AJJKRN

AJJKRN

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  1. AFib with rvr versus PAT

    AJJKRN replied to june2009's topic in Critical Care

    SVT is just an umbrella term for fast rhythms originating from above the ventricles. The way I understand adenosine is that if the Pt is in sinus tach, adenosine will cause a pause in the rythm and if...

  2. The Wisdom of Lurking

    AJJKRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    AN lurker since 2011 and proud of

  3. New Grad...Is this typical?

    AJJKRN replied to MeganStar's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to add that the best nurses I know, know their limitations! Good luck in your

  4. New Grad...Is this typical?

    AJJKRN replied to MeganStar's topic in General Nursing

    Whether it's typical or not doesn't really matter, please don't feel stupid asking for help, just ask for help. NOT asking for help is way scarier for you and potentially harmful (if not deadly) to...

  5. OSHA to fine hospitals re back injury

    AJJKRN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is a C6-C7 that I have mostly recovered from and worked through with the help the spine clinic, short term meds, and a steroid injection. Was offered an ACDF but was too scared to have back...

  6. Seeking good advices for working as a PCT at the hospital

    AJJKRN replied to jlcool's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Work every shift as if it's a job interview for when you graduate. Do your best, smile, and seek out new learning (unless it pulls you from Pt care). Also, once you get farther along in your program,...

  7. Why don't you just read the chart?

    AJJKRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This seems to be the problem at my hospital though, most of the pertinent info I would need that would take me a few minutes to view is often not entered yet! I realize the ED is super busy and a...

  8. Case study - what would you do?

    AJJKRN replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhh ohhh, maybe some morphine too to calm his happy ass

  9. Case study - what would you do?

    AJJKRN replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    At this point I would be following ACS protocol and getting an ABG on this guy and then thinking maybe a chest CT to r/o PE...wouldn't hurt to draw a drug panel either. It's just me but I'm leaning...

  10. Can't get into my RN Program because of Obamacare

    AJJKRN replied to LCNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    Go to your local unemployment office and see if they can offer any help...you'd be surprised to find all the help available through government agencies, like grants/available monies for nursing...

  11. Could I be a CCRN specialist for both kids and adults?

    AJJKRN replied to kariace's topic in Critical Care

    I really don't want to pin point my location for anominity reasons as far as AN goes. But yeah, we honestly do! Our Peds floor takes floor status and PIMC (probably know but pediatric intermediate...

  12. Could I be a CCRN specialist for both kids and adults?

    AJJKRN replied to kariace's topic in Critical Care

    I would just like to add to the conversation that this above statement is misinformed. My 400+ bed, level I trauma, level III NICU, teaching, Magnet, top 100, designated stoke, ACS, etc has a NICU...

  13. Dose calculations, new and old nurses.

    AJJKRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Did they have a clue on how to calculate? I think some issues arise with having been taught multiple ways to get to the same answer during school. I get that we all learn differently but five...

  14. Burnout/ Compassion fatigue

    AJJKRN replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Restraints and a good old ETOH WD scoring protocol to give as much Ativan or haldol as it takes to safely WD (Pt and staff

  15. Everywhere I read it's telling me that PTC is a waste of time Please HELP�������

    AJJKRN replied to Misskeena1's topic in General Nursing

    A CNA class should be around 6 weeks long including clinicals with taking a certification exam afterwards. Often offered for free at your local Adult Ed or for less than $1000 at your local college...

  16. Would this be considered a med error?

    AJJKRN replied to Theone40's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You wouldn't give three 100mg capsules, you would give what's called a med equivalent that you hopefully have access to that would be capsules of different strengths that add up to 275mg, like two...

  17. Ambulance transfer service name suggestions?

    AJJKRN replied to BIGT68's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely FlyingScot. I'm just thinking of names that may put a more memorable spin on the commercial marketing aspect for when companies have a choice in their EMS transport service, like...

  18. Ambulance transfer service name suggestions?

    AJJKRN replied to BIGT68's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, wanted to add

  19. Ambulance transfer service name suggestions?

    AJJKRN replied to BIGT68's topic in General Nursing

    How's about; Halo, Wings, Arrow, Metal Pedal, Gift, Eagle, Soar, etc. It's got to be short and sweet so the ED's and area communities know exactly who they are talking about and relay it to each other...

  20. Does it matter if you have an ADN or BSN nowadays?

    AJJKRN replied to tobeornottobe25's topic in General Students

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  21. Nurses being fired after 20 plus years

    AJJKRN replied to jtmarcy12's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure NOADLS that the persons you were talking to weren't just trying to get you to do it yourself? It's been my experience that they tend to be very passive-aggressive (Tee hee hee) But...

  22. Nurses being fired after 20 plus years

    AJJKRN replied to jtmarcy12's topic in General Nursing

    I take it you haven't worked with many Filipino nurses. Generally they are educated in English and use approved American nursing school books and resources. I don't want American nursing jobs...

  23. Tracing Lines Each Time

    AJJKRN replied to mgturtle's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I don't believe it's touched upon during a new nurses orientation at my hospital. I do believe it is in our IV maintenance protocol that can be clearly missed if one does not do their due...

  24. Tracing Lines Each Time

    AJJKRN replied to mgturtle's topic in General Nursing

    I think some things are just expected of us as nursing professionals to perform or know, such as labeling/tracing multiple lines, etc. This is just like having the expectation of following the five...

  25. TEAS Scores ILLINOIS

    AJJKRN replied to em123em's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Does your school not have a student development or study center? I actually took a short class at my college that helped prep me for the test. Whether or not it was very helpful or not I couldn't...