stormymemphis

stormymemphis has 2 years experience and specializes in Critcal Care.

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1. Proning ARDs patients

   stormymemphis replied to catamounts303's topic in MICU

   We use Rotoprone as well. While it does greatly improve oxygenation, I can't say with any confidence that it actually increasesa patient's chance of survival. Honestly, in the last 5 years, I have only seen one patient survive ARDS with help from t...

2. Newer Nurse Here, Care to share some info?

   stormymemphis replied to nurse678's topic in MICU

   I agree. I graduated from nursing school 2 years ago and have been working in MICU ever since. Back in January, I attended my first CCRN review with Dr Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio. She is amazing!! It's unbelievable how well she breaks it down. Her...

3. Skeletal traction and pin site care

   stormymemphis posted a topic in Student Assist

   I have clinical tomorrow and my patient has skeletal traction. Can anyone give me pointers or lead me in the direction to find information on pin site care?

4. Nursing Diagnoses for the Bi Polar, Manic patient

   stormymemphis posted a topic in Student Assist

   Can anyone give me some idea for a few nursing diagnoses for the manic patient I can use in my case study or maybe help with the ones I've already come up with? Risk for injury related to inablility to sleep Risk for violence: other-directed related ...

5. Methodist University Hospital Memphis

   stormymemphis replied to newfienurse's topic in Tennessee

   I have lived in Memphis all of my life (I'm 27 years old), and have never been one of those people that just NEEDED to leave. Yes, Memphis has alot of crime, but that's with any metro community. Don't let people scare you with their "looking over m...

6. Does anybody here have OCD?

   stormymemphis replied to brittney140's topic in General Students

   My OCD used to control me...esp during times of stress, and nursing school is probably the most stressful thing I've ever been through. My advice....get on a pill. Specifically...get on something for anxiety. My first semester of nursing school I ...

7. Studying alone and need help???

   stormymemphis replied to lilhev333's topic in General Students

   If you haven't been exposed to Patho yet, I would recomment starting a little a more basic and purchasing Pathophysiology Made Incredibly Easy. It's makes it a little easier to get your head around.

8. Nutrition/Diets for NCLEX

   stormymemphis posted a topic in NCLEX

   Does anyone have or know where I could look for a diet shortcut/cheat sheet online or anywhere else? I need to brush up on my diets for the NCLEX.

9. online BSN prior to CRNA?

   stormymemphis posted a topic in SRNA

   I have two semesters left of RN school and will then beging to complete my BSN. However, I'm trying to decide whether or not to pursue my BSN through an online program. Do CRNA schools frown upon online degrees?

10. Gastrointestinal Question

    stormymemphis replied to NewStudentGirly's topic in Student Assist

    a gastric ulcer is a TYPE of peptic ulcer

11. a dosage question

    stormymemphis replied to Hope1978's topic in Student Assist

    No, If the packet says add 10ml of diluent for make the concentration of 250mg/5ml, then you only need one packet. If 5ml is 250mg, then giving the full 10ml is 500mg as ordered by the physician.

12. nursing care plan for HYPOKALEMIA plsss.

    stormymemphis replied to dolphyrn's topic in Student Assist

    risk for decreased cardiac output related to abnormal cardiac functioning secondary to electrolyte imbalance

13. Nursing diagnosis: please read

    stormymemphis replied to studnurse345's topic in Student Assist

    Chronic Pain Altered elmination Altered nutrition: Less than body requirements Anxiety r/t hospitalization Regret/Depression r/t life choices

14. No more LPNs?

    stormymemphis replied to puppylover's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Yes, the hospital I work for is currently phasing out LPNs. They don't even offer LPN programs here anymore. They are not requiring that all LPNs go back for their RN (not yet anyway), but they are no longer hiring anything less than an RN.

15. Micro Heads Up!

    stormymemphis replied to rayele's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm not sure how you can get a head start on Micro especially without already having a syllabus. Just read the textbook material that goes along with the lecture regardless of whether or not the instructor requires it. If you are offered any indepe...