psalm51 replied to princess pickles's topic in General Nursing
Read this solution to the problem of air bubbles in the insulin syringe back in the early 90's. the author reported that blind diabetics used a home made syringe guide for drawing up the correct dose of insulin. And, to eliminate bubbles in the syrin...
i have this rider thru state farm. it covers my assets, such as my home. i also have a malpractice policy thru NSO. NSO will cover the nurse in court. but does not cover the nurse for any monetary judgements against h/him. that would perhaps require...
if difficulty swallowing, a liquid form is most appropriate. slow-release tablets cannot be crushed, chewed, or broken. an excellent reference is the Institute for Safe Medication Practice: link posted bekloiw: http://www.ismp.org/Tools/DoNotCrush.pd...
the formula for writing objectives is: WHO + will do WHAT + HOW + by WHEN AN EXAMPLE: At the conclusion of this presentation, the student will be able to formulate a plan of care for the patient with a trach.
first, let me say that, if only a few points in math or science lie between your daughter's hopes for becoming a Nurse, i hope that she makes it to the NCLEX Exam. IMHO, this is the best advice so far: "and have her communicate, communicate, communic...
best method for getting all liquid into the 'bottom' part of the ampule is to place between both palms and roll it quickly 2 or 3 times. when i don't have an ampule breaker, i wrap in alcohol swab (package and all) -- it at least helps. best thing to...
psalm51 replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in Educators
i usually share some of my own "bloopers" with students -- and i call them "kodak moments" to be cherished as memories that will add levity to their "worst night". i always reassure students that we all have our stories. on that "worst night" when e...
psalm51 replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in Educators
1. had a student who was an auto mechanic. first time insertion of an indwelling catheter. student charted "foley installed". :) 2. helping a student formulate a nurse's narrative note when another student interupted with a question. i answered that...
the law does not stop at the hospital entrance. if i, as a citizen, feel threatened by the words or acts of another, i have every right to call the police. i thiink she has a good case.
novolog is not regular insulin. novolog (aspart) is rapid acting insulin - with an immediate onset. novolog is the "other" coverage. it is appropriate for "peakers" -- that is, for those whose blood glucose level peaks (a sudden sharp rise) follow...