Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    Another crazy question..need input

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

    That's what I feel like too. Very angry would never be my response, unless it was very
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    Another crazy question..need input

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

    Also see the other question. It's even more confusing, because I don't know what they're getting at.
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    What is the answer to this question??!!

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

    Oh...It just showed up in the
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    Surgical Sub-Specialties Unit

    Lev replied to kfitzy89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It sounds like a cardiovascular step-down unit. Wow! You will learn a lot. I don't have any particular advice, but you may want to repost your question in the cardiac critical care
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    checking residuals for tube feeds

    Lev replied to ViolinTreble's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The basic method is to turn the stopcock to close off the tube feed. Aspirate gastric contents. Depending on policy/order reinstall residual. Flush according to policy. Tube feeds will be held at a...
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    My job

    Lev replied to lovin's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ask him if he wants to
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    Student nurse looking for info

    Lev replied to PaulBaxter's topic in Orthopedic

    I work on a mixed surgical unit that takes many Ortho patients. Our ratio is 1:5. We used to get 6 patients pretty often but our new manager got our ratios down. Now it's not uncommon to have 4...
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    PCA Patients

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

    I see them commonly with the spinal surgery patients. Less common with the joint replacement
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Sadly, the patients don't even notice we're
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Uhh doctor, doctor...the robot you are looking for is
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    Is giving emotional support draining for you?

    Lev posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find it very draining. My patients drain me and make me feel uncomfortable sometimes because I really want to get away and not listen. I like making them feel better and I don't mind being...
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    OR to Med/Surg, ICU or ER - Is it Possible????

    Lev replied to ILUVFLRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I work med-surg and it is mostly crazy. Constant movement, running up and down the hall, a mix of high acuity and patients who are "just fine." Lots of surgical patients, pain medications, and blood...
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    What are the expected lab findings for a patient with a NGT?

    Lev replied to PentelRSVP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A patient with an NG tube generally cannot have oral intake, which means they are being fed by IV fluids and if it stays in long enough, maybe TPN. Someone with an NG tube is pretty much like someone...
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    I Desperately Need ADVICE!!!

    Lev replied to Kermie90's topic in Washington Nursing

    I think you should take the job, and continue to actively look for a new one. Psych is a specialty, and sometimes when you tie yourself down in a specialty, it's hard to switch. Psych experience will...
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    Not a nurse

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

    It's nice to feel appreciated. We appreciate you too, although we call you every second to send the STAT med up or verify orders. Or for "stupid" questions like "the label doesn't scan, can you send...
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    Job hunt roller coaster, mixed signals, rejections. AN, managers too, please advise!!

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

    This is the one sentence in your entire post that stuck out at me. I think this holds your answer. I think you need to tweak your attitude about interviews and relax. Do you like nursing? Do you? For...
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    How long did you work med-surg before getting an ICU job?

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in MICU, SICU

    I do feel comfortable. I just started feeling comfortable in the last couple months. I do have a little bit of tele experience. I am familiar enough with rhythms, but not enough that I wouldn't be...
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    How long did you work med-surg before getting an ICU job?

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in MICU, SICU

    You were "voluntold." I wish that would happen to me. Why didn't you think you could do ICU with five years of med-surg? And I have even less experience than you did. Do you think that a year of...
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    Is giving emotional support draining for you?

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

    I am actually pretty good with manipulative patients. I have no patience for them and I usually catch on pretty quickly that they are manipulating me and I just don't put up with
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    Is giving emotional support draining for you?

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

    I like that...the peaceful
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    Is giving emotional support draining for you?

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

    Thanks, that was very
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    Leaving nursing after 2 years

    Lev replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you ever worked OR or PACU? I had my senior practicum in the PACU and it was pretty relaxed. The patients are mostly sleeping and/or intubated. Nurse patient ratios are strict. Another option...
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    Not What I Expected

    Lev replied to LoveAlwaysAlisa's topic in General Students

    I didn't know nursing was for me until midway through the first clinical at a nursing home, which was over two months into the semester. It's too soon to
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    Lev replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    PDA vs sex are two different conversations. It would be one thing if the patient in a private room said "I need alone time with my wife, do not disturb for 1/2 an hour" Vs you going to the room to...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    Lev replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, but not in a public building. Such as the library bathroom stall or grocery store. Especially with roommates. It's just not a regular hospital activity. Long term care folks can do their