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  1. Staff splitting going too far?

    2 words: REPORT HER. Not only is her behavior causing you danger, but her behavior is causing dangerous situations for residents. AND DOCUMENT. Best wishes
  2. Pharmacology and Body Systems HELP

    These answers are all available by doing Google Searches OR using any pharmacology program or resource. If someone tells you the answer, you learn nothing: if you search for the answer yourself, you learn lots. Time to begin to use those critical thi...
  3. Question about a code we had last night

    "...As far as intubation, paramedics confirmed placement with a stethoscope. Honestly, probably shouldn't have been full code to begin with." Confirm placement with steth? Interesting. Must mean they didn't hear ABD sounds. This is why I advocate fo...
  4. Question about a code we had last night

    1) NOT normal 2) What was the pt in rehab from/for? 3) PMH needed 4) cardiac hx? Pulmonary HTN? Varices? 5) was intubation CORRECTLY PLACED? 6) what was outcome?
  5. What is a BMPT test?

    CaGuy: when you asked the original question, it was to only know what BMPT stood for. Here are additional references as to what the test DOES: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19219223 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19771142 As a Nursing stude...
  6. What is a BMPT test?

    Hello there: stands for Biliary Manometric Perfusion Test.
  7. I am a new grad and got a job as ALF director position!

    "Basically all the nursing jobs will be done by an lpn or CNAs with Qmap. Pretty much no nursing skills other than assessment and TB shots" Since when does LPN/CNA do NURSING ASSESSMENTS? I strongly suggest you learn your state's nursing code before ...
  8. what is the answer to this question

    What do YOU think is the correct answer and why? :doh:
  9. I don't know what geographical area you are located, but most paramedic studies and programs are kept MAINLY for EMS departments and firefighters. In addition, being a paramedic IS NOT being a nurse, and unless you plan to work ER/ED, trauma or imme...
  10. Community Teaching Project

    Suggestions won't amount to much since you will need to listen to what the nurses and others at the location along with your clinical instructor indicate to you what is needed. however: diet and obesity diet and exercise are just two that are ALWAYS ...
  11. One of the easiest ways I know of teaching nursing dx priorities: Start with your ABC's first....and that validates bluemartian's post of "risk for bleeding". Relax, remember the ABC's and you will do fine.
  12. Relocating

    I currently live in Tucson, contact me offlist at [email protected] and I will be glad to help you out with this area. I will tell you that COL is gradually increasing, however both Phoenix and Tucson have been hit hard with foreclosures, so there a...
  13. I am currently one class away from obtaining my MSN in Nursing Education. I am expected to complete a practicum of 125 hours, but have had one location refused by the University. I am having difficulty locating both a location and an MSN-educated RN ...
  14. Topic for evidence-based research paper?

    Since you are looking for something other than hand-washing, some other suggestions are : Deep breathing and coughing practices post-surg Patient ambulation post-surg Pain management (my specialty) Use of guided imagery in pain management post-surg B...
  15. Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    Are you just her co-worker, or are you in a supervisory position? How is it that you see everything she is doing wrong? I can completely understand your anger at her lack of patient load, but honestly, if you are not her preceptor--its not your imme...