Lev MSN, RN, NP

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    CEN 2016!

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    A general question for those who have taken the CEN: how in depth do you have to study the
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    CEN 2016!

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    I want to get a hold of the Sheehys manual as
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    Trying to figure out my passion in nursing...

    Lev replied to starlette926's topic in Nursing Career

    Stay your two years and you will be so marketable that outpatient oncology will take you in a heart beat. ICU experience opens
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    Detect and stop sepsis

    Lev replied to combinate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I can't give you exact data. I can only answer anecdotally from experience in med-surg as well as the ER. This is for your information only and is not considered a reputable source for your...
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    Nursing recommendations

    Lev replied to JWEMT's topic in General Nursing

    Always check the wounds of your new patient. Even if the dressing is dry and intact. The most important thing is to check for signs of infection. Even if you are not familiar with wound care you can...
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    nervous - If you had misdemeanors expunged, can a level 2 for nursing find them?

    Lev replied to kimmie101's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The EYES of the board see ALL!!!
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    I want to be a RN, what should I do?

    Lev replied to 912bear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    An ADN will get you farther than a bachelors in
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    New & Confused RN

    Lev replied to Noel777's topic in General Nursing

    She hated mother/baby for multiple reasons. One was that she wasn't stimulated enough. She hasn't said why she hates med surg. I can go on an on why I hate medsurg. I can go on and on about why I...
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    Burnt out

    Lev replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you write up management for lack of safety awareness and reasonable expectations as evidenced by them writing you up for not doing hourly rounds while aware that you had a critical
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    Job opprotunities

    Lev replied to okendall's topic in General Nursing

    What is an
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    Maximum Hours Worked

    Lev replied to ddd2012's topic in General Nursing

    It is 16 hours in my
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    New & Confused RN

    Lev replied to Noel777's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should stick it out in med/surg for at least a year. Learn enough so you don't feel overwhelmed and then reevaluate. Med-surg is not for the faint of heart. Most people who leave med-surg...
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    CEN 2016!

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Mark
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    problem with my DON, help!

    Lev replied to nurseredd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And if you don't have malpractice insurance get some now - before talking to
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    problem with my DON, help!

    Lev replied to nurseredd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does he have a boss? Corporate? The board of nursing because he wanted you to falsify documentation (alter the incident
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    problem with my DON, help!

    Lev replied to nurseredd's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get out, get off orientation/probation at your new job and then report him. This DON seems to have an axe to grind with you. I can't see this getting
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    CEN 2016!

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    Sounds
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    IVs in the breast

    Lev replied to kasekin's topic in General Nursing

    Wow he must have really wanted his
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    Fastest route to the heart via IV access?

    Lev replied to Soran's topic in Emergency

    If i had a line in the left arm that worked better/better blood return than the rignt arm i would use that line. A good line is key. We had this once. They kept slamming the adenosine to the 20 in the...
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    Can pushing fluids lead to pulmonary edema?

    Lev replied to Pseudonym's topic in General Students

    CBC would be to rule out infection such as pneumonia. If WBCs were high and there were signs of pneumonia on the chest xray the doctor may order blood cultures. Surgery itself (stress on the body,...
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    Torn between jobs

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

    Do you need the money or benefits from a full time position? Is there a chance you can switch to your current hospital's ER once you've worked there long enough to transfer. How long is the drive to...
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    ICU Nurse Help!

    Lev replied to aquille4's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think if you have an opportunity to go to MICU now, take it. The opportunity to start in STICU in 6 months may not materialize and you will be
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    Can pushing fluids lead to pulmonary edema?

    Lev replied to Pseudonym's topic in General Students

    Your patient is having textbook signs of pulmonary embolism. Good job figuring this out! The diaphoresis and anxiety are symptoms of pulmonary embolism. They will resolve as the patient is treated....
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    Anyone live near Bethesda, MD?

    Lev replied to leeshmsu's topic in General Nursing

    Check out apartments in Owings Mills near the Metro station. Metro Crossing at Metro Centre Metro Crossing Apartments - Owings Mills, MD 21117 | Apartments for
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    Looking for a RN preceptor on Phoenix, AZ

    Lev replied to Serenaj218's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest contacting the Arizona nurses association and see if they can help. Otherwise, start cold calling