Studentray

Studentray specializes in Trauma, Pulmonary and Thoracics.

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1. Nurses in trouble get second chances - Minnesota

   Studentray replied to Brian's topic in Career Support

   I heard from a friend in long term facilities that there are 2 nurses. 1 Registered Nurse and 1 Licensed Practical nurse for 40-60 patients requiring long term care. And I am sure these patients have more than 1 diagnoses so the nurses must have a br...

2. What should every orthopaedic nurse know?

   Studentray replied to Jammin' RN's topic in Orthopaedic

   Also patients maybe on blood thinners to reduce the chance of post op complications from surgery such as: Pulmonary embolism, Deep vein thrombosis, and stroke. You make have to teach patients how to administer their own fragmin (Dalteparin) injection...

3. What should every orthopaedic nurse know?

   Studentray replied to Jammin' RN's topic in Orthopaedic

   I am on an orthopedic unit mainly focusing on Knee and Hip Replacement Surgeries. I guess it's very important to maintain pain with narcotic use. Repositioning of the joints, pillow placement, ice packs and transferring patients. Most of the patients...

4. [Calgary] U of C vs. MRU ?

   Studentray replied to MRUOC's topic in CA Programs

   I'm graduating from the U of C program this April and I feel very unprepared. I am graduating from the older program 2009-2013. Just to let you know. 11 MRU students made it to the ICU for their final focus and only 3 U of C nursing students made it....