Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

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

    It's not a dirty thing... In your own house.. Do what you want to do.. But don't make other people uncomfortable because of your
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    My Very Special Snowflake

    Lev replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh Viva.... You are a nurse, not a VSS. The two don't go together.
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    My Very Special Snowflake

    Lev replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OOOOOMMMMMMGGGGGG
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    Orthopedics or Neuroscience?

    Lev replied to nurse-rams's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you have an interest in critical care nursing, take the neuroscience job that gives you the opportunity to work with step down
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    Starting to find some aspects degrading

    Lev replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hear ya. Unfortunately, it may take increases in mortality rates for things to
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    No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

    Lev replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    I think members of AN have to put their preconceived notions of nurses or students in certain generations aside. Don't make such a big deal about generational differences. There is something to learn...
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    New ICU Nurse- Preceptor Problems

    Lev replied to lordizzy626's topic in Critical Care

    It sounds like you're catching up, OP. You sound like you're a smart person. You can do
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    are filter needles necessary?

    Lev replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    The only time I don't use filter needles is with IV ativan, which is very viscous and hard to draw up with filter
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    Chest Pain protocols

    Lev posted a topic in Patient Medications

    The protocol at my hospital is to call rapid response for any acute onset or worsening chest pain. On my med surg unit this protocol is generally not followed. Why? Because the rapid response team...
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    Chest Pain protocols

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Patient Medications

    Usually we will get vitals and start an EKG, then get an order. There is a policy that there has to be an order for EKG to do one. I can see how ordering nitro under protocol can be dangerous. I just...
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    HELP PLEASE! New grad nurse about to quit new Nurse job before orientation is over.

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

    It would be unwise to quit. You do what you're supposed to do. Follow the rules. If there are rules that are not clear clarify with your charge nurse and unit manager. You're a new nurse, only two...
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    Precepting - advice...

    Lev posted a topic in General Nursing

    My boss asked me via email today if I would precept a university student in the Fall for 120-180 hours. He wrote "I think you will be great." My immediate reaction was elation. Then it was pride that...
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    My license is in inactive status

    Lev replied to itsme2's topic in General Nursing

    Did you have an active license in your home country? This is not something everyone in Maryland has to go
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    My license is in inactive status

    Lev replied to itsme2's topic in General Nursing

    Call or better yet visit the BON. You can't apply with an inactive license. It seems like a
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    Just curious..what color is your stethoscope?

    Lev replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    Black Littmann Cardiology III. A great scope. It was a gift from a preceptor in nursing school. I got my named engraved on the metal part. If I had purchased it myself, I would have gotten burgundy or...
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    How long have you been at your current facility?

    Lev replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    3 years this month. I'm planning to leave at the end of the year either to a sister hospital or the hospital I'm starting at
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    "If you're not doing anything..."

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

    "Yeah, leave it there and I'll see if I can get to it after I finish up with these work
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    Nursing - Still A Task-Oriented Profession

    Lev replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Bedside nursing is hands on and will always be that way. I don't think task wise nurses are doing less than in the past (unless you count mixing meds and RT work). I do think nurses have less time to...
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    Help..having trouble with my Charge Nurse

    Lev replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For people who cry NETY, this may be real bullying. Listen carefully. (Couldn't resist) OP, don't make things worse by going to HR or reporting this to the hireups. They don't work for you, they work...
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    Documenting for someone else

    Lev replied to EquusAnonymous's topic in General Nursing

    OP, any
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    Documenting for someone else

    Lev replied to EquusAnonymous's topic in General Nursing

    She is passing the buck of illegal activity to you. The answer is "No, I cannot falsify documentation." Whether you agree or refuse this situation can be used against you in the future as a reason to...
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    Med-surg, tele or rehab for 1st job?

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

    I think you should do your research about the floors before you make your decision. Find out which floors are new grad friendly. Find out about nurse to patient ratios. Find out which floors have a...
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    What stimulates voiding...PDA edition 3

    Lev replied to 30days2nclex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've heard about pulling pubic hair, but never tried it lol. Running water in the bathroom sink and letting water run on the hand works great. Also, load them up on H2O if not
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    Case Study #3

    Lev replied to emtb2rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Would the muscular rigidity make his BP go up, not
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    Case Study #3

    Lev replied to emtb2rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The suboxone is for opioid dependency and has narcan in it. Maybe the patient didn't take his suboxone? Seroquel is an antipsychotic which can have nasty side effects. Maybe he is having side effects...