Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    Okay, I have a dumb question.

    Lev replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing school I attended started requiring the TEAS exam after I
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    On to bigger and better things.

    Lev replied to Joanie49's topic in General Nursing

    It's a huge learning curve. I went from med-surg to the ED. I'm typing on my phone now but I will formulate a response when I get
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    New nurse picking a floor/specialty

    Lev replied to crazyeight's topic in General Nursing

    I would shadow on all these floors to see the general environment of the floors and which floor would be supportive for a new grad. I would also inquire (while shadowing) about staff turnover and if...
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    iv catheter/needle gauge selection

    Lev replied to socoamaretto's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the emergency department and I usually start off with a 20g IV in most patients. That is what I start with unless it is an elderly person with fragile tiny veins who is not that sick, they...
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    Create Your Own Meme

    Lev replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't kill anybody and I get to leave early
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    NYC Emergency Rooms

    Lev replied to Doglover109's topic in Emergency

    I've heard the same thing. It's
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    Feel stupid for having BLS question (getting ambu bag ready first)

    Lev replied to Zithromax's topic in General Nursing

    Start compressions after calling for help. The bed should have a "max inflate" button or CPR foot pedal (which will lower the head of bed and firm the
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    Precepting med-surg nurse

    Lev posted a topic in Critical Care

    I work in the ED and I'm precepting a nurse who transferred from one of the med-surg units. She is doing great in most areas. Has good time management skills and is eager to learn. In the past couple...
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    Differentiating between lung and bowel sounds

    Lev replied to LifetimeLearnerS's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have heard bowel sounds up in the lungs. The bowel is hollow and that tympany can travel. Lungs sounds can disappear too mind you. Ever heard of "scattered
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    Focused assessment

    Lev replied to favourukaegbu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A focused assessment is used to further investigate a patient's complaint as well as to do reassessments based off what was abnormal in previous
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    Hi I'm doing a case scenario and Can you help me?

    Lev replied to sirius11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Since the medications are "due" now he should get them and then be sent on his way. Unless this is the first time he is getting these medications, especially the antibiotic. In that case, he should...
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    Pathophysiology assistance

    Lev replied to Phampa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Any rib fracture creates the risk of pneumonia because it hurts to breathe and the patient may not take as deep breaths. Any fracture in the lower extremities affect mobility and decreased mobility...
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    abg's

    Lev replied to meonemine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Metabolic has to do with the kidneys and digestive system and respiratory has to do with the lungs and respiratory center in the brain. Think about buffers for each of these systems. That is the...
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    what is my priority as a nurse in this situation?

    Lev replied to angie91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Blood
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    M.O.N.A. for MI, but what's the order for tx?

    Lev replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think MONA can be performed in any order. I think that is just how the mnemonic ended up because that is how it is easiest to say. Not every patient gets every aspect of MONA. For example,...
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    Step-down internship advice?

    Lev replied to ilovebirds's topic in General Students

    I have never worked on a step down unit but I have worked (inpatient) med-surg and I have transferred many patient from the ED to stepdown units so I am familiar with the acuity level (which varies...
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    Chest Tube Insertion

    Lev replied to BeeU_RN's topic in Emergency

    At my old ED, some morphine + local was standard. At my new ED, have not seen a chest tube a month in. This is what I signed up for I
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    Cerner EMR? Tell me allll about it

    Lev replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    At my old job, I used FirstNet which is a cerner system. I found it easy to use, but I had prior PowerChart (Cerner inpatient system) experience. There is a tracking shell which organizes things for...
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    ER nurse rotating through observation unit

    Lev replied to veriteblesse's topic in Emergency

    At my old job, a obs unit was opened up (10 of the fast track rooms became obs) and ER staff had to work there at times. I looked at it as a nice break from the chaos which was my old job. The...
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    Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

    Lev replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    University of Maryland School of Nursing B (public) Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Nursing B private) School of Nursing at Johns Hopkins University B (private) Salisbury University B...
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    PIV usage for lab draws - POLL

    Lev replied to dvmcafee's topic in General Nursing

    Labs are routinely drawn off PIVs in the two ERs I've worked
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Lev replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Miracles do happen! I hope this little boy continues to recover so beautifully. You did an amazing thing that night and I'm sure the family will be so excited to thank you in
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    April 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Lev replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Sir! I said I needed to listen to your heart and lungs, not put in a
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    Graduating soon, feeling unprepared

    Lev replied to GL191211's topic in General Nursing

    I continue to have issues opening wheelchairs, 4 years out. My program was also very light on the skills. Fortunately I did work PRN as a CNA. Hospitals don't expect new grads to know much skills wise...
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Lev replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    As others are saying, please make sure you talk this over with a professional to help you sort through the feelings. I know that doing CPR without team support and especially on a child can be very...