ZASHAGALKA RN

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    Dopamine Infusion

    ZASHAGALKA replied to AussieKylie's topic in Cardiac

    The quote above was in mcg/min NOT mcg/kg/min. We use standard 400mg/250D5W bags. That equates to 1.6mg/ml or 1600 mcg/ml. 1600mcg/60 min = 26.6 mcg/min. Now, divide into THAT wt in kg and you have a...
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    Nurses, Do you vote? Californians for Clean Elections

    ZASHAGALKA replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    There is no such thing as legislating a 'clean' - if by clean you mean money access controlled - election. All it does is move the graft from end source to beginning source. Money is the mother's milk...
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    Fentanyl/Versed on locked pumps ?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to SusanRN321's topic in MICU, SICU

    Most PCA pumps use standard 60ml syringes. Your pharmacy can make fentanyl and ativan syringes to run on a PCA at basal rate. That's what we do. And both the rate and containers are locked out and...
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    Is there power in the color white?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the thing: nobody is saying that you CAN'T wear a white uniform. Just don't tell me what I have to wear. I'm just not interested in symbolism over substance. Your quote: "If you wear your...
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    Have any of you gotten 265?'s and passed?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to smc0424's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The odds of a first time test taker passing at 265 questions: roughtly 87%, same as the odds at any other number. ~faith,
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Concept was originally promoted by NYSNA - a union and not part of the State Gov't in 2003. NYSBN presented the concept to Board of Regents in 2004. Presented to legislature for 2005-2006 session and...
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    lpn's professional role in nursing

    ZASHAGALKA replied to lizzybeth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try your state board of nursing, or really, any of the states. They don't just have the laws, they have position statements where the board has clarified issues like these in the past. Most have their...
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    License Scope of Practice

    ZASHAGALKA replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I might add that I believe that every state has a copy of their scope of practice and NPA on their website. And most states have detailed position statements that discuss the difference in roles...
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    Planning our future and outsourcing

    ZASHAGALKA replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    Perception is reality for many of us. I see this nation as a great place to live, and a great time. At any time, any society is going to have 'problems'. Any time you balance how to allocate...
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    Planning our future and outsourcing

    ZASHAGALKA replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    You have more options than this. You are complaining about end-user options - the vote, but you have the ability to be the designer of the system. Get involved and you can be in a position to...
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    "Just" a 2-year degree

    ZASHAGALKA replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I maintain that its not silly to point out the differences. Look, nursing has a sordid history of a public image problem. No matter how advanced and skilled nursing has become, people still dismiss...
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    "Just" a 2-year degree

    ZASHAGALKA replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point, and it is a valid perspective. But, so is the OP's. The person she was dealing with was an allied health peer and obviously knew the implications of what was being said. It was meant...
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    "Just" a 2-year degree

    ZASHAGALKA replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think ADNs are being taken advantage of. To be sure, nursing is the model around which many community colleges have built their entire schools. The CC model rose at the same time as the ADN...
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    Copy of exam questions regarding male nurses... opinions?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to USCSomeday's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Your focus is different from the focus of the question. You focus on the goals of the men entering the profession, which you rightly assert should be as individual as those seeking to enter. The...
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    Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Last night I had a patient tell me that I was: "A doctor in his book". Meant as a high compliment, I know. But as I'm considering at this time the respect and contributions of nurses, I found myself...
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    Taking NCLEX PN on Friday the 13th

    ZASHAGALKA replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you back in the RN program to finish up soon? I've been wondering how you are doing, and frankly, praying for you. ~faith,
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    VA experiences

    ZASHAGALKA replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Government, Military

    Good luck with whatever choice you make. ~faith,
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    Can me and my Boyfriend BOTH travel as nurses and have a small child?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to Karmello18's topic in Travel

    The problem is this: most agencies want SOME experience under your belt before traveling as the places you travel to will have a vested interest in you being an 'up and running' nurse and not someone...
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    Landing that first ICU job

    ZASHAGALKA replied to acinbg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    All of nursing is OJT. Nursing school doesn't teach you how to be a nurse. All nursing school does is arm you with the tools to learn how to be a nurse later, on the job. And every hospital knows...
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    Take my survey, its for class!!!

    ZASHAGALKA replied to luvmyguys's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) what is your highest level of education? BA-Biology. 2.) What type of facility do you work in? (Hospital, homehealth, office, etc) Hospital. 3.) Is your current facility hiring?...
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    Mary Seacole: Florence Nightingale - without the wealth and publicity.

    ZASHAGALKA posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I was reading up on Florence Nightingale and the history of nursing. It seems to me that Mary Seacole is a better role model for modern nursing. She pushed the limits of her time without the wealth...
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    What is the best way to win the battle for unit differentials?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to NeedyourhelpRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's not like Administrations are known for being smart when it comes to retaining nurses. But, as long as they are going to be penny wise and dollar foolish, I'm all for throwing those dollars my...
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    I'm a new nurse who needs help

    ZASHAGALKA replied to ebkayaker's topic in General Nursing

    No problem. ~faith,
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    New grad possibly moving to College Station/Bryan

    ZASHAGALKA replied to Jennio123's topic in Texas Nursing

    PM me. I've worked at both. ~faith,
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    I'm a new nurse who needs help

    ZASHAGALKA replied to ebkayaker's topic in General Nursing

    You will see this drug used frequently for upper GI bleeding related to portal HTN and liver failure. It produces vasoconstriction along the portal system that can stem bleeding until and during more...