ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Is this academic dishonesty?

    ckh23 replied to Jessicias85's topic in General Students

    No different than if you didn't have the list and just started reading the

  2. Medical Dosage Calculations Class

    ckh23 replied to studentgolfer's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you think you can pass the test then go for it. I think the tests are a little harder if you are going to test out. Also be careful because med calculations are not all just simple math. In many...

  3. dilemma

    ckh23 replied to carlarenee02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well the real question is how do you feel about your nursing classes? If you like them and you are really interested in nursing, I think it would be a mistake to throw away what you have accomplished...

  4. CCRN Practice Questions/Test

    ckh23 replied to NeuroNP's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you are willing to spend a little bit of money, Pass CCRN comes with a CD that offers tons of practice questions. I actually didn't use the book that much because it has way too much information,...

  5. excited/nervous to start MICU job!

    ckh23 replied to blufoxtrot's topic in MICU, SICU

    I found the best way to get a good grasp on CRRT is hands on. Try to take advantage of it while you are on

  6. Is it really illegal to require BSN?

    ckh23 replied to mamaxmaria's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No it is not illegal to have BSN as a job requirement. It is also not illegal to have the nurses obtain a BSN to remain employed. NJ is a "at-will" work

  7. Any opinions about Cooper Hospital in Camden and Virtua in Mt Holly NJ?

    ckh23 replied to RNJ08's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I worked in Mt.Holly. I thought it was a nice place to work. They are very dedicated to patient satisfaction and the press ganey

  8. What barriers discourage preventative action to reduce risk of DVT

    ckh23 replied to emilytsay1207's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think about what would prevent/make it difficult for the patient to get up out of bed and ambulate. Hint: This person just had their chest cracked

  9. Student Nurse Volunteer

    ckh23 replied to aneres1390's topic in MICU, SICU

    If your plan is to go into critical care, I think this would be a good experience. I'm not saying this will improve your chances of getting an externship position in the future, but it certainly can't...

  10. Math Question

    ckh23 replied to Brekka's topic in General Students

    The OP states that the question gives the concentration of 50mg/250ml. A simple calculation

  11. Fired from my med/surg job after almost 3 years

    ckh23 replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    It sucks that this is happening to you. I personally wouldn't turn in a resignation letter because it is letting them off the hook for possible unemployment benefits. If they are going to fire you...

  12. Would you give Lantus without BG check?

    ckh23 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would. Whatever number you get from your glucose check will be irrelevant in regards to your Lantus injection. The onset is anywhere from 2-4hrs, but Lantus has no pronounced peak. Lantus plateaus...

  13. Common meds in the SICU

    ckh23 replied to Ktb228's topic in MICU, SICU

    Pressors Levophed Epi Vasopressin Phenylepherine Sedatives/Analgesics/Anxiolytic Ativan Versed Fentanyl Morphine Dilaudid Propofol Percocet Xanax Seroquel VTE Prophylaxis Lovenox injection Heparin...

  14. Plasma and Rh factor compatability

    ckh23 replied to Turd Ferguson's topic in General Nursing

    RH factor is generally not considered for FFP because there are so few RBCs in the FFP. You are correct in that the FFP compatibility is opposite from RBC's because it has to do with the antibodies...

  15. Math Question

    ckh23 replied to Brekka's topic in General Students

    I don't see how it is a badly written question, seems like a pretty straight forward math question. As an FYI remember if you have your standard nitro concentration 50mg/250ml every 10mcg/min is 3...

  16. How to turn down a job

    ckh23 replied to DemonWings's topic in MICU, SICU

    Simply be polite and honest. Thank her for the opportunity to interview and after some thinking you decided to go with the other position. The big thing is to not burn any bridges just in case ICU...

  17. Do you think younger generations have a sense of entitlement?

    ckh23 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, but as someone else stated I don't think this is a new problem just more

  18. Should teachers have first aid training?

    ckh23 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how it could hurt, but as someone else said just because they are certified doesn't determine how they will act when an emergency arises. As far as the girl having the seizure, having...

  19. Short-Term Disability/Maternity

    ckh23 replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    When my wife went out on maternity the state paid. I think the calculation they use is 2/3 of the weekly pay average of the last 8 weeks of pay. Disability started from the date the doctor put on her...

  20. Need help understanding an insulin drip

    ckh23 replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Critical Care

    If you have IV insulin infusing you need to have some type of dextrose going IV, whether it is D10, D5 1/2, TPN, etc. The reason is to prevent hypoglycemia. The effect of IV insulin is very quick and...

  21. Being stopped from going to critical care

    ckh23 replied to sonia211's topic in Critical Care

    Why not try talking with your HR or whoever is above your manager like your CNO. You might find them to be more helpful. If the facility is smart it would benefit them to keep you employed and moved...

  22. Any Suggestions?

    ckh23 replied to Neuronurse143's topic in General Nursing

    Same say surgery or case

  23. Gel then Gloves

    ckh23 replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to let them dry first or it's the same result as trying to put gloves on a wet

  24. Looking for a CVICU job- should I list CRNA goal?

    ckh23 replied to jelly221,RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You'll hear different opinions on this as there was just recently a thread on this topic. My personal opinion is to leave it out. I think it's great that you have a 10 year goal to become a CRNA....

  25. Why aren't more nurses and nursing facilities unionized?

    ckh23 replied to Ev1987's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Because sometimes your union "leaders" are just as greedy as the hospital and have their own agendas to push. For example I worked at a unionized hospital and our union board were all home health...