Lev MSN, RN, NP

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    New grad ER nurse advice

    Lev replied to jarielle22's topic in Emergency

    One thing at a time. Delegate, delegate, delegate and if you're unsure of something, ask for
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    Got verbal offer, how long until written/official offer?

    Lev replied to Nursing2102's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Give it 5-6 days and if you dont hear back by the beginning of next week send the manager an email. Definitely wait for the written offer before giving
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    Growing pains

    Lev replied to chill1121's topic in General Nursing

    You did fine! Stuff
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    Shut off at 83 questions

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

    I think I passed with 78-80 questions. Somewhere in that range. I remember passing 75, can't quite remember if I got passed 80. You can pass or fail with any number of questions
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    I think I'm in trouble...Please help. Im stressing

    Lev replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful with the photos.....Good
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    Should I stay or should I go?

    Lev replied to sugarwahine10's topic in General Nursing

    I would say take the SICU job, but stay PRN on current unit if possible (still pickup time). That way, it may be easier to go back there if SICU doesn't work
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    Chatty Patients, Busy Nurse

    Lev replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can go in saying "Mrs. Brown, I'm here to give you some medications and then I'm going to move on to the next room. Is there anything I can get you right now? I'll be back to check on you later.
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    The power of crafts

    Lev replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    That is awesome! I am farely creative and it usually comes out when something needs to be
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    Special Snowflake!

    Lev replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Ok...the possible combos Crusty Old Bat Crusty Old Snowflake Special Old Bat Special Snowflake Special Old Snowflake Crusty Special Snowflake Special Bat Crusty Snowflake Special Old
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    RN's and specialty catheters

    Lev replied to AnthonyD's topic in General Nursing

    We place all 3 in the ER. When i worked m/s full time, RNs did not insert coudes or 3 ways because if there was trouble we got a urology
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    Need some advice

    Lev replied to vm156's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You may have to take a refresher course since it's been 4 years. Are you in touch with anyone from nursing school? They may be able to give you some leads. My advice would be to start applying to new...
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    Dealing with a difficult coworker

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

    Is this the only problem with this job? I would not advise quitting, since it is hard to get a job and harder if you aren't employed. You did mention that you are there per diem, so hopefully, this...
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    Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    Lev replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    And there is a "nurse thing." especially with ER nurses who probably have seen half the county's officers at some point during the year either stationed in the ER or bringing people in or watching...
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    Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    Lev replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Quite common in my ER. Nurse and paramedic, police officer, or
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    Are You Cut Out to be an Emergency Department (ED) Nurse?

    Lev replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Emergency

    Yes they can. I like being busy and saving lives, but dont consider myself an adreneline
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    Septic patient with liver failure

    Lev replied to zzyzx's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you. I guess I'm a bit paranoid. Me with my measly couple years of experience and you with your
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    Special Snowflake!

    Lev replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Can snowflakes be
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    Venipuncture questions!

    Lev replied to xiongmao's topic in General Nursing

    Happy to
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    Career - where to from here?

    Lev replied to canned_bread's topic in General Nursing

    Endoscopy, IV therapy, Outpatient infusion, or Pre-op just off the top of my
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    Special Snowflake!

    Lev replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, snowflakes are very special. Each one is unique. Have you ever seen one under a microscope? I thought
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    No calculators allowed as an RN?

    Lev replied to dancediva234's topic in General Students

    What she is staying simply isn't true. Most if not all charting systems have built in
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    New grad Med-tele vs GSU

    Lev replied to aceofspades's topic in General Nursing

    The Med/Tele job will give you telemetry experience which will help if you transfer to ER or ICU. However, you will learn a lot on General Surgery. I went from General Surgery/Ortho to the ER. It is...
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    Looking for some serious advice.

    Lev replied to tompsm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There's always a chance. The schools will also look at your "science GPA" in addition to general
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    Help me answer this question (please)

    Lev replied to paul3489's topic in General Nursing

    Think about the indications for NG tubes with suction. Which medical conditions may require an NG tube? That should help you decide the
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    Question for cardiac or ICU nurses

    Lev replied to klone's topic in Cardiac

    Yes, compressions do show up on the monitor. It can be a good judge as to the quality of compressions and as the PP mentioned, it can look like