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1. Have you encountered useless residents?

   seks posted a topic in Relations

   This pt had been on the unit for a few days. Had been on tinza and asa since admission to the unit. Start of shift, first day with him. He was c/o mild chest pain and bit of sob. A bit diaphoretic too. His SpO2 were fine but I cranked up the O2 a...

2. hypokalemia causes hypoglycemia? or other way around?

   seks posted a topic in General Nursing

   Had a pt where she was hypoglycemic (below 2-3) and hypokalemic (2.2) simultaneously. She was still alert and talking. We hung dextrose 50% 25g and 10mmol K+ minibags...quite a # of them. Those were resident's order which I feel wasn't an enough dr...

3. Preceptorship articles...know of any?

   seks replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

   http://europepmc.org/backend/ptpmcrender.fcgi?accid=PMC4205066&blobtype=pdf

4. Preceptorship articles...know of any?

   seks posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been asked to take on a preceptor student again but I thought perhaps I can improve on some things (especially something that I'm not aware of or conscientious of). Anyone know of any peer-reviewed articles that provide insight on how to better ...

5. IV start: no blood when withdrawing but still usable?

   seks posted a topic in General Nursing

   Maybe a dumb question but: After I get a flashback, I attached a saline flush and pull on the syringe. Sometimes I don't get any blood back . When I flush it, the IV doesn't seem to be interstitial. I proceed to use the IV with IV fluids. Still n...

6. Nightshifts..how to prepare for them?

   seks posted a topic in General Nursing

   It's been a long time since I've worked night shifts as I am a day shift person. And even then, I've probably worked less than 15-20 night shifts during my nursing career. I have no problem getting up early (5 am) but I tend to hit the sack by 9ish ...

7. nursing tasks that you do the least because you are too busy

   seks posted a topic in General Nursing

   To me, it's assisting a patient to AMBULATE. I often find myself with so much crap on my plate throughout my shift that ambulating a patient gets the least priority.

8. nursing & tattoos

   seks replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

   I guess nursing candidates who are considered FAT shouldn't be hired either...whether it be genetics or eating too much junk food or little or no physicial activity. Fat nurses set bad examples for patients...

9. IV set with filter for pt with PFO

   seks posted a topic in General Nursing

   Today was the first time I came across a pt that requires me to use the following for the Baxter IV pump: Extension Set with 0.22 micron high pressure extended life filter and 1 INTERLINK injection site 6" from male Luer lock adapter http://www.ecomm...

10. limited-english speaking pt

    seks posted a topic in General Nursing

    I seem to recall of this site that has pdf translation sheets which have various languages of the common words we use with pt (such as BM, void, pain, etc). The pt would be reading the word in his/her own language and then just point. The word woul...

11. Pressure ulcer stage 2..what would you use?

    seks posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I see what I think is a stage 1 pressure ulcer, I would slap on a Coloplast comfeel dressing and make sure the pt is turned q2h. Correct me if there are better options. If you see a stage 2 (skin tear, bleeding) on a pt, what would you use befo...

12. Acetaminophen: Why?

    seks posted a topic in Medications

    It seems like 90% of the patients in my internal/acute med unit gets acetaminophen (325, 500, 650, 1000) that is scheduled tid or qid. I never found out what the rationale behind it is? Is it just a proactive way to manage pain? The ones that us...

13. Continue being GN or apply for my RN?

    seks posted a topic in Canada

    Passed the CRNE in June. My current 6-month GN permit expires in Dec. Should I wait until towards end of Sept to apply for my RN? Or should I do it now? I'm just trying to figure out a way to save money on the fees. BTW, I get retro pay from my em...

14. Not being able to renew GN permit until you pass CRNE...is that true?

    seks posted a topic in CRNE

    Let's say someone initially got their 6 months GN permit towards end of Dec. Wrote the CRNE in Feb but failed it. That person decided to rewrite the CRNE in June...and also renew the GN permit since he/she wouldn't be getting the CRNE result until J...

15. Unsuccessful on first crne exam (Feb 2013) by 17 marks

    seks replied to seks's topic in CRNE

    I am not sure. I am just not convinced that I actually fail this exam