puppyrules

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1. In need some interventions for post surgical abdominal distension

   puppyrules posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need some interventions for post surgical abdominal distension. I think to provide the patient with comfort, having him lie in a lateral recumbant position will take some of the pressure off, but are there any other idea's out there? This is a comm...

2. Insulin Administration Pre-Surgery

   puppyrules posted a topic in General Nursing

   I would like to know what the standard protocol is for the administration of insulin for diabetic patients before surgery. I have run into two schools of thought online. One is that the insulin should be regular (blood sugar should be monitored every...

3. I Will Talk, You Just Listen

   puppyrules replied to blt3535's topic in General Nursing

   thank you for your compassion and kindness and wisdom. i want to be the kind of nurse -- scratch that -- the kind of human being that you are...

4. How to appropriately convey optimism without lieing

   puppyrules posted a topic in General Nursing

   When a patient is experiencing difficulty or is in a "bad way" I have a tendency to want to convey optimism by saying "you're going to be ok" or "don't worry, everything is going to be alright." What can I say to convey optimism and comfort without ...

5. New confused RN

   puppyrules replied to miss60b's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should TAKE the job and wait for a position to open up in a hospital setting. I think that you need to work in a hospital to establish yourself as an RN in terms of honing your skills and learning all that there is to learn. Your educa...

6. Suicide On The Ward

   puppyrules replied to NZPN's topic in Stress 101

   i am at a loss for words. what an unbelievable experience. one day, i hope to be half the nurse that you are...

7. This Current Recession!!!

   puppyrules replied to puppyrules's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all of the thoughtful replies!

8. This Current Recession!!!

   puppyrules posted a topic in General Nursing

   How has the current recession impacted your job, your place of employment, your outlook, etc.? I'm quite curious. They say that nursing is recession-proof, but is it really? I'm from Michigan and am wondering what the lay of the land is like from nur...

9. Going to RN program at age 40--crazy?

   puppyrules replied to Teapot12345's topic in General Nursing

   you are by no means too old to be a nurse. i also have a close friend who happens to be 40 and is pursing a nursing degree. he's a male. at nursing orientation this year, there were numerous people in the lecture hall that were clearly in their 30, 4...

10. 200 Medications, can someone please expound???

    puppyrules replied to puppyrules's topic in General Nursing

    Don't mean to be annoying, but can somebody tell me what I need to know about the 200 drugs nursing students are required to know? Please help and thanks!

11. 200 Medications, can someone please expound???

    puppyrules posted a topic in General Nursing

    I want to make my own flash cards. Can someone please give me a sense of what I need to know for each medication? Thank you so much! P.S. Start nursing school in January but want to get a jump start!:typing

12. macomb cc nursing program

    puppyrules replied to jamers104's topic in Michigan

    Hi Jamers, I am not going to lie, it is difficult to get into the nursing program at Macomb. Every year, over 1600 people apply to get in. This year was no exception. They ranked just over 800 applicants and accepted 120 students. This is the skinny:...

13. Macomb Community College HESI Exam

    puppyrules replied to puppyrules's topic in Michigan

    I just wanted a to give a quick update on my situation. Today, in the mail, I received my acceptance letter to Macomb's nursing program. I start in the Fall (I'm not sure if it's going to be in August or October) and I am so thrilled, I cannot convey...

14. We took a stand against our Clinical Instructor...

    puppyrules replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Students

    this should inspire all students to stand up for themselves and expect professionalism from their instructors. there is power in numbers, so act accordingly and the nursing department will back you up.

15. We took a stand against our Clinical Instructor...

    puppyrules replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Students

    I agree with Traumasrus. Your instructor is an EMPLOYEE. She has a job because you exist. You are, in essence, paying her salary. If she is incompetent and unprofessional, you and your classmates have a right to redress. IMHO she should be fired ...