CNL2B

CNL2B has 10 years experience and specializes in multispecialty ICU, SICU including CV.

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1. Does anybody know or ever gone thru it?

   CNL2B replied to janetreimundi's topic in General Nursing

   If OP is planning on starting a program now, it is likely that she will have to be admitted to a doctoral level program. That is the point. Just because there are Master's Degreed PTs still out...

2. Does anybody know or ever gone thru it?

   CNL2B replied to janetreimundi's topic in General Nursing

   Don't think this is true. There are still Master's Degreed PTs out there, as there are RPh's, etc. It looks to me like most accredited programs are now DPT programs. The accrediting body that I...

3. Does anybody know or ever gone thru it?

   CNL2B replied to janetreimundi's topic in General Nursing

   APTA | CAPTE Here is a list of accredited programs. All it takes is a simple internet search to find the info you are looking for. It is my understanding that all PTs are now doctorally prepared....

4. EMLA Cream with Circs

   CNL2B replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

   An older kid or adult? That seems excessive to me too,

5. EMLA Cream with Circs

   CNL2B replied to rickdon19's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm not a pedi nurse but I sat in on my son's circ (outpatient at 1 mo, in a clinic). He got a local (I think lidocaine). He cried more from being tied down to the board than the procedure itself,...

6. what are common times to run IV's in ?

   CNL2B replied to Amy10BSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I can't tell you about meds you didn't ask about, but of the ones you did, this is how I do it (per facility guidelines): Mag - 1 gm over 15-20 minutes, 2 gm over 1/2 hour K - 20meq/hour MAX, must be...

7. how to deal with this intensivist

   CNL2B replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

   I think you should go to management with the concerns you have with this intensivist. It is NEVER acceptable to hang up on another caregiver on the phone. It is NEVER acceptable to not listen to...

8. "I know, I know"

   CNL2B replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

   Are you orienting this person? If you're not, I would stay out of it. She obviously doesn't want help -- at least, she doesn't want help from you. She has her own license. She has the right to...

9. BLS vs. CPR/AED??

   CNL2B replied to eyoliver's topic in General Nursing

   These terms (BLS/CPR) are often used interchangeably. If you took a CPR for healthcare providers I think you are probably covered. I wouldn't go ahead and take different one unless I was...

10. How many of you hate your job?

    CNL2B replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what hating your job has to do with having/not having a BSN. Care to rephrase? What "job" are you talking about specifically -- bedside nursing, or other areas? I'm not sure what you...

11. Potassium IV solutions

    CNL2B replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    If what the above poster is true (with you giving 30 mEq of KCL PO = 1200mg), For a K+ of 2.6, getting 30 mEq PO + 40 mEq of IV KCL isn't all that much, especially with normal renal function. It's...

12. Is Dakins still used?

    CNL2B replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    Good short post, good info. This is what I was thinking all along. There can't be any way that pouring a diluted bleach solution on an open wound is going to help it

13. RN's, in your opinion, did coming out of school with a BSN really prepare you...

    CNL2B replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I see that you are 18. I am assuming you have had no nursing education at all at this point (didn't look at your whole profile, perhaps you are a CNA.) Does ANY entry level nursing program...

14. ICU Ratios in the US

    CNL2B replied to ShaunES's topic in MICU, SICU

    What's a HDU? It is pretty standard in the US that ICU patients are 1:2 these days. There is a post right now on the home page that asks this question as well that you might want to look at (re: ICU...

15. Is Dakins still used?

    CNL2B replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I hope she's mixing it sterile. The Dakins website also says that it's only stable for 7 days once opened so I hope she's dumping it after