Michelle King

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1. Max dose for humalog?

   Michelle King posted a topic in Medications

   I am new to nursing! I just started my new job and this is my third week. I had a new patient who is overweight and she receives a scheduled 24 units of humalog insulin before meals. I was nervous to give her this much insulin because I've never give...

2. Time b/w BG check and insulin administration?

   Michelle King posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I've been on my orientation at a rehab facility. I was wondering what the time frame b/w checking BG and administering insulin should be? When I was with my preceptor, she checked BG about an hour and half before giving insulin. Is this ok to...

3. Working as a Psych Nurse as a new grad RN?

   Michelle King replied to Michelle King's topic in Psychiatric

   Yea, I definitely agree about the advice thing! It might be ok with friends, but patients are a different story Oh no, I didn't mean to say there will be no med-surg care - I thought there will still be some med-surg care in psych, but I figured it ...

4. Working as a Psych Nurse as a new grad RN?

   Michelle King posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hi guys! So I am almost finished with nursing school and have been thinking about what specialty of nursing would be my best fit - and would greatly appreciate some advice on what you think! Here is a little about me: - I can be more of a shy and anx...

5. Would Nurse Practitioner be a better fit for me than RN?

   Michelle King posted a topic in NP Students

   So I am almost done with my university's nursing program! I love the lecture aspect of my program.. I love learning and studying the different diseases. I've gotten good grades in all my classes so far.. My trouble is the actual hands-on nursing! ...