LV3677

LV3677

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  1. Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    LV3677 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    ED: I prefer a quick down and dirty of the patients and the plan of care. I'll go introduce myself to them and look over the charting if I have questions. ICU: depends. If I've had the patient before,...

  2. 12 hr shift makeup routine

    LV3677 replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    I use Lancome 24hr liquid foundation- it works pretty well for me. For redness, you can use a green tinted primer to offset

  3. ACLS and PALS

    LV3677 replied to mago8388's topic in General Nursing

    If there's a local university around, you could take your resume and cover letter to their writing center to get assistance if you're so inclined. I think there's a stroke certification online that...

  4. Pediatric Cardiology

    LV3677 replied to Mandycane.xo's topic in Pediatric

    I have no idea about clinic nursing. However, I think you can probably anticipate the kind of patients you would see and you should familiarize yourself with the diagnoses in case they ask during the...

  5. ACLS and PALS

    LV3677 replied to mago8388's topic in General Nursing

    Both PALS and ACLS are expensive courses to take, but do add to a resume. If you have the cash to throw down on the classes, you could do so to make yourself more marketable. However, before spending...

  6. Path to become a Critical Care RN in California

    LV3677 replied to thatchergirl's topic in Critical Care

    Based on your experience, I think the fastest route to critical care for you would be to not move to CA. I hear the job market is very competitive. I doubt you'd get an ICU position straightaway with...

  7. Valuable life lessons from an ER nurse....

    LV3677 replied to Momma1RN's topic in Emergency

    Classic: Get out of my

  8. LPN jobs in L&D??

    LV3677 replied to kstevens24's topic in General Nursing

    Worked as an OB tech in L&D in a rural critical access hospital. We had two lifer LPNs when I started there-they didn't hire any more LPNs and were phasing them out- both were let go from the...

  9. Weed and work.

    LV3677 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you're implying that you use an illicit substance...Have you learned anything from reading this thread? It's not worth it. But as they say, you can lead a horse to water, but can't make him drink,...

  10. Put My Application In & Have an Interview Question

    LV3677 replied to emmjayy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A professional black blazer and skirt like you mentioned are appropriate for an interview. I would recommend wearing flats or very low black pumps. I also made sure to wear pantyhose when I wore a...

  11. Holy Cow! What Now?

    LV3677 replied to qaqueen's topic in Critical Care

    How small is this hospital? After working in a critical access hospital, I can tell you that the nurses who worked in the "ICU" at this particular hospital were more adept at handling PCU patients-...

  12. New Grad Nurse Residency Salaries

    LV3677 replied to tinatheRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From your post, I don't think you quite understand new graduate wages. As a new grad, you can expect to be offered a position between $20-30 an hour, not $30-40 (depending on your location of...

  13. University of Utah Critical Care Internship

    LV3677 replied to fern2010's topic in General Nursing

    I know that some interviews have been scheduled for the January

  14. What do you eat in the morning?

    LV3677 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Costco has these awesome healthy Mexican chicken breakfast bowls that are great. They have high protein, high fiber, and are under 400 calories. Definitely lasts me till lunch, even if I'm running...

  15. Fitness, nightshift, and sleep.

    LV3677 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Meal prep is a must. I take one day before my shifts start to clean my apartment thoroughly, do all my laundry, and prep meals. I also purchase quick healthy meals/snack items from Costco in case I...

  16. What thrills you/what terrifies you?

    LV3677 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    Thrill: catching an emergency before it happens, unstable patients, learning something new about a diagnosis or medication. Terrifying: new residents, new nurses who don't ask questions, and looking...

  17. Weed and work.

    LV3677 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Then he's going to learn the hard way that his habit/addiction is not compatible with a career in healthcare. I suggest making him aware of some resources, such as counseling and support groups, and...

  18. Weed and work.

    LV3677 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend is going to have some challenges if that is his attitude. Hospitals test randomly, or if there is an injury on the job, or if there a suspected narcotic diversion. Getting clean for the...

  19. Are the pts in the ICU mostly unconscious?

    LV3677 replied to Philly85's topic in Critical Care

    My favorite answer: It depends. Get comfortable with initiating conversation both with patients and their families as well as doing peri care and other personal

  20. University of Utah Critical Care Internship

    LV3677 replied to fern2010's topic in General Nursing

    It has been an amazing experience. I moved to Utah from out of state just for the internship and it was the best decision I've made. The staff and unit managers are very supportive of new grads and...

  21. University of Utah Critical Care Internship

    LV3677 replied to fern2010's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in the CCI. What questions do you

  22. Incentive Spirometer Appearance and Patient Care

    LV3677 replied to jayjay12345's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are incredibly useful. I tell people who are smokers that it's like sucking on a cigarette. That seems to help them get the idea. And of course, I explain the purpose behind

  23. How are you assessing alcohol withdrawal?

    LV3677 replied to nj3456's topic in General Nursing

    We use CIWA scale. We also use Precedex. It works very nicely for those patients. While a sedative, Precedex is not the same as other drugs that treat pain (i.e., those that cause respiratory...

  24. Tension between Nursing Home Nurses and Acute/Critical Care Nurses! Lets visit!

    LV3677 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please proofread your posts before posting. It is challenging to read them. ICU nurse here. Mad respect for the LTACH nurses. No need to divide up the

  25. Cannot find no ADN programs!

    LV3677 replied to xoxo23's topic in General Students

    Show me these online ADN programs. Post a link for us to the website of the school. I would definitely be checking to see if these schools were accredited. I would be very, no, EXTREMELY skeptical of...