ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. I am so confused and need some advice!

    ckh23 replied to Single_Mom's topic in General Nursing

    If you are concerned about what your children think, why not just ask them. If this is something you really want to do than go for it. Just know that accelerated BSN programs are very challenging and...

  2. Just starting out

    ckh23 replied to KAMV30's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You can get a BSN right away if you get accepted into a BSN program, usually offered at a University and not the local community college. If you go the community college route, then you can graduate,...

  3. Help with integrated pathophysiology and lung cancer

    ckh23 replied to pe5322's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well I don't really know how you can incorporate her medical history into her Lung cancer diagnosis. You can also look at family and social history. Maybe her husband was a smoker and she suffered...

  4. Demerol 75 mg was given IV instead of IM. Fired!!!

    ckh23 replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    I think your only option for unemployment is to appeal the denial and hope for the best. I wouldn't get my hopes up because if I were the employer I would site misconduct and negligence to get you...

  5. liability insurance

    ckh23 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I just renewed my NSO and it was

  6. Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    ckh23 replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    I think she meant don't believe the "no hard feelings" because I'm sure there

  7. UTI vs Cystitis

    ckh23 replied to crey29's topic in General Students

    "itis" refers to inflammation so cystitis is inflammation of the bladder. Most if the time it is infection causing the inflammation but not always. Same for kidneys, there are other causes of...

  8. UTI vs Cystitis

    ckh23 replied to crey29's topic in General Students

    Cystitis is bladder information and most of the time it is caused by a UTI, but not always. So techincally you can have cystitis with or without a UTI and a UTI with or without cystitis. Mayo clinic...

  9. What should I have done differently?

    ckh23 replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    I think your first step should be to take out the contract and review it. After thorough review you can decide what your options are and what type of penalties, if any, there are for breaking the...

  10. Med Surg or ER for New Grad

    ckh23 replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Nursing Career

    Nonsense. If you want to work in the ER and you have a chance to do that, I say go for it! Why waste your time with med surg and then go to the ER? Med surg and ER have different skill sets you will...

  11. PTSD after patient attack

    ckh23 replied to ErNrsLynzzie's topic in Emergency

    It doesn't sound like enough time has passed for this to be considered PTSD. However that doesn't mean you did not go through a traumatic experience. You definitely should go talk to someone and get...

  12. Active military transitioning to Nursing?

    ckh23 replied to navytech09's topic in Nursing Career

    First I would start looking at where you are going to live when you get out and look at surrounding schools that offer Nursing as a degree. From there you can find out what requirements you need to...

  13. Punctured lung via OG tube with intubated patient?

    ckh23 replied to Alford's topic in General Nursing

    Not very. You would need a lot of force. You would also have to puncture and go through the cuff of the ETT. The minute you did that the vent alarm would start going

  14. PRISMA training

    ckh23 replied to linsey14's topic in MICU, SICU

    Agree with above. There should be someone at the company you can speak with. They do have educational packets and at my hospital they send out a rep to teach a two hour CVVH

  15. Awkwardness....what to do?

    ckh23 replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with Aly529. I think you should talk to him about it and let him know the reason why you didn't want to go to the follow up. From his point of view, you saw him once and canceled the follow...

  16. Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    ckh23 replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT go in until you have spoken/retained an attorney. I really think a meeting with them can make the situation worse for you. If they have already terminated you then there is no reason for you...

  17. will I be able to get a loan for school if I have had to file bankruptcy?

    ckh23 replied to horseygirl2rn's topic in General Students

    Let me clarify. It depends on the individual. Yes your credit score drops initially but how much depends on your original score and the type of debt they have. If your credit score was low prior to no...

  18. Edema caused by hypoproteinemia

    ckh23 replied to lhunau2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree. I think there has been way too much of this going on lately. I wish I had found allnurses in nursing school so people could do my homework. There is a difference between helping and just...

  19. will I be able to get a loan for school if I have had to file bankruptcy?

    ckh23 replied to horseygirl2rn's topic in General Students

    I believe it will matter with the private loans. After a bankruptcy your credit rating is much improved, but usually the loan applications ask if you have ever filed and the bankruptcy does show up on...

  20. Passport-type picture to send to BON

    ckh23 replied to mmm cdiff's topic in General Students

    I don't think it matters and it looks like the website prints them out and sends them to you anyway. I checked out the website and it looks legit. However this is an asterisk next to "free" and...

  21. Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    ckh23 replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    Do you carry your own liability insurance? If you do, contact them and they should provide you with a lawyer and defend you against the board if need

  22. Do you check on your patients less when family is in the room?

    ckh23 replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like for them to spend as much time together as possible. Our unit does not allow overnight stays. However I do NOT check on them less and I don't let them interfere with

  23. cardiothoracic ICU vs STICU

    ckh23 replied to garfieldshome's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well they are two different balls of wax. In CTICU you'll deal more with hearts and what not. In the STICU you will see a lot of neuro due to sometype of trauma, usually an MVA. You get people who...

  24. ACLS question

    ckh23 replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in MICU, SICU

    The protocols are just a guideline. However it seems like we give drugs as soon as possible, but in reality if someone is coding and you start CPR by the time you get the crash cart and pads on you...

  25. GI Bill Transfer of Benefits- Can you help?

    ckh23 replied to ssalulu's topic in General Students

    Are you sure you are eligible for the benefits? There are certain requirements of your husband's service that would make it eligible for transfer. Unfortunately the government moves slow with these...