Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    1st RN interview tomorrow! Advice?

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

    DO NOT bring up your cancer history. It may be the ruin of your chances of securing a job. Sorry for being so blunt, but people can be very unforgiving. Keep in mind that asking about health, marital...
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    Avoiding patients hitting on you

    Lev replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    If you maintain your professional boundaries, there should not be any problems. True what the poster above said about purity rings not being a deterrent. If there is any infringement in the boundaries...
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    Passed NCLEX first time

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

    Congrats!!
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    Kaplan Scores for NCLEX-RN

    Lev replied to vw74vw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP, Your scores are great. Work through more of that q bank and you will be ready to test. I used Kaplan as well, and I found they did not teach cardiac rhythms well enough. My school kind of skipped...
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    Nclex in 14 days

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

    I used Kaplan for questions. When I saw my Q trainer scores dropping after Q trainer 3 or 4 like you, I started using the q bank. I did about 200 q bank questions and then went back to the Q trainer...
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    Have a little over 30 days to take NCLEX-RN

    Lev replied to Emmi7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would start with going through the entire PDA book, very very thoroughly. Read the Kaplan strategies book. I think you need to sign up for an online test question bank such as Kaplan q bank or...
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    Kaplan Q-Bank...

    Lev replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought they were trickier, but really prepared me to think critically. NCLEX questions seemed easier because they were much more straight forward. Either you knew it or not. I started off getting...
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    amputation

    Lev replied to ashley6's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The stump is elevated for the first 24-48 hours to prevent blood from pooling in the
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    amputation

    Lev replied to ashley6's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    From personal experience, Aka the real world, the residual limb/stump is elevated for post op day 1-2. The greater concern is vascular stability over hip
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    Do you hear nurses will take over respiratory work?

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

    Nursing can do arterial sticks too. At least in my state. More likely seen in critical care and recovery room than acute care
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    Pregnant New Grad

    Lev replied to Lacie1213's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The interview is not the time to bring up family concerns. It's illegal for employers to ask questions about marital status, health status, etc at
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    Higher patient load, higher acuity, and adverse events

    Lev replied to snsbelcher's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Agree with above. Bringing your research to their attention will not do a thing. In fact, they may label you as a "troublemaker." It's all about the about the money. Those ratios sound unsafe given...
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    A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    Lev replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Even if I chose not to breast feed, I would still do it for the first day or two so the baby could get
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    Career Changers

    Lev replied to Eeveetee's topic in Nursing Career

    Just seeing people feel so much better gives you joy. Seeing a demented patient from home alone discharged to assisted living gives you joy. Hearing someone tell you that you are a good nurse gives...
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    Using judgement, med parameters

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

    I would have checked a manual BP to confirm and called the provider. On the opposite side, our new practice counsel recommendation is that when a nurse feels a med should be held (say BP meds) that do...
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    Career Changers

    Lev replied to Eeveetee's topic in Nursing Career

    You're still young. I know someone who went from attorney to nurse. Accountant to nurse is not that far off. Follow your heart. Your GPA is good, just keep maintaining that in the science courses and...
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    New Grad Seeking Guidance

    Lev replied to kmg28765's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Of course I'm not there, so I will base my assessment of your work environment entirely on what you are describing. It sounds like you are working in a toxic work environment. I also noticed no...
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    Multiple offers and not sure what to do...help!

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

    It sounds like you don't want to work 5 days a week. So full time ambulatory surgery seems out. Surgical units are very busy. What is the nurse to patient ratio on surgical oncology? I don't think you...
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    Returning to the states and back to nursing after 3 years...ADVICE please

    Lev replied to Junebug903's topic in Nursing Career

    I think a refresher course is in order. Look on your BON's website to find an approved course. A good one will help you feel comfortable again. Is your CPR up to date? Definitely add the volunteer...
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    Finally passed RN nclex on the third attempt

    Lev replied to tree24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! That is so awesome! Your hard work paid
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    I'm stuck w/ a LTC patient who has Munchausen's

    Lev replied to AnonymousDeleted's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with Viva. I don't think she as Munchhausens. She is a lonely old woman. I have a great idea. Be nice to her. Be her "honey" and "sweety", be her family. See if you can make a difference. I...
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    L&D vs med-surg

    Lev replied to jdenni12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A job is better than no job..but that's if you are offered the position. Until you actually are offered the position, you should act as if you don't yet have a job, because you don't :) which means...
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    Is this normal for a first year nurse?

    Lev replied to Ellie-Mae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think what you're feeling is totally normal. Unless the application for the NICU job has as screening question that asks "Do you have at least 1 year of nursing experience", I say go for it! You've...
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    Two offers, one hard choice. HELP!

    Lev replied to newbie5's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Which units and shifts have you been offered? Baltimore is not a particularly safe city, but there are areas in the city that are safer than others, such as Canton, Federal Hill, and Roland Park and...
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    PSYCH NURSE transferring to SURGICAL (post-op) Unit

    Lev replied to aloha_way_of_life's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a (post-op) surgical unit. It's a great place to learn. It's very fast paced. A good report sheet is important. You need to be organized and efficient. At the beginning of the shift round on...