Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    Asked to Move to Another Floor?

    Lev replied to aurora119's topic in General Nursing

    They value you as an employee. Good thing you are not being fired because many new grads would be if their employer did not like them. They want you in your company but not on your current unit at...
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    Barcode scanning in ED?

    Lev replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    We have computers in every room and also there are cows floating around. Each nurse has a mobile which scans as well - but these tend to be very slow and drain the battery very quickly. Our scanning...
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    Manual Blood Pressure HELP

    Lev replied to Squidney's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Any sound you hear can be systole. It starts off loud and then softens. Just listen for when the sound starts. You should feel for when the pulse disappears before taking the blood pressure like I...
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    Manual Blood Pressure HELP

    Lev replied to Squidney's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Blood Pressure Assessment: Overview, Indications,
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    Giving report to the next RN?

    Lev replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Name Age Gender (if not obvious from 1st name) Code Status Allergies Diet Isolation Relevant medical and surgical history Orientation level Reason for coming to hospital Hospital course Psych/social...
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    Sepsis in your facility/ED

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    For anyone who uses the I-STAT, how is competency
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    WILTW 10/8: Flexed to Tenacity

    Lev replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I too am looking around (for a new job). I am tired of all these changes. Now the new manager is trying to get rid of midshift. If my midshift goes, I
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    Coworkers discussing my health info

    Lev replied to Catcar1963's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ditch this case, do not notify BON, leave this job if further trouble from your
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    Preceptorship: Will I learn more on the day shift or night shift?

    Lev replied to c.dom's topic in General Students

    I think there will more time to learn on nights - more time to sit down and talk about things, time to document, etc, and you may get to do AM labs. However, in general during the day time there are...
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    Post-op/ cardiac case study

    Lev replied to 2342's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Is there a particular cardiac surgery or procedure that you have in
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    Manual Blood Pressure HELP

    Lev replied to Squidney's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe their systolic blood pressure really is at 160. Many people do walk around with a high blood pressure even if they seem ok. Next time you take a blood pressure, palpate for a radial pulse while...
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    Precepting Med-Surg Nurse to ED

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the tips. I came from the floor to the ED and it was not an easy transition, even with telemetry
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    How much training to ask for

    Lev replied to Nursebarebari's topic in Critical Care

    At least 6-8 weeks. Up to 12
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    How is your ER these days?

    Lev posted a topic in Emergency

    Does it feel like it's been winter since the end of August? Lots of critical patients and high volumes? It feels like we are in the throws of winter but it's still only September! Yesterday was the...
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    So, what's it like?

    Lev replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at two non teaching facilities (one of whom is associated with a large university teaching hospital and one of the best hospitals in the state) and I currently work for a teaching...
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    Soon-to-be grad - considering ICU and ED - what to tell recruiters?

    Lev replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Critical Care

    You can do both. Many ex ICU nurses in ED and vice versa. Both give you critical care experience. I think some floor nursing experience is good for any ED nurse. Fills in the
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    When "my CNAs are my eyes and ears. That is why I love them" can be used as an excuse

    Lev replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse has ultimate responsibility regardless of what the CNA reported or not. This is why it is sometimes hard to be dependent on CNAs to tell you certain things or fulfill tasks because they...
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    Advice- Newer RN Thinking About Changing Jobs

    Lev replied to Rn052015's topic in General Nursing

    CVOR is a very coveted, in demand, and well paying specialty for nursing agencies. I would put in another year and then get an L&D job while staying PRN in the CVOR. That way, you can stay current...
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    Sepsis in your facility/ED

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Curious to know if your facility has done a study of the effects of your sepsis protocol...If so, I would like to know how to access
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    October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Lev replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Drs. Angel, Devil, and Death are ready to
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    New Nurse, AHHH!!!

    Lev replied to nurseburst's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In that case I would leave a written note on the front of the paper chart for the doctor to see in the
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    Sepsis in your facility/ED

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much for your detailed response. I have never heard of an I-STAT. Checking lactates at triage is a great
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    Diabetic Patient

    Lev replied to estheryuki's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology Medscape: Medscape Access You may need to make a Medscape account to sign in to view the
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    BP meds

    Lev replied to Justanewbie's topic in Patient Medications

    Yeah the patients BP is 127/72 but the BP med is keeping it that
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    New and Very Potent Danger for ER and Pre-Hospital Personnel

    Lev replied to traumaRUs's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for the