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1. Pt dies on BSC today

   speti4 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

   As the doc tells it-- An elderly lady went to him, as a checkup is manditory for keeping your drivers license at age 80. she mentioned that she had a "belly ache on and off, because she was constipated." On examination the doc felt a mass. An ult...

2. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

   speti4 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric

   I hear you...been there, and do that too... Well--on occasion when I work 1100- 2200 PRN at a LTC facility. Then- I have 39 residents with 3 or 4 Care Aides. It is a tough job. I was referring to my regular nursing job on a M/S ward where the focus ...

3. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

   speti4 replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric

   I work in a med/surg ward in a rural hospital and we almost always have at least one geriatric/ALC pt on our cencus. They come through the ER because they have fallen, caregiver has burnout, etc. What ever the reason, they can no longer live at home ...

4. Tremors in Hands

   speti4 replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

   I also have benign familial tremors. I say go for it!! When I was a student I made sure I told each of my instructors that I have benign familial tremors. Not out of the blue, but rather at nursing arts and clinicals when the shakes become more obvio...

5. I just got my new Ultrascope!

   speti4 replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in General Nursing

   I have the hot pink happy face with hot pink tubing. I think it's ok... no better than my Littman. But my last two Littmans looked like everyone elses, so now I don't have them I like that it is unique and can be spotted easily. I don't find it giv...

6. 1 nurse for 30-35 residents??

   speti4 replied to 1st edition's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a med/surg unit and occasionaly on call in Extended care where I have 39 residents. The med passes take most of the time..There are so many meds in that unit it boggles my mind. I have a few wounds to dress. I change the odd catheter. I d...

7. dealing with stroke victims

   speti4 replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry your family is going through this difficult time. What your father is experiencing is not uncommon. As a matter of fact, I recently had a pt with the same moods and he also voided in places other than the toilet. My recommendation is that...

8. chiropractor vs doc

   speti4 replied to rnmommy23's topic in General Nursing

   In spite of staying fit, using lifts and equipment to take the load off myself, and also watching my body mechanics, I still end up with shoulder tension which result in headaches. I always have. I have tried MDs, massage, stretching, narcotics, NSA...

9. Hair Problems...help !

   speti4 replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with you Miss Calculation....Clairol Natural Instincts is wonderful stuff. The first time I used it I applied it all over. Now I just apply it to the roots, put a plastic bag over it and leave it for an hour. I know the instructions read 15 m...

10. Blood sugars

    speti4 replied to kitkat83's topic in General Nursing

    It depends how low they are. If there is no sliding scale coverage ordered and they are really low, I melt some honey in the microwave and add some juice. If they are slightly low I give a snack. As a rule I dont find the glucase tablets handy. We h...

11. Regional differences in OB terminology ....

    speti4 replied to Selke's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OWNK .....Out of Wedlock Not Keeping

12. Please help me with this because I think it is a bit hinky

    speti4 replied to nytelytespn's topic in General Nursing

    I refuse to do any procedure for which I am not properly trained for. I keep in my work mailbox and also post on the wall in the nursing station a complete list of procedures that fall within my scope of practice. I get it from my licensing body and...

13. sacral wound dressing help

    speti4 replied to lpn1313's topic in Wound

    Hi, it sounds like one of those difficult spots to keep covered. We use Friars balsam around (not on) the wound. It is so sticky that the duoderm sticks so much better. One thing that seems to get missed... is there adequate protien in their diet?

14. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    speti4 replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU

    Wow Lindarn, You sound pretty sure of yourself.

15. Eating Their Young

    speti4 replied to janmae1950's topic in General Nursing

    I found this to be true to some extent. It was mostly the more experienced/older nurses. I am a confident person and am not easily intimidated. If they were rude or bossy I would politely repeat to them what they had said and ask them to explain. If...