Ellen_0ncall

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1. I have just had a positive PPD

   Ellen_0ncall replied to jlrose's topic in General Nursing

   Whomever prescribes the INH, will monitor your liver enzymes closely to assure that you are not damaging your liver. Your local Health Dept has an excellent DVD or VHS called TB Strikes Again. Research as much as you can and make your deceision. If i...

2. I have just had a positive PPD

   Ellen_0ncall replied to jlrose's topic in General Nursing

   If the x-ray is negative and sputum samples are negative, you should be able to work. Have you spoken with your local Health Department and a Pulmonologist?

3. Mrsa/vre Pts

   Ellen_0ncall replied to KYMSRN's topic in Disease

   lol, I am the infection control nurse you could say. There are only two of us nurses at this facility which has a little more than 200 residents. They are there for Substance Abuse education and for the most part already detoxed and well. This proble...

4. Adults Who Can't Swallow Pills

   Ellen_0ncall replied to Medic946RN's topic in Emergency

   I know this is very annoying and time consuming as a nurse. This is one of the reason, I don't think I could work in a nursing home. I have recently started having a problem with swallowing pills myself and I AM NOT OLD. I think some people aft...

5. Nursing or something else?

   Ellen_0ncall replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

   Well, it doesn't pay what nursing does, but it is very fun and can be exciting & interesting. How about a unit secretary or unit clerk. I did that for 14 years and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, I needed to make more money to meet my goals. ...

6. Mrsa/vre Pts

   Ellen_0ncall replied to KYMSRN's topic in Disease

   Sorry, I don't know the answer to that question. I am having to deal for the first time to my knowledge, with MRSA. I am working in a rehab facility and have had a few outbreaks. These outbreaks have occurred in different buildings. The employees do ...

7. A curious question about naming babies! :)

   Ellen_0ncall replied to flashpoint's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I use to work in Birth Registry before I became an RN. I DID point out to people that the spelling was "unusual," and asked if they intended to spell it that way. I would also, point out the proper way to spell it, the way other people might say it w...