SHGR MSN, RN, CNS

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    When to give insulin?

    SHGR replied to kriegerkriegr's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    The above is incorrect. Novolog, humalog, and apidra (the fast-acting analogs) have more similar onset, peak, and duration, and are essentially interchangeable. Regular is different. It takes longer...
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    When to give insulin?

    SHGR replied to kriegerkriegr's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    The very fast acting insulins can be given right after a meal, especially in the above type of instance (when you are not sure what will be
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    What is the right answer to "Where do you see yourself in five years?"

    SHGR replied to *4!#6's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    llg, thanks for explaining the rationale behind this question. I've always wondered what the interviewer was looking for when they ask it. It's also part of our annual performance
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    4 year BSN program: When can I take the NCLEX?

    SHGR replied to Loveismagical's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Many people have done ADN first, then worked as an RN while earning a BSN. That is not what I did, but I think that route makes a lot of sense and I kind of wish I would have done it that way. You...
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    Do you have family members who are nurses?

    SHGR replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I swear, it's genetic. My mom and both my dad's sisters are nurses, and a few cousins too. None of this influenced any decisions I might have had (on any conscious level, anyway). It was more of an...
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    Pocket guides for DM oral meds

    SHGR replied to adio's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    To tell you the truth, I made my own cheat cards and found that to be much more helpful than the preprinted info (although I do like the insulin peak charts one of the reps gave me, so I don't have to...
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    Pocket guides for DM oral meds

    SHGR replied to adio's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Congratulations on your new job!!! You will learn so much. I hope you love it. The AACE makes a nice little pocket booklet. I see that it is available for purchase online but I have been given a...
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    What kinds of patients do you see?

    SHGR replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Please clarify for yourself whether your instructor is an acute NP or a primary care NP. Sounds like she may be the acute care version. Where I am studying for my MSN, some of the available tracks...
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    So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

    SHGR replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a (terrible) LTC 12 years ago. I still think about the many people I met who called that place home. Yes, they enriched my life. I wish I could have stayed. You build relationships in...
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    What are a range of attributes, values & behaviours of a good nurse?

    SHGR replied to claireem26's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ability to separate what you do from what patients do, like not taking their behaviors personally (I work outpatient with chronic conditions like T2DM). This is something that I actively work on...
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    Why is it the highest paid among us...

    SHGR replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    i think kanzimonkey had a change of heart, and has already stated as much. you don't need to continue to argue. she's not riding around in a van full of stolen
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    Word to the wise......do your homework

    SHGR replied to TerpGal02's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is good advice. Congratulations on your job! However, I would love it if health care corporations would really live and follow their own beautiful, flowery mission
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    Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    SHGR replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Both truckers and inmates? What does this poor guy do for a
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    Why is it the highest paid among us...

    SHGR replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. If I know you will give it back right away, then you can borrow my stuff. You sound patient-centered so the nurses probably don't mind when you borrow theirs, for a little while, and make sure...
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    Why is it the highest paid among us...

    SHGR replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Reminds me of the time I had to hunt my bandage scissors down after lending it to a doc, and then my NM got irritated when she heard me ask for the second time. Really? I bought it, I keep it handy,...
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    aacn nti - what to wear

    SHGR replied to e-girl's topic in Critical Care

    Business casual for during the day. If there are dinners or evening events, bring something a little nicer. Yes, you will be networking too. It's surprising whom you meet at these
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    Has anyone started a certification program? I have a GREAT idea.

    SHGR replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Could you clarify- by "An advocacy / navigator / advisor type of thing for hospital nurses" do you mean a patient navigator, like what is now seen in oncology, or a career advisor/mentorship
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    Are MAs licensed/certified? Can a graduate of a nursing program work as one?

    SHGR replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    An MD's office would probably be very happy to have someone trained to be a nurse work as an MA, so that they could pay you an MA salary. Keep in mind that MA is skills-based. You would be expected...
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    Calling a doctor question.

    SHGR replied to iwashere's topic in General Nursing

    That's so funny. We page our docs. On the off chance we call instead, it's a personal cell. They know it's "us" from the visible phone number (direct extension) so we just say, "hey, Dr x, it's...
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    Feeling a bit cheated

    SHGR posted a topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you smart and wise nurses can give me some insight. Not sure how to take this... I developed a standing order for myself (the only diabetes educator in our clinic among several RNs) to titrate...
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    Feeling a bit cheated

    SHGR replied to SHGR's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, ok. :) It's the stuff I want to do more of, so I'm trying to figure out how to "get" to do more of that kind of
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    Feeling a bit cheated

    SHGR replied to SHGR's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I just want people to know that I did it. These are people who work at other sites in our
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    Over the Animosity

    SHGR replied to nursefina's topic in Emergency

    What a great system. I have always thought it would be a great idea to try rotating everyone every two years, like the police do here (they used to, anyway). every two years, boom. Everyone's all...
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    anyone noticing a massive increase in angiedema in patients on lisinopril?

    SHGR replied to Sirapples's topic in Patient Medications

    It is unfortunate that African-Americans have higher rates of angioedema, because they also have higher risk of kidney injury from DM and HTN, and so would have greater need and benefit from the...
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    These just seems so gross to me

    SHGR replied to horrorxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, what you should really do is find out what material they are made of, and what disinfectant (if any) is safe to use on the product without breaking it