Lev MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Lev

    I want to become an RN, but need some advice.

    Lev replied to jayni87's topic in LPN to RN

    Beat me to
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    Swan-Ganz catheters in PCU

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Cardiac

    I think this PCU has patients on milrinone drips..so that is probably why there are patients with Swans. This is a large, well known academic medical
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    Do you think physicians could pass the NCLEX-RN?

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

    I don't think a physician could pass the NCLEX without preparation and a nurse could not pass physician boards without preparation. We are two distinct professions with unique positive qualities. We...
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    interview this week in cardiac PCU; please review cover letter

    Lev posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lev, BS, RN #### Street City, State ##### October 24, 2013 Name of Recruiter Nurse Recruiter Human Resource Services Name of Hospital ### Street City, State ##### Dear Ms. Last Name I would like to...
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    How do clinicals work?

    Lev replied to beccaleigh72's topic in General Students

    The nursing student who had my patient the other day was so excited that she learned how to empty a foley (under my instructions) and got a chance to prime the line with antibiotics (which they just...
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    Swan-Ganz catheters in PCU

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in Cardiac

    The PCU I interviewed at uses
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    Remember when. . .

    Lev replied to KRSLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This sickens
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    Moving to MD with an Associates and three yrs LTC experience...Job Market?

    Lev replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think it is ok especially since your are in a BSN program and have some experience. Look into the smaller community hospitals that are not (yet)
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    Moving to MD with an Associates and three yrs LTC experience...Job Market?

    Lev replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    SNF = Skilled nursing facility. Do you have tech
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    interview this week in cardiac PCU; please review cover letter

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

    Anyone??
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    PCU interview... but what exactly is PCU?

    Lev replied to tarotale's topic in Cardiac

    Hmmmm I also have an interview in PCU this week...I think the ratio is
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    Nursing: Moment by Moment

    Lev replied to Charslight's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE!!
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    You know you're a nurse when...

    Lev replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Everyone comes to you with their minor medical 'issues' and you tell them "you're fine" only to hear "I thought you were a
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    New once in a life time flu shot coming in 2018

    Lev replied to madwife2002's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Cool!
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    The Thrill of Observing my First C-Section!

    Lev replied to lifeisgood48's topic in General Students

    I just remember being so surprised at how quick it
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    Out of practice new rn starting first job - advice?

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

    I think ATB is
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    Nurse Tech and first patient fall. Worried about being fired.

    Lev replied to guyman123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you have to worry about being fired. You seem to care, which is a plus in this situation. Learn from your experience and don't leave your patients unless you know them. Most hospitals...
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    Alarm fatigue

    Lev posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is your facility doing to combat alarm fatigue, which has been given Sentinel Event status by the Joint Commission?
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    Alarm fatigue

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, we have a committee, (which I am part of) that is combating all alarms including call
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    Changing code status to DNR/DNI

    Lev posted a topic in General Nursing

    There is something just so satisfying about locating your 95 year old demented patient's advanced directive in the computer and having the hospitalist change his code status to
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    Changing code status to DNR/DNI

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the patient had a living will that said he did not want any lifesaving measures, even nutrition or hydration. He did specify that he wanted to be kept pain
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    Changing code status to DNR/DNI

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    I think "slow code" would be the ethical way to go..or get someone to change the order
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    Changing code status to DNR/DNI

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    His living will said he did not want any measures to extend his life. He was demented. Wife was signed over as
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    Changing code status to DNR/DNI

    Lev replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    For one thing, you are carrying out his wishes as stated in his living will. Also, if in case he did code, we wouldn't have to crack open his fragile ribs to give him maybe a couple more months or...
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    October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    Forget about finding a place to stick him, he doesn't even have an apical