Matt8700

Matt8700 RN, EMT-B

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  1. Labs for viral vs bacterial infection

    Matt8700 replied to Matt8700's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am not. Newer nurse trying to pick up on what I can. I figured that I would get a more knowledgeable answer from ARNPs that diagnose these

  2. Reason for IV fluids

    Matt8700 replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    I get wanting to make the patient feel like we did something but sometimes it really hinders thru-put. What about when the lobby is at a 6 hour wait and we are starting lines and running fluids on...

  3. Excelsior Microbiology course

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hello, getting ready to take the Microbiology course through excelsior. Not taking the exam, but the actual course itself. The bookstore says that in addition to the textbook, you must purchase the...

  4. Antibiotics and allergies

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Emergency

    This is probably a really dumb question, but I just wanted some input.... If a patient tells you that they have an allergy to something like Levaquin, and it was a true allergy (not just something...

  5. IVP vs Drip

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello!! had a question regarding medication administration. If yo have an order for a medication and it just says to be given IV, can you as the nurse choose to either give it as a push or a drip?...

  6. Blood color with IV starts

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Patient Education

    Hello Maybe someone can help me out here. I always have pts comment on thr color of their blood when starting an IV. some make a comment about how dark it is, others about how bright it is. Now I...

  7. NP replacing RNs in ER?

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Emergency

    Thoughts on this matter? Hire an all NP staff for the ER and assign them each a four room section, like you would an RN. The NP could then exam, diagnose, and carry out the treatment plan, thus...

  8. NP replacing RNs in ER?

    Matt8700 replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    I agree with you all. I thought that it was a horrible idea. I didn't see how it would work, logistically, but you never know what trick the admin would play just to save their bottom line. I don't...

  9. NP replacing RNs in ER?

    Matt8700 replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    I understand the cost factor, but my concern would have been the nursing factor as well. I feel that providers and Nurses work together, but have a different focus. The nurse is there for continual...

  10. IVP vs Drip

    Matt8700 replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    Good point about the narcotics. Didn't think of it that way. But for other meds, maybe like Benadryl or reglan or compazine it would be okay? And this wouldn't be considered changing the

  11. Blood color with IV starts

    Matt8700 replied to Matt8700's topic in Patient Education

    Thanks for the replies! Does hydration status or electrolyte imbalances have anything to do with this? Also, would you expect a differing color with an anemic patient or one with decreased RBCs?...

  12. Simple explanation on anemia and low hgb

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hello, I have been researching this topic to death and still feel like I may not have the facts straight. Can someone explain the relationship between iron levels and hgb levels? For instance, if...

  13. SG101 Question

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hello, Had a question for anyone using the SG101 guides for their exam. I have recently purchased the Anatomy and Physiology study guide, and was impressed to see how much information it actually...

  14. Future of nursing?

    Matt8700 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy reading articles related to the nursing and medical profession...especially the ones that talk about what nursing is going to become in the future. However, when I read the nursing articles...

  15. Excelsior in Florida?

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    There are no issues with licensure in florida, right? I had looked into that before and didn't see any problems....however I just read in a post that you cannot be licensed in FL unless you have 2...

  16. Enrollment fee

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I am a bit confused over the two different enrolment fees charged by Excelsior. If I am completing several exams through them, which enrollment fee would I pay? I saw on their site that it goes by...

  17. ER first encounter for patients

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Emergency

    Question for everyone... Is it an EMTALA or joint comission requirement that the first person to see/speak to a patient entering the ED for treatment be a clinical associate? If so, do you know where...

  18. Prerequisite for RN

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    The only current prerequisite for thr ASN program is anatomy and microbiology....correct? I had spoken to an advisor about this and cannot remember what they told

  19. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    Matt8700 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Actually i just read about the change. I guess this means that even if you are ready to take an exam in two weeks it won't matter until you finish the 16 week

  20. New to the concept of nursing and Excelsior... Help!

    Matt8700 replied to Neversaydiemedic's topic in Excelsior College

    Excelsior is doing away with the nursing theory exams? I had not heard this. I would assume the cost of the 16 week courses will be significantly higher than the current price of the tests. Is...

  21. Excelsior in Florida?

    Matt8700 replied to Matt8700's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for the help. I had not seen where it would be a problem but like to cover all my bases just to be

  22. ER first encounter for patients

    Matt8700 replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    Sorry...should have also said... The Paramedic is supposed to assist in obtaining the complaints from the patients as registration has no clinical training to make assessment decisions. Therefore we...

  23. ER first encounter for patients

    Matt8700 replied to Matt8700's topic in Emergency

    For instance.... Our current set up requires that the patient check in with registration. They obtain the patients complaint and basic demographic info. However, we keep paramedics in our waiting...

  24. excelsior anatomy and physiology

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Any major areas that seemed to be heavily covered on the A&P exam. I don't want to violate the academic honesty policy of the school, so please, only information that we are allowed to share!...

  25. Tax deductions?

    Matt8700 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Does anyone know if you are able to write off exam fees in your taxes? I know in traditional schools they send you a statement at the end of the year that you can use for tax purposes but I didn't...