long run....

  15. Why do RNs fail to press TAKE in the PYXIS supply?

    NPinWCH replied to tahoe77's topic in General Nursing

    The system we used required us to scan our supplies out. We had a wand, much like those at Walmart, and you scanned a bar code. If the supply wasn't a charge item it didn't matter if you...

  16. GBBS to treat or not to treat

    NPinWCH replied to verock's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The OBs I worked with usually retested at 35-36 weeks and then based treatment on those results. If no results from that time period were available then treatment was done as if GBS status was...

  17. Nurse Practitioner in hospital setting?

    NPinWCH replied to notjustanurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In all the states I have some knowledge about, which isn't all 50, the NP works under his/her own license not the doc's. I collaborate with the doc, but he doesn't control my practice, nor is he...

  18. Just a quick question?

    NPinWCH replied to mosaicism105's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just wanted to point out that a DEA number is not needed to prescribe, unless the BON states that it is. DEA numbers are only for prescribing controlled substances. Ohio APRNs are very restricted in...

  19. Not licensed yet

    NPinWCH replied to ORNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Most likely, since you aren't practicing as an NP there isn't anything to worry about. I'm assuming they haven't changed your name badge to say NP, so it's just a matter of educating people you...

  20. Not licensed yet

    NPinWCH replied to ORNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well in Ohio there is no "G" designation. You can't be an GN, as according to the BON you are either nurse or you

  21. What would you say to your patient?

    NPinWCH replied to jingie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Usually the patients know ahead of time they will be seeing me. Either because they were scheduled with me for their appointment or followup OR because when they called for an appointment they were...

  22. Coming to work after taking a narcotic?!

    NPinWCH replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. It's not so much the Vicodin that I take issue with since some people do fine on it, it is that the OP states the CNA was sleepy and still in pain, AEB complaining and saying she needed...

  23. Not licensed yet

    NPinWCH replied to ORNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with SirI. Your degree says you are RN, MSN. I will say that I considered myself an NP after I received my letter from AANP saying I passed the certification exam, and was now allowed to use...

  24. CNA/PSW to take vitals?

    NPinWCH replied to new_worker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly As long as they are trained there is no problem with them doing the task. I don't see it much different than a patient on a Dynamap or other type of monitor that is taking the VS every so...

  25. Coming to work after taking a narcotic?!

    NPinWCH replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

    I know personally, I cannot work and take narcotics. I'm one of those people who feels hung over from 1 Vicodin for at least 12 hours. I could probably take 1 the night before and be okay at work, but...