Palamejo

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1. Rule of 8

   Palamejo posted a topic in CCU

   Is anyone familiar with the "Rule of 8" in interpreting ABG's? A great nurse I work with mentioned it, and I am looking for info on it. --Thanks!

2. pt report to ICU?

   Palamejo replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

   Love your outlook! I wish more nurses could have this point of view. Most of us are just trying to do our best under not-so-best circumstances, after all.

3. I'm feeling dumb........

   Palamejo replied to FreshRN05's topic in New Nurse

   I know the feeling! I heard someone say, "It's like taking ONE gymnastics class and then going to the Olympics!" That is about the most accurate description I've heard. I'm in an internship program after graduating in December. I usually walk aro...

4. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

   Palamejo replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   It is interesting... Reportedly, there are 1 RN and 2 CNA's who filed affidavits and gave testimony with similar information. There are other reports of discrepancies in the husband's statements also. Just makes you wonder what IS the truth? ...

5. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

   Palamejo replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   Here is a copy of one of the affidavits. See what you think. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1006944/posts

6. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

   Palamejo replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   The nurses I heard speaking on the radio stated that they had heard the husband's statements personally. They also stated that they had provided affidavits and testimony to that effect for the Judge. This morning, one of the nurses said that she ha...

7. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

   Palamejo replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   It is the nurses statements, not the parents, that won me over. Yes, the husband is entitled to a life. If he divorced Terri and went on with his life, no one would fault him. Let her parents and family continue to care for her! His statements ab...

8. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

   Palamejo replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   It is indeed a slippery and scary slope. What is the hurry? If there is additional testimony and evidence that may indicate Terri is more cognitively aware than initially reported, why not check it out? Why be in such a rush to let her die in thi...

9. Hating my first job

   Palamejo replied to jbeck817's topic in New Nurse

   I know this is an old post, but I have to respond! What you said is so true. I am a student nurse and just doing clinicals now, but my classmates and I are constantly amazed at some of the nurses and their seeming lack of any social skills. They i...

10. Starting IV's

    Palamejo replied to alohagem's topic in General Students

    Okay, I'm going to reveal my ignorance, but I've got to know --- what is AC?

11. Was told by an aide that I'm not CUT OUT for Nursing

    Palamejo replied to tabbeycatt's topic in General Students

    Just had to say how very encouraging your words to the original post are to me! I am just ending up my first year in a 2 year ADN program and I question myself all the time!! It is good to hear that questioning yourself is a good thing!

12. Things that gross you out....., my "problem"

    Palamejo replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    That is something I have never fully understood. The patients KNOW it doesn't smell good -- they KNOW it is gross. If I were the patient, having someone come in to clean wearing a mask would not bother me at all. What is the deal with that whole c...

13. Anyone age 35 and and up and a nursing student? (say hi)

    Palamejo replied to Mandylpn's topic in General Students

    45 and the oldest in my class! I will be 47 when I'm finished with the ADN course. I agree with one of the previous posts: I'm going to be 47 anyway, no matter what I'm doing in the meantime. Might as well be making some progress! I love everyone...

14. Need Advice about pursuing nursing career

    Palamejo replied to cheryldoug's topic in Texas

    Melanie -- Thanks! That was very helpful! It makes much more sense now. Pam :)

15. Need Advice about pursuing nursing career

    Palamejo replied to cheryldoug's topic in Texas

    THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU!! I am 45 and the oldest one in my class. During orientation when they were discussing the reasons nursing is so in demand, they kept referring to the "Baby Boomers" getting "old" and needing more "nursing care." ...