MendedHeart

MendedHeart

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  1. Rhythm debate

    MendedHeart replied to MendedHeart's topic in Cardiac

    I'm not saying I'm right about the flutter, but if you zoom in really close, you can see extra p's in almost every lead. Also, there are a lot of sharp points throughout and the bottom lead looks like...

  2. Rhythm debate

    MendedHeart replied to MendedHeart's topic in Cardiac

    Could it be a F wave on a t wave making look like STE? Flutter does break the isoelectric

  3. Rhythm debate

    MendedHeart replied to MendedHeart's topic in Cardiac

    What's the rate?. I was wondering if this could be a hidden Atrial flutter? I have seen them look lile this a few times. Also, look at the p wave

  4. Nurse Slang Yo!

    MendedHeart replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    TFTB- Too fat to

  5. Report me???

    MendedHeart posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my coworkers threatened to report me if I worked more than 60 hours a week between 2 jobs. I looked on the BON website and it does not prohibit hours over 60 but suggests use of caution doing...

  6. Initiating Intravenous Access

    MendedHeart replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    😄 hence the

  7. Salary of an RN?

    MendedHeart replied to hardworkingmom9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We just finished with our 4th Magnet recertification. I can tell you from first hand experience, We do not have a 80/20 mix of BSN to ADN although that is the goal. Magnet is more about Nursing...

  8. Report me???

    MendedHeart replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    My question was if anyone works over 60 hours a week. Not worried about it, thank

  9. First medication error... And the last.

    MendedHeart replied to AnthoScott's topic in General Students

    Two things stood out to me here: 1. You, as a student, can give narcotics especially IV. We could never do that. 2. Did you take the order from the MD? A student is not allowed to take verbal

  10. Report me???

    MendedHeart replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Yea I'm not doing that. I was thinking of working 2 or 3 shifts a week on contract while working my full time weekend job. But nevertheless, I don't think it's against the

  11. Report me???

    MendedHeart replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Me and another nurse were discussing an agency she used to work and that it sounded like I may want to do it on my days off. I don't currently hold 2 jobs, but I do work 48-60 hours a week

  12. Report me???

    MendedHeart replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    I think she was referring to the BON. I was very suprised she said that, she's an older Nurse who is about to

  13. Is an associates degree in nursing a waste of time?

    MendedHeart replied to hardworkingmom9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Best decision I EVER made!!!! Making excellent money

  14. Help with IV infusion rate answer

    MendedHeart replied to Reese2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yep. We also run our 3.375g/ 50mL Zosyn over 4

  15. Help with IV infusion rate answer

    MendedHeart replied to Reese2012's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

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  16. Important! Need answers

    MendedHeart replied to PCFR411's topic in Cardiac

    It's one or two questions. I barely find that criteria to fail a competency test for a job, licence, certificate, or whatever. Everyone who has passed something like that did not answer 100% of the...

  17. Important! Need answers

    MendedHeart replied to PCFR411's topic in Cardiac

    Sheeesh, harsh critics here. She said she's been certified twice before. We all have questions about things, even the most experienced person. Yes, this does sound basic, but I think it's the style...

  18. Mobility with femoral mahurkar/CVC

    MendedHeart replied to xkissmekatex's topic in Critical Care

    We get Large Bore femoral lines occasionally as temp HD access. These patients can be

  19. PICC LINE REMOVAL

    MendedHeart replied to HawaiiRN18's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget to check the platelet count prior to discontinuing, especially with a CVC. Like above posters said, you should review policy of facility before you do anything new, or that you dont know...

  20. Can an NP work 2 different specialties at the same time?

    MendedHeart replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yep. We had one who did Cards and GI at the same

  21. Pay at Rex, wakemed

    MendedHeart replied to CalishortyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I live on the outskirts of Raleigh, called knightdale. It's about 15 minutes from the hospital. Most of the outlying towns are cheaper except for Cary, which tends to be more expensive. There are...

  22. Pay at Rex, wakemed

    MendedHeart replied to CalishortyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That pay is correct. I work at Rex, and love it. If you take the CVICU, we will have a brand new Heart hospital ready next year. It's awesome. The weekend shift diff is $10 The night shift diff is...

  23. An NCLEX question for you.

    MendedHeart replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    Tachycardia causes alteration in Cardiac output therefore it does have to do with circulation. The sickle cell is complaining of some pain, not severe. Yes Sickle cell can cause circulation problems...

  24. When Can You Start Them On a Regular Diet after A CHF or Stroke

    MendedHeart replied to Student199's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The patient should have a Dysphagia screen. It's actually a requirement post CVA along with the NIHSS. The bedside RN can do this, however the patient may then need a swallow study and in that case, a...

  25. Nursing Hell.

    MendedHeart replied to tinbon434's topic in General Nursing

    In NC, CNA can get a Med Tech certificate and a SIC ( Supervisor In Charge) certificate for Assisted Livings not Acute Care. A RN only has to be present a day or two a week. The Med techs pass meds...