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  1. Concept map help:she is dehydrated and also in excess fluid volume so im confused in what

    k-flo replied to hellohihowareyou's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why is pt edematous? Low albumin? Maybe pt needs albumin infusion. If renal function is not impaired, maybe pt can receive normal saline along with

  2. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    k-flo replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    We had a pt come in for cc of "I need to sign up for food stamps and Medicaid" Also a pt with possible genital herpes for 7 months. Really? Ever heard of a

  3. What is the worst mistake you've made as a nurse?

    k-flo replied to unpocodeam0r's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry but that is not "a huge

  4. Love, love, love the ER but hate it too

    k-flo replied to tomjones200824's topic in Emergency

    Is there such thing as claiming safe harbor in your

  5. Stethoscope for a PCT?

    k-flo replied to sarrra23's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    When I worked as a PCT on the floor I didn't need one at all but the techs at the ER I work at have one because they have to do a lot of manual BPs on trauma pts, but some get away without having

  6. Good pop up but so worried

    k-flo replied to gailordfocker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only had 4 SATA and I

  7. Am I Being Bullied?

    k-flo replied to wendey's topic in General Students

    The only thing I can say it's stop trying so hard, just makes things awkward. Just mind your own business, use your free time to learn more things. Whatever relationship evolves just let it happen...

  8. confused about PRN use

    k-flo replied to sassyann85's topic in Psychiatric

    If the pt is reporting anxiety in addition to hearing voices, haldol and Ativan should be given together. Ativan is for anxiety and haldol is an antipsychotic, the pt will probably fall asleep but the...

  9. PCU to ER?

    k-flo replied to kristintoria's topic in Emergency

    I would take the ICU job, critical care experience is a huge plus to getting hired in the ER. Good

  10. If you could just pick up and leave, where would you go?

    k-flo replied to JNursee's topic in General Nursing

    I live here in San Antonio, I don't think I would want to live anywhere else. I wish the weather wasn't so hot but I manage cause I love it

  11. Would "trendy" hair make hiring managers reconsider hiring you?

    k-flo replied to NurseyNursington's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you're that concerned why not just wait after you get a job? I have a coworker with the same haircut you described who got hired where I work so it may or may not be a problem but just play it safe...

  12. Unsafe ED

    k-flo replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I once had a floor nurse report me to my charge nurse in the ED because I sent a patient up who's colostomy bag was full and an ordered foley was not done. Granted I did not know the bag was full and...

  13. Things you'd like to say to....

    k-flo replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    One last one: For the love of God please just please stop acting like a huge va jay jay... You made a conscious decision to go bull riding like a "tough macho man" now take that shoulder dislocation...

  14. Things you'd like to say to....

    k-flo replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    To the young, walkie-talkie pt: No, I definitely will NOT arrange transportation for you, you can walk over to the bus stop or use the free phone in the waiting room to call a friend. To the pt with...

  15. I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    k-flo replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

    I stumbled up on this old thread and just wanted to say 6 months of working in the ER and it has been the best experience of my life! I only had to work a whooping ONE night shift and then officially...

  16. I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    k-flo posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello everyone I am currently facing a dilemma and I need some guidance. Today, I received a phone call to go in for an interview next week for a staff nurse position at a level 1 trauma center ER....

  17. Just need to vent :(

    k-flo posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for reading my post I seriously cannot stop thinking about this and I need to vent, my husband is not in healthcare and he's the only one I've talked to but I feel that he doesn't realize...

  18. Anybody take it today 6/25

    k-flo replied to Eaddesa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it today too. 2 hours and I'm guessing 80 questions because I got to 75 and it just gave me a few more questions after that. Although it was a pretty tough test I felt good when I finished. I...

  19. Best Hallucinations Thread

    k-flo replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient with hepatic encephalopathy tell me to get all my children under control pointing to an empty corner and she also said "look at all the little kittens" while pointing to the floor....

  20. New Grad w/an offer but now an interview for dream(?) job!

    k-flo replied to hardworkinmama's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd say go to the interview and see where it goes from there. Sounds like you are leaning more towards ER from what I read on your post, you can always transfer later to another floor if you don't...

  21. Accepted!! What to do this summer in preparation

    k-flo replied to olioxenfree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What to do in preparation? um lets see... sleep A LOT, spend lots of time with family and friends, enjoy the

  22. What am I doing wrong! I just want to cry

    k-flo replied to mwilso2318's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you should meet with your instructor and let her know what's going on. Maybe he/she can offer some advice and help you work out a plan. After all, they write the test they know best where...

  23. Hospital closing my entire unit.

    k-flo replied to miranda819's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds very familiar. My friend works at a hospital here in San Antonio who is going through the exact same thing right now. Hang in there and I hope you get a job soon!

  24. I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    k-flo replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

    Thank you! how about interpreting EKGs? I feel like nursing school did not do a very good job in that area, do you know where I can find some help with

  25. I have an interview in a level 1 trauma center, need advice!

    k-flo replied to k-flo's topic in Emergency

    Just wanted to say I got the job! Any advice for a new grad in the