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  1. advice/experience? please!

    hrtprncss replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I'd take the summer off if i were you, but if you're looking for extra cash then I think you might as well...Most internships are paid right? If it is and you wanna make money on the side then you...

  2. Documentation of Tube Feeds

    hrtprncss replied to icuedu's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh no, didn't take it as a sarcastic remark whatsoever. When a person goes to MRI/CT, we put a comment of pt is ''off the unit''...I mean how many times do we usually go to CT...And I'm an ICU nurse....

  3. Documentation of Tube Feeds

    hrtprncss replied to icuedu's topic in MICU, SICU

    What we do is record let's say 65 on the I/O per hour on the intake part, and we don't reset the TF to zero every hour. We do it at the end of the shift just like the IV's. Even though we record...

  4. Asking Questions

    hrtprncss replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Usually the best person to ask is whoever precepted that new grad, because they are comfortable with that senior nurse and they will be more than happy to answer questions. People I have precepted...

  5. she tried to access mediport, it was really a pacer

    hrtprncss replied to jilliebean's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was wondering, was the patient unconscious? I mean if a person has a pacemaker, they pretty much are aware of it. So prolly he was out

  6. TPN questions

    hrtprncss replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    1. Yes, depends on the dextrose conc. 2. If peripheral, then no. If central, then stop and draw. 3. Insulin is sometimes added usually. If pt has increased Blood sugar, sliding scale is also...

  7. What can cause the heart rate to drop during exertion?

    hrtprncss replied to dawnb70's topic in Cardiac

    Try doing a research on Pre syncopal and vaso vagal effects during exercises. That may point you to the right

  8. Certification for ADN nurse

    hrtprncss replied to zacarias's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You're qualified to take the exam for PCCN(IF you have this much hours in telemetry)... Check http://www.aacn.org for more info. It's the CCRN counterpart for Stepdown/Tele/Progressive RN's. Requires...

  9. Pepcid IV

    hrtprncss replied to ckh23's topic in Emergency

    Pharmacy sends up pepcid separate and not from the pyxis, a 10 cc saline is included in the bag. But if you don't want to dilute it, just give it over 2 minutes. There shouldn't be hemodynamic...

  10. HELP Looking for Contraindications in placing NG Tubes...

    hrtprncss replied to kitkat7077's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    in trauma icu before, if someone is in for maxillofacial fx, we're not allowed to put in an NGT, the fellows usually insert the

  11. Responsibility for LPN's actions?

    hrtprncss replied to limabean's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Lima! Yeh my question was basically trying to see wether team nursing would make it harder for both the

  12. Responsibility for LPN's actions?

    hrtprncss replied to limabean's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't a med error be a ''team'' mistake? Let's say an RN does all the assesments like the OP says, and the LPN administers all the meds. I mean all medications are NOT given until ALL assesments...

  13. Help on Question

    hrtprncss replied to dearluv20's topic in General Nursing

    i assume you'd use the 9 cal for fat, 4 cal for pro, and 4 cal for carb...multiply then get the percentage of

  14. Feeling humiliated/Vent.. How would you respond?

    hrtprncss replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Next time if any attending asks you to write an order for a GI consult for a new patient, and sometimes they have no preference and don't specify who, well...then you'll know which group you can...

  15. Math calculations test next week, HELP ME!

    hrtprncss replied to rn2bn07's topic in General Students

    After converting to kg, u need to dimensional analysis twice first, if 10mg is given for every kg, then first solve for how many mg given for 2.3 kg... second, once u have the dosage for the weight, u...

  16. at what age did you start studying nursing?

    hrtprncss replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    Started Bio major at 16 Changed major to RN at 18 Finished at 20 Nurse for almost 10 years Burnt out after 5

  17. Dedicated Lines

    hrtprncss replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the second scenario. EDIT: I mean the OP's second

  18. Benefits And Bonuses

    hrtprncss replied to cdngirl's topic in Travel

    Hi so are you guys mostly saying that On Assignment is pretty much above average compared to other travel agencies? I've spoken with one of their recruiters this week am planning to take an...

  19. Abg Tutorial For Students And Nurses

    hrtprncss posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great site with Step by Step explanation and pre/post test for ABG's. Hope this helps.

  20. Charge Nurse responsibilities?

    hrtprncss replied to joamy2's topic in General Nursing

  21. C'Mere & Play a New Game: "GIVE OR HOLD"?

    hrtprncss replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll give this a try, no flaming please lol...I'll hold the lasix, patient is dry as evidenced by bun/cr ratio, conc u/o. 20lb wt loss since admission, but no admission date given...lung sounds are...

  22. You opinion - When are you no longer a new grad?

    hrtprncss replied to Kiwi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    this is

  23. Charge Nurse responsibilities?

    hrtprncss replied to joamy2's topic in General Nursing

    1. Take 1 or no patients. 2. Get Charge to Charge unit report. 3. Make assignments. 4. Schedule breaks/Admission roster. 5. Round on every patient's room. Checking patients status, looking at...

  24. Different Pen colors

    hrtprncss replied to cajrio's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing with ours, plus the attendings sometimese use

  25. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    hrtprncss replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    The RT's I've worked with are uberspecialist and when they talk, I tend to listen and learn. I have high respects when it comes to the members of the healthcare team no matter what they do. I learn...