Lev MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Lev

    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Lev replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Probably
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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

    That must have been so hard. I can't even imagine...Hugs to
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    lying about clinical hours

    Lev replied to astrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think his actions are bordering on
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    Alternative to shouting a name

    Lev replied to heavydmg's topic in Emergency

    My old ED- Very busy, >100k visits/year, frequently 50+ people waiting - we had a microphone on the wall and a number
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    Anatomy of a Code: A Guide for Nurses Working in Adult Non-Critical Care Units

    Lev posted a topic in General Nursing

    Initial Response: Oh no! Your patient has gone unresponsive on you. First thing to do is a quick pulse check of their carotid artery. If you do not detect a pulse within five to ten seconds...
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    ED staffing ratios

    Lev replied to EDdad's topic in Emergency

    I just switched jobs and haven't actually started on the floor at my new one, but I can speak to my old job. Fast track opened at 630am and stayed open no later than 130pm. Sometimes closed at 11pm,...
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    When Your Patient is an Addict...How to Deal

    Lev replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I have dealt with many "Jakes" and I will dilute their pain medicine and push it over the recommended
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    Blood Draws??

    Lev replied to Nwhite4838's topic in General Nursing

    A nursing only class may focus on PICCs, ports, and central lines because only nurses can draw from those
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    Propofol Dosing in ER

    Lev replied to rhkenji's topic in Emergency

    What was her BP before intubation? Most patients do fine with just Propofol for sedation. If they have PRN agitation, an extra bolus of Propofol or some Fentanyl can fix that as the Propofol is being...
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    New to ED, not a new nurse though...

    Lev replied to Jamie34NY's topic in Emergency

    You are still on orientation presumably? Save your judgments for when you are a year in. Meanwhile, keep up the respect and
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    Cardiac or Neuro ICU

    Lev replied to LoveAnRN123's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you made your choice. Neuro patients can be frustrating and it is slow progress (if any). However, there are other variables to consider such as the unit environment, staffing, and...
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    Finally Leaving Nursing...For Good!

    Lev replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Is Masters in Biomedical Science a biomedical engineering major? Was just looking that up last night as something I was interested in pursuing over NP (no doctorate degree required). (NP does not...
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    Lost stethoscopes

    Lev replied to mthiga's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, I will be on the lookout, thousands of miles away from Texas! Consider attaching a colorful patient wristband to the stethoscope in the future. I favor "elopement" bands for my
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    Possible needle prick?

    Lev replied to ital91's topic in General Nursing

    The same thing happened to me and I treated it as a
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    Gave PO contrast too early?

    Lev replied to regerterb's topic in General Nursing

    Whoops! Generally PO contrast should be finished at least 45 minutes before CT and longer (2 hours) if highly suspicious of something like
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    If you have any type of issues with Maryland Board of Nursing

    Lev replied to MDflowers's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for this
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    ER vs Trauma Nurse

    Lev replied to al3x117's topic in Emergency

    Triage generally requires some ED experience (usually about 2 years, unless the hospital is so short staffed that they let just about anyone do triage) as well as some pediatric knowledge (cross...
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    Love the job, hate the logistics

    Lev replied to Guest957596's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Unfortunately, this is the case in many hospitals. Find a new one with either A. More $ and/or B. Care about spending resources for things that matter like the things you described
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    4th semester nursing student and feeling doubtful

    Lev replied to ns808's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OP, I commend your for being so conscientious. This is a mistake that most of us have made, even as RNs. Of course, it would have been better to catch this mistake much earlier than 6 hours. As a...
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    4th semester nursing student and feeling doubtful

    Lev replied to ns808's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It was probably piggy-backed to IV
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    Struggling with what goes on around me.

    Lev replied to jaicu's topic in Critical Care

    Medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death. Medical error—the third leading cause of death in the US | The BMJ There are good hospitals and bad ones out there. Find a good one to work at....
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    Need help renewing my license for the first time.

    Lev replied to JuliusSeizure's topic in General Nursing

    When does your license expire? I would look for some online CEUs now and renew
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    Is my hospital trying to push me out?

    Lev replied to etakstat's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I think what you are thinking is
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    Low cost, online, quality MSN NP programs

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for that
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    Low cost, online, quality MSN NP programs

    Lev posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi everyone, Thinking about NP yet again. The local program I was interested in switched over to a DNP. Anyone have experience with University of Cincinnati or University of Ohio online FNP? Is...