45alex

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1. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

   45alex replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

   I am not assuming that those who want to work in reconstructive or cosmetic surgery don't have the basic skills of assessment. No way. I am only saying that it is a good idea to have that good base of knowledge of all kind of body systems. Why it m...

2. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

   45alex replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

   The problem with the 'I only want to be a nurse in a plastic surgeon's office" attitude is that even those having reconstructive surgery have other health issues. I used to work on an in-patient dermatology unit....and you better be able to recognize...

3. PBDS panic (long)

   45alex replied to km5v6r's topic in General Nursing

   I don't have a clue....I feel pretty stupid!!

4. Prolixin/Haldol Injections

   45alex replied to 45alex's topic in Psychiatric

   oh, and supernurse65, thanks for the advice about not changing the needle on the Risperdal. Morgan, I'll check into the video.

5. Prolixin/Haldol Injections

   45alex replied to 45alex's topic in Psychiatric

   augig, that is great advice about referring to the policy and procedure manual, but this place does not have one. It is not a hospital and basically I am teaching myself.

6. Prolixin/Haldol Injections

   45alex replied to 45alex's topic in Psychiatric

   thanks so much for your information...it really helps. I guess I am also going to be giving Risperdol...Do you know anything about administration of that? Maybe it isn't any different than giving any other IM. Thanks...

7. Prolixin/Haldol Injections

   45alex posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I have recently started work with MR/MH patients and will be giving Prolixin and Haldol injections. Any special things I should know about giving these injections? Any tips? I can't find any good websites for administration of these meds...thanks.