Lev MSN, RN, NP

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    Best unit to start for new grad?

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

    Another thing to look at is the quality of the hospitals. How are their HCAHPS scores? Hospitals with low HCAHPS scores are under STRESS. I know, because I just left one (for a much better hospital)....
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    Question about psychiatric experience

    Lev replied to RHIA, RN's topic in Psychiatric

    I suggest calling the programs to find out. Working on any "lockdown" unit sounds like psych experience to me. Geri-psych is still
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    LaCharity

    Lev replied to shantel_92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I read that book, I felt the same way too. Toward the end of book, I started getting more answers right. Make sure to read the rationales, even on the ones you got
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    Best unit to start for new grad?

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

    Oncology patients are not easy med surg patients. Many are terminal or DNR and therefore should be on a stepdown unit but are on med-surg since they're DNR or for discharge to hospice. I work...
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    What if I can't get meds out on time during survey?

    Lev replied to jnnfrbry's topic in Patient Medications

    From what advice I have seen given to LTC nurses on this site is that you don't need to check BP before giving BP meds in LTC, unless there are parameters to hold meds if it's below a certain value....
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    New Nurse New Problems

    Lev replied to ca.as.lvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Next! Time for a new job. This place is not safe. The CNAs should not be bypassing your authority and you should not have to explain all your moves to a CNA. You delegate to them, they don't delegate...
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    phenergan

    Lev replied to moni929's topic in Patient Medications

    At my old facility I pushed it into peripheral lines on med surg. I don't know of a specific administration policy but when I read about how nasty it was I always diluted it and pushed it slowly. It...
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    New Grad - Burnout

    Lev replied to bxh5164's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would be careful about going to management about your current unit until you actually secure a position on another unit or at a different
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    Undershirts

    Lev replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think the c9 shirts from target are on sale this week for $10 if you're looking for that sort of
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    Could I have done anything else?

    Lev replied to MDMBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    That sounds insane and so unsafe. #1 should have been in ICU. #2 should have gone to tele or stepdown if it didnt get under control #3 sounds like an oncology patient, but a hard one, #4 again...
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    Anyone know about Apheresis Nursing?

    Lev replied to ak2190's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1 nurse to 3 patients, one undergoing
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    Returning to Nursing

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

    Get ACLS? And network...can you call your old
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    Anyone know about Apheresis Nursing?

    Lev replied to ak2190's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    At my old hospital, apheresis was done on the tele floor. If you had a patient on it the ratio would be
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    Could I have done anything else?

    Lev replied to MDMBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    Hmmnn what was his code status? Was he DNR or limited
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    Could I have done anything else?

    Lev replied to MDMBSNRN's topic in Critical Care

    What was his mental status like (besides for the dementia)? He sounds like he went into shock. Did they check a
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    Just finished school and family doesn't need me anymore.

    Lev replied to techtonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Start with making dinner every night and sitting down as a
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    How do I get into the ICU?

    Lev replied to TheNextCRNA's topic in Critical Care

    Depends on your area. Look for new grad residency programs that offer critical care
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    taking nclex rn third time

    Lev replied to susing0726's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is missing in your study plan that you mentioned is the prioritization book by Linda LaCharity. Good luck to
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    Undershirts

    Lev replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have some from old navy and gap (which I got at the outlets) and
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    Lenox Hill Hospital Critical Care Float?

    Lev replied to amandaangrisani's topic in New York Nursing

    Why don't you ask for a shadow day where you get to shadow on a couple units you will float to for a few hours each. That will give you a better idea of what to expect before accepting the
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    I don't know if I can do it...encouragement needed

    Lev replied to PERSEPHONE01's topic in Emergency

    Is there an option to switch to days or maybe 11a-11p? That may be easier on
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    Want to transfer units in mid-orientation of first job...what should I put on my resume?

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

    I think you are having normal new grad thoughts and feelings. Give yourself some time to get acquainted with your
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    Just found out I didn't pass boards from my unit director. Any words of advice?

    Lev replied to 1Jessie86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry that happened you. Try the prioritization and delegation book by Linda LaCharity. It seems to help a lot of
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    Tips for a New RN who starts soon !:)

    Lev replied to mickeyrose912's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! This sounds like an excellent opportunity! Will you be recovering patients too? (Are you the PACU and floor?). How much orientation are you getting? Don't be afraid to ask for more later on...
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    Tips for a New RN who starts soon !:)

    Lev replied to mickeyrose912's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I second NSO. I just purchased