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    using Baxter IV pumps and IV med administration for dummies

    so the orders usually call for ml's of the solution? How does the dosage in mg come into play? Maybe I'm having trouble picturing how the meds are supplued from pharmacy.
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    What is the pain med of choice?

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    The good stuff about Nursing Homes....

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    "English Only" Rule at Work?

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    Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    What do you make of the recent trend against antipsychotics? There has been research which seems to be getting validated elsewhere that shows at those elders being given these drugs to treat behaviours causes mortality to go up significantly through...
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    I need help...holes in MAR

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    Peeves at work

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    Peeves at work

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    post mortem care

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    For us "big" girl nurses.....

    Holy cow how on earth can you bend down and do your work wearing a girdle?
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    Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    On the issue of "sundowning", there is thought that this is more related to fatigue then the disease itself or the time of day. The person just cannot express what is bugging them so it sets off a host of behaviours. Schedualing afternoon rest peri...
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    Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    "i want to go home" is usually Alzheimer's code for "I'm tired and uncomfortable and don't feel secure here". Looking into fixing any of these 3 issues will usually help. Distraction also sometimes helps but not if the person is pre-occupied with t...
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    Salary for nurses in canada

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    Cathing a Patient: Bladder Spasms?

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