Rnfortuna

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1. WSU DNP Fall 2016

   Rnfortuna replied to goonberry7's topic in Doctoral

   I am considering applying to the DNP program for Fall 2017. My daughter will be two-years old by then. Any of you moms? Did you get scholarship(s), grants? OR are you taking out loans? Thanks!

2. Haldol, Pneumonia, PD

   Rnfortuna replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmm...not sure what you are trying the say here!

3. Haldol, Pneumonia, PD

   Rnfortuna replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

   According to the American Parkinson's disease Association, Haldol use should be avoided in eldery.

4. Haldol, Pneumonia, PD

   Rnfortuna replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

   http://www.apdaparkinson.org/uploads/files/Medications-to-be-Avoided-7-11-N9k.pdf

5. Haldol, Pneumonia, PD

   Rnfortuna replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

   Haldol isn't recommended for elderly people with Parkinson's!

6. Haldol, Pneumonia, PD

   Rnfortuna posted a topic in General Nursing

   Why on earth would any one consider giving Haldol to an elderly patient with Parkinson's disease admitted for Pneumonia???? Just because he/she is confused/agitated!!

7. Should I leave this racist town?

   Rnfortuna replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Relations

   I feel your pain. I am a minority. I lived/worked in a very diverse area for 8- years before I moved to a very small town to join my husband. I accepted a job in a not so friendly Hospital. My nurse manager was extremely racist and she made no effort...

8. How to handle rude doctor

   Rnfortuna replied to Rnfortuna's topic in Relations

   Thank you all for taking time out of your busy day to reply/advice. I took my concern to my manager. It's been addressed. There is a plan to add bowel regimen to the Hospitalist's post op order set; even though the surgeon orders the narcs.

9. How to handle rude doctor

   Rnfortuna posted a topic in Relations

   I work in an orthopedic unit. I work weekends. Most of my post op patients are on pain medications & constipated come weekend. The other day I asked the surgeon if it would be possible to add stool softeners to his orthopath orders?? Why wait unt...

10. Cross country vs Travel AA

    Rnfortuna posted a topic in Travel

    Which one would you recommend? Cross country or Travel across America??

11. Which hospital do you recommend -Seattle

    Rnfortuna replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

    What about Bellevue, Everett, Kirkland..ect? I have a small child so safety is top top priority.

12. Which hospital do you recommend -Seattle

    Rnfortuna replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much Mike!

13. Which hospital do you recommend -Seattle

    Rnfortuna posted a topic in General Nursing

    Planning to apply for RN position in Seattle area Which Hospital do you recommend?? And why?

14. Scared to apply to grad school

    Rnfortuna replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Great idea.

15. Please advise

    Rnfortuna posted a topic in NP Students

    I have been an RN for 9-yrs, I enjoyed bedside nursing as a Research Nurse at NIH, M/S & Ortho RN. Now I am a stay @ home mom. My DD is 7-months old. I really want to go for a masters degree but not too sure which one. Please advice? Should I s...