FlashGrad

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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 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...

  3. 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

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  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

  16. UH New Grad Rate?

    FlashGrad replied to acbeauty's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I applied to both CC and UH and found that they both offered me the same, $24/hr. I don't know the shift diff. though. They were both on med surg or cardio

  17. Any Cleveland Clinic Nurses out there

    FlashGrad replied to Nursie2k6`'s topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have accepted a position on a cardiothoracic surg stepdown and the pay is $24/hr. I start in a few weeks and CANNOT WAIT! I really debated between CC and UH for a while. I ended up applying for...

  18. ATT and NCLEX ?? and job offer struggle...help!

    FlashGrad replied to danda22's topic in Ohio Nursing

    In regards to the ATT, I graduated from Kent on May 9th and received my ATT just about a month later. Good luck to

  19. Has anyone ans. 265 ?'s for NCLEX and passed

    FlashGrad replied to daya512's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can pass or fail regardless of how many questions. Some people are considered controls, and get the entire 265 questions. So yes, you can get all 265 and

  20. Computer charting...love it or hate it?

    FlashGrad replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    We use Epic (hyperspace), and I think it is very easy to use. The downside is that we still do some paper charting. The assessments, treatments, etc are still paper. I have heard eventually everything...

  21. Respiratory Assessment: Put your thinking caps on!

    FlashGrad replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is really cool. But, at least 8 visual signs, wow. Let's just say that I didn't count 8. Did many find

  22. Do Nurses have to work in rotating shifts in almost all the jobs?

    FlashGrad replied to shakshi's topic in General Nursing

    I have been looking at jobs a lot lately because I will be graduating with a BSN in May, and I have found mostly rotating day/night shifts. I am frustrated by this because I really don't like night...

  23. What unit to work in???

    FlashGrad replied to Alert&Orientedx0's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work on a med surg floor as a nurse tech and I feel it has helped me immensely. You get to see a lot of things, and it will give you a comfort level (it did for me). At times it is absolute...

  24. CCU vs. ICU

    FlashGrad posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the difference between CCU and ICU? Also, is there generally a difference in nurse to patient

  25. This makes me SOOOOOOO mad!!!!!!!!

    FlashGrad replied to cajjj's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how frustrated you are. I had to wait about 11/2yrs to get into nursing school, and would of waited another year if I didn't transfer to to a regional campus (same university though)....