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1. Help! Need advice RE: IME

   blondeez replied to blondeez's topic in General Nursing

   I can appreciate your opinion. The I.O. stands for injured worker. Unfortunately, I was not provided with any templates or resources. I do not go in the exam room during the IME, which was authorized due to an exhaustion of all alternatives. I ha...

2. Help! Need advice RE: IME

   blondeez posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a brand new case manager who is attending an IME with an I.O. in the am. I was just told I need to present a letter to the physician. What are the vital components. I have no resources on this, and nobody I can call. Any advise on the lette...

3. Need Help with Abbreviations, Medical Terminology

   blondeez replied to sleepymom's topic in Student Assist

   Maybe this well help. There is minimal to nil info RE functional position (if you see the word functional used, rehabilitation books often help), but through experience I will share what I know. Joints, should have slight flex, avoid hyperextension ...

4. post craniotomy patient

   blondeez replied to oracle389's topic in Student Assist

   A complex case. I am assuming you are a senior. Do not get overwhelmed. With ABC's in mind, Step out of the room, take a breath, and think, what is the actual problem we are addressing, dealing with, intervening? Are you intervening in a way prima...

5. bad day at clincal...

   blondeez replied to lunakat's topic in General Students

   I empathize with you. This frustration will probably remain fresh throughout your nrsg career. This is the perfect example of nurses eating their young! The good news: your next bad day probably won't be so painful. I do have some advice: Alwa...

6. Care plan question

   blondeez replied to fishchick72's topic in LPN-RN

   I hope this helps. Usually, Risk for does not require a manifested by, otherwise, it would be a Actual dx. (Some instructors may require M/b, I never did.) Also, when prioritizing, remember you ABC's (airway, breathing, circulation). Safety/Falls ...