ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Pushing 0.5 ml med into a central line

    ckh23 replied to Neverbefore's topic in Patient Medications

    To each his/her

  2. Pushing 0.5 ml med into a central line

    ckh23 replied to Neverbefore's topic in Patient Medications

    I think people are making this out to be way to complicated. Take your 10ml flush and waste 1 ml then draw up the whole 1ml of Benadryl giving you a total of 50mg in 10ml. Then waste 5ml and you have...

  3. Medication error scenario

    ckh23 replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone is wrong. I personally think the nurse that discovered the error is more culpable because he/she is actually aware of the error and continued it. Although the patient is getting the 10mg with...

  4. Work Experience

    ckh23 replied to rnforcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with wtbcrna. Your experience is just one peice of the puzzle when it comes time to apply for

  5. renal perfusion question

    ckh23 replied to little margarita's topic in General Students

    Perfusion is kept up by the body with normal blood pressures with different processes. What is Perfusion? When was your book written? There is plenty of evidence out there against the use of dopamine...

  6. New nurse with bad preceptor in the CCU

    ckh23 replied to Emmy2001's topic in Critical Care

    Although it sucks now, I think one day you will look back on this as a

  7. Lovenox order for patient with active GI bleed

    ckh23 replied to callbelldiva's topic in Critical Care

    For someone with an active GI bleed that is requiring a blood transfusion, I would have held the Lovenox and let doc know. As someone stated, it could just be an oversite for computer orders. I also...

  8. Studying for CCRN... question regarding test plan

    ckh23 replied to RNcairo's topic in MICU, SICU

    I used pass CCRN book and CD. I mainly studied from the CD with the practice tests and quizes and then supplemented that with the book. Don't bother reading the book because it has way too much...

  9. Failed Drug Test

    ckh23 replied to rrrrkk's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, get a lawyer and sue everyone and their mother. The company is probably dragging their feet because they are waiting to see if you use the "I have a problem" card. I'm not saying you do or don't...

  10. PVCs and heart rate

    ckh23 replied to pacnwRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it's an extra "beat", it

  11. Low undergrad GPA....can't get into NP school.

    ckh23 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend taking some grad classes that can be transfered into an NP program, such as advanced pharmacology. Since you have been out of school for 8 years, by doing well in these classes you...

  12. q4 hour vital signs in the ER...

    ckh23 replied to mamaxmaria's topic in Emergency

    I would have asked him if his hands were broken. If he has enough time to sit there while everyone else is running around, he damn sure has the time to get a blood pressure if it is that

  13. If us nurses could invent something, what would we choose?

    ckh23 replied to nursn4u11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A holding device filled with a gel like substance for intubated patients. I picture that they would be suspended in there so there would be no skin

  14. Some Advice before applying..

    ckh23 replied to mr.e01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would also recommend you actually look into these programs and find out which ones will offer you the best education and best clinical experience, instead of just blanket

  15. RN to BSN. Does it matter WHERE I get it? End goal=CRNA

    ckh23 replied to call me murse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most likely will depend on the program and the people on the ADCOM. However, I don't see any issues with it as long as the program is accredited. I did my RN-BSN online through University of Wyoming...

  16. Should CVVHD be 1:1

    ckh23 replied to kristenallene40's topic in Critical Care

    I understand the point you are trying to make, but it is not all encompassing. For example, there is no need for a drunk that was combative in the ER and then tubed to be a 1:1 when he will be...

  17. What are my chances of getting into the CVICU?

    ckh23 replied to BlkDog's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You do not need critical care experience to take the CCRN, just acute care. Initial CCRN Certification So while you could become CCRN certified, as a manager I would question how much of it you...

  18. Surviving OB

    ckh23 replied to nimartino's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When I was in school my instructor would try to pair me with a woman that was on their 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc child. They always seemed to be more willing to take on a male student and they were also a...

  19. a 4.0 GPA does not help

    ckh23 replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Stick with it and look at other programs that will let you transfer your

  20. Best/Worst Online Schools? Opinions PLEASE!!

    ckh23 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated from the University of Wyoming online RN to BSN. I thought it was a solid program and they have one of the cheapest tuitions around. I was able to work full time and compleated the program...

  21. CRNA, skipping the ICU?

    ckh23 replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Most schools require critical care experience, although there are a few that accept ER and PACU. I think you should really decide if CRNA is something you want to do before switching. I would also...

  22. Self extubation

    ckh23 replied to Jdalt10's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

  23. VTE Prophylaxis Ideas

    ckh23 replied to NurseAnnie123's topic in General Nursing

    Upon admission the patient gets a VTE screening by the physician and is put on either SCD's, heparin/lovenox, or both. However, unless there is a contra

  24. IVP vs IVPB

    ckh23 replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious to know how much experience your preceptor has. To me it seems more new grads are being precepted by nurses that barely have any experience

  25. Correcting INR

    ckh23 replied to missjustice's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors can be