RedHeaded2bNurse16

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  1. Maslow's Hierachy of Needs Question

    Are you doing a full care plan on her? Or is this a different kind of assignment.
  2. Care plan help please!

    Anyone :)
  3. Care plan help please!

    M working on a care plan for my patients who presents with confusion, weakness stomach pain. She has cirrhosis. Sodium is critical at 107. She is on 3% saline. She is a non compliant alcoholic that is underweight. Also her pt and INR are elevate...
  4. Really need help with electrolytes and fluids

    Thanks for this! I'm working on a care plan with a pt with hyponatremia, cirrhosis, etc. this helps a lot!
  5. "Seasoned Nurses will eat their young"

    I'm a student currently and doing clinical on a MedSurg floor. I find that most nurses are willing to teach you as long as your not arrogant or lazy and are willing to work and know your place. By know your place, I mean get up when your looking at...
  6. How do clinicals work?

    I absolutely LOVE clinical! I'm on a Med-Surg floor and the time flies. I always want to get my hands on something new and challenging! I really love that everything starts to connect and looking at the bigger picture! A big thank you to all you ...
  7. Reprimanded for reporting medication errors and so much more

    I agree with PSU-13. I'm a student and happen to be on top of my class. I would NEVER do that to one of my fellow students. First of all looking into pts that weren't yours is just wrong and correct me if I'm wrong but also a HIPAA violation. At ...
  8. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Are the doctors put under this much scrutiny? I always find this dilemma in female dominated fields, it always comes down to our bodies. Of course we "should" be an example to our patients but we are only human too. I'd take an overweight nurse, d...
  9. I passed nclexpn!

    Congrats!!
  10. You want us to do what?!?

    It most certainly should be the other way around! I've never heard of that. Everyplace I worked, the doctors bought. We would chip in a small amount and get the doc a gift but not pay for the party.
  11. Questions about Nursing Care plans?

    Yes LPNs do care plans as well.
  12. Diagosis priority suicidal pt

    Thank you! That's what I've been leaning towards but just wanted to verify!
  13. Diagosis priority suicidal pt

    I'm sorry I should've been more clear. No the wound is not a result of his suicide attempt. More as one of the many reasons he is feeling helpless
  14. Diagosis priority suicidal pt

    Pt was admit for "trying to hurt myself" He is a paraplegic (20 years). He is also being treated for a dishenced wound that is mrsa positive. He was on a 1013 but the md released it. He has a plan in place for counseling etc. and the main reason...
  15. Brachial Occlusion Pressure

    I was taught to do the same procedure but use the radial pulse and wait for it to disappear. Deflate add 20-30 mmhg to make sure you are above systolic.