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resumecpr

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  1. Student Concerns...

    resumecpr posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I know a nursing student who frequents the local ED seeking narcotic pain medications...which she always receives. I am concerned for her ability to treat patients while using narcotic medication....

  2. Online PALS Class

    resumecpr posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello All, I need a PALS class ASAP before I begin a new job. I have taken it before but need the 2 day as my previous has expired. . Do the online PALS classes provide AHA provider cards? Anybody...

  3. Online PALS Class

    resumecpr replied to resumecpr's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for all your responses! I signed up for the online AHA class and scheduled the skills check-off with my local EMS educator. Total cost...$225. The other non-AHA class was $275 AND I would...

  4. Was I in the wrong to try to call 911?

    resumecpr replied to zombieghoast's topic in General Nursing

    So what happened after her "seizure"? Did she get up and skip

  5. New Grad got Progressive Coronary Care Unit Job...Book Recommendations?

    resumecpr replied to newgradrn2014's topic in Cardiac

    Kathy White for

  6. Could it be a heart attack or Pneumonia?

    resumecpr replied to Isis Phoenix's topic in General Nursing

    How about an

  7. Have you ever puked/fainted/etc at work?

    resumecpr replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    I was in my final year of nursing school, working in palliative/oncology. I had helped a patient to the bathroom (IV pole and everything) when the tunnel vision began. I managed to squat to the...

  8. PVC and PAC in ECG rhythm

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

    I would suggest taking a 12 lead EKG class. Is it not mandatory where you work? Recognizing all types of cardiac rhythms is definitely a qualification for any ICU nurse (where I work

  9. shocked @ email received

    resumecpr replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We recently started having madatory work email. On the first week, we ALL got many emails from a penile enlargement company, and adult lesbian Mediaography video

  10. Ventilators and how they work

    resumecpr replied to Joanie811's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the pneumonic DOPE? D - Disconnection O - Obstruction P - Pnemothorax E - Equipment

  11. Doctor and nurse

    resumecpr replied to nnadozieogechi's topic in General Nursing

    " I have seen the difference education and experience in nursing makes. Nurses look at their patients...sometimes reading even the smallest cues that things are wrong, this includes physical and...

  12. Doctor and nurse

    resumecpr replied to nnadozieogechi's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to be a MD, but didn't want to go away to school as my father had recently died and I felt like my mother needed me. I went to nursing school instead and got my Bachelor's degree. It was...

  13. DUI/DWI in Maryland

    resumecpr replied to ritam1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    PBJ? Peanut butter and

  14. Helpful Hints: Female Patient Urinary Catheter Insertion

    resumecpr replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    For larger patients, I put the bed in trendelemburg and always drop the siderail so I can better position myself. Sometimes I ever have another nurse or two hold her legs up and apart. Haven't missed...

  15. New CPR Song for New CPR Rate?

    resumecpr replied to Cinquefoil's topic in General Nursing

    Re : Bangarang. Hahah!!! I love that song...however, I feel that I may start trying to spin on the patient's chest rather than compress

  16. What did you get for nurses week?

    resumecpr replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    A paper bag with a bottle of water, and apple, a chocolate square, and trail mix. Oh, and a pin with the CNO's picture on it so we all know what he looks

  17. Why Can't Spouses and Families Understand The NOC Schedule?

    resumecpr replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just my family member and SO..it's the day staff who also don't quite get it. I was called at 1100 AM after working 7p-7a - and had to come in again at 7p just to ask about my schedule for...

  18. research questions

    resumecpr replied to onedream's topic in General Nursing

    Try Your school approved research engines such as MedScape or PubMed. Google may also turn up some articles. AACN just published a really good article recently. Further, therapeutic hypothermia is...

  19. Pushed Around..

    resumecpr posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just wondering what other opinions there may be out there about an incident that happened to me the other night at work. A patient had a syncopal episode while being ambulated after open heart...

  20. Pushed Around..

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

    Update..much later of course. I was asked to give a verbal statement of the occurrence by her manager. She was given a counseling and has never worked on our floor

  21. Things you tell newbies

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

    If they lie there and let you do it, they probably need

  22. Reality Bites...

    resumecpr posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I've been working in adult critical care for about 10 years now. I've been having some issues with morale at my current job, and was feeling the urge to make a change so I applied for the...

  23. Reality Bites...

    resumecpr replied to resumecpr's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I have been a charge nurse on my current unit for over 2 years. I am one of 7 RNs that has worked on the unit for > 2 years. We employ about 80 RNs....

  24. if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    resumecpr replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    I'd go to culinary school. And cook for all my nurse

  25. Best Nursing Quotes

    resumecpr replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Post # 3 : That's Patch Adams!!! Love