ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Propofol and drug overdose

    ckh23 replied to ICUenthusiast's topic in MICU, SICU

    In addition to the above, if it's someone who is a chronic drug abuser, they usually have a high tolerance to the fentanyl, ativan/versed gtts and it's hard to get them adequately

  2. NCLEX taken today HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ckh23 replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know if it still applies as it has been 6 years since I took the NCLEX, but.... The trick we used is to look up the last question to see if you got it right or wrong. If it is right you passed...

  3. Suicidal man at nurses' station

    ckh23 replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

    What an idiot! He is even more foolish for turning his back to the patient. If he keeps up that up he is going to find out the hard way of why you never turn your back on a pysch

  4. CICU vs CT stepdown to CTICU - which is best PLEASE help

    ckh23 replied to misha12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If your end game is to be a CRNA I say start in the CICU because you can start gaining your critical care experience. I also find it to be easier to move from ICU to ICU than from non-ICU into an ICU...

  5. Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve

    ckh23 replied to KnightRN's topic in General Students

    It is very relevant in the ICU with ABG's. A patients PH, CO2 and temp are going to effect the curve, so in order to get an accurate picture of oxygenation in a patient, these things need to be taken...

  6. mandatory designated quiet time

    ckh23 replied to zoebaily's topic in General Nursing

    Quiet time should be at night. Thankfully in our unit, visiting hours are over at 2000. I think sleep in the hospital is very under rated and under appreciated. It pains me to see people getting their...

  7. Job Offer Rescinded .... Now What???

    ckh23 replied to WorriedAbout2Morrow's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you would be the first one considered doesn't mean they will actively seek you out when another position opens. You need to be proactive about it. As others have mentioned, give them a...

  8. Difficult access: Would you go for EJ or pedal?

    ckh23 replied to Murse901's topic in Emergency

    I don't know off hand if there is any evidence, but I'm thinking EJ instead of foot, especially if the MD is ready to place one. It may be fine for now, but an IV in the foot is more easily disloged...

  9. Physical Abuse against Staff

    ckh23 replied to ErinBSN's topic in Emergency

    It's not an acceptable place anywhere. I call the cops and press charges whether they are drunk or

  10. HELP! Taking Chemistry-103 at PCCC for UMDNJ

    ckh23 replied to nonenonenone18's topic in General Nursing

    If that is the case than there really is no way to find out because it sounds to be based on the opinion of the person reviewing it. The only other thing I can think of is to get a course description...

  11. Penn Nursing Summer Institute?

    ckh23 replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    If that is the case then it does sound like a good program to give you some insight about the different fields of nursing and also some clinical time shadowing a

  12. Penn Nursing Summer Institute?

    ckh23 replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    I looked up the program and to me it looks more like something for high school juniors and seniors who are thinking about pursuing nursing as a career. From the information they provide, I don't see...

  13. HELP! Taking Chemistry-103 at PCCC for UMDNJ

    ckh23 replied to nonenonenone18's topic in General Nursing

    NJ has a program where most if not all credits from community college will transfer to in-state colleges. However I would contact UMDNJ to verify. Here is a link with the name and email address of the...

  14. Protonix use

    ckh23 replied to laughingtoe's topic in Patient Medications

    It is used for gastric ulcer prevention while hospitalized. However there was an article recently in one of the critical care magazines that show some evidence that giving GI prophylaxis outside of...

  15. Patients should ALL be swabbed tested for HIV

    ckh23 replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    It has to do with privacy and that is why you need someone's consent to test for HIV. Also if you are using standard precautions than what extra protection do you

  16. OK- Freaking out about TB now!

    ckh23 replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. At the rate we are going, you are probably going to be more likely to contract one the superbugs because the list keeps growing and the number of effective abx are

  17. New grad here. If I got cancelled for a shift do I need to make up the hours lost?

    ckh23 replied to mnf4ever's topic in General Nursing

    Check your policy. The general rule is if they cancel you for whatever reason, ie low census, you are not required to make up those hours. You usually have the option of using PTO to make up for those...

  18. Where did you get your BSN?

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

    I did University of Wyoming RN-BSN online and I was just accepted into Villanova's

  19. Bye Bye Bye!

    ckh23 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Wait for the offer in

  20. What does Johnson and Johnson get out of promoting nursing careers?

    ckh23 replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's to take focus away from their products being

  21. Unsupportive 'team' members

    ckh23 replied to Chixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Getting sent home a few times without pay may change her attitude and start to build a nice file against the person. Taking away money from someone can be motivation. True it may things worse but keep...

  22. Unsupportive 'team' members

    ckh23 replied to Chixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would also talk to the manager and find out what kind of authority your position has, if any. Can you only write them up? Or can you send them home if they aren't doing their job or for...

  23. What advice to give?

    ckh23 replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Why are you feeding into their entitled attitudes by holding their hand and trying to find out some inspirational speech to give them that will change their minds. These are big boys and girls who...

  24. Acceptance Issue

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

    Well there isn't too much you can do until after the holiday. Do you have the name and contact number of the person who told you you were accepted? Hopefully this is just some error between admin and...

  25. How much does your school cost? I'll go first.

    ckh23 replied to Air'n's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Villanova University about $60k with everything. GI bill to pay half and a monthly housing allowance and an awesome wife to support the family while I'm in