GoodNP

GoodNP

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  1. Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification

    GoodNP replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    elthia, I have decided to pursue this certification as well. Currently I am completing the required 30 hours of CEUs. I ordered the study guide as well...excited to receive it. You're right,...

  2. I know cardiac, but am I losing my other skills/knowledge?

    GoodNP posted a topic in Cardiac

    My entire nursing career has been spent in cardiology (tele, CCU, cardiology clinic, cardiac research). Of course there is always overlap since other systems and disease processes can not be...

  3. How do you assess your patients post-cath?

    GoodNP replied to DroogieRN's topic in Cardiac

    Pressure dressings are dangerous (not to mention mean to post-pubescents!), and no more effective at preventing bleeding. Consider this article from American Journal of Critical Care:...

  4. Has Anyone Here Worked in a Coumadin Clinic?

    GoodNP replied to westieluv's topic in Cardiac

    Warfarin is definitely less attractive next to pradaxa and the other soon-to-hit-the market options such as apixiban and edoxaban. These drugs however are not good options for the renal insufficient....

  5. Clinicals in online MSN/NP programs?

    GoodNP replied to GoodNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Very special thanks to llg and UVA Grad Nursing for your

  6. Clinicals in online MSN/NP programs?

    GoodNP posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I've applied to TTUHSC MSN/FNP program, which is mostly online. However, I'm curious how the clinicals work? I don't live in the same town, so how will I be assigned to complete the to 700+...

  7. Clinicals in online MSN/NP programs?

    GoodNP replied to GoodNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No, I've just submitted my application. Hope to find out

  8. Has anyone worked in a cardiology group office?

    GoodNP replied to JeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jeni, I've worked in a large cardiology practice for the past seven years, after working tele and CICU for four years. I work directly for one of the doctors, not for the entire group. As such, I...

  9. Texas Tech RN-BSN, then MSN

    GoodNP posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    In January I will begin the RN-BSN program at Texas Tech University Health Science Center. I've seen scattered posts about this program over the past few years. Just wondering if anyone else on here...

  10. You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

    GoodNP replied to starmickey03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am LITERALLY

  11. BLS or CPR/AED

    GoodNP replied to oscarfarnacio's topic in General Nursing

    As a previous poster stated, I would wait and do BLS through your employer - on their budget, and while you are on the clock. And even though you are a new grad, I would recommend ACLS as well. It...

  12. Advice, what would you have done in this situation?

    GoodNP replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You did nothing wrong; however, your NM is right. It's time for you to dig deep and assert yourself. Your workday will be less hectic, and if you can balance being assertive without being ******,...

  13. If we had a conservative nurses forum

    GoodNP replied to FLmomof5's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Fiscally conservative, socially liberal. Actually, I'm (mostly) libertarian. John Stossel for president,

  14. How to deal with Negative Nancys?!

    GoodNP replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Dear OP, This is a not a recent problem, I felt the same way when I was a new nurse 10 years ago, and I still see the same issues. In my experience, when dealing with negativity, it is best to...

  15. Finally understand the Facebook no-no's

    GoodNP replied to raebabelvn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Any time a person broadcasts details of personal life, that person subjects him/herself to both positive and negative attention. Why broadcast the minutia of your life? Instead of posting for the...

  16. How would you interpret this order for pain medication?

    GoodNP replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    The point is that if the patient was given Lortab with the morphine, then two hours later the patient would likely not have 4/10 pain. I understand it is a lot of medication at once, but 8/10 is...

  17. How would you interpret this order for pain medication?

    GoodNP replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    You bet there are. When you wake up from back surgery, tib/fib fracture, whipple, CABG, whatever...with 8/10 pain and I am there to help give you relief, you will love me too. Because I have the...

  18. Any actual connections through "Linkedin"?

    GoodNP replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    I receive messages in my LinkedIn inbox from recruiters at least twice a month for jobs listings in various nursing specialties. I do not have a formal resume uploaded, but I do have my education and...

  19. How would you interpret this order for pain medication?

    GoodNP replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    I interpret them as two separate orders, independent of each other. If you medicate the patient w/ morphine, and in In this situation with the patient c/o pain 8/10, it seems appropriate to me to...

  20. Do male RN's have any business learning sonography?

    GoodNP replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!!! There are so many organs and vessels to look at besides the uterus! The OP's question seems almost like a non-issue to

  21. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    GoodNP replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That may be the case, but I've watched enough BBC to know that not all of you have exactly mastered the Queen's

  22. Do male RN's have any business learning sonography?

    GoodNP replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    The difference is that women are typically VERY selective when choosing an OB/GYN, and often develop a relationship of comfort and trust often over many years. Also, there are lots of women who...

  23. health professional while married

    GoodNP replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in a similar place, as have probably countless others on this forum. No matter the outcome you choose for your relationship, I can tell you this: You are your own person, not merely an...

  24. Would any of you do this?

    GoodNP replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious! - I was stuck playing parent to my three nieces whom my parents took custody from my brother when I was 15. Three baby girls, one right after the other. Now, I'm 32, and when my dad asks...

  25. health professional while married

    GoodNP replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody's job affects their marriage. Good, bad, neutral - Chaos