MendedHeart

MendedHeart

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  1. which assessment tools should I use on this patient?

    MendedHeart replied to marsy82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would definitely use an interpreter as well... How are you going to ask him what his pain level is? Do u speak his language? You may want to think about using the faces pain

  2. How much do you make as a tech?

    MendedHeart replied to RCBR's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    NC=12-15/hr

  3. acute health scenario

    MendedHeart replied to kasper's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oxygenation. .pt is on 6L...why? Are there any

  4. Fentanyl bolus question

    MendedHeart replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

  5. Salary expectations

    MendedHeart replied to Emilynn09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Most of NC is around the same..Raleigh hospitals start RN at $20-21/hour...with a portion of insurance paid..not enough..lol...the shift diff is excellent-8-15/hr...it is true..cost of living is...

  6. How long are patients NPO after surgery

    MendedHeart replied to mlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Depends on the surgery..what kind? And the doctors orders

  7. Fentanyl bolus question

    MendedHeart replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My bad..didnt

  8. Care Planning

    MendedHeart replied to ala2ch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also a higher priority is airway...Impaired gas exchange...this is def a must..your pt is on mech vent right...so it has to b impaired or he wouldnt

  9. Care Planning

    MendedHeart replied to ala2ch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok..you can use all that data for that

  10. Care Planning

    MendedHeart replied to ala2ch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    End stage renal= impaired tissue perfusion:renal r/t damaged vessels in kidneys 2° esrd aeb bun, creat.uop??

  11. Care Planning

    MendedHeart replied to ala2ch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    New trach? Airway? Encephalopathy?

  12. How to measure cardiac contractility and stroke volume??

    MendedHeart replied to gikg's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are 4 dereminants CO.. and there is now a device called a NICOM..it non invasive cardiac output monitor..its very cool..seen it used in

  13. How to measure cardiac contractility and stroke volume??

    MendedHeart replied to gikg's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Or an Echo to measure

  14. In 4th sem, are you supposed to apply to BRN for exam by yourself or does school tell

    MendedHeart replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in General Students

    Ive heard its easier to apply and test in current state and have transfered when u move..there are a lot of compact states ad

  15. scenario:

    MendedHeart posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    79yo male pt. Admit diagnosis=Vovulus. PMH-DM2, PAD, CAD . Pt has NGT to LIWS no output Pt NPO with NS to hydrate Scheduled colonic decompression at 1200 on this day. Pt on achs BGM This is all I...

  16. Fentanyl bolus question

    MendedHeart replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yea thats a lot..I only saw them to it

  17. Fentanyl bolus question

    MendedHeart replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    They also scan bags earlier than they need..like when its close to being

  18. Decreased cardiac output r/t CABG - Graded care plan HELP!!

    MendedHeart replied to gikg's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Couldnt the blood pressure indicate increased

  19. Fentanyl bolus question

    MendedHeart replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lol..the phrase "DL" has been around a lot longer than computers and text talk

  20. scenario:

    MendedHeart replied to MendedHeart's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thats a good suggestion but its on the floor I currently work as a NA and will be working as a RN as soon as I pass my boards. Maybe something to mention during Unit Based Council meeting? We have...

  21. whats the difference?

    MendedHeart replied to ms.nikki's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wouldnt see why u couldn't use both as long as you have data. Aspiration before swallowing when prioritizing I

  22. Appropriate IV for pneumonia???

    MendedHeart replied to jennys77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the rate is ok as long as this pts heart is fine..but idk about the type...I think the MD should make that

  23. Nursing student got CNA job!

    MendedHeart replied to sduncan86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work on a tele surgical floor as a NA and during the day shift. We have between 6-9 patients. We do all baths on day shift as well and change linens daily. Its a lot of work but it is doable. Its...

  24. question nurses at the bedside

    MendedHeart replied to ghansen99's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How do u like EPIC? Our hospital systems are in the midst of changing to

  25. Decreased cardiac output r/t CABG - Graded care plan HELP!!

    MendedHeart replied to gikg's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ^^^awesome explanation!