YSADL

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1. IV administration

   YSADL posted a topic in Educators

   I been asked to help teach IV therapy to LPNs. I have a textbook. I was wondering if there are any resourses online that would help reenforce the class material. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

2. pearls of wisdom

   YSADL posted a topic in Geriatric

   I teach CNA course at a local Vo-Tech school. I have all adult students. Does anyone have any concepts or ideas they'd like share. Examples suchas working smarter not harder. Thanxs in advance for your help.

3. Code Blue!

   YSADL replied to vegnurse21's topic in Safety

   There are 2 rules to a code. 1) You are NOT the one dying! 2) If the patient does not make it,you did NOT hurt them because they are already dead. A few years ago, on Christmas morning, a woman called in and said she was bring her husband having ches...

4. Protonix IVP

   YSADL replied to babynursewannab's topic in General Nursing

5. electronic patient education handouts

   YSADL replied to ceecel.dee's topic in Education

   where can i find your online patient education system by krames? thanx!!!!!!!!!

6. pin ?

   YSADL replied to ken-pin's topic in Men

   My dad was not overly thrilled I was going to LPN school. But during my RN program, he paid for my school pin. Granted, I only wore it for a short time. I still have it. Like the others have mentioned, the decision is yours. I am proud of to have t...

7. Pearls of Wisdom for new CNAs

   YSADL posted a topic in General Nursing

   I thank all who contributed to my for plea. I am still in search of some more pearls of wisdom. I teach CNA course at a local VO-Tech school. Majority of my student are adult learners. I am wanting some advice and or stress certain concepts that new ...

8. How many of you had a different career/education before becoming an RN?

   YSADL replied to cancergirl's topic in General Nursing

   i worked in fast food/ convenient store type environment. i started out as an aide in a ltc facility. got my certification. i went on to medication tech. the only way i could better myself, was to go to lpn school. that i did. i worked 3+ years as an...

9. Pearls of wisdom needed

   YSADL replied to YSADL's topic in Geriatric

   This so true. Countless nurse have moved to other fields due to back injuies. Thank you so much for your reply. Ysadl

10. Pearls of wisdom needed

    YSADL replied to YSADL's topic in Geriatric

    Thank you for your reponse. The golden rule can't be beat. Ysadl

11. Pearls of wisdom needed

    YSADL replied to YSADL's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks for your reply. I've tried to impree upon them how valuable they are to the residents and charge nurses. Ysadl

12. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    YSADL replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Once, we had mom and her three kids come to ED per ambulance. The family car would not start. Each child a cold symptoms. You know the classics signs, cough, sore throat, and headache. All this took place after clinics closed for the day. Then the do...

13. Pearls of wisdom needed

    YSADL posted a topic in Geriatric

    i teach a cna course at a local vo-tech school. most of my students are adult learners. most to all of them are are high school drop outs or ged grads. i've thought about creating a booklet containing "pearls of wisdom". the content i'm looking for i...

14. 5 things a new RN must have...

    YSADL replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    You are an experienced nurse! Be well, do good work and keep in touch. YSADL

15. CNA Looking for Supplimental Educational Material

    YSADL replied to YSADL's topic in Geriatric

    Something to help supplement the text book. LIke different approaches for ADLs bedmaking ummm( thinking) responsibilities. Want to drive home the thought of CNA are important cog in the nursing field. With additional information, maybe the lesser ed...