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1. help needed for calculating drip rates

   anfe replied to anfe's topic in CCU

   thanks for responding. Only thing, I can't remember how many mg was in the 500 ml bag.. Hypothetically, how do I set up the calculation to get the ml/hr rate to run the drip?

2. help needed for calculating drip rates

   anfe posted a topic in CCU

   Hey all I have been a nurse for 5 months, telemetry floor, although we have a large # of "why is this person on the tele floor?" pts. So starting cardiac drips is not a something we do regularly and it was certainly my first time receiving an order t...

3. I-140 application and travel to Canada

   anfe replied to anfe's topic in International

   you and Suzanne have really clarified things for me. You are right on the attorney issue, at least in my situation. I was called and emailed to pay the fee and they can submit the I140 me. But I wanted the clear picture before I made that decision. I...

4. I-140 application and travel to Canada

   anfe replied to anfe's topic in International

   Tks Suzanne. The attorney is giving me the impression that the earlier I submit the I140, at least my application is in and all I have to do is wait . Which I know is correct, but to me (which he has not told me) it sounds like once I do that , (a) ...

5. I-140 application and travel to Canada

   anfe replied to anfe's topic in International

   Tks Suzanne I am really confused about what is the next step to take. We have all the paperwork to apply for the I-140 including visascreen, employer paperwork, etc. since Sept 2007. We have spoken to a lawyer who is pushing me to submit the I-140 i...

6. I-140 application and travel to Canada

   anfe posted a topic in International

   Hi Suzanne or anyone who knows. Advice pls. I have 2 burning questions? Once the I-140 has been submitted, can I travel outside of the USA, to Canada? Secondly, since the retrogression is in effect, can Canadian nurses working in the US, apply and w...

7. Took care of pt who tested positve for c-diff

   anfe posted a topic in General Nursing

   hey I am a new nurse. just 3 days ago I took care of stroke pt for 2 days(Wed/Thurs of this week). for the entire 2 days he had watery stools. the med student/resident ordered a rectal tube on the 2nd day I had him and ordered stool samples for c-dif...

8. First RN Job = Telemetry = Day or Noc Shift?

   anfe replied to nurseJ88's topic in New Nurse

   I agee 100%. I work on a telemetry floor during the day. I got off orientation and its just crazy busy. too much going on. I come home thinkng if I have missed anything, did I do this or that. no time to read charts. I have decided that I am going to...

9. I can't wait to "lose my loser" preceptor

   anfe posted a topic in New Nurse

   I am coming to the end my oreintation and if there is only 1 silver lining is that I will not have to work through 12-13 hours with my preceptor who talks down to me, is rude, makes snide negative remarks about me being slow, disorganized to anyone w...

10. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    anfe replied to suzanne4's topic in Registration

    can someone tell me how to check the status of my application for visascreen certificate, online? I created a login, but the only option I can see once i login is, " order services from cgfns'. can someone guide me on this, pls?

11. RN working for insurance company?

    anfe replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    SharonH I am interested in working with an insurance co. on my off days. Will PM you for the information. Thanks.

12. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    anfe replied to suzanne4's topic in Registration

    thanks guys

13. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    anfe replied to suzanne4's topic in Registration

    All my Visascreen documents are being mailed separately, does that matter? E.g. My transcript will be sent to CGFNS by the Registrar's office of my college( I asked if I could pick it up and have it mailed in the same envelope with the the nursing ...

14. Visacreen-its a crying shame and rip-off

    anfe posted a topic in International

    That an RN who attended a government approved, accredited nursing school at a college or university right in the US, has to pay $398.00 plus $50.00 processing fee for a VisaScreen certificate to state that the nursing education that they received (AD...

15. International nursing students in the US

    anfe replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration

    My understanding from previous posts is that you can still petition(I-140) nothing more, while the retrogression is still in place. You don't necessarily have to wait until visas become current to do so. someone, correct me if I misunderstood.