Lev MSN, RN, NP

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    New to Clinicals

    Lev replied to kaycurt777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may or may not have the opportunity to participate in CPR. Depends where your clinicals are and how "hands-on" you get to be. Some instructors are tougher than others, but no, nursing students are...
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    A Good Nurse Manager...

    Lev replied to Emergent's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree. I will add..Manages to please staff... while still pleasing upper management. I understand that is one of the hardest parts of the job. And..Manages to be realistic with the whole customer...
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    New Grad on Ortho Floor

    Lev replied to wbbeard's topic in Orthopedic

    Don't be too sure about that! Those big #18s stuffed into small hand veins don't always last as long as you'd
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    2 day suspension HELP NEED ADVICE

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

    Wonderful! Great how this all worked
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    New Grad on Ortho Floor

    Lev replied to wbbeard's topic in Orthopedic

    Two and half weeks is NOT enough! You need to ask for more
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    ADVICE: New RN has first interview tomorrow!!!

    Lev replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can we make this thread a sticky for new RNs with first
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    ADVICE: New RN has first interview tomorrow!!!

    Lev replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Awesome! So happy to hear it went well
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    Uniform Advantage scrub sizing?? help please!!!!

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

    I am thin with broad shoulders and I wear size xs. I think Peaches smalls are big on me, I haven't tried the other brands. So I guess small would work well for you at
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    Littmann Cardiology Series

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

    Cardiology 3 =
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    This probably will come across to most of you as a typical vent, but its not

    Lev replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I know this happens, it is not the same everywhere. To escape it you just need to find a new job. Meanwhile, just keep your mouth closed and ears
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    Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

    Lev replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Actually, if you knew me, you would want to be a nurse like me. I'm actually a good nurse (so say my colleagues and student I precepted) and everyone likes me. But you should learn how to cross...
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    Help me please! I need advice

    Lev replied to casrn5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are a new grad! They should cut you some slack. All new grads need help with time management and prompting. You need to ask daily for feedback. At the end of the shift, ask your preceptor what you...
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    New graduate nurse in med-surg

    Lev replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It does get better, but even when you're out of the woods there will still be days when you feel like you're drowning. The charting takes up a huge amount of time. I'm happy to be out of med-surg and...
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    ADVICE: New RN has first interview tomorrow!!!

    Lev replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One more thing...If you can't think of a particular example, just say so. Don't make up a story. Think how you would react if faced with a dissatisfied family member, working in a group and one member...
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    ADVICE: New RN has first interview tomorrow!!!

    Lev replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes! Let's see if she gets the job
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    Working as a CNA after graduation but before NCLEX, advice?

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

    I think it's a bad idea to wait. Get the CNA job, but start studying for NCLEX right away and take it within the next 3 months. The longer you are from graduation, even if 6 months away, the harder it...
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    Long Acting Insulins

    Lev replied to pink-e-g's topic in Patient Medications

    Next time you have a question, ask a nurse who is more senior than you, or better yet, the provider, if you should hold the insulin or give the insulin. Then, document the interaction if it was with...
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    Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

    Lev replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Do you know how to cross multiply? If not, I suggest you
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    Interview Follow-up

    Lev replied to NLNM's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Unless 2 weeks has passed without you hearing back from them, I would not follow up. It has only been 4 days. Just sit tight and wait it
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    ADVICE: New RN has first interview tomorrow!!!

    Lev replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What the PP said... You need to emphasize your strengths and be honest about your (workable and modifiable) weaknesses. Bad weaknesses include being late sometimes, being too hard headed, being quick...
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    Informational Interview

    Lev replied to halliehalliday's topic in Oncology

    Is it ok with your school to post on an anonymous nursing forum? As many have explained to other posters, your nursing school probably wants you to interview a nurse over the phone or in person....
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    Difficult family member

    Lev replied to darkbeauty's topic in Private Duty

    This isn't just a smothering daughter. This woman has psych issues. Get out of there and fast! Your agency is at huge risk for medical malpractice. You shouldnt have to write butt covering notes q...
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    Charge nurses double standards

    Lev replied to passive sambo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had emt-p list after my name in a post in the emergency specialty forum. It went away after I changed my settings to take credentials off. Then I put them back
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    Lab result

    Lev replied to Carla11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That sodium level is not compatible with life. (Decimal in the wrong
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    Lab result

    Lev replied to Carla11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    She should go right back to whoever ordered those labs who will probably send her to the hospital. If she has a problem she would know it and its really not your business unless she makes it