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  1. Is Coreg part of a standard treatment for heart failure at your facility?

    AGACNPTX replied to E.Renez's topic in Cardiac

    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...

  2. Is Coreg part of a standard treatment for heart failure at your facility?

    AGACNPTX replied to E.Renez's topic in Cardiac

    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....

  3. (CORRECTION) Ben Taub New Grad Residency Springs 2k16.

    AGACNPTX replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know someone who is in the residency now. He is also getting $27/hr base plus shift diff for

  4. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    AGACNPTX replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Vaccines are not injected intravenously

  5. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    AGACNPTX replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Mandatory vaccination to maintain employment (a choice) is not the same as forced vaccination for a

  6. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    AGACNPTX replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    rusti1 is not a nurse. You can see her intentions

  7. Good ICU Nursing Books (Non Textbooks)

    AGACNPTX replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Critical Care

    Fast Facts for Critical Care by Kathy

  8. Get the Bsn or leave nursing?

    AGACNPTX replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are also positions in Informatics, positions with medical device companies such as pacers and AICDs, education,

  9. What would you like to see in your scrubs?

    AGACNPTX replied to xo_mish's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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....

  10. Working on FAFSA, benefit of answering parental questions

    AGACNPTX replied to ZrowGz's topic in General Students

    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...

  11. Can I still be an RN if I was in a Mental Hospital?

    AGACNPTX replied to pediatricnurse2016's topic in General Students

    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...

  12. Grey's Anatomy Scrubs

    AGACNPTX replied to RN_Kristen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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

  13. If you wear Danskos.... How often do you replace shoes?

    AGACNPTX replied to dannygirl04's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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...

  14. Positive PPD and nursing

    AGACNPTX replied to mishabc's topic in General 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

  15. Houston Methodist

    AGACNPTX replied to ThatKat's topic in Texas Nursing

    http://www.houstonmethodist.org/hm-expansion

  16. Houston Methodist

    AGACNPTX replied to ThatKat's topic in Texas Nursing

    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...

  17. Anxiety over a final

    AGACNPTX replied to amgnurse2bee's topic in General Students

    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...

  18. Thoughts on Accelerated MSN for Bachelor's in another area

    AGACNPTX replied to kmbrink's topic in General Students

    Ps after I was accepted I got great grades and now I am in a NP program. It will work out if you work

  19. Thoughts on Accelerated MSN for Bachelor's in another area

    AGACNPTX replied to kmbrink's topic in General Students

    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...

  20. Internships and ADHD

    AGACNPTX replied to Katgeb's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    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. Thoughts on Accelerated MSN for Bachelor's in another area

    AGACNPTX replied to kmbrink's topic in General Students

    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

  22. HELP! Fingerprint/Morphotrust - NCLEX TX

    AGACNPTX replied to kawaiibows's topic in Nurse Registration

    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...

  23. Um... Can you hit before you get hit?

    AGACNPTX replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    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...

  24. How does heparinizing ports work?

    AGACNPTX replied to Ted D's topic in Patient Medications

    It also sits in the port. Think of when you prime a cap or tubing with

  25. TWU Houston vs. UTH

    AGACNPTX replied to AGACNPTX's topic in Texas Nursing

    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