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  1. ICU Essentials!

    got2luvnights replied to natnurse23's topic in MICU, SICU

    I precept many students during their last rotation in nursing school so here are just a few additional ideas besides the excellent ones that were already posted. 1.Know why your patient is there....

  2. management of digital (toe) necrosis due to levophed

    got2luvnights replied to ccyoung's topic in MICU, SICU

    Levophed is a very potent pressor that literature supports to be the drug of choice in a septic patient. It is critical that you know that your pt's hypotension is not the result of hypovolemia....

  3. sleep apnea alarm disabled "pt died"

    got2luvnights posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am taking a class where we need to analyze a legal malpractice case. i was just wondering what everyone think of this. sorry for the length but i feel that there is a lot to be learned for this...

  4. Nclex

    got2luvnights posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed on 75 questions:smiley_aa . I cannot believe it is finally over or should I say just begining. I was able to call the state the very next day after 2p.m. and get my results. I hope this...

  5. 265 in tears

    got2luvnights replied to newyorknat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :smiley_aa :balloons: :caduceus: :balloons: :balloons: Congratulations R.N. you did

  6. Did Not Pass:(

    got2luvnights replied to medicusaf14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You may not of passed the boards on the first try however take some time for yourself, regroup then back to the books. I know that if you made it this far you will get the job done. Good

  7. Pennsylvania nursing salaries

    got2luvnights posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    What is the current income for a RN right out of school and what unit would allow the most experience? Thank

  8. chicken pox vaccine not full proof

    got2luvnights posted a topic in Pediatric

    My daughter developed chicken pox a few days ago despite her getting the vaccine:o . I took her to the er due to dehydration and severe right abdominal pain. The right sided pain was due to the virus...

  9. chicken pox vaccine not full proof

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Pediatric

    My daughter got her vaccine at 5yrs old she is now 9. My oldest daughter got a very mild case 6 days after getting her vaccine go figure she was 15yrs old not very fun. I do believe that the vaccine...

  10. closed reductions on Peds in the ER

    got2luvnights posted a topic in Emergency

    Is it standard to manipulate a closed elbow reduction 3 times? And can this cause additional damage to the fracture site as well as surrounding ligaments and

  11. closed reductions on Peds in the ER

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Emergency

    Hello ang75Would this have been a good option for the kiddo we have been talking

  12. closed reductions on Peds in the ER

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Emergency

    After this experience I would have to say I wish for this patient that you would of been the one doing this reduction. To answer your question earlier yes I have done extensive research on complex...

  13. closed reductions on Peds in the ER

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Emergency

    ang75 The child had all sensation before reduction 1 day postop child lost feeling in ring and small finger and cast had to be split but did nothing for numbness and little for swelling. The patient...

  14. closed reductions on Peds in the ER

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Emergency

    TraumaRUs,I would have to say no because of all the moaning, crying out for mom and raising off the table many times. The whole procedure in the ER was very long and exhausting. Stat x-rays were...

  15. closed reductions on Peds in the ER

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Emergency

  16. closed reductions on Peds in the ER

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Emergency

    Yes thank you what has been your experience in the time frame for a NORMAL reduction to take

  17. closed reductions on Peds in the ER

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Emergency

    The 9yr child had been put into conscious sedation however he was moaning, tearing up and raising off the table many times. It was not a good scene. This was my first time to see this procedure and...

  18. closed reductions on Peds in the ER

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Emergency

    I was not clear on have you seen closed reductions repeated several times? The patient was 9yr. It was a radial head fracture with posterior dislocation. The patient was a transfer for surgery...

  19. treatment for elbow fracture

    got2luvnights posted a topic in Orthopedic

    elbow fracture 1yr ago and is unable to supinate and also has not regained full extension or flex is there anything that can be done to restore motion he is only 10. Any and all suggestions would be...

  20. treatment for elbow fracture

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Orthopedic

    He is being followed by a pediatric orthopedic upper extremity microvascular specialist. He fell off while swinging on a swing set which was very low to the ground. He hit the grass and had no...

  21. treatment for elbow fracture

    got2luvnights replied to got2luvnights's topic in Orthopedic

    He was treated in the ER in April by several closed reduction attempts which resulted in ORIF with pins. These were removed in the OR 2weeks post-op and the arm was frozen at a 90 degree angle. 2...

  22. Entry Level RN SALARIES

    got2luvnights posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know what the starting salary for a RN is in Pennsylvania.Also how much does a BSN increase ones income? Thank