juscallmegrace

juscallmegrace has 17 years experience and specializes in ICU/CCU.

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1. Work & Head Lice

   juscallmegrace replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'd say call off for sure and take care of you and your family. I have to go tommorow to inspect a client for head lice. Here is a link for all you could possibly want to know about lice.... http://http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/lice/defa...

2. Thesis Survey!

   juscallmegrace replied to amb123456's topic in General Nursing

   Whew....done. I noticed I am either on one side of the spectrum or the other....I think it's because I am jaded!

3. What nursing "invention" would make you famous?

   juscallmegrace posted a topic in General Nursing

   With all the news going around about MRSA infections, I got to thinking......if only I could concoct a "curative" lavender scented Vancomycin room spray.... Therefore I ask, what would your most useful nursing device, invention, or concoction be? H...

4. Question: What are the most important qualities a nurses can possess?

   juscallmegrace replied to Bibagirl's topic in General Nursing

   Patience, love, and tolerance.

5. What kind of LTC resident will you be?

   juscallmegrace replied to squeakykitty's topic in Geriatric

   ...Probably hanging from the chandeliers tangled up in my oxygen tubing smoking a cigarette...

6. Italian culture?

   juscallmegrace replied to arelius's topic in Student Assist

   I concur with Eric....one of your first stops should be the Roman Catholic religion. Although dreadful, a large majority of the stereotypes you tend to hear about Italians, are true, that's the harsh reality of it all. (btw I am as guinea as they ge...

7. Question about A&P

   juscallmegrace replied to JVRB4's topic in Student Assist

   Although I may be sounding cynical, what is "required knowledge" ie: knowledge of the human body at a cellular level will NOT benefit your ability to deliver nursing care, pass the NCLEX, or save someones life. In fact, everything I know or learned...

8. cath lab RN's - angiomax

   juscallmegrace replied to brittkay70's topic in Cardiac

   Quite simply, Angiomax, more desirable (but BIG price tag) has a short half life, ....about 30 minutes. The half life is more so affected by renal status. As opposed to amount given per se. (Normal renal status=30 minutes.,) Angiomax is weight based ...