CyndiW35055

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1. Insulin Sliding Scales

   CyndiW35055 replied to CyndiW35055's topic in General Students

   As stated originally, this wasn't taught. This was actually a class assignment/homework that we had to figure out for ourselves. And I really appreciate all of your help on this. What she wanted was the NPH or 70/30 plus the regular amount AND the...

2. stethoscopes

   CyndiW35055 replied to jam0601's topic in General Nursing

   Littmann Light is the only way to go or any other type of Littmann, good luck.

3. Who is a true idol for u? Nightingale or Peplau?

   CyndiW35055 replied to yousev's topic in General Nursing

   As for Peplau, she was also a very stong woman to teach other nurses to stand up for the patient, teaching the patient, etc. Who I would choose as a role model, personally I would have to still choose Nightingale just because she took the great leap...

4. Who is a true idol for u? Nightingale or Peplau?

   CyndiW35055 replied to yousev's topic in General Nursing

   Quoted through http://www.florence-nightingale-avenging-angel.co.uk/faq.htm Seemed like the easiest way to word this. There are alot of other facts listed here about her: Did Florence Nightingale die of syphilis? No, she died of extreme old age at 9...

5. Nurses who don't take the time to care: have you seen examples?

   CyndiW35055 replied to np2b's topic in Safety

   Actually, a fellow student was told by an RN not to worry about doing to much for her pt. as the pt. was about to die. When the student asked the RN why she wouldn't do much, she was told by the RN that she would just be wasting time on the pt. and ...

6. Nurses who don't take the time to care: have you seen examples?

   CyndiW35055 replied to np2b's topic in Safety

   Actually, a fellow student was told by an RN not to worry about doing to much for her pt. as the pt. was about to die. When the student asked the RN why she wouldn't do much, she was told by the RN that she would just be wasting time on the pt. and ...

7. Insulin Sliding Scales

   CyndiW35055 replied to CyndiW35055's topic in General Students

   Thank you both so much. As for the info given on here, that is exactly how it was guven to me. I really appreciate your help. Cyndi

8. Insulin Sliding Scales

   CyndiW35055 replied to CyndiW35055's topic in General Students

   Thank you both so much. As for the info given on here, that is exactly how it was guven to me. I really appreciate your help. Cyndi

9. Cranky floor nurses? Or snotty students??

   CyndiW35055 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Students

   I graduate nursing school in August, yay!!! Clinicals have been wonderful for the most part. I have been asked by fellow students how I manage to always look busy. My answer, is because I am. I personally went and asked EACH nurse that if they ha...

10. Cranky floor nurses? Or snotty students??

    CyndiW35055 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Students

    I graduate nursing school in August, yay!!! Clinicals have been wonderful for the most part. I have been asked by fellow students how I manage to always look busy. My answer, is because I am. I personally went and asked EACH nurse that if they ha...

11. Insulin Sliding Scales

    CyndiW35055 posted a topic in General Students

    Okay, here is the question and I really need help on this. Doctor's order: AM dose: Humulin NPH 15 units and Humulin regular 5 units SC. The AM blood sugar is 230. How much total insulin should be given? Blood Sugar Regular Insulin 0-180 ...

12. Insulin Sliding Scales

    CyndiW35055 replied to CyndiW35055's topic in General Students

    Okay, here is the question and I really need help on this. Doctor's order: AM dose: Humulin NPH 15 units and Humulin regular 5 units SC. The AM blood sugar is 230. How much total insulin should be given? Blood Sugar Regular Insulin 0-180 ...

13. Coffee Ground Looking Stool

    CyndiW35055 replied to CyndiW35055's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, he is feeling a little better. Took him to the ER Monday and doctor the on Tuesday and the doc says that he just has a bad stomach virus that is going around. Luckily, myself and our kids haven't gotten it and hopefully won't but the doc ...

14. Your Worst Mistake

    CyndiW35055 replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    I am fixing to graduate LPN and yesterday I was doing a clinical on the med/surg floor. My patient, a 42 yof had an iv in her left hand. Of course, most pt.'s that I have seen myself are afraid to use the hand with the iv and have it propped on the...

15. Coffee Ground Looking Stool

    CyndiW35055 replied to CyndiW35055's topic in General Nursing

    Well, he is saying that if he is STILL doing this tomorrow, then he will go to the doctor then. I am just hoping that he follows through. He has had diarrhea type action for the last couple days, and today alone, has gone 6 times. As for dehydrati...