Heliantus

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1. Help!!!!! What is the priority in sickle cell cris?

   Heliantus replied to Sulyan's topic in NCLEX

   ABC- airway, breathing, curculation. Sickle cells are defective red blood cells, therefore they do not carry enough oxygen -thus hypoxia. So administering oxygen would be the priority. I'd then probably administer morfine to decrease O2 demand, Then...

2. A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

   Heliantus replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thought of this thread when I read this https://news.brown.edu/articles/2013/06/breastfeeding

3. Nursing School Makeup (clinicals)

   Heliantus replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

   Be careful with make up, most clinical professors will make you go home if they deem it inappropriate/too heavy. Personally I make sure to exfoliate and moisturizer my face so that my skin looks fresh and healthy. I then dab a bit of concealer under...

4. Worst semester ever!

   Heliantus replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

   And nursing school is not "real world"?

5. Should I take Biology Lab before Anatomy?

   Heliantus replied to mirandataylor's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Biology is extremely basic, it's pretty much stuff that you learn in high school. I wouldn't worry about it too much and just take anatomy. That's what I did anyway, and had an A+.

6. Bunion surgery

   Heliantus replied to Heliantus's topic in General Nursing

   Pain is such a subjective thing isn't it! I'm glad you had a good experience with bunion surgery. How bad were they? What kind of surgery did you have? I'm sure the pain level is directly related to this factor. I had two toes broken and screws put i...

7. Bunion surgery

   Heliantus replied to Heliantus's topic in General Nursing

   Try toe separators, they help a lot with the pain. I even wore them with my shoes! It's a temporary relief though:(

8. Bunion surgery

   Heliantus replied to Heliantus's topic in General Nursing

   Just something to think about, as we get older recovery will be much harder, healing slowed. As well as the severity of the bunion will require a more complicated, and more involved surgery. My bunion was in a moderate state, yet it still required bo...

9. Bunion surgery

   Heliantus replied to Heliantus's topic in General Nursing

   I think I know why the orthopedist had that opinion(about both feet at the time). The pain truly is excruciating, although my mind has already blocked it out, just like when I had my daughter. I remember that I was in agony, but I don't really rememb...

10. Bunion surgery

    Heliantus replied to Heliantus's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much!!! I live on the fourth floor, so as you can imagine- many stairs. I will definitely check out the knee walker! Thanks a bunch!

11. Bunion surgery

    Heliantus replied to Heliantus's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. I figured as much from reading up on this type of surgery on other forums. Different people have different experiences. I've heard that nurses are very prone to bunions and this forum seemed like a good place to post.

12. Bunion surgery

    Heliantus replied to Heliantus's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for replying! I wasn't actually looking for medical advise. Thought that maybe some people out there Also had this procedure done and have something to share. Like how long were they in bed, was it incredibly painful, and if they are happie...

13. Bunion surgery

    Heliantus posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I had a surgery on Friday on my right foot. My big toe had a moderate bunion as well as my pinky toe (tailors bunion). Doctor had to break both bones. My question is if anyone has some experience with this type of surgery? How long will it take ...

14. "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    Heliantus replied to Mikey31079's topic in Relations

    I don't think that praying is the problem here. The problem is that this nurse leaves the floor without making sure that someone can/wants to cover for her. She cannot leave the patients for whatever the reason. What if one of them dies? Is that a ri...

15. "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    Heliantus replied to Mikey31079's topic in Relations

    I could not understand what you wanted to say by this post? Time for prayers is not set? So she can pray at home, and not endanger patients? Am I the only one lost?