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  1. Nursing Dose

    Dranger replied to guest449786's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh yes all the holier than though nurses are coming out of the woodwork! Instead of using critical thinking skills they go to attacking a license bla blah Heres an example, sometimes docs write a...

  2. septic shock

    Dranger replied to nursingcrib's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Septic shock: Cultures Lots of fluids Pressors Proper antibiotic coverage Respiratory support with mechanical or non-mechanical means Watching labs and electrolytes That's the gist of it. If sepsis...

  3. Nurses Diverting Narcotics.

    Dranger replied to NurseCalamity's topic in General Nursing

    I just find it ironic that pharmacy tightly controls little vials of narcotics and benzos but there is barely any oversight for the copious amounts of bags we use on sedated

  4. Nursing Dose

    Dranger replied to guest449786's topic in Patient Medications

    I am not saying it's right and I am not saying I do it but the people on this thread that are appalled probably don't work in a intensive care setting where you need to bring people down fast for...

  5. ACNP jobs

    Dranger replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work with a lot of nurses in FNP programs and they are always baffled as to why I chose ACNP. When I say it's because I want to work inpatient or specialty, I always get "Well FNPs do all of that...

  6. Army Reserve Question

    Dranger replied to TradHunterRN's topic in Government, Military

    I mean you could call the local AMEDD recruiter and ask but I don't think they will give you exact numbers. Also tuition assistance is terrible for officers as they expect the Army already paid for...

  7. Nursing Dose

    Dranger replied to guest449786's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes I have, mostly in the ICU setting with haldol or Ativan in non tubed patients. Sometimes nurses will run sedation like versed or fentanyl higher for a while as well and drop it back down. Never...

  8. Paranoia and panic! How can I be safe?

    Dranger replied to FNPSafety's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's called the practice of medicine, there will be mistakes or oversights. As long as you were doing your due diligence there shoudn't be an issue. Mistakes are more common in a office setting...

  9. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    Dranger replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It took me 3 months man, most of it is timing and not necessarily qualifications to be honest. With the glut of newer grads drifting to NP schools for some unknown reason I am sure there will be open...

  10. NP Stats

    Dranger replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wonder why Acute Care has the least number of years experience. New specialty? Or it attracts young ICU

  11. Columbia, SC area nursing programs

    Dranger replied to lyndsmar's topic in General Nursing

    You said your boyfriend was placed there. By placed I assumed you meant assigned. There is a large Army base nearby called Fort Jackson that is usually not a sought after

  12. Travel Nursing as a New Grad

    Dranger replied to 2014Student's topic in Travel

    A few of our travel nurses were making well beyond what we make plus all of their stipends for housing/car/food etc even with years of experience accounted for. I was pretty

  13. Would you file a complaint?

    Dranger replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I find it odd that every last person you encountered was rude to you and in a few cases you knew them well. I am not doubting your story and I ascertain that their assessment skills were poor but it...

  14. Military Nursing- but which branch?!

    Dranger replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in Government, Military

    As you guess every branch is over capacity and very difficult to join regardless of prior service. I have read on here the Air Force might be a little more forgiving with slots though especially for...

  15. Army Reserve Question

    Dranger replied to TradHunterRN's topic in Government, Military

    Reserves does modules for no compensation except retirement points. I literally sat down for 2 weeks straight every day for 6-8 hours and finally got them done. I would have much preferred the longer...

  16. Army/Navy corp

    Dranger replied to Charmedcel14's topic in Government, Military

    Last I heard it was still very selective especially for active duty. Med surg is usually never in demand and oddly enough neither is ICU or ED. Plenty of M/S LTs to fill those ICU/ED role via the Army...

  17. University of South Carolina Online NP

    Dranger replied to jgcadet's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am all for thorough orientations and while I don't want something to drag on for all involved that live local, estimating $500 for a flight, $70 for a car and $120 for a hotel is rather pricey for a...

  18. Direct-entry NP with no prereqs

    Dranger replied to ISingTheBodyElectric's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That's really odd. I might give her a pass if her bachelors was in Bio or Chem but SW? No way. The basic fundamentals you mentioned are bare bones concepts many laypeople off the street should or do...

  19. Travel Nursing as a New Grad

    Dranger replied to 2014Student's topic in Travel

    Yeah no. If we had a brand new travel nurse in the ICU making heaps more money than me while I pretty much train them I would be

  20. University of South Carolina Online NP

    Dranger replied to jgcadet's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wonder how many days it is. I saw the MANDATORY tag lol which makes me hope it's more than a 8 hour stint. Flying across the country, renting a car and getting a hotel would not be enjoyable for a...

  21. Pre-nursing student, want to become an FNP. Reputable fast track programs??

    Dranger replied to DontWantNoScrbs's topic in General Students

    I recommend at least working while in NP school. If you plan to work in a hospital, RN experience will be essential as a new

  22. renting vs buying ebooks & online access texts

    Dranger replied to NeoNatMom's topic in General Students

    Rent or e-book theory texts. I would buy your M/S and patho

  23. Liking members at AN

    Dranger replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I have never blocked anyone but I am sure there are plenty of people here who don't like my posts but then there are those that do. It is what it is: an anonymous online forum. I don't take anything...

  24. Columbia, SC area nursing programs

    Dranger replied to lyndsmar's topic in General Nursing

    Lol Fort Jackson? Sorry. Well University of South Carolina is right

  25. Pursue the DNP with lots of loans? Help!

    Dranger replied to RachelRN829's topic in General Nursing

    That's a ton a of debt. Grad school shouldn't be an option right