mikemay1969

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1. AIDS patient ?

   mikemay1969 replied to mikemay1969's topic in General Nursing

   here is my presentation answer so far: as with any patient, use universal precautions to stop the bleeding then assess the patient. after ensuring that the patient's abc's are in good order, it would be important to find out why the iv was pulled out...

2. AIDS patient ?

   mikemay1969 replied to mikemay1969's topic in General Nursing

   I have learned not to question instructors too much about assignments. They tend to get defensive. It is better to just do it and not worry about it. An instuctor can make your life a living hell if they choose to to do so. If you dont rock the boat ...

3. AIDS patient ?

   mikemay1969 replied to mikemay1969's topic in General Nursing

   I wonder how an instructor would respond should I stand in front of the class and say that I can answer question number 2, as I find it insulting. That would go over like the proverbial turd in the punch bowl.

4. AIDS patient ?

   mikemay1969 replied to mikemay1969's topic in General Nursing

   I should have been more clear. This is just a case-study. Here are the details: HIV + 3 months ago. Admitted to unit for fever, chills, sweats, myalgias, malaise, chest pain, dry nonproductive cough, axillary adenopathy, N/V/D. VSs 108/84, 104,30,103...

5. AIDS patient ?

   mikemay1969 replied to mikemay1969's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all of you for your input. I wish I had come across this forum a year and a half ago when I started the program. It is definitely on my favorites list now. The wealth of information available here is so helpful. I will be able to put toget...

6. New Sick Leave Policy: Strange Or Not? Whaddya Think?

   mikemay1969 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

   Why a company lets you accrue time off then penalize you for using it is beyond me. I've experienced similar policies in the past. I'm just waiting for the day I get told that I will need a note from my parents for any absence from work.

7. AIDS patient ?

   mikemay1969 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I could use a little help. I need a presentable answer for the following scenario: An AIDS patient is restless due to muscle soreness. Upon entering the patient's room the nurse notes he has pulled out his peripheral IV and is bleeding. How should th...

8. Input Wanted

   mikemay1969 replied to mikemay1969's topic in General Nursing

   I just wanted to thank those that responded. The telemetry unit I will be working on has a 6:1 ratio from 7pm to 7am. There are some step down patients. I was told that there is a fast turnover on the unit. The preceptorship lasts from 8 -12 weeks de...

9. Input Wanted

   mikemay1969 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I will be a NewGrad in May. Today I accepted a position as a newgrad RN on a telemetry unit. Am I expecting too much from myself starting out in a specialty area as opposed to working a med/surg unit for a year at first? Thanks in advance for any co...