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  1. Difference between doctoral program and nurse practitioner program

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hello everyone! I am looking into going for a doctoral program in nursing. Originally, I was going to go for ARNP, however one of my colleagues at work is advising me to do doctorates. I am not really...

  2. Insulin-Resistance??

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hello everyone, I need some help in understanding something.A patient who has diabetes and has glucose levels in the that range from 200's for breakfast and 300-400s during the day with Lantus BID +...

  3. Causes of undermining/tunneling

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Does anybody know what causes tunneling or undermining in a

  4. Causes of undermining/tunneling

    iluvnoodles replied to iluvnoodles's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thank you for responding back. My wound book didn't say how it was caused. Much

  5. Stressed please give me some insight

    iluvnoodles replied to Nurse_mike2016's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I just had a recent experience where I questioned the care that I have in providing to my patients has done nothing but bite me in the ass. I have been caring for a patient on hospice who was...

  6. bumex vs lasix

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Does anyone know what the difference between bumex and lasix

  7. 97% O2 with NRM

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in Emergency

    There has been a couple of cases where I have had to use a non-Rebreather mask. So here is a question for the more experienced nurses. I have a patient who is a frequent flyer to the ER. Within 24...

  8. 97% O2 with NRM

    iluvnoodles replied to iluvnoodles's topic in Emergency

    I tried to put him back on the nasal cannula, & he would desat once again. Lungs were clear, no changes in mental status. Only issue was that off of the NRM he would desat. He does have COPD, CXR...

  9. New trend in admission medalist??

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi guys there's is a concern that I have that I wanted to share with everyone. I would appreciate your input. Hospital discharge med lists are noted to have some meds for 30 days. What I am being...

  10. New trend in admission medalist??

    iluvnoodles replied to iluvnoodles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, cuz this is the first time seeing it in long term. If I see it again, Im just gonna ask the doc if they want to continue with 30 days or change to

  11. Working night shift, difficulty sleeping during the day!

    iluvnoodles replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love doing the night shift. It's so much less stress than days. Inrecentlynchanged from 8 hours to 12 hours to have more days off. I'm finding thatbitsnhardermto adjust and I'm feeling even more...

  12. ostomy care advice

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello everyone, I need advice on one of my residents. His ostomy continuously keeps on leaking. I started this position of wound care nurse at a LTC facility for about 9 months and am completely new...

  13. Struggeling New Grad working in the med surg floor.

    iluvnoodles replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's how I felt to but I left after 3 months. I really hated waking up in the morning. I just found a job in a SNF and it's a different stress level. Instead of 5-6 patients you have 20 or more...

  14. blood sugar drop in middle of night...

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work from 3-11pm shift and the evening nurse told me that the blood sugar has

  15. Starting new at SNF

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi everyone, Im a graduate nurse, and I just had an interview at a SNF. I've never been at a SNF before, and I've only been in the hospital. Can anyone give me an idea what a typical day is? The...

  16. Starting new at SNF

    iluvnoodles replied to iluvnoodles's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Is it H*LL like the hospital? I almost thought I was hearing wrong, when the patient ration was 30:1. I still dont know if I heard right. But if training is 3 days to 5 days max...I figured it would...

  17. Question from Exam

    iluvnoodles replied to silverhalide's topic in General Students

    remember safety is always first. patient can be alert but unable to take oral meds safely. Always assess if they have any problems with

  18. Skilled Nursing Homes?

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi has anyone worked in a SNF before? I was wondering what a typical day might be... Thanks so

  19. Replying to Job Offers

    iluvnoodles posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's been 2 1/2 months of job hunting for me and within this last 2 weeks I've had 2 interviews and 1 interview request. My first interview at a home health, I was offered a job. I kindly waited to...

  20. Concerns about getting hired as a new Jacksonville, FL grad

    iluvnoodles replied to eyjohn89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You should apply everywhere. It's hard to find a job as a GN....Trust me!! And don't just apply to hospitals...apply to office jobs, SNF, nursing homes, etc. Some specialy offices may even start the...

  21. How long can port-a-cath go without flushing

    iluvnoodles replied to fakemusician's topic in Oncology

    flushing a line cant hurt. its just clearing the line from being clogged. you dont want to have to send the patient to hospital to get it changed. educating the family is always good. I mean they...

  22. New nurse and new oncolgy nurse .... help!

    iluvnoodles replied to Mrs leese's topic in Oncology

    my first job in the hospital during nursing school was on a GYN/SURGICAL Oncology floor. It's pretty much a medical surgical floor but a lot of tah/bso. I didnt know what that stood for until like...

  23. I feel dumb! - new grad med/surg

    iluvnoodles replied to mcpnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It sounds like your preceptor isnt very nurturing. I would request for a different one, because as a GN you should be asking questions even if theyr'e "dumb" questions. just remember as a GN there are...

  24. Please help!! Starting 1st lpn job as a temp and very nervous

    iluvnoodles replied to angeleyes123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yea, as a gn I wouldnt take a job without an orientation. I mean, if you have no experience, how are you going to know what to do? thats weird that they wouldnt provide you orientation. thats like...

  25. How far would you commute for a hosp job?

    iluvnoodles replied to krstxn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    no more than 1 hour drive...hospital jobs r difficult to find as a GN, so take whatever you can get your hands