Lev MSN, RN, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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    PDA La charity

    Lev replied to ssk5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This book is so helpful. It teaches you how to prioritize and delegate, but it all teaches you about pathophysiology and disease processes. Highly recommended. Make sure to read the
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    kaplan scores

    Lev replied to jechro.08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you started on the q
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    kaplan scores

    Lev replied to jechro.08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you should do some more q trainers and then go back to q bank. Q trainers build you up, while q bank is all levels of questions (including very challenging questions) all at once. This is what...
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    Clinical Performance Exam help!

    Lev replied to PSiLoveHeels's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't have specific experience with these pumps, but I can say that two compatible medications/fluids/electrolytes going through the same line can be hung on the same level, unless one is meant to...
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    First time having a patient with diabetes

    Lev replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I will hold metformin if the patient's blood sugar is low in the
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    Patients who love their sick role

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

    If you call me in to raise the head of the bed, I will teach you how to move the bed yourself. If you ask me to move your cup closer, I will ask you to try it yourself...etc..with the perfectly...
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    Graduate Nurse

    Lev replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    That is so awesome!! So proud of you
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    Graduate Nurse

    Lev replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    Still room for you
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    Stop the drama already...

    Lev replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    High
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    I just realized nursing is my dream. what now?

    Lev replied to futurenursemimi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You will probably have to retake micro and
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    Sweating in my scrubs... yuck

    Lev replied to RunninNurse's topic in General Students

    Do you get
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    The Patient I Failed

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

    This is so sad, but drives the point across very
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    No we do not discriminate based on antler presense, but you still must be very talented to break all four
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    It just has to be said (vent)...

    Lev replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Awesome! Happy you've found your place
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    Am I stupid for changing to the LPN program when I am passing the RN program?

    Lev replied to ruby1228's topic in General Students

    If you go for LPN, you may never end up going back for
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    Confessions of a Job hopper

    Lev replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmm lets see. 3 RN jobs at one facility in 10
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    Delegation & management tips

    Lev replied to TheLiftedButterfly's topic in General Nursing

    Be direct, fair, and follow up. If you are dealing with a tech who you used to work with as a tech in nursing school, you can add on a "reason" for their sake why you can't wash up Mrs. Smith. "I'm...
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    New Grad and Job search advice for single mom

    Lev replied to nmor4965's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it's great that you are taking classes toward your BSN and volunteering. Volunteering is experience. I understand why you want a day shift position. Brush up your resume and highlight your...
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    New Job & Wedding this Summer

    Lev replied to LoveAlwaysV's topic in General Nursing

    It's not overkill to ask 7 months in advance, but I would wait til you are off orientation to bring it up with her, unless she brings up scheduling with you before then. The sooner, the better. Summer...
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    Are RNs allowed to arterial stick at your hospital?

    Lev replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    I drew ABGs as a nursing student in the PACU. The patient was intubated (thank God) and I got it the first time! I think there is less technique involved than for an IV
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    does this sound extremely unsafe or is this typical??

    Lev replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    Maybe typical for unsafe hospitals that are trying to keep making money at last years rate while ignoring the changing healthcare environment and putting patient safety second. Our 40 bed tele unit...
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    I love nursing!

    Lev replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    There are more good days than bad days. It gets tiring and frustrating and downright crazy at times, but at the end of the day, you made a
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    Unit Secret Santa- I got my boss! Help?

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

    Give her a $25 gift card and something small, like a coffee cup, cozy socks, or hand
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    Flu Vaccine. Necessary or Harmful?

    Lev replied to UnbrokenRN09's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One of my coworkers got the flu vaccine for the first time this year. Ended up in the ED with bright red eyes that were popping out. Was given benadryl and
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    Hurst or Kaplan

    Lev replied to bobbie rene's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan! Kaplan! Kaplan!