sockov

sockov ADN, ASN, BSN, CNA, LVN

Emergency nursing, critical care nursing.

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  1. where are the nursing shortages?

    sockov replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree!! There are nurses out there but they don't work in nursing! I know four nurses who don't even practice! They are in a total different field. I know two more nurses going back to...

  2. where are the nursing shortages?

    sockov replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    United States! Every State! Especially in the

  3. CVL, sepsis, and infection

    sockov replied to maelstrom143's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would listen for a possible murmur due to vegetation on the valves from the CVL infection and sepsis. Possible vegetative valves? Also monitor the kidneys. The beans are first to die in MODS....

  4. CVVHD - in over my head!!

    sockov replied to RN34TX's topic in MICU, SICU

    are you using the Primsa CVVH machines? If so, then it really walks you through each problem. If you have a pt. on vasopressors, then try to minimize the fluid removal. You can always turn it off...

  5. Excelsior A&P exam...I passed!!!

    sockov replied to kimber3ks's topic in Online Distance Learning

    rnstudygroup through yahoo. where is this site? I can't find it.

  6. Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

    sockov replied to SoulShine75's topic in Nursing Career

    ((Speaking of x-ray techs, meaning a tech. not an RN)).. How do x-ray techs save lives? When ever there is a code, they just stand there! When something goes wrong, they look to the RN on what to...

  7. Online RN to BSN Programs

    sockov replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    just keeping it simple. meaning nursing college, on campus, onsite clinicals at the local hospitals, etc. Keep it

  8. Online RN to BSN Programs

    sockov replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I worked as a CNA, became an LVN and worked while going to ADN school. I went to a nursing college for my ADN. The clinicals were intense and needed. Also, the state mandates a certain amount of...

  9. Testing Out

    sockov posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you have to be enrolled in an online school like Excelsior College to test out in subjects you know you need toward your degree? Or, can you just go sign up at a Sylvan center and test out when...

  10. Testing Out

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi How does the college-network work? Tell me all about them. :beer: Do you enroll with them? I wanted to know if you HAVE TO enroll with anyone to be able to test out. Can you get your BSN...

  11. RN to BSN

    sockov replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi 3rd shift guy. What RN-BSN program you in? I am in the one with Excelsior. It is self paced. Just wanted to know what online BSN program had deadlines and scheduled chats.

  12. Need a good ICU book

    sockov replied to erinnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great ICU book for the "newbie" good luck. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing by Mary Lou Sole, Marilyn Lamborn, Jeanette Hartshorn Hardcover: 665 pages Publisher: W.B. Saunders Company;...

  13. Need a good ICU book

    sockov replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is a great ICU book for the "newbie" good luck. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing by Mary Lou Sole, Marilyn Lamborn, Jeanette Hartshorn Hardcover: 665 pages Publisher: W.B. Saunders Company;...

  14. APRV Vent Mode

    sockov replied to TennRN2004's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use this mode usually before we decide to put the patient on the Ocillator, which is usually the last mode of

  15. What do you HATE to do at work?

    sockov replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    I hate most to do is put pillowcases on pillows. I HATE DOING THAT. why? not sure, but I dread the time when I must put a case on a pillow. I also hate the smell of "dead gut". Once you smell it,...

  16. Things said during a code

    sockov replied to nialloh's topic in General Nursing

    When she screamed I did also as I was deep into a book and someone called a code. What an embarrasing day. Phantom mouse and nurse reading horror story gets everyone into a room. Just wondering.. how...

  17. bkat, where do you get a copy?

    sockov posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi. Where do you get a copy of the bkat? I had an email address at one point and web site, but lost them. Anyone have the address or know where to get a copy of it? thanks. Laura.

  18. bkat, where do you get a copy?

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH. That is the contact that I had before. yea!

  19. bkat testing

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    It is like a basic assessment test, or something like that, given for critical care. I had access to get a copy of the test and I lost the contact info. I believe this is what it is called.

  20. bkat testing

    sockov posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    hi. Where do you get a copy of the bkat? I had an email address at one point and web site, but lost them. Anyone have the address or know where to get a copy of it? thanks. Laura.

  21. bkat testing

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    hi. Where do you get a copy of the bkat? I had an email address at one point and web site, but lost them. Anyone have the address or know where to get a copy of it? thanks. Laura.

  22. bkat testing

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    hi. Where do you get a copy of the bkat? I had an email address at one point and web site, but lost them. Anyone have the address or know where to get a copy of it? thanks. Laura.

  23. bkat, where do you get a copy?

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in General Nursing

    hi. Where do you get a copy of the bkat? I had an email address at one point and web site, but lost them. Anyone have the address or know where to get a copy of it? thanks. Laura.

  24. Survey: Do you leave work at your scheduled time on a regular basis?

    sockov replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    :chair: WHERE DO YOU WORK? SO I WON'T APPLY THERE!!!!

  25. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    sockov replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire Nursing seems to be the major backbone for the hospitals and the major scapegoat as well. If you feel the assignment is unsafe, then you can legally refuse to take the assignment...