Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    Want to swap to ICU but I cry during codes

    Lev replied to Aliareza's topic in MICU, SICU

    Keep in mind that ED gets many patients who come in coding and don't make it so you have to count those in the numbers of "patients who code" in addition to those who make it and go up to the unit...
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    CEN 2016!

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Hey everyone! Just wanted to share the great news that I PASSED the CEN exam today!!!! If anyone has any specific questions, please post them
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    Beyond stressed at the bedside

    Lev replied to OceanLuvr's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your question about the BP meds...you are supposed to call the provider and let them decide. To say that I haven't been guilty of practicing medicine - i.e. giving some meds and holding...
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    7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    Lev replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear
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    Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    Lev replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Interesting to see how many INTJs there are here. We are supposed to be around 3% of the
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    Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    Lev replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, I am also an INTJ! Boarderline on the N
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    this drug is confusing me, is it just me

    Lev replied to wendy2016's topic in General Students

    I think you have to look up how Alteplase works in order to figure out how Amicar is the
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    Midlife Crisis and I'm Only 22 - need some experienced experience!!

    Lev replied to EmmReeCPT's topic in General Students

    I think you have to get off your high horse and keep an open mind. If you can't do that then you don't belong in the nursing profession. Cocky ER nurse or
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    Very confused at this point!

    Lev replied to wisconsin89's topic in General Students

    And does this boyfriend of yours
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    Question about Heparin

    Lev replied to Je062787's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have only ever seen lovenox given subcutaneously. It is much longer acting than Heparin. Lovenox is frequently used prophylactically after orthopedic surgery to prevent clots. Patients go home on...
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    Sinus Tachy related to Hypothyroidism?

    Lev replied to kate_jay's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think hypothyroidism would cause tachycardia. It's usually hyperthyroidism (everything is sped up) which causes the tachycardia. This sounds very much like a hypoxic response to the low...
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    Being undermined in front of patient

    Lev replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    If this is a one time situation then your response is adequate. Let it go OP. However, if this type of undermining continues, have a face to face chat with
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    Seeking advice from all you Introverted nurses out there...

    Lev replied to jk2185's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm an introvert. I dont talk much with my coworkers, I prefer to work. I do talk with my patients because it breaks the ice and most people need to express themselves (including me - but not 24/7). I...
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    If you could speak your mind...

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

    In the ER I have random family member walk up to me (who I have never seem before) saying that their "mom" or "dad" needs something or they want an update. My next question is usually "and what room...
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    WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    Lev replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for your
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    Nursing Supervisor is Inappropriate

    Lev replied to Shelby, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, update please. How are you doing? Did you talk to husband and
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    Who needs a bigger pat on the back?

    Lev replied to bossman's topic in General Nursing

    Troll
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    Alaris Pump Roller Clamp

    Lev replied to deeterdey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The pump tells the user to verify that the clamp is
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    Lev replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    That reminds me of when I took off a female patients diaper and I inhaled some of her powder....eewwww gross. I immediately rinsed out my mouth with some
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    What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    Lev replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    Kryptonite - Very smelly poop is the one thing that makes me
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    Question about fent OD?

    Lev replied to benmca13's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hows much narcan did she get? Sometimes 4-5 doses are needed to get a response. Fentanyl is short acting so the dose doesnt seem too exorbitant. Did they scan her chest and her head for a
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    "My Nurses"

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

    Many of docs in the ER refer to the PA they are working on a particual day as "my
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    Working in crisis mode all the time!

    Lev replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    In cases like these, your priority should be making sure that your patient's meds are passed safely, their vital signs are stable, and that abnormal labs are
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    An LTC Nurse POV: Why does it feel like Hospital ERs are bothered with Nursing Home reside

    Lev replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This story doesn't sound typical. No ER that cares about lawsuits would send a patient with a significantly elevated troponin home to LTC. Keep in mind that some patients "leak" troponin, which means...
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    New grad wants to QUIT first job, PLEASE HELP.

    Lev replied to WowzersRN's topic in Critical Care

    Work there for 6 months and then start putting out those applications to pediatric units. No one will blame your for leaving a poorly staffed unit with all those