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    Ok, so I have my requisite "one year exp" as a nurse.

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Sorry
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    If you are a NYC NEW GRAD and need a job....

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Here are two leads for you to check out. NY Presbyterian is forming their new grad wait list for Sept '10, Dec '10 and Jan '11 grads. See their website for more details. Visiting Nurse Service of New...
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    Ok, so I have my requisite "one year exp" as a nurse.

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks for the response. Yeah, I totally plan to stay here while I look. Was just trying to gauge how hard it was ging to be to find a hospital job.....and well, from what you say its even hard for...
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    2nd Career in Nursing

    nycNurse2b replied to teenieebikiniee's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I am a career-changer as well who is fortunate to be employed as an RN, however, it WAS NOT EASY. Jobs are extremely scarce and I honestly wouldnt give up a good career, job, salary etc to enter...
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    Help with Hep-lock!

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, new grad here with new job in LTC. Needless to say, I had a crappy clinical education in school. I am getting oriented on IV therapies next week and want to get as many dumb questions out of my...
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    Help with Hep-lock!

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just wanted to thank everyone for their help! Its greatly
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    Flushing IV sites?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If a patient is on continuous IV fluid, do you ever have to flush the line with NS? Or Heparin? Does you facility have a procedure on that or is it just general nursing procedure. Thank you for...
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    Can someone teach me about Hep-Locks?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeah:Thank you - - I FINALLY get
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    Help with Hep-lock!

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    April, THanks so much for your patience and your words of encouragement! Its greatly
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    Can someone teach me about Hep-Locks?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone for responding. jsut to make sure I have this correct..... A "Hep Lock" is not an actual physical thing. Its basically just telling you what to flush with? So, if someone has...
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    Help with Hep-lock!

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh my gosh - - - I'm dying over here! Soooo sorry. I've been a little stressed lately at work....did not remember that I posted it already!!! THANK
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    Help with Hep-lock!

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where? I must be missing it? Please direct me to it!!!
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    Flushing IV sites?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone - - One follow-up question - - so what about if its continuous IV and at some pt during the shift I hang an IVPB. When the IVPB is done do I need to flush or just let the continuous...
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    Advice to current Nursing Students

    nycNurse2b replied to RN_Mama's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    RN_Mama, I hope you find a job very soon. The profession needs smart, compassionate people like you. The very best of luck to you in your
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    Endorsement Process

    nycNurse2b replied to shellypic's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I want to endorse to NJ as well. Do I just print the application off the internet or do I have to call and request a hard copy? (sorry - new to
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    Charting: UTIs

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a lot of UTIs on our unit. Please tell me what else is important to include in my note. THank you. - temp - charachter of urine (color, odor) -
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    Charting: UTIs

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone for taking the time to
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    Student Resources: Nursing Math

    nycNurse2b replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Vicki, May I ask a somewhat related question? I have no problems with calculations. I maintained a 100 avg in all my calculation courses. My question is - - I have a patient on D5W, let's say. It...
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    Calculating IV Flow Rate (PIGGYBACK)

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When calculating flow rate for IV PIGGYBACK do you use the drip rate on the secondary IV tubing even though you are using the dial on the primary tubing which has a different flow rate? Sorry. New...
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    Calculating IV Flow Rate (PIGGYBACK)

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you. So, I leave the dial set to whatever the primary bag needs and I regulate the flow of the secondary bag (the piggyback bag) via counting drops and adjusting the clamp roller? If that is...
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    Meds associated with Bleeding

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When one of my resident's has any instance of bleeding (i.e. skin tear) what are the meds I should be on the lookout for in terms of increased risk for bleeding? - aspirin - Plavix thank you. I'm new...
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    Calculating IV Flow Rate (PIGGYBACK)

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So, if the lowest bag to the patient sets the rate then I should change the dial on the primary to set the piggyback rate? I thought you said the clamp roller on the piggyback sets the piggyback...
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    Calculating IV Flow Rate (PIGGYBACK)

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    THANK YOU. So in my earlier example I should change the 60 to a 15 as the package on the secondary set says the drip factor is 15. 100ml 15 = 50 drop per minute. 30 min X ml So I adjust the...
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    Meds associated with Bleeding

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thank you - can you share examples of sulfas, macrolides,
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    Calculating IV Flow Rate (PIGGYBACK)

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    By the way, thanks to both for your