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1. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   It has been my experience both as a nurse and a surgical patient that Zofran does work marvelously for preventing nausea if given before the procedure or immediately afterwards but not so with stopping vomiting. Zofran onset of action is 10-30 min; p...

2. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you.

3. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I used the terms only to indicate that there are those who do see those who are NOT equally trained/educated as underlings; similar to military ranking. I did NOT say I did this. It is because of the past that I make every attempt to not act arrogant...

4. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   See next post

5. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   True I do not own the staff...the use of the word my in this case is not meant to indicate ownership but rather a relationship. Do we not say my mother, my child, my co-workers (or do you say: the people I work with)? Do we own them?

6. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Try working in a small (23 beds only) rural hospital where doctors are considered nearly divine by the administration and you will discover that there is a true hierarchy. And I have heard more than once from a doctor: What medical school did you gra...

7. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

   KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   My apologizes for not articulating exactly what I was trying to say. Sometimes what is in the mind doesn't always come out clearly when you write it down. What I meant when referring to new NPs and new MDs is that they are both NEW progessionals. All...

8. Thank you for being my nurse.

   KYAPRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   As nurses, we consider it a good day's work when nobody has yelled at us or thrown bedpans at us. When we hear, "Thank you for being my nurse; you are so kind," it borders on the near miraculous. Then again, there are those rare and truly treasured p...

9. New grad needs start-up assistance

   KYAPRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am hoping someone out there may be able to offer advice or suggestions on how to prepare for re-entry to workforce after long absence and now low income. Here's the problem: four years ago, I had to resign my RN position at the hospital due to an i...

10. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

    KYAPRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Okay...I gotta add my 2 cents worth to this fight. I am an new grad NP with 10 years RN experience! I will say that my RN experience has definitely made me have a better bedside manner and honed my "listening" skills. When it comes to critical care, ...

11. Question for those who receive SSD

    KYAPRN replied to mondkmondk's topic in Disabilities

    The 9 months trial is just for receiving cash benefits. There is an extended period beyond that where you don't draw benefits but if you are not able to maintain the gainful employment, you can start receiving cash benefits again without re-applying....

12. I need your help... looking for glucometer test strips

    KYAPRN replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory

    Bayer no longer has an association with Xubex; it is now an Abbott and Xubex partnership. Bayer has a program where you can get strips through a savings program but you must register online or call an 800 number. http://www.bayercontour.com/Meter-an...

13. I need your help... looking for glucometer test strips

    KYAPRN replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory

    Yes. Wal-Mart does carry a good line of reasonable products. However, what I was referring to were the FREE programs for diabetic supplies for indigent and uninsured. Two yrs ago there were 5 programs that provided free strips now there are NONE. You...

14. I need your help... looking for glucometer test strips

    KYAPRN replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory

    Abbott has quit donating the strips. Bayer used to but now it has teamed up with Xubex. Roche also used to do Accu-Check strips. Xubex is the cheapest place I have found to buy, but like the rest of you, I have found no others. I operate a non-profi...