Lev MSN, RN, NP

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    Another feeling stupid thread... Need encouragement

    Lev replied to tsm007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Deep breath... I wouldn't do anything different from what you are already doing other than talk to your preceptor (if she's the receptive type) about your struggles. You've only been on the floor 2...
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    new onset diarrhea with long term metformin

    Lev replied to bookwormom's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes it is possible to develop an allergy or intolerance to medication even after years of use. Thank you for your warning about brand vs generic metformin. Please make sure to consult with your...
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    Do you talk to yourself?

    Lev replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I talk to myself all day long. I even answer myself at times. It helps me organize my thoughts, work through problems, and plan what I want to say. I've always said that I am my own therapist because...
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    What is the worst case of bullying you've seen in your nursing career?

    Lev replied to Guest878640's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I truly hope this is a troll thread. Your example is not bullying. Hospital staff has priority to chairs, computers, and space. My clinical instructors used to say that we were "guests" at the...
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    New Nurse

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

    What is the unit culture like on each unit? Does the neuro unit have tele beds? What's the nurse patient ratio? How well staffed are the units? Is there a good skill mix? How long is orientation?...
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    Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

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

    God! you should work in the ER. I'd be happy to have
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    Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

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

    I work in the ER and a sprained ankle can be taken care of at a clinic or your primary care doctor's office. (If you don't have one get one.) Therefore, the actual ER patients in cardiac arrest, with...
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    full time but apply prn on other floor

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

    It depends on hospital policy. Where I worked last, doing so would put you in overtime, so they did not allow it. However, if you got a prn job at the sister hospital it was OK. As far as picking up...
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    New ED job 2:30p-3a! Advice..

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Emergency

    I'm going to revive my old thread and ask people for their advice on time management. What tricks have you learned to help you keep
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    New ED job 2:30p-3a! Advice..

    Lev posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi Everyone! I just accepted an offer to work evening shift (2:30p-3a) at a very busy, huge ED. I will be orienting on days (because that's when preceptors are available). I heard (from reading around...
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    Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    You can still press charges against Dr. Creepy. I'm glad your hospital seems to be on your
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    Medical or cardiac?

    Lev replied to Justbelieveit's topic in General Nursing

    Are the units both good environments for a new grad that is fully staffed with friendly people and a supportive and flexible manager? That should be the first think you look for. That being said, a...
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    What is a day in the life of an Orthopedic Nurse?

    Lev replied to sharapatan's topic in Orthopedic

    Be careful with backs. Some docs want the Foley out on POD 2. You may see more PCAs with the back patients. They get good blocks and usually do well. The incisions are so tiny. Just do good...
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    hate being a LVN

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

    Fast way to burn out. Put in your 36 hours and call it a week. Especially in your first
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    I'm being investigated by the BON!

    Lev replied to daisy_duke's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You get a lawyer and ask him or her how to respond. Do not respond without legal assistance. Find a pro bono lawyer. Best of
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    nursing student looking for pct job/student nurse in baltimore

    Lev replied to jessicamillan12's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I emphasized the things I learned in nursing school and how I was interested in their hospital in particular. If you have a specialty in mind or at least know you want to work with adults, specify...
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    Pulses Assessment

    Lev replied to Sara_rn10's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think this may refer to normal radial pulses (2+) and thready pedal pulses
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    Please help! Job decision!

    Lev replied to snaps's topic in General Nursing

    So you already accepted offer at second hospital? Didn't realize
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    Please help! Job decision!

    Lev replied to snaps's topic in General Nursing

    If you have your BSN, magnet should not make a big difference. If a hospital is trying to get magnet, there can be stress ahead. There are plenty of good hospitals without magnet status. As far as...
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    Please help! Job decision!

    Lev replied to snaps's topic in General Nursing

    What is the nurse patient ratio for each unit and what is the charting like? Which shift are you being offered? I would not be hung up on 74 cents more or less an hour. Be really sure that everything...
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    Telemetry/ IMCU Advice please!

    Lev replied to On_a_mission92's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will get all sorts of patients, not just cardiac patients and stroke patients. GI bleeds, respiratory distress, you may get post op patients (if the unit takes surgical patients), electrolyte...
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    How Important Is Money

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

    If you are less stressed on the IMC unit, you'll have enough energy to pick up overtime shifts or get a PRN job in a year and make more $. Stepdown experience is more marketable than med-surg. You can...
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    Standing Out with My Resume - HELP!

    Lev replied to "Just" a nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats! What types of patients will you be working
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    How can I improve my reputation?

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

    It's natural to want to be liked. It's important for our self esteem. It's hard to do this but try to not care as much what your coworkers think of you. I think you may be putting in waaay to much...
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    New grad RN w/job offer, but 2nd interview for DREAM job coming up!

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

    I think you should take the offer that you have. You've met the manager, staff, and seen the unit. It all looks good to you, but it's not the first choice of specialty. Ok. Compare that with a...