Lev MSN, RN, NP

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    Which is a better learning experience for RN position?

    Lev replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    You know what...even if you take the assisted living position, you will still have experience with kids because of your substitute work...so if you want to get in to acute care, go for the assisted...
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    Low acuity nursing job???

    Lev replied to wilsonra's topic in Nursing Career

    What happened OP? I think you need new preceptor. Also, keep in mind that utilizing resources also means speaking with experienced nurses other than your preceptor as well as your
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    Which is a better learning experience for RN position?

    Lev replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that if you are looking for acute care, the assisted living offer sounds better. However, since you want to work with kids, the group home may be a better bet and it is more $. Find out a...
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    Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    Lev replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    How can I be punished for being legit
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    Offered a position, but "no longer under consideration?"

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

    Would it hurt to pay a visit to the HR department? What does everyone think about that? Too
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    extra P wave?

    Lev replied to ninjago's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    PAC = Premature Atrial Complex which is a p wave followed by a QRS (unless p wave is hidden). It is an atrial beat therefore it has an upright p wave. P wave comes from the atria. Compared with a PJC...
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    extra P wave?

    Lev replied to ninjago's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Was the P-P interval consistently even? If not, then it's not a 2nd degree type II block. They can't be PACs because PACs are not just early p waves, there is a QRS too. Did the PR intervals gradually...
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    Failing Pathophysiology!

    Lev replied to Callmesugahhunn's topic in General Students

    If you really want this, you have to cut back on your work hours a teeny tiny bit and make do with less. I don't know your current life style but in case it involves eating out, movie/ball game...
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    Should I take this job?

    Lev replied to BarsAndLeanPRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I started off lower than that as a new grad (east coast). Take what you can get.
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    Advice? Please?

    Lev replied to redrobin23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would leave this to your supervisor. You did the right thing by following the chain of command. Investigations can take a while. Give it some
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    extra P wave?

    Lev replied to ninjago's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    A u wave comes after the t wave. It can be absent, inverted, or hidden in the t waves at times. A PAC is a single early beat that comes from a place in the atria other than the SA node. Therefore, the...
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    Flexible Jobs???? Need advice

    Lev replied to nyc2011's topic in General Students

    PACU (Lots of shift options, but there is call) Case management Substitute school nurse Home health Infusion
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    ER RN must haves

    Lev replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    I would say pen light, one of those small sharpie markers that can clip onto badge, package of pens, a cute badge clip (stay away from lanyards because you can be strangled), and a good pair of...
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    Wait after the interview...

    Lev replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, for my last job, 3 weeks from initial interview to official
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    Offered a position, but "no longer under consideration?"

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

    Call HR back and if they don't pick up leave a message. "Hi this is RNBSN2014 returning your call about an offer for a position in the critical care nurse residency program. I am so grateful for this...
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    A good book for practice questions?

    Lev replied to HelloWish's topic in General Students

    I liked the Hesi NCLEX review book. I think it also comes with a CD with more practice questions. Correct me if I'm
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    How many hours do you spend....

    Lev posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a poll to get a general idea of how much of nursing is at the bedside and how much is spent doing paperwork. Paperwork indicates documentation, work on the computer, and secretarial work....
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    New Grad-Need Advice

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

    Will you have a smooth transition from student nurse/CNA to RN on the same floor or do you need a change of scenery perhaps? A supportive environment is very important. Does shift matter to you or are...
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    How to study

    Lev replied to Ruthy95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It's impossible to read the whole book. You have to read the most important parts which were stressed in class. Go over the questions that came with the book because sometimes teachers will pull from...
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    14 year old boy wants to become a nurse(my story)

    Lev replied to futurern_.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Keep your eye on your goal and stay out of trouble (you have quite a few years). There are more men in nursing every year. ERs seem to like male nurses. Good
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    Do patients know a "good nurse"?

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

    Some do and some don't. Some focus far too much on being served and "taken care of" emotionally - tucked into bed with an extra pillow and tea and chicken soup and pain meds on board vs being provided...
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    Art line set up and blood sampling

    Lev posted a topic in Critical Care

    Anyone know of a good online video or tutorial on
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    Art line set up and blood sampling

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you. Very
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    Art line set up and blood sampling

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you maggie, this is just what I'm looking for and the video uses the same tubing we
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    Art line set up and blood sampling

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Critical Care

    How to set up the art line- tubing, flush, which way to turn stop cock and when etc and how to draw blood from the art line. which port to use, what to do with flush