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1. why does hyponatremia cause hyperactive bowel sounds?

   strugglingnurse replied to mashamontago's topic in Student Assist

   I think the questions is pretty straightforward. Most books list hyperactive bowel sounds as a symptoms of hyponateremia. How does hyponatremia cause this symptom? I wish I knew the answer....

2. needlestick from hep c and HIV + patient

   strugglingnurse replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in General Nursing

   not sure about your chances, just read recently that they are very very slim. However, wanted to give you some encouragement and ((((((((((proverbs 16:3))))))))))

3. What Song Describes Your Life? What Song Describes Your Attitude Towards Nursing?

   strugglingnurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   The song that best sums up my life is "Pale" by Within Temptation. Its a great song that I found on youtube. I dont have a song that sums up nursing, but the song that summed up nursing school for me was "I believe I can fly" by R. Kelly.

4. Nurse cannulating and phelbotomy

   strugglingnurse replied to eimhear's topic in General Nursing

   In the US, it IS within the scope of all RN's to draw blood and start peripheral IV's. However, as people wrote above, each hospital has its own policy on whether the RN or a tech or IV team nurse draws blood and starts IV's. Where I work I am respon...

5. INR 11 and no Vitamin K??

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

   Best is to ask the MD why he is not treating it. Just be respectful. Seems like treating would by the best option, but maybe this pt has had embolic strokes before or some other reason that the MD is scared to reverse with Vit. K. In the mean time, k...

6. First Night Duty in Labor Room

   strugglingnurse replied to spdhaka80's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, you did a great job!!! I was just wondering, in Nepal you dont need a supervising doctor to be present at delivery? Do you only call them if there are complications? Thanks,

7. Without Words

   strugglingnurse replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

   Great story. However, why wasnt interpreter service activated immediately? Im confused.

8. Sometimes its the little things that make me wanna lose it!!

   strugglingnurse replied to female12233's topic in General Nursing

   What annoys me most is when night shift, who is responsible for routine IV changes on our floor, simply does not even attempt to start a new PIV. Last week, ALL of my patients had expired IV's, and all were really easy sticks. The reason I got for on...

9. IV tubing....why don't you recap it?

   strugglingnurse replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

   The answer is simple, too busy to find a cap, or too lazy.

10. Atarax IV?

    strugglingnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can atarax be given IV? IV push or Ivpb? I have learned to only give it IM (or PO) and the vial says IM only. What is your experience?? Thanks.

11. Severe Hypoglycemia before Death?

    strugglingnurse replied to sundowners2's topic in General Nursing

    DNR does not mean do not treat. It simply means "do not resuscitate"- meaning no CPR and intubation. So if pressures drop- you must treat it appropriately- i.e. fluids, drips... same with glucose. Comfort care measures is different. In this case, I w...

12. PTSD- Am I alone??

    strugglingnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Disabilities

    Thanks for your reply. This provider that Im seeing if out of network so my insurance (HMO) doesnt cover anything. I will look into this law.

13. PTSD- Am I alone??

    strugglingnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Disabilities

    Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I have tried pastoral counseling before. It was the worst thing I could have done, since I was female and he was male. He realized that I really dont have anyone and took advantage of me big time. Right now Im see...

14. PTSD- Am I alone??

    strugglingnurse replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Disabilities

    I went back today and read all replies to my original post. I have posted on many sites before and have never gotten so many encouraging and supportive response. Thanks everyone! I am so proud to be part of this community of great nurses! Now back to...

15. AACN "TRENDS" conference in PA

    strugglingnurse posted a topic in Critical

    Anyone ever attended this conference. They have one coming up in October in Pennsylvania and Im debating whether it will be a good learning experience. Its conducted by AACN and SEPA, the AACN PA chapter. Thanks.