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resumecpr

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  1. Any RNs switched to PA career?

    resumecpr replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    If you thought nursing shcool was hard, PA school will be worse. It goes more in depth with A&P and Patho. If you find yourself getting flustered now, wait until all eyes are on you in a crisis!...

  2. Things you've learned about patient's religions and care?

    resumecpr replied to Aly529's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I went to nursing school in an area surrounded by indian reservations (Blackfoot and Ojibway). Both my school and the local hospital had "smudging areas" inside. They were areas designated for...

  3. Never enough-vent

    resumecpr replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I would have handed the family some soap, a basin and some linens and had them "particiapte in patient

  4. Why do we continue to do it?

    resumecpr replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Because I'm good at

  5. what are some reasons for a low rbc and high mch count?

    resumecpr replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, thank you, thank you...for your courteous yet assertive

  6. Have you been ever gotten sick from working as a nurse?

    resumecpr replied to Aly529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    MRSA. Gross. I'm sure we all have it by now though if we work in a hospital

  7. "Bumped to the Bottom??"

    resumecpr replied to resumecpr's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. The educator is leaving on 4/28. She basically told me that this is not her problem, and there is no new educator slotted to take her place anytime soon. It will make no...

  8. "Bumped to the Bottom??"

    resumecpr posted a topic in General Nursing

    I applied to train for open-heart in Feb, was approved, took a test, and am now awaiting the training part which will take about 2-3 weeks. I have experience with balloon pumps from a previous CICU...

  9. Other nurses signing my initials

    resumecpr replied to stelarRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like the person who signed your initials was doing you a favor. Whatever the reason however, it is totally wrong, and unfortunately makes you accountable. I would first speak with the...

  10. can u be a nurse with hyperhidrosis?

    resumecpr replied to kmccl0013's topic in General Nursing

    Please!! No baby powder! Some of us (and patients) have reactive airway disease, asthma etc and powder can cause a severe bronchospasm. OP: You can do ANYTHING you put your mind

  11. How long do you apply pressure when d/c a balloon pump

    resumecpr replied to faithmarie's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Check with the manufacturer's handbook, as well as hospital policy. Where I work, it's at least 20 minutes, above the insertion site, with 2

  12. All Nurses

    resumecpr replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Respect (as I will give the

  13. My shift got better.....Staff Massage's

    resumecpr replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I second that! How

  14. morphine sulfate given even though has an "allergy" listed in chart

    resumecpr replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    That was a little harsh, don't you

  15. Dropping pressures with nitro. Anyone experience this??

    resumecpr replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in Emergency

    Right sided MI. Nitroglycerin is contraindicted. Study

  16. possible allergic reactions?

    resumecpr replied to jotond's topic in General Nursing

    Benadryl and Solumedrol will cause a very hot feeling over the face and chest, sometimes cause the patient to feel like they can't breathe. Next time, ensure you push slowly and dilute

  17. Sigh. Is this really how we are graded?

    resumecpr replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that yes, the original post was long, but I did not think there was a length limit. So, for those who requested a shorter post, I wag my pointer finger at you! I do agree that I would...

  18. How much are ACLS instructors paid?

    resumecpr replied to ProfessionaltravelRN's topic in General Nursing

    $250 per student per class. That includes breakfast and lunch (we taught at a

  19. What to you like about being a nurse?

    resumecpr replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely LOVE the thrill of saving a life, even if it takes an entire 12 hour shift. When I have a patient with every vasopressor known maxed, CHF, and renal failure, on a vent, pressures in the...

  20. Hypotension question

    resumecpr replied to SNIXRN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to be careful not to just run in a bolus without an order because the rate (if 999ml/hr) may be contraindicated for a patient with CHF or renal failure. You have to think critically about...

  21. Nervous about giving resignation

    resumecpr replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    In citing a reason in your resignation letter, write something along the lines of "seeking new opportunities." Don't forget to mention some of the positive aspects of the job in the and then blow...

  22. What To Do After You've Made A Mistake

    resumecpr replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Although I do agree with the principle of your post, I have to play devil's advocate and say that regarding "Maria" and her med error, I feel that the person who handed her the med was also partially...

  23. Nurses don't save lives....WHAT?

    resumecpr replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Tell him to go to med

  24. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    resumecpr replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP: Have you noticed that not one of these posts in response to your original has not supported your theory? Just an observation from a night shifter for over 5

  25. Thank you gift for a preceptor?

    resumecpr replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gift certificate to a restaurant. We need to get out every once in a