FlashGrad

FlashGrad specializes in cardiac.

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1. Most Common LTC Meds?

   FlashGrad replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Colace, exelon patches, percocet, ultram, bp meds (beta blockers, acei,etc), digoxin, lipitor, cipro, bactrim, flagyl, lidocaine patches, flomax, detrol, avodart, potassium, milk of magnesia, ativan,...

2. Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

   FlashGrad replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the responses. SkyDancer, that list is exactly what I was looking

3. Is this too much or am I crazy...what are your units like?

   FlashGrad replied to emersushea's topic in Cardiac

   You are not crazy at all, that is a ridiculous assignment and very unsafe. Having just 1 or 2 of those patients would have been very difficult to manage. Was there a manager around that could of...

4. If you graduated between 2008 and 2009,how long did it take to find a job ?

   FlashGrad replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

   Graduated in May 2008, started my job in the beginning of July. I took NCLEX right after starting my job. Live in Ohio. I feel lucky to have graduated in '08 because I have talked to numerous people...

5. Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

   FlashGrad posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, I am not pregnant yet (but hopefully soon!), but I have been unable to find a list of meds to avoid handling while pregnant.I have done multiple searches online, with no luck. I am working...

6. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

   FlashGrad replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

   18 bed SNF, day shift, ohio, usually 2 nurses split the assignment in half. We only go down to one nurse if census is really low. 2

7. cardiac step down as a new grad

   FlashGrad replied to shehadi's topic in Cardiac

   I came from cardiothoracic surg stepdown at the clinic, as a new grad. I got so much valuable experience from that unit. It can be intense, but so interesting, especially if your interested in...

8. Calling all Open Heart RNs...Please help

   FlashGrad replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Cardiac

   The last posts hit it on the head! I just came from an open heart floor. A common occurence was pt's going into afib, often high rate. We often gave IV lopressor, mag and/or amiodarone. Also,...

9. Junctional Rhythms

   FlashGrad replied to VAJenny's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Getoverit, just a question, why wouldnt atropine benefit a heart transplant recipient? Just curious,

10. ACLS

    FlashGrad replied to Gem0607's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely get the book before class, it would be very helpful. Is this class thru the American heart assoc? They have an AHA acls book and cd, which are very good. The class is quite intense,...

11. Kaplan readiness test..

    FlashGrad replied to Andy123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did ok (just missing the desired good score) on the tests offered at the kaplan class (was this the "readiness test", cant remember) and did HORRIBLE on the online tests/question trainers. I was so...

12. What PRN meds do you give a lot?

    FlashGrad replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Percocet, tylenol, potassium supp. Cardiothor. surg

13. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    FlashGrad replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I am taking nclex in just less than two weeks. I have always been a last minute kind of studier, and I understand that it's not going to cut it for nclex. I am STILL having problems with...

14. Plantar Fascitis and shoe choice-MBT vs birkenstocks

    FlashGrad replied to Floridanurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Actually, I am in your same situation. I just saw a podiatrist and told me not to wear real flat shoes. He said the best thing was a simple pair of cross trainers. I am also getting an orthotic made....

15. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    FlashGrad replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    My inlaws always say alztimers instead of alzheimers. It really gets under my