jenac

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1. Need pupil dilation chart....

   jenac replied to jenac's topic in General Nursing

   Perfect! Thanks!!

2. Need pupil dilation chart....

   jenac posted a topic in General Nursing

   I know I've seen them-the ones that show comparision sizes? Anyone know a site where I could find it? Google has WAY too many, and none of what I want. Help! Thanks.

3. need info on ec

   jenac replied to linnythepooh's topic in Online Learning

   Thank you both for your comments- I'm glad to know you face no such problems! As I said- I am ernestly looking into this option. It's nice to know all the effort wont be lost.

4. need info on ec

   jenac replied to linnythepooh's topic in Online Learning

   I'd like to expand on this alittle...I've heard rumors that EC grads are having a difficult time finding jobs afterwards. Can anyone clarify this? I have been an LPN for two years now- with lots of experience (My nose always seems to be in the right ...

5. mydriasis and Strattera for ADHD

   jenac replied to jenac's topic in General Nursing

   This has been a long running battle with meds for us. He started with the Ritalin in the 1st grade, tried the Adderal, herbs/ interventions and Concerta, -now the Strattera (8th grade). Of all-I felt the Concerta did the best, but after several years...

6. mydriasis and Strattera for ADHD

   jenac posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone with experience with Strattera...my 13 year old is displaying constant dilation of both pupils. Aside from the fact that this drug really seems to have no effect on his impulsitivity and hyperactivity- how concerned should I be with this parti...

7. Is nsg school part of the problem with the profession?

   jenac replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

   My whole life- I was taught to stand up for myself. To do my best, always. Did I take criticism to heart? Yep-still do. But I will stand up when I feel others are wrong. In nursing school- I personally had a horrible time with my Med-Surg instructor...

8. Caring for patients with VRE (lots of questions!)

   jenac replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

   Try this page for more information: http://www.cinetwork.com/otero/vre.html Tons of reults on Google. Hope you find what your looking for.

9. need some advice on getting family member medical attention against their will

   jenac replied to rhonda L's topic in General Nursing

   As for the competency question- this man is obviously depressed. The fact that he is stating he would choice death over care makes that a bit obvious. The question than becomes one of if he was not so depressed-would he make the same decision to refu...

10. LPN's are Nurses Too? Aren't they?

    jenac replied to justjenn's topic in General Nursing

    Beautifully said!

11. Do families HAVE to suffer while in school?

    jenac replied to carlalogan's topic in General Nursing

    As everyone has said- having a supportive partner and family willing to chip in makes all the differnce. As one of the first posters said- some of those horror stories come from people who aren't so lucky in their choices. Some of us saw nursing scho...

12. Nursing Home ratios??

    jenac replied to JustJulesy's topic in General Nursing

    I think 1:20/25 with two aides and a float is pretty much the norm around here, on day shift anyway. On midnights it goes up to 1:40/50.

13. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    jenac replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    1- Nurses who claim to have done a drsg. change- yet, it's exactely the same one I put one yesterday (or three days ago)and my initials are still on it! 2-The LTC nurse who grips about having her aides hrs. cut due to low census- but whines about d...

14. CNA in LTC needing to talk

    jenac replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

    It is horrible (not to mention unproffessional) the way you are being treated. Unfortunitly- I have seen this many times, as a CNA, and as an LPN. Staff complain about lack of help- yet they chase the "newbies" away. You sound like a good person- atl...

15. Peds: How much laxative is too much?

    jenac posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok- my 12 yr. old is having a f/u IVP tommorrow morning following kidney surgery in January. As prep for the IVP- he was suppose to be giving a lax- 10oz. of Mag Citrate, 4 Doucosate tabs (20mg), and a suppository (10mg) . Even on the best of days- ...