ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Post code patient question

    ckh23 replied to tknoob's topic in MICU, SICU

    I

  2. PASS CCRN?

    ckh23 replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I took and passed the CCRN in September this year and I only used the Pass CCRN book and CD. Actually I mainly used the CD because the book has way too much information to sort through. If you're...

  3. is this an allergic reaction? or something else?

    ckh23 replied to bstoop's topic in General Nursing

    I agree angioedema. To me it sounds like it may be caused by something in the environment because it resolves when she's

  4. ADN or BSN

    ckh23 replied to glitterMind's topic in General Nursing

    Many programs also have an accelerated BSN program if you have an ADN and a previous degree. There are pros and cons to going ADN or BSN, but I personally enjoy ADN to BSN. That's what I did and I...

  5. did a bad check ruin everything?

    ckh23 replied to maas's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, fellow Marine here. I would suggest you settle this ASAP. Find out who holds the account (whether it is with the original company or a debt collection company). Then I would get something on a...

  6. Drawing Labs from IV Line

    ckh23 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. It can be done properly without hemolysis. I do it when ever possible, with the exception of blood cultures. Especially if the pt has a large bore IV such as an #18 or larger and the line is...

  7. Health Insurance

    ckh23 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Work is changing health insurance plans for 2011. There are 3 types, Health Savings (High deductible), PPO, and EPO. I'm on the fence between the EPO and the Health Savings. I wanted to know if...

  8. Health Insurance

    ckh23 replied to ckh23's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the response. What I should have added is that the Health Savings plan is attached to a high deductible insurance plan so there is an out of pocket maximum and coverage. I'm coming to the...

  9. question about job reference

    ckh23 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they can only tell them that you work there and what position you hold. I don't think your current employer is allowed to tell them anything about your job performance good or

  10. why not red blood cells transfusion?

    ckh23 replied to neurontin's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is not asking for medical advice, she is simply asking the question of why the patient wouldn't get a blood

  11. why not red blood cells transfusion?

    ckh23 replied to neurontin's topic in General Nursing

    Just because she is sickle cell doesn't mean she needs a transfusion, especially if she isn't anemic. Treatment might just be supportive until the crisis passes. A transfusion will not solve the...

  12. Waiting to hear if I get a second interview

    ckh23 replied to rn2b46's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Stay hopeful. Sometimes these processes can take some time. There is a good chance that you are not the only one who applied and they are waiting to interview more people before making a

  13. Signs, Triads, and Other Terms

    ckh23 replied to midge121787's topic in Emergency

    Beck's Triad for cardiac tamponade- JVD, hypotension, and muffled heart

  14. Preparing for CCRN

    ckh23 replied to PJMommy's topic in MICU, SICU

    I only used Pass CCRN. The book has a lot of info and to be honest I only read the sections on cardiac and respiratory then I just did practice questions/exams on the CD it came with. I took the test...

  15. Can you be fired after giving notice??

    ckh23 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    They can fire you for any reason they want, as long as it doesn't qualify as discrimination. As far as them paying for unemployment...doubtful unless your new employment is more than a week

  16. Confused please help!!!!!!!

    ckh23 replied to archieap's topic in Government, Military

    I agree. As a former service member I can tell you how difficult it will be for you and that recruiters LIE!! If they aren't willing to put THEIR promises in writing, then it isn't true. GET...

  17. Morphine vs Dilaudid vs Oxycodone

    ckh23 replied to nursingishard's topic in General Nursing

    Turning off the PCA could be if they are weaning down the patient in anticipation of discharge because you can't send them home with a PCA. Another reason could be that the nurse did want them loaded...

  18. Antibiotic Situation

    ckh23 replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, the blood took priority. Besides IV antibiotics are not going to cure a gangrenous

  19. What if every nurse walked out for one day?

    ckh23 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    It would collapse, unless you are Princeton Plainsboro and Dr. House has his team of doctors doing everything from giving meds to placing IV's

  20. Nitro drips

    ckh23 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    50/250

  21. pain management, how do I get better with this?

    ckh23 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    My bad you are right, non opioid

  22. pain management, how do I get better with this?

    ckh23 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom line is every patient is different and not everything works on everyone. Even though Tylenol is an NSAID, it has no anti-inflammatory effects. Without getting into too much detail, do a search...

  23. Hyperkalaemia and saline

    ckh23 replied to Darknights's topic in General Nursing

    You want to give the D50 IVP and then the insulin because of the hyperkalemia. It is a faster treatment to push K+ from extracellular space to intracellular, until the Kayeaxalte takes effect. The D50...

  24. Would you report this?

    ckh23 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise against going over your manager's head. Breaking the chain of command may not only make you look bad, but also put you in an uncomfortable position with your manager. For all you know...

  25. Need help writing an objective on my resume, can you help me?

    ckh23 replied to FutureNurseV's topic in General Nursing

    It should be short and sweet. They won't be looking for why you became a nurse, but why you are applying for that job. For instance...To work as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting that will...