Lev MSN, RN, NP

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    What type of nursing should I recommend to my student?

    Lev replied to coventrysleeps's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking acute rehab for her...but if she has a significant amount of anxiety, that is only going to get worse with a nursing job. The social skills can be developed on the job. I would...
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    Bowel Obstruction treatment

    Lev replied to poolchick88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look up what happens to D5W once it's infused....it's no longer
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    Nursing Prioritization! Help!

    Lev replied to 7816fallonm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    *Stable
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    Should I feel guilty?

    Lev replied to RNOrtho's topic in General Nursing

    You should not feel guilty although it's hard not to. If guilt gets the better of you and you really feel up to it, see if they would agree to let you work just 4 hours (the beginning of the shift)...
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    New nurse struggling

    Lev replied to ddrn97's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Speak to your supervisor...many nurses feel they want to leave nursing after 6 months. It is a very tough time. It takes at least a year to get acclimated and float pool is even more difficult....
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    Advice please I’m torn.

    Lev replied to Yourfavoritenurse13's topic in General Nursing

    I would not go back. I would start looking for a new job ASAP. This is a dangerous situation for you, your coworkers, and your company. If the kid dies from underdosing and it's discovered that staff...
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    Advice for specialty change/moving hospitals

    Lev replied to mandymae92's topic in Nursing Career

    I would apply to ICU jobs, especially SICU positions in transplant centers, and who knows...they may take you. I would also apply to stepdown units. I understand the feeling of not being interested in...
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    Stony Brook University FNP Summer 2019

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Did you hear anything about how often those on campus meets happen? I live in
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    Stony Brook University FNP Summer 2019

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes I did get an interview request, also for Wed 12/19. Do you know what to expect for this interview? I'm only a little nervous
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    Job Interview: What are your strengths and weaknesses?

    Lev posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Discussing your strengths and weaknesses can be nerve wracking. How do you go about it? What's your biggest weakness? How do you answer this question? What are some examples of strengths in...
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    Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Use your rapid response
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    Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever be afraid to question; whether it's an order, a med, a doctor, a patient, or a fellow
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    Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    To pop out those veins: dangle the arm, use heat, and place tourniquet above and below the
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    Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    If you feel that something's wrong, it's probably not right...trust your gut and
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Lev replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    You seen a pen for those patients to sign those discharge papers and hopefully never come
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    Create a Meme - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    When Your Patient Is Mentally Galaxies
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    Create a Meme - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    When Your Psych Patient Thinks He's A
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    Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    Shower, shower, shower! Where's the
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    Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    My manager testing out my "call bell response
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    Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Family members who want to be
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    Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    Lev replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    A code
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    Best choice for emergent desaturation in COPD

    Lev replied to CraftyKitten's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In an emergency situation in a patient without an advanced airway a non rebreather is the first choice unless the patient is not really breathing which in case you use an ambu bag. An oxygen...
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    Nursing critical thinking

    Lev replied to gjl5148's topic in General Students

    Yes, skin turgor is an indication of dehydration. This patient is also hypotensive. What could be a bigger issue here? The IV is not running (presumably it is still hooked up) and the site hurts. What...
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    Decreased cardiac output for right-sided heart failure???

    Lev replied to Kickflip012's topic in General Students

    Do you have access to the lab results? How did the patient's troponin look? If he patient had a heart attack, that could be contributing to some of the heart failure. Is the patient on a beta blocker?...
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    IV Medication Administration

    Lev replied to audrey_'s topic in General Students

    The only meds i'm reconstituting is protonix with normal saline and zyprexa with sterile water. Oh, and now that there is an IV bag shortage, pharmacy is sending some of the IV antibiotics (like...