aander2

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1. ADHD, Ritalin, and Drug Tests

   aander2 replied to providencest's topic in General Nursing

   I used to take Ritalin up to 60mg BID for Narcolepsy. I have since switched to Adderall. I took a employment physical back when I was taking Ritalin and was shocked not to get a phone call regarding the ritalin. Ritalin is not on the general panel fo...

2. 02 sat and duramorph

   aander2 replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The hospital that I work at requires continuous oximetry for 24 hours following administration of duramorph and hourly resperations. Pt's who are on PCA's ie Morphine or Dilaudid are not required to be on cont ox. Worth mentioning, narcotics are not ...

3. What's the weirdest baby name?

   aander2 replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Few weeks ago had a baby boy who's parents named Kaos, pronounced like chaos. Parents were caucasian so there wasn't a possible cultural explanation. What's with everybody naming their baby boys Jackson with an "x", Jaxson?

4. Number of Meds per Resident

   aander2 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Curious about this...When in nursing school a few years ago I noticed Pt's were on numerous meds, upwards of 15 different meds in the morning. Many of these vitamins. What are your thoughts on the amount of meds given to residents...do you think they...

5. Personality Disorder Test...how do you stack up?

   aander2 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Psychiatric

   Isn't that the truth! It took great reflection to give my answer and not what I know may lead to a certain dx. Yes, nurses are difficult patients. Scored VH on 1, the rest mod or low. No suprises. I am not a psych nurse but I have heard repeatedly t...

6. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

   aander2 replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

   No, they are not the same. The inserts from my podiatrist were specially made for me, molds were made of my feet. I needed these orthotics because my feet overpronate and for me, that has caused some tendonitis in my feet in the past. The orthotics f...

7. What type of nursing do new graduates go into??

   aander2 replied to hs2005's topic in General Students

   The smartest move to make (in my opinion) is to start with a med-surg. unit. I started at a hospital with 4 med/surg. units. I worked on the abd/vasc/ent unit. Loved it. Got great experience. Now I work in an inpatient AODA/Mental Health unit. Sky is...

8. Group Project

   aander2 replied to NY Nurse's topic in Psychiatric

   Coping mechanisms. Keep their interest by doing some seated yoga and breathing exercises. I bet they won't forget your presentation when they are able to do something more than listen (and zone out:o ) Good luck

9. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

   aander2 replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

   I asked the same question to a podiatrist who recommends dansko shoes! I have a pair and love them!

10. Narcolepsy and Sleep Disorders

    aander2 posted a topic in Stress 101

    Hi! I was dx'd with Narcolepsy 2 years ago after years of c/o fatigue, daytime sleepiness, falling asleep at inconvenience times. For years I was told it was depression (I do have a mood disorder although this is tricky b/c narcolepsy causes energy s...

11. Has anyone tried Turbo Jam?

    aander2 replied to beautifulb's topic in Stress 101

    Hi! Found the instructor extremely irritating. You can find these classes at gyms. I have prefered the class in that setting.

12. Anyone Bipolar???

    aander2 replied to phoenix72's topic in Stress 101

    Dear Phoenix, I have both narcolepsy and bipolar illness. What luck! I have been working as an RN for 3 years now. I am on meds for both illnesses. I had refused to disclose my meds for my current job and they respected my right to refuse. I work a ...