windsurfr

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1. Calcium Channel Blocker, probably a stupid question?

   windsurfr replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in CCU

   Sorry to tell you but Calan does not do most of what you are talking about... I hope you are not telling patients that stuff b/c you will confuse them. For your info, there are two types of CCB's. Calan is the type that does NOT work on blood vessels...

2. Findings on Chest X ray??

   windsurfr replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

   A chest film can only tell that something more or less dense than the lung is present. They probably saw a 'solitary pulmonary nodule' which is an extremely common finding in people (about 1/4 of all people will have them). Most of the time they are ...

3. Are unnecessary c-sections on the rise?

   windsurfr replied to TNT2's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Maxs- Yes, in fact, the fact that he is a sociology professor does discredit him... just as a MD preaching sociology would be discredited. And yes it is a problem when that person is making rediculous comments that he/she knows nothing about. 1/3 of...

4. Are unnecessary c-sections on the rise?

   windsurfr replied to TNT2's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Arrrggggg... I'm perseverating but it is aggrivating when I hear sweeping generalizations such as the "sociology professor's" comment. Ask him/her about the huge increase in cephalopelvic disproportion (android pelvis, etc) seen in younger patients t...

5. Are unnecessary c-sections on the rise?

   windsurfr replied to TNT2's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Perfect... medical advice from a sociology professor. Cesarian sections are done for two reasons: 1. fetal complications 2. maternal complications (decels, 9 lb baby in a 7 lb pelvis, etc) If a c-section is performed for fetal complications, and ther...

6. Anyone go to med school after nursing school

   windsurfr replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

   Avery, Being an RN before med school will help greatly, especially your third and fourth years. The first two years are normal anatomy/physiology/etc. Second year is all pathology / pathophysiology / pharm, etc. The third year is where it will be han...

7. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

   windsurfr replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

   I am a fourth year med student and I hate the show. I wish they would show the residents actually studying, trying to raise families, and take care of themselves... the things that really happen during residency. That wouldn't make much for good watc...

8. NP's and docs

   windsurfr replied to MikeyBSN's topic in NP

   Zenman, I'm not much for little pissing contets and from your other posts elsewhere it is obvious that you take much joy in them. I will stick to other boards where people can actually make replies with more gusto than "you're only 29 years old and m...

9. NP's and docs

   windsurfr replied to MikeyBSN's topic in NP

   Several things wrong with your narrow quote: 1. There has been an absolute explosion in medical knowledge. Both in disease pathophysiology, diagnostic modalities, and treatment regimens. Medicine is becoming increasingly complex (with an increasing ...

10. Doc Wannabe?

    windsurfr replied to nursemike's topic in Men

    USFguy- There is no real difference between the DO and the "medical model". The "medical model" that is thrown around so much is simply to acquire a very detailed knowledge of normal human anatomy/physiology/histology/etc. Then using that you learn t...

11. NP's and docs

    windsurfr replied to MikeyBSN's topic in NP

    ZENMAN.... Humor me and follow this Patient complains of chestpain. Go talk to the patient... no palm, no book. Give me a FULL differential diagnosis (what might it be, what not to miss, etc) including what historical findings and clinical PE find...