jdhenson

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1. Definition of the word nurse

   jdhenson replied to Destiny'skid's topic in General Nursing

   This is why most state boards have a list of nurse imposters on their websites. To protect the public. Definitely the term nurse is meant for a licensed professional, and no auxiliary person should allow anyone to believe they are a nurse. I've also ...

2. Single mom in nursing school...

   jdhenson replied to cnoto34's topic in General Students

   First of all, congrats on your decision. Nursing is a noble profession and a good way for you to support your family. I started out in lpn school recently divorced and working only on weekends. It was a challenge but I had a lot of help from friends ...

3. You know you are going to have an interesting day when you get report that . . .

   jdhenson replied to anon456's topic in Relations

   "I just gave your 350 lb total care kayexalate" or "the ward clerk called in and er says they have several admissions coming" or "we had to call the police to the family members"....or any combination of these... Yup, it's going to be a long night lo...

4. coping with sadness

   jdhenson replied to fancysocks's topic in General Nursing

   I frequently have to remind myself that in order for us to truly be able to accept good things in life, that we have to experience the bad and the negative. We would never know what a good day was if we never had a bad one. However, is it possible y...

5. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

   jdhenson replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

   HAHAHAHAHA I've done that several times myself! Talk about hopping out of the room cause I sure stuck my foot in my mouth!!

6. D50 for blood glucose protocol vs juice/snacks, your thoughts

   jdhenson replied to Billy_Ruben's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately, glycemic control is about to become a pay for performance issue which I think is odd because "normal" is not always normal for everyone. And some diabetics are just plain brittle and difficult to control. I would only give D50 to someo...