neutrophil

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1. Residents of LTC who abuse the staff

   neutrophil replied to BVUstudent's topic in General Nursing

   It. Is a difficult part of nursing. However if one thinks of the condition of the patient and their limited abilities comparing to who they were in their productive life it is relatively easy to understand that a nurse is one that is an extension of ...

2. When to hold bp medications

   neutrophil replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric

   Wonderful questions and answers. Suppose you are a registry nurse working in a snf, you don't have a clue about the patient. I don't hold diuretics especially if they are on potassium. I hold other BP meds if systolic is under 100. Put on the MAR w...

3. How long is the orientation period in the SNF/LTC?

   neutrophil replied to Ritika's topic in Geriatric

   Very hard to say. This is one reason why many don't hire new grads. It depends on your knowledge and experience and staffing needs.

4. Do you bladder train before removing a Foley cath?

   neutrophil replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

   I think one difference in theories is one is addressing the sphincster and the other is addressing the smooth muscle and reflex. I think both are adequate because they address both voluntary and involuntary muscles.

5. Do you bladder train before removing a Foley cath?

   neutrophil replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

   I found this question on the web and see it is three years old. I think it's a great question. A physician recently ordered to bladder train then DC, when I brought this up to the dsd he said that you have to DC then bladder train. Different from the...

6. advice for new grad shadowing?

   neutrophil replied to RadBSN's topic in General Nursing

   In a perfect world there is perfect nursing, in am imperfect world there is priorities and common sense that comes with experience. If you are the shadow you might see both of these that are necessary but not necessarily by the book, thus the appreh...

7. colostomy with rectal tube.

   neutrophil replied to optimusgts's topic in General Nursing

   MBARN, 100% agree, my goodness, briefs, diapers, depends, pullups, or just a simple chucks. Anyway. Overkill.

8. Hope for New Grads in the Future

   neutrophil replied to kvisintine's topic in General Nursing

   It is very hard. I tend to agree that, this is a job that is not for everyone, so not everyone can do it. It can't be outsourced. I know about roughly 40% of the nurses have two jobs. It is because when there was a shortage they were called and t...

9. Nurse work dillema-Advice needed

   neutrophil replied to Lunalitsa's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I love your planning and your ambition. I worked for a couple of years in the ICU as a tech partner/CNA, and built strong rapport with nurses and doctors. I knew the nurses and their backgrounds, I felt comfortable working with them because ...

10. How often do pain meds cause vomitting?

    neutrophil replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hiccups is just the diaphragm having spasms. I don't think vicodin or fantanyl are causing that. As far as the SQ, I don't see a problem with it, if the pt has ascites then maybe the arms or the thighs might be a better place. N/V, oh my goodness,...

11. Registry position?

    neutrophil replied to RROUSE's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess you are a new nurse, hehe. No problem we all start somewhere. I was a registry CNA, I learned more being in registry than anywhere else, it was also more demanding. Registries are companies that have a contract with agencies whether ...

12. To all the Wonderful CNA's and PCT's

    neutrophil replied to dragonflyaltoids's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I posted it here before, that I told a patient when he addressed the DON, calling her "nurse." I told him in front of her, "don't you you know that CNA's are the real nurses? They are just pill pushers and bureaucrats." I am a nurse now, and s...

13. colostomy with rectal tube.

    neutrophil replied to optimusgts's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is wow!!!

14. Do some patients deserve special treatment?

    neutrophil replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    This question is very good. The problem with answering this question is that, what happened to this patient is a life changing experience that could have ended his life. So from this point on, his life will never be the same. He could have died. ...

15. BSN Required...what does this mean for the 2yr ADN programs ?

    neutrophil replied to DaddyO's topic in ADN/BSN

    Here in the San Diego area, there are some hospitals that are competing. So they want BSN's, it makes them look better. Magnet? By all means, some people say it is nurses cutting nurses throats. Magnet certification is given by "American nurses c...