Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    Working nights as a new grad?

    Lev replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    If you work inpatient, there are less disruptions at night (no rounds, no PT/OT wanting to work with patients, patients don't go off for tests as often) and there is little more downtime (in the wee...
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    Trouble wrapping up orientation time

    Lev replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is what I would do. I would put out new job applications NOW just in case. You have heard this from a coworker. Not your manager or preceptor. There may be no reason to be concerned. I would hate...
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    No pain meds in ER??

    Lev replied to ShaneTeam's topic in Emergency

    My ER is also "dilaudid free" and we haven't had that much trouble from patients. We give a lot more morphine than before and we use fentanyl (stronger than dilaudid but doesn't last as long) for...
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    new grad RN

    Lev replied to Lima, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Take the psych job which is full time with
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    New Grad RN charge nurse position at a SNF

    Lev replied to VeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is what concerns me most, other than a new grad going into a charge RN position. At the very least pretend that you do things the "right
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    Fast rising fever

    Lev replied to Cheath1's topic in General Nursing

    You shouldn't be taking Motrin at high doses like that more than often than every 6-8 hours. If Motrin doesn't work, try extra strength Tylenol. Seek medical advice if your headache is not going away....
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    I'm about ready to quit!!

    Lev replied to BrownNAchic's topic in General Nursing

    See if you can get a job in a clinic or doctor's
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    New to this

    Lev replied to brit.pz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Most places with call with the initial (unofficial) job offer. This has been my experience. They will then follow up with an offer letter usually via email. Some places will ask when they can expect...
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    Adensonie

    Lev replied to FirstLadyRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    If it is not against hospital policy, I don't see where you went
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    Feeling defeated.. need some hope

    Lev replied to stategrl's topic in General Students

    If you are getting 80s then you are doing very well. In nursing school, unless you are a genius or a cheater, Bs are the new As. Many people are happy to get a C. You are in an extremely condensed and...
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    didn't call about anticoagulation

    Lev replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At the end of the day it is the doctor's responsibility to start a patient on a med. We can make suggestions as nurses but we are not prescribers. Don't beat yourself up about this. This is a doctor...
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    What I Learned This Week: Retired Nurses-Where Two Or More Are Gathered...

    Lev replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that the next schedule is STILL not out yet! Sorry coworkers at PRN
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    Peritoneal Dialysis in the ED?

    Lev replied to robrn1123's topic in Emergency

    Our renal med surg nurses come down to the ED to do
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    6 months in the ED -- should I "get it" by now?

    Lev replied to dee789's topic in Emergency

    To me, it does sound like you can be ready in three months. Many new grads struggle with seeing the bigger picture. It comes with practice. You don't strike me as an entitled special snowflake. For...
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    Student doesn't eat and I'm the person to fix it!

    Lev replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    I think meds is part of the
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    How to think like and ER nurse

    Lev replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    The full moon phenomenon is
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    Never Have I Ever Done That Before

    Lev replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in General Nursing

    Never have I ever inserted an IV with ultrasound. Trying to learn. One of the docs said he'd show
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    Preparing for Move from Tele to ED ... What Certs Should I Have?

    Lev replied to PacoUSA's topic in Emergency

    Sounds good. If you don't have NIH stroke scale certification (free online) get that too. It will most likely be
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    Nurse to patient ratio

    Lev replied to Harley's mom's topic in Emergency

    I think 1:3 is good ratio for the main ER. My ER's ratio is generally 1:4 in the main ER, can go up to 1:5 depending on staffing. We generally see ESI 1-3 in the main ER except when fast track is...
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    How to think like and ER nurse

    Lev replied to amzyRN's topic in Emergency

    I will second the constant re-prioritization. Also, always eyeball your patient when they first get back to the room, even if you can't attend to them at that moment. Also, try as much as you can to...
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    Predictable job?

    Lev replied to MJPN2012's topic in General Nursing

    If you do any job for long enough it becomes predictable, except perhaps if you work in the ER. I worked on a surgical floor which is med surg and I felt it became very
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    Personality Disorders and Recovery

    Lev replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes she
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    Personality Disorders and Recovery

    Lev replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    It's little things here and there. She is a self proclaimed loner and will shut herself out from time to time. She is also moody and can be very abrupt. Like you are having a totally normal...
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    Personality Disorders and Recovery

    Lev replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    I have a friend with a PD and I can tell you that it takes a very special person and a great level of tolerance to deal with people with PDs. My friend is older and some people grow out of their PDs...
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    Am I right or my teacher?!

    Lev replied to Tobenursemj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oops- accidentally voted for A instead of B. Don't think I can unvote