happytobehere96

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1. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

   happytobehere96 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   This is off topic, but regarding your calling docs to pronounce death, how does this work? I mean do you chart Doc pronounced death at such and such time. Could you explain to me the steps you take when someone dies in your facility if you wouldn't m...

2. Things aren't going so well (VENT) (LONG)

   happytobehere96 replied to Nikki730's topic in General Students

   pharmacology is tough, period. i don't believe anyone can remember all that info at one time. do you know what other types of questions you were asked on previous tests. usually they are looking for the specific side effect for that drug, since most ...

3. Notched QRS question & BBB

   happytobehere96 replied to Toby's mum's topic in CCU

   I was considering becoming a monitor tech part time after I take the EKG courses but was wondering what a typical day is like. Would you mind explaining what your responsibilities are and a typical day? Oh, and if you could give me an idea on the pay...

4. Metabolic/ respiratory acidosis and alkalosis

   happytobehere96 replied to jennielynn's topic in General Students

   I agree with this method. This is how I remember it. ABG's are very easy using this method once you get the hang of it.

5. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

   happytobehere96 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   There is no recent video because there was an injunction preventing media from taping her. The parents have begged for video of her to be allowed out to the media, however this is not allowed

6. Nurse with Dental Problems

   happytobehere96 replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

   Pardon me if this question is stupid, but how do you get the whitestrips to stay on. I tried them and could not get them to stay on. I attempted twice and gave up.

7. Omsbudsman experiences?

   happytobehere96 replied to germain's topic in Geriatric

   I live in FL. Could you lead me to a website on the ombudsmen process in FL.? Thanks

8. Need help with delegation question

   happytobehere96 replied to nursepotter05's topic in General Nursing

   Good response, the only one I disagree with is the LPN orienting the RN. Can't do.

9. FDA being sued for public salt use!

   happytobehere96 replied to elcaminoman42's topic in General Nursing

   First Mcdonald's, then the FDA. Maybe McDonald's will turn around and sue the FDA too for the salt they used on their fries which caused everones health problems. These lawsuits are getting out of hand. You are right, people need to take responsibili...

10. Patient Profiles and/or careplans??

    happytobehere96 replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN/LVN

    We did case studies in my LPN class which I believe is the same thing you are refering to. We all did ours a little different but same concept. On first page of MS Word: Name, School, etc. Second page would give a short paragraph on pt such as 99 yea...

11. Potassium piggybacks

    happytobehere96 replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    I read an article stating just what you said, the use of lidocaine masks signs of potential problems,i.e, pain

12. any ideas on this one?

    happytobehere96 replied to wolf_funk's topic in New Nurse

    I would say A as well due to the heart rate. The hands and feet being blue I believe is normal in a neonate. I agree with the bulging fontanelle being a concern, but I believe I was told it can bulge when the child is crying. The respirations were fi...

13. E-coli infection in toe

    happytobehere96 replied to curleysue's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the laugh bobnurse. I needed it.:rotfl:

14. I was convicted of a misdemeanor assault five years ago can I still become an LPN?

    happytobehere96 replied to simplevagirl's topic in Criminal

    Unfortunately, I believe there is no way to know for sure until you go through the licensing process. I went to school with a few people in your situation and they were told the above from the instructor. One of the students dropped out mid year, the...

15. New LPN with BIG concern over TN scope of practice re: IV Push

    happytobehere96 replied to LPNalmost!'s topic in Tennessee

    I am a new LPN living in FL. We were taught in school that we cannot do IV push, only an RN can. We were also told even if the place of employment says you can do it, if your scope of practice says you can't, DON"T DO IT. Who cares if the other LPN's...