Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    Stuck in Nurse Position

    Lev replied to Neldi's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have ACLS? That can be helpful. Have you thought about taking a nurse refresher course? If you been away from the bedside or don't have acute care experience that can be helpful as well. Do you...
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    How do I know when/if I should quit nursing?

    Lev replied to jeep_girl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There are med-surg units that are staffed and with manageable ratios. I work PRN for one such unit. Ok sometimes I have 6 patients on nights, but everything else is good. If you crave a better ratio,...
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    Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    True
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    Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    Get a backup job/PRN/part time position now, that can turn into a full time position later. Do not expect your workplace to stand by you. Don't talk about your actions against Dr. A to anyone who is...
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    Advice on creepy doctors?

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

    I would not mention cameras until after lawyering up. Videos can
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    New York Presbyterian New Grad Event

    Lev replied to toeknee33's topic in General Nursing

    That's not a good reason to miss clinical
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    Help reading x-rays

    Lev replied to SubSippi's topic in General Nursing

    Icufaqs.org has a nice
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    Repeat trops and ekgs?

    Lev replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    Q3 hours if having chest pain, Q6 hours otherwise. EKGs with new/worsening chest pain or if symptomatic /rhythm changes. Stress test needs 2 troponins 6 hours
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    If you were to move from ER...

    Lev replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I've only been working ER for 4 months now. I anticipate staying 2-3 years and then moving on to ICU and then to PACU (or maybe skip ICU completely). School nursing is another thing I'd like to
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    Head to toe assessment, New grad ED

    Lev replied to summerforever's topic in Emergency

    Find out your hospitals policy for how detailed your assessments should be based on ESI/how sick they were triaged to be. The more assessments you do, the faster you will get at
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    Lev replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Umm..I love my aids but WE are the
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    How to Respond?

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

    Just ignore it and they will
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    Ready to give up

    Lev replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, you have to be patient and wait. You can send a follow up email expressing your continued interest in the position to the manager and HR department and that you hope to hear from them soon with...
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    What to expect? Oncology PCU

    Lev replied to NewONCnursey's topic in Oncology

    Not all PCUs are created equal. Some function like tele units and some are closer to ICU
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    Calling yourself an RN

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

    The poster checked and did not find one. Per the OP others have said that this housekeeper claims her license
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Lev replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    So happy to hear!
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Lev replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My prayers can only go so far, your prayers for yourself will take you way farther than mine on your behalf. Get well quick! You are wanted and
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    I lack social skills and confidence. Is nursing a possibility for me?

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

    Frankly I just don't think you are a good candidate for nursing at this time. I doesn't sound like bedside nursing is something you will enjoy. A couple things stand out to me. 1) crippling anxiety 2)...
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    Help! I look young!

    Lev replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm in my mid 20s and get mistaken for a 17 or 18 year old. A common statement I hear is "you look so young" which I smile at or ignore. The question I get asked very often sometimes with previous...
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    Nurses forced to work as aides

    Lev replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    At my PRN job this happens pretty often. Some nurses prefer it. I don't mind it. It gives me a nice break sometimes and I get paid like a
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    I am so discouraged

    Lev replied to MacBasics's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Have you considered PACU or preop/surgical prep? Or try to find a med-surg unit with better
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    Critical care nurse who misses Med/Surg

    Lev replied to ontheway2crna's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe Surgical ICU will be your
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    Prioritization in the ER

    Lev posted a topic in Emergency

    How do you get out of documentation mode? The hospital/floor I used to work at was very heavy on documentation and I became very very good and documenting everything in real time so I wouldn't have to...
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    From Ambulatory Nursing to ICU--Adjustment Problems

    Lev replied to HeatherAmorelli's topic in General Nursing

    1 month is seriously not enough time to give ICU a chance. Have you asked for feedback from your preceptor and manager? How do they think you are getting along? I think you should be open with your...
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    Don't feel like I'm getting the hang of this job?

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

    Keep snacks and drinks handy. Sometimes that's the only way to do it. Hypoglycemia can cause you to be slow and confused. Be easier on yourself. You're only 6 months in. Yes, delegation is essential....