RNDarling

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1. Code Blue: Just Trying Figure Out What Happened?

   RNDarling replied to Binz's topic in General Nursing

   A less likely option, but just for the heck of it, perhaps the Zofran threw her into a fatal rhythm r/t her history of

2. Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

   RNDarling replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

   I’d like to start with a current set of vitals along with an EKG and CBC, BMP, and cardiac enzymes

3. RaDonda Vaught Update - State Health Officials Reverse Decision and File Medical Disciplinary Charges

   RNDarling replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

   RVs error was definitely egregious, and it goes past just being on some form of autopilot. Just yesterday, I was on autopilot and at the Pyxis to retrieve phenergan for my patient. We give it IM for...

4. Best podcasts

   RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thanks for the great

5. Best podcasts

   RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thank

6. Best podcasts

   RNDarling posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I'm an ACNP student and was just wondering if anyone has recommendations on good podcasts? I would really love to use my commute to expand my knowledge base.

7. Beta Blockers PreOp

   RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in PACU

   Thank

8. Beta Blockers PreOp

   RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in PACU

   Great article, thank

9. Beta Blockers PreOp

   RNDarling posted a topic in PACU

   I'm new to PACU and was just wondering why a preOp evaluation inquires specifically about beta blockers? Also, why do or don't you want a patient to have taken their routine beta blocker...

10. Considering a change, will this make finding an ACNP job more difficult?

    RNDarling replied to RNDarling's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for the feedback! This really makes me feel so better. To answer the two previous posts, I have 1.5 years of ICU experience and do not have yet have my preceptors lined up as I don't start...

11. Considering a change, will this make finding an ACNP job more difficult?

    RNDarling posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I currently work nights in an ICU and am in school to become an ACNP. I'm burned on nights but can't work 12 hour days because of child care. I'm considering a change to 8 hour days in a PACU but am...

12. Is all nursing experience treated the same?

    RNDarling replied to guest17's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're well within your right to apply to any and all positions to find the right fit for you. Due to personal circumstances, I had about a 2 year gap between the time I graduated and started...

13. Weight changes in IV pumps

    RNDarling replied to Steph41's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We do not and the justification I've been provided is that you want to use the patient's dry weight (for consistency and accuracy), instead of a weight that may be higher due to fluid volume, for...

14. Is it fianally time to retire NETY?

    RNDarling replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, people now get trophies for showing up and we wonder why the newest generations grow up so entitled. To hppy, I am impressed by you and your response to the idiot at the nurses station you...

15. Failed 1,2,3,4,5,6xs.....7th Passed

    RNDarling replied to joselinr1206's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, you must be very