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  1. You're welcome. Yes. Either Coreg, metoprolol succinate SR, or bisoprolol. We have a team of heart failure NPs whose job it is to evaluate whether patients are getting treatment according to the guidelines. They also educate the patients on managing ...
  2. I recommend looking up the AHA Get With the Guidelines heart failure recommendations. Cardioselective BBs (Corey, metoprolol SR) are indicated as they have been shown to improve mortality. Additionally an ACEI or ARB are recommended for all patients ...
  3. (CORRECTION) Ben Taub New Grad Residency Springs 2k16.

    I know someone who is in the residency now. He is also getting $27/hr base plus shift diff for nights
  4. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    Vaccines are not injected intravenously 😃
  5. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    Mandatory vaccination to maintain employment (a choice) is not the same as forced vaccination for a population....
  6. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    rusti1 is not a nurse. You can see her intentions here.
  7. Good ICU Nursing Books (Non Textbooks)

    Fast Facts for Critical Care by Kathy White
  8. Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    There are also positions in Informatics, positions with medical device companies such as pacers and AICDs, education, etc
  9. What would you like to see in your scrubs?

    Fabric that is soft, wrinkle free, and durable. As far as fit, I am a small petite woman and I still have difficulty finding scrubs that keep my behind covered when squatting down or leaning over. This is the main thing I consider when purchasing my ...
  10. I have run into this question before as well. I was told the benefit would be if your parents have a low income, you may get more assistance. I do not know this to be fact but I was told verbally by someone in a financial aid office.
  11. Can I still be an RN if I was in a Mental Hospital?

    Some state boards may ask if you have ever been hospitalized for psychiatric reasons or diagnosed with particular psych disorders. I would get in touch with your state board anonymously to find out if this will come up in the future. And never offer ...
  12. Grey's Anatomy Scrubs

    I wear them both. I find the 4 pocket to be a little more fitted but I love the 5 pocket since I like to put flushes there
  13. If you wear Danskos.... How often do you replace shoes?

    As far as fit I have pairs for 5 years I am still wearing. One thing to beware of is the shiny patent finish is known to scuff or tear. I have had patent pairs tear, and if you contact Dansko customer service they will usually replace them. The Dansk...
  14. Positive PPD and nursing

    There are also blood tests now you can opt for instead (Quantiferon-TB gold, T spot). This is what I do when requested so I don't have to get so many X Rays.
  15. Houston Methodist

    http://www.houstonmethodist.org/hm-expansion
  16. Houston Methodist

    Methodist is building a brand new hospital in The Woodlands. I work in an ICU at a different hospital in The Woodlands and I know we have a hard time finding experienced ICU staff. I can't remember how many ICU beds the new Methodist is going to have...
  17. Anxiety over a final

    Just try to stay confident/positive. If you have done well on your other tests keep reminding yourself of this. You could also try to take your mind off of it by reading a book, watching tv, or intentionally redirecting your thoughts. Good luck and y...
  18. Ps after I was accepted I got great grades and now I am in a NP program. It will work out if you work hard!
  19. Good ?I hope it works out. I'm not familiar with the accelerated msn programs but I did not originally have the grades to get in to my BSN program. I talked with the people at the school extensively and retook several classes before being accepted. M...
  20. Internships and ADHD

    Lists and flowsheets, write things down, highlighters and post it notes. Oh and work with your doctor to find the right treatment for you ?
  21. My question, not trying to be rude, is would you be able to get in to an accelerated MSN program if you didn't have the grades to get into a BSN program? I would just be concerned logistically
  22. HELP! Fingerprint/Morphotrust - NCLEX TX

    I would recommend getting it done ASAP. Once I sent my cards to identogo it took several weeks for them to process them and send to the BON. Once they finally received them it took the BON a couple of weeks to process them. I think the whole process ...
  23. Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    In our ER we took MOAB (management of aggressive behavior). We frequently had violent patients (a lot of psych and drug users). Anytime you think there is potential for a patient to become violent or aggressive take multiple staff members in the room...
  24. How does heparinizing ports work?

    It also sits in the port. Think of when you prime a cap or tubing with saline.
  25. TWU Houston vs. UTH

    Thanks very much! I was actually already 95% leaning towards UTH, but since I am new to Houston and paying out of state tuition, I just wanted to make sure the extra cost was justified.