t2kck

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1. Question about advancing degree but staying at the bedside...

   t2kck replied to cadenza6906's topic in Advanced Practice

   Stay in nursing for two to three years before deciding on an advanced degree. Many things can happen with this economy and the health bill. You may find out by 6 months you can't stand being with...

2. Pharmacology

   t2kck replied to ashonman's topic in Critical Care

   Nurses still need to know basic math. Get a calculator,

3. Pharmacology

   t2kck replied to ashonman's topic in Critical Care

   You have 2mg in 250cc, therefore how many mcgs are in a mg? How many min in a hr? How many cc's in hr? How many in the solution.... It is basic math. It is not calculus. You are making it too hard....

4. ED NP/NP job saturation

   t2kck replied to Reagan622's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   A new grad in nursing who wishes to speed ahead into the MSN, NP program without clinical experience is unsafe. At the school I taught and the one I attended for my BSN, the theory was basically we...

5. End of life care - facilitating communication amongst staff

   t2kck replied to micker14's topic in Critical Care

   I re-read your note regarding documentation for a patient or medical power of attorney who makes a decision for a NO CODE status (DNR). Inconsistencies in care may depend on the variation of Code...

6. what are some things you do for family members dealing with grief?

   t2kck replied to kimmersRN's topic in Critical Care

   How does a nurse deal with family members grieving over the death of their loved one? I think you already answered the question. Grief is difficult. Allow the family the dignity to mourn. You are...

7. End of life care - facilitating communication amongst staff

   t2kck replied to micker14's topic in Critical Care

   If in doubt, read the protocol for such a case. Ask the charge nurse what the definition is for cap documentation. Alot of liability can be prevented for negligence or malpractice. When nursing care...

8. Teaching Emotional Eating Class - Need Your Input

   t2kck replied to cerendipity, rn's topic in General Nursing

   I am an overeater, emotional and otherwise. I eat when I am anxious which is often. I eat when I am angry, feeling ugly and fat. After 30+ years I joined Overeaters Anonymous. I see myself as an...

9. Struggling NP student

   t2kck replied to lvICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   We all feel anxious in NP school. It is exhausting. What people don't tell you in NP school is that you are learning to practice medicine. The learning curve is great. I had to turn off the nurse...

10. Job outlook for new grad NPs without nursing experience

    t2kck replied to junipers's topic in Advanced Practice

    Would an OB, mid-wife group hire you without nursing, other medical degree or association? Ask the people in your clinics that have a contract with your school? There was a time that nurse mid-wives...

11. Job outlook for new grad NPs without nursing experience

    t2kck replied to junipers's topic in Advanced Practice

    My suggestion to the writer, it is extremely important to work at a hospital in a general med unit or cardiology unit (step down) for at least 2 years. Become proficient with physical exams,...