Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    How to give 2 week notice

    Lev replied to Motherofadarling's topic in General Nursing

    I would give a copy of your printed and signed resignation letter to one of the HR people and then I would visit your boss and hand the same to her directly. The letter should be addressed to your...
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    New ER RN- Normal to feel this way?

    Lev replied to nursebabyxoxo's topic in Emergency

    Yes, a 6-7 ratio is very high. I don't know how I would manage with that ratio. Do your patients board for hours in the ED? Our ratio is is 1:4 in the main ED and up to 7-8 in fast track (4s-5s with...
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    Could any RN answer these questions for my school project?

    Lev replied to juliabidles's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Could any registered nurse answer these 5 simple questions for my school project please? Also if you could please state what floor/unit you work/worked on. 1. What made you choose nursing? I chose...
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    Precepting med-surg nurse

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for your reply. Yeah, I have been working on the ok with "good enough." I have modified her assessments (mostly the cardiac rhythm assessment because she has no tele experience and will...
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    I feel like I will be a bad nurse

    Lev replied to Hailbail96's topic in General Students

    Anxiety is normal. Nursing school is a huge challenge for most individuals. If you are nervous about skills, practice as much as you can. Practice in the skills labs and jump at any opportunity to do...
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    Quitting my 1st RN job

    Lev replied to Nori.Giselle's topic in General Nursing

    ****** You clearly have no respect for seasoned nurses, even those in your specialty (critical care). Ruby Vee can run circles around you, competencies completed or not. So be careful. And...
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    Very anxious and scared about starting nursing school.

    Lev replied to CaptC's topic in General Students

    Certain classes will require the level of memorization that you experienced during A&P. However, other classes will be more hands on and practical. Expect to be challenged. You will learn to...
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    Scary ER RNs

    Lev replied to applesxoranges's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think practices vary from hospital to hospital. I can speak for my ER. I think a gram of vanc is a pretty typical dose. Sometimes I see 1.2 g but usually the patients just get a gram. I have never...
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    Advice needed! I want to become an NP. What's the best route for me to get there?

    Lev replied to undecided19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NP is a good career choice. However, most nurses will strongly recommend 2+ years of solid RN experience under your belt before starting NP school and choosing a BSN-MSN or DNP program over a direct...
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    Big decision: what unit to transfer from after ICU. Help!

    Lev replied to BSN1234's topic in Critical Care

    I think that given than ICU was not a good fit, maybe telemetry would work out better for you at this point. I think you are too quick to say that telemetry won't be good "for learning." You are a new...
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    help with apa citation of article

    Lev replied to roc23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I found this website Purdue OWL: APA Formatting and Style Guide very helpful when I was in nursing
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    I'll take it! $$$

    Lev replied to CodeBlue21's topic in General Nursing

    At my PRN hospital, I have been the CNA for RN pay, but not a
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    Acid-Base Explanation Needed

    Lev replied to js2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The PH is normal but is a little higher than acidotic range which means that there may be a compensated acid-base imbalance. The PCO2 is a bit elevated which means there is respiratory problem....
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    how bad is 11a-11p?

    Lev replied to ivyleaf's topic in Emergency

    I work 11-11 now and love it. Also not much of a morning person. I've worked 3-3 and I think 11-11 is
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    New to ED with 3 years under belt

    Lev replied to Jeana18's topic in Emergency

    You will love the ER. Any change in mental status, unexplained tachycardia or bradycardia, chest pain, seizures, overdose, etoh, or critically ill patient needs the monitor. EKGs - seizures,...
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    last week of orientation, should i ask for more time?

    Lev replied to R8T3D_RN's topic in Emergency

    No, you are just opening yourself up to trouble by telling your educator that you have poor prioritization skills. 1 week is not going to make a difference anyway. Being out there by yourself
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    New grad job offer conundrum

    Lev replied to juniuslunius's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, take the sure offer before the maybe
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    Rolling Veins: A Quick Guide to Being a “Good Stick"

    Lev replied to Krista Vaughan's topic in General Nursing

    Reality is that veins do roll, even if anchored. We've all had experience with that huge rope that ran away when we tried to stick it with the 18g IV even though it looked so easy. Especially when the...
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    What are your biggest pains/ problems as a nurse?

    Lev replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    1) Supplies are not stocked 2) Management is out of touch with the bedside nurses 3) Staffing is cut (see #1) 4) Lack of consistency (see #1) 5) Lack of accountability 6) Rude patients and family...
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    Does my mental illness make me unfit to be a nurse?

    Lev replied to Pudding212's topic in General Nursing

    If it does not affect your performance, there is absolutely no reason to call your
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    Am I ill-suited to the ED?

    Lev replied to FolksBtrippin's topic in Emergency

    Some depends on the culture of the particular ER. However, psych patients (especially those in crisis) are often not very nice people to be around and interact with. The proper thing to do in this...
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    Hotline blood warmer tubing

    Lev replied to jessthoreen's topic in Critical Care

    We use the same tubing for unit after
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    Do most nurses not like writing papers?

    Lev replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I did not mind writing papers in school. They were an easy A. I have always been pretty good at writing. (Better at expressing myself through writing than speaking which many fellow introverts can nod...
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    Minor vent:DCAB

    Lev replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    Grrrrr Answer - my other patients have needs that are more important than fulfilling non stat diet order on a patient with a normal blood
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    Was told to consider not being a nurse?

    Lev replied to rainbow09's topic in General Students

    Never berate yourself/or your nursing abilities in front of a professor/clinical instructor/manager/other nurse etc. It will come back to haunt you. Tell your professor what happened but do not attach...