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Hi everyone! I currently hold an RN and a nurse practitioner license in Arkansas (compact state). I am considering relocation to Denver. Colorado is one of the compact states, which makes it easier. However, I understood that my AR license will be go...

Hi guys! Im studying for my NCLEX-RN test and i found the issue of Cushing syndrome and Addison disease very confusing. IS hyperkalemia occurs in Addison disease? Because i remember that high blood pressure and elevated sodium levels-is about Cushing...

Thank you everyone! So since I am able to work at least for the first 30 days, should I go ahead and start applying for jobs prior to my move? I am just scared to move and not to have a job for a while. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Hi everyone! I have few questions about Pitocin administration for Ante/Post partum patients. 1)At what rate do you administer Pitocin infusion for laboring and post partum patients?Any significant differences here? 2)What are most common side effect...

Hi everyone, I am currently training to become a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. My background is antepartum/postpartum patients. So I never got to check cervixes or do a bimanual exam. I am having a hard time checking cervix (if it is closed, thi...

Hi I just wanted to know if anybody knows whether it is difficult to get hired as an RN after being terminated for HIPAA violation reasons? Thanks

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So, basically, if I am fired for legitimate reason it means I am worthless criminal or whatever and nobody will hire me? Even if I am going to graduate school to be a nurse practitioner and my GPA is 4.0 and I have many other goods skills to contribu...

Hi people! I still cannot really understand whats the main difference between airborne and droplets precautions.Could you explain that to me please please please? Also, i am confused what precautions TB requires. Appreciate your help so much!!!!!!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to ask if anyone knows and would recommend a good magazine for Labor and Delivery nurses to subscribe? Thanks a lot

Hello everyone! This month i will be a nurse for whole 1 year. Does it mean I automatically become RN II or my supervisor has to approve it? Also I wanted to know if you switch to RN II do you get any extra pay, any bonuses etc? If yes, how much is i...

Hello everyone! Today i returned from work very upset. I accidentally administered extra dose of Glyburide 5 mg to my patient, who already delivered her baby and she had Gestational diabetes(her blood sugars are fine now though) Her schedule Glyburid...

Do you have to tell the patient? I was a little bit hesitant, because you never know how they will react. Some will understand and will report if something goes wrong and some will hate you, will write you up and complain and complain and complain. W...

Hey everyone! I work as RN in a large hospital. Part of our annual requirements is to complete TB skin test. I got mine done today( last one i had in March 2006) I've noticed something weird about it though that got me concerned. With every TB skin t...

Do you think reaction decreases with every day or increases? I am so scared to test positive, I've always been negative without any doubts.

Hi everyone! I know it may not be quite "nursing" question but i thought you might help me here. I need to buy a digital BP monitor for my grandma to use at home(not the one that goes on a wrist, but regular-above elbow). Maybe you know from your own...

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Hi! I am very confused about 2 IM injection sites:dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal. I know that both are given in the butt, but whats the difference between those 2 sites.How to locate them? Thanks

Hi guys! I need you to help me out here please I need to know the MOST COMMON medications that are CONTRAINDICATED Iin pregnancy. For example i learned today that Ibuprofen is on of them which i didnt know before. Are there any more common meds like ...

Hi! I am curious what are standard procedures/protocols in your postparum(mother baby)unit in regards of taking care of patient who had C/S. 1)How often VS are checked, lochia and fundus. 2)What else you check on your assessment. 3)How soon you ambul...

Hi nurses! I always forget/get confused what to tell patient when i remove Foley-to deep inhale or exhale when i pull it out, so that patient will experience less discomfort. So what is right thing to tell? Thanks a lot

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Thanks a lot! That actually looks pretty much like our standards. I have a problem though to check fundus on fresh section patients.They usually hurt so bad and wont even let you touch their tummy, not mentioning pressing on it to find fundus. What d...