Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    1st choice for a fresh grad?

    Lev replied to Chan891's topic in Emergency

    I agree that floor nursing helps in some ways and is a hindrance in others. Whether you go in as a new grad or come in with floor experience, having a good and supportive orientation is necessary to...
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    1st interview, I'm a new grad w/o work experience - help!

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

    Do you have any experience at all? Not just nursing experience. Any volunteer
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    critical thinking

    Lev replied to vgutierrez39's topic in General Students

    The only thing I push "fast" is adenosine (and
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    Reporting Asperger's Syndrome to Manager/Preceptors

    Lev replied to purplegal's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It is a personal decision which requires a lot of forethought. In most cases, it is a bad idea because there is a stigma. The solution to her problem is to practice those skills till she masters them...
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    How to handle aggressive episode

    Lev replied to MeiLana's topic in Operating Room

    Does your hospital have an anonymous reporting
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    educational value of care plans

    Lev replied to OnlinePersona's topic in General Students

    I think care plans helped me a lot with learning about different types of medications and pathophysiology of
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    I failed the NCLEX-RN twice. Am I ready to try again?

    Lev replied to tumbletohumble's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What were your area of weaknesses in the last two tests you took? Have you worked hard to remediate those specific
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    IV question

    Lev replied to dsmom's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The reason it wasn't entered in the system is because there wasn't an order for it. Not the best practice, but can't say I haven't seen it (or done it). (For example at my old job: The MD ordered...
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    INR LABS

    Lev replied to nikita12's topic in General Nursing

    An embolus can travel anywhere that blood flows. A fib is a definite risk factor for DVT in stroke patients. http://stroke.ahajournals.org/content/22/6/760.full.pdf I understand how a fib causes clots...
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    INR LABS

    Lev replied to nikita12's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Dr. Niceguy, this is Nikita calling from Safe Long Term Care Facility. I'm the nurse taking care of Larry Jones in room 123 today. I wanted to make you aware that his INR level came back at 1.2...
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    Thinking about quitting my job

    Lev replied to kiah89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As soon as I heard that you were asked to log in and document under someone elses name I knew that you need to
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    Screaming match with my preceptor

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

    Do not mention that you have PTSD (if this is an issue) as the previous poster suggested. It will be used against you and they will not
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    Feeling so lost! NEW GRAD RN THROWN INTO A SUPERVISORY POSITION

    Lev replied to armyinfantrywife's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you made the right
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    Got hit on by a patient and it wasn't a granny.

    Lev replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes! Its none of your business if I'm married or have a boyfriend and I definitely dont want to play pool with you or run away to the
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    New Grad, which job should I take?

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

    The hospital job sounds amazing. You will get exposure to a couple med-surg floors and then decide if you want to stay on the med-surg floor or go to a different specialty. Sounds like a great...
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    Detect and stop sepsis

    Lev replied to combinate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well you have to look at your patient. If they have advanced HF or ESRD, you can keeping giving them fluid, but it will not fill the vascular space effectively. It's a balance. You may end up giving...
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    CEN 2016!

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Thanks
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    How to stay away from smoking!!

    Lev replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in General Students

    On your bathroom mirror. A sign. "I am not going to die of lung cancer or COPD today or any day. Now pat yourself on the back for keeping your committment to never smoke again.
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    I was happy once. Then I became a nurse

    Lev replied to ebart03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I see many causes of your suffering... Nursing aside. 1) nasty coworkers 2) rotating shifts 3) dying/terminal patients You can get a job without the above! You gotta job hop til you find a good spot!...
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    Talk about turkeys? - Share Your Favorite Thanksgiving Stories

    Lev replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Hey that's wonderful to hear! ((esme
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    Moved mom out of her house today!

    Lev replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I know you are strong enough to get through this. Think of this as starting a new chapter in your life. Now breathe a sigh of
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    Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    Lev replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It appears that nightflower mentioned his/her boyfriend back in June so they cant be competely against men unless something has changed between now and
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    Where will I have the least amount of contact with men?

    Lev replied to nightflower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nightflower may be
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    New to the ICU: Need a book

    Lev replied to Rich_'s topic in Critical Care

    Quick Reference to Critical Care: 9781608314645: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com I have this book and it's great. It helped me in med/surg and it helps me in the ER. From reading the...
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    Trying to figure out my passion in nursing...

    Lev replied to starlette926's topic in Nursing Career

    You have a commitment, don't want to burn bridges. 2 years is really not a long time and you will learn so much. Oncology will be waiting for you in another year