ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. American Red Cross and Hipaa

    ckh23 replied to NurseBatzy's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    As you have found out, there are exemptions to HIPAA and information can and will be released in certain situations. Public health issues are also another area you will find exemptions to HIPAA. As...

  2. Why an X-ray instead of an MRI

    ckh23 replied to anashenwrath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Perhaps he does not do well in enclosed

  3. ABG's and O2

    ckh23 replied to Helper330's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To piggyback onto Ashley, you have to know what your vent settings are and what the patient is doing on the vent. As an example, if the patient's vent is set on 100% FiO2 and his body is not in a...

  4. What do CRNA schools think about getting your BSN online?

    ckh23 replied to swagg.crna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I doubt they discriminate, but you never know the preferences of someone sitting on the ad com. The route I took was ADN to BSN online and I'll be starting my program in August

  5. Pharm Rep making rounds with the nurse?

    ckh23 replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    To make sure the product is being applied properly. Just because the product is already in use, doesn't mean that the staff is applying it properly or has been in-serviced on the

  6. Can I get into CRNA school?

    ckh23 replied to NYRN315's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Every program is different and there is no set formula to appease the ad com. Some programs heavily weigh your GPA, where others might weigh your clinical experience. What you should really focus on...

  7. Going to CRNA school and Surviving financially?

    ckh23 replied to NYRN315's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The only advice I can give is to get rid of the debt and work your butt to save as much as possible. It looks like you may be taking out loans to cover school and living expenses so make sure your...

  8. What are my chances of getting into CRNA school if...

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

    Yes I received my ADN then did my BSN online while working. I will start my anesthesia program August

  9. Anyone applying to Drexel, Excela, Villanova, or Tornetta for 2013?

    ckh23 replied to SRNA4U's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just the basic questions why villanova? Why do you want to be a crna? How do you plan to pay for school? Know your hemodynamic values and your vasoactive drug. They will also ask about the typical pt...

  10. Anyone applying to Drexel, Excela, Villanova, or Tornetta for 2013?

    ckh23 replied to SRNA4U's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck on your interview. I start Villanova in

  11. how can these schools get away with SCAMMING people?

    ckh23 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why is it a scam? Just because someone gets ripped off for not doing any research doesn't make it a scam. Ever go to a sporting event? A can of soda cost $5, but if you did some research and brought...

  12. Heparin gtt - anti-xa vs. PTT

    ckh23 replied to CharmedJ7's topic in General Nursing

    1. PTT 2.

  13. Need assistance handling a situation

    ckh23 replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I say clear it up with your manager first. This very well could just be the rumor mill going on. Do you have an offer letter for the position of charge nurse and the salary associated with it? If so...

  14. Yankauer or NT suction

    ckh23 replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Be very careful about shoving that yankaur into the back of their throat. If not you will be dealing with

  15. New grad orient possibly going to get fired...Plz help!

    ckh23 replied to gr9153's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The ICU can be very challenging for nurses new to critical care, whether they are new grads or experienced. All you can do is your best. Time management is something you will develop with time and...

  16. Albumin Reaction

    ckh23 replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

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  17. Albumin Reaction

    ckh23 replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    Albumin is not considered a blood product where I work. I don't think you are over-reacting. Itching, redness, and hives is an allergic reaction, not a

  18. Question RE posts by student nurses

    ckh23 replied to JennyNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I find bothersome is when students come looking to have their homework done for them. It is one thing to ask for help, but it is quite another to ask for the answers. The worst part is...

  19. The heparin bottle for a cap?

    ckh23 replied to MAdams2610's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of it. It sounds like this was just a way the clinical instructor practiced and passed along to the

  20. Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    ckh23 replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    If your only recourse is to sit around and blame others, than why are you so upset over the current situation? It can't be that bad for you if you are too lazy to get off your butt and try to do...

  21. Politcally incorrect rant aka how my day went

    ckh23 replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    So what have YOU done about it? Have you voted, petitioned, gathered signatures and taken them to your local representative and senator? Have you gone through your chain of command about the terrible...

  22. student nurse help

    ckh23 replied to PromiseRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the chart issue may come into play that it might have been with the patient while he/she was off the floor getting the stress

  23. Making Reservations for the ER

    ckh23 replied to kaliRN's topic in Emergency

    Can I also put in my dinner order as well? Yes I need an appointment for my crushing chest pain and I'll also take a NY strip medium rare with some champagne on

  24. Pain meds IV push

    ckh23 replied to krista312's topic in General Nursing

    Extremely silly. IV push. Perhaps you should refer your preceptor to the hospital

  25. TJU or UPenn

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

    That's insane. Thank god Villanova is less than half of that. I can't imagine what that monthly student loan payment is after