Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    Failed my 1st Fundamentals Exam

    Lev replied to Fever4RN's topic in General Students

    Nursing style exams are a huge change from what you are used to. You will find a way to get higher scores. Think about it, you passed! A 70% is a great grade for a first exam. You will get much better...
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    Med Surg help

    Lev replied to Mainergal2000's topic in General Students

    I think practicing NCLEX type MedSurg questions is a great way to help your test scores go up and learn material. Ask your teacher to recommend a book. She may mention the one she uses to get ideas...
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    February 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "Today was a good day. Every linen change, bathroom trip, and drinks rounding did not take 1/2 hour longer than
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    February 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    "How did you manage to make my 500 lbs
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    Need help with wellness care plan

    Lev replied to shane2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So tell me, in your own words, what is wrong with this lady? Once you identify problems, you can identify some appropriate nursing
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    Visitor filming during code

    Lev posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The risk management team at my hospital is faced with their latest case involving a visitor filming staff during a code. A female patient coded and didn't make it. One of the patient's male visitors,...
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    Visitor filming during code

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

    Interesting....
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    Tips On Answering Psychiatric Questions

    Lev replied to meghanbeth09's topic in General Students

    The important thing with pharm is to know your drug categories, the mechanism of action, and possible side effects. Once you know this basic information you can infer nursing interventions and...
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    Help! I'm stuck in dialysis...

    Lev replied to Bell13's topic in Nursing Career

    I assume you are looking for hospital employment. A great place to start looking for jobs is renal-med surg units. Try to adapt the skills you have practiced in dialysis and make them sound as...
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    Leaving after 6 months

    Lev replied to blueorchid981's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ultimately you have to do what is best for you. You were at the last hospital for close to 3 years, not just 6 isolated months as an RN. You found a great new position, in the location of your choice,...
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    Preventing spider veins?

    Lev replied to Manda92's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think your fundamentals book should have some fitting information for compression stockings I personally don't use them, but a couple of my colleagues do. Knee high socks are not the same as...
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    Dependent edema: scrotal swelling

    Lev replied to redbird1019's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible for only the scrotum to be visibly
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    First code as a new nurse

    Lev replied to Katniss88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you did just what you were supposed to do. You assessed your patient and implemented appropriate interventions. With time, you will get more
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    problem with question

    Lev replied to PawelWasilowski's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This question is asking you to prioritize. What is the first thing you have to do before implementing your nursing action? Assess. Assessment always comes before implementation (doing the action - in...
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    Question: kidneys & K+

    Lev replied to Guest780229's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look up how potassium is excreted from the body. What do kidneys create? BIG
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    Lev replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL Ruby Vee I just saw your edit reason. "Because I can" LOL
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    Is this unrealistic?

    Lev replied to HeartRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Is an agency or per diem job also a possibility? Agencies pay well and you get to pick when and where you want to
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    New Grads: Need help with job application

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

    Do you want to get certification, specialty CPR, be a preceptor or charge nurse one day? Do you want to go back to school and get your
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    I'm not answering call lights

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

    Makes sense to
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    I'm grateful for you crusty old bats

    Lev replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    My preceptor (who's my friend now) from nursing school is a crusty old bat. The "don't keep our mouths shut" finalized it for me.
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    Visitor filming during code

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

    Settlement seems just the type of thing my hospital would do. Throw money at the perpetrator to keep him
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    Tips On Answering Psychiatric Questions

    Lev replied to meghanbeth09's topic in General Students

    You probably already took your test, but I can give you a couple pointers. You have to know the disorders very well and how to recognize someone with the disorders. Study for the psych drugs the same...
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    Re-applying for Nursing school

    Lev replied to Toaster's topic in General Students

    You have to give clear examples of changes you have made now that will help you succeed in nursing
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    Care plan help for students - check out this website

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Esme and GrnTea for pointing this out. USE CAUTION people and check with the most recent NANDA nursing diagnosis book to make sure the diagnoses and interventions are still
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    Care plan help for students - check out this website

    Lev posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    http://www1.us.elsevierhealth.com/Evolve/Ulrich/Constructor/index.cfm