psalm51

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1. Insulin tips for no bubbles in syringe

   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...

2. Nursing liability insurance as an endorsement to your homeowner's policy?

   psalm51 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

   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...

3. Potassium tablets!

   psalm51 replied to Acarter2618's topic in General Nursing

   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...

4. Can you help me (a student) formulate objectives

   psalm51 replied to raindrop's topic in Educators

   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.

5. Do you give your 10 AM meds at 8 AM?

   psalm51 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   Most meds (with few exceptions) go BEST

6. Nursing schools with SANE policies

   psalm51 replied to carolanivey's topic in General Nursing

   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...

7. Why are ampules stil used?

   psalm51 replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

   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...

8. does your school have a written policy on affairs?

   psalm51 replied to mhr2133's topic in Educators

   federal law re: sexual harassment may apply here. it certainly is a part of our school policy.

9. Funny Student Bloopers

   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...

10. Funny Student Bloopers

    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...

11. a patient who things she's in a hotel

    psalm51 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I want HER INSURANCE!

12. Crushing Ecotrin for G Tube, Isn't that wrong?

    psalm51 replied to WVStarFish's topic in Medications

    the "official" DO NOT CRUSH list http://www.ismp.org/Tools/DoNotCrush.pdf

13. Silly question about what is considered a liquid

    psalm51 replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    the principle is that if it will beccome liquid when left at room temperature, then it is liquid. pudding qualifies.

14. Nurse fired for calling police

    psalm51 replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    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.

15. novolog 70/30 as coverage?

    psalm51 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    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...