Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    Pain types

    Lev replied to Honey Bee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think it does matter. Different types of pain are treated differently. There are entire classes of drugs developed specially for neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain in my experience is often hard to...
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    Help, I'm stuck and unsure what to do??

    Lev replied to Lopezlvn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What
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    From Nursing Student to Nurse: Smoothing the Transition

    Lev replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Love
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    Racial Refusals In Nursing

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

    I have naturally tan skin and am from an ethnic minority, not hispanic or asian, but my accent is mainstream American. I find that both black and white patients are very comfortable around me. I've...
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    Need help IV discontinue

    Lev replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For pressure, it really just depends on the patent. For many patients you can just tape gauze and be done. For some, you can hold for 5-10
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    Need help IV discontinue

    Lev replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The key is to stabilize the IV catheter while removing the dressing. Be careful with patients on Coumadin because they tend to bleed. The first patient I removed an IV from was on Coumadin and I...
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    anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    Lev replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would be very cautious about taking herbal medications, especially St. John's Wort which is know to interact with many medications, especially since you are being treated presumably with medications...
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    Hospital Job???

    Lev replied to rawilso1's topic in General Students

    If you don't have your "official" CNA certification you should get it. It's really hard for new grads right now, especially those without hospital experience. Usually after taking a fundamentals...
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    Help explain INR and PTT

    Lev replied to keepcalm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    emedicine.medscape.com/article/2086058-overview‎ emedicine.medscape.com/article/1927155-overview‎ emedicine.medscape.com/article/2085837-overview‎ There are reference ranges/normal values for...
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    Centimeters Away From Brain Death

    Lev replied to nursey246's topic in Nurses Rock

    Wow...that was so
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    NCLEX Review

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

    I think Hurst is supposed to be really good for content. Do the Hurst live review and then purchase the kaplan online q bank to practice questions. Posting tips I jotted down from my kaplan live...
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    Failed the NCLEX-RN 4 times! =( Help!

    Lev replied to pau1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Re: my previous post. I went through the 2nd edition Lacharity book and any time a person was mentioned with a task I would write down that person's title and put the task under it. That is where the...
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    Pancreatitis assessment

    Lev replied to cherylb2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Post your assessment and I will help you abbreviate it. Have to be careful to use approved
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    Gifts for Preceptor

    Lev replied to Mindylane's topic in General Students

    My preceptor used a certain type of pen which she kept losing. I got her a pack. Got a couple laughs :) I also gave her a hand written thank you card and a necklace (which was personal for
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    Appendicitis Case study

    Lev replied to cac1213's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You have to read up some more on appendicitis and post op complications. As you are reading, review the following questions.. What happens when an inflamed appendix ruptures? If something ruptured...
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    WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    Lev replied to MissLUckyRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My plan is to work in ICU for 4-5 years, preferably CCU or CVICU. Go back for Acute Care NP. Then get Family or Adult-Gero NP post masters certification and work in an office for 2 days a week and...
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    Please somebody help me

    Lev replied to mgonzalez4's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Bowie's NCLEX pass rate is not great. http://www.mbon.org/main.php?v=norm&p=0&c=education/nsg_guide/rn_programs.html Maryland Board of Nursing - NCLEX Exam pass/fail rates in the State of...
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    Old, New Grad

    Lev replied to kaydensmom01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You are not required to bring up your drug history. If the BON feels you are competent to work without monitoring then you shouldn't feel compelled to be upfront about your past drug use. Do not bring...
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    Passed the NCLEX (2nd Attempt)

    Lev replied to my2senseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are awesome! I am so proud of
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    Failed the NCLEX-RN 4 times! =( Help!

    Lev replied to pau1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you scored that well on the 5th and 6th Kaplan q trainers, you can pass the NCLEX. You mentioned being fatigued. You must be well rested on testing day. Have a relaxed slow morning. Don't study...
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    Safe Nurse Staffing for Patient Safety & Quality Care Act

    Lev replied to j0yegan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think the proposed staffing levels would solve a lot of problems in nursing and healthcare
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    Deciding on my final preceptorship...HELP NEEDED!!

    Lev replied to je14's topic in General Students

    If you are looking for fast paced, choose a surgical floor over a medical floor. On surgical floors you will see medical patients too. I work on a general (GI) surgery/ortho floor and it is very busy...
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    NCLEX Review

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

    I don't know if Hurst has an NCLEX-PN review. I think NCSBN does. NCSBN'S REVIEW FOR THE NCLEX-PN® EXAMINATION V7.0.1 - Students - NCSBN Learning Extension The key to NCLEX success is to know your...
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    Case study of sorts

    Lev replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding the sodium...How was the urine output? Was there
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    Case study of sorts

    Lev replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Does TPA ever not work well enough? Can it leave micro-clots in circulation that can potentially cause more strokes? I was also thinking lung CA. I liked Emergent's