blessed02

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1. Why are ampules stil used?

   blessed02 replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

   When i was a new nurse, i sliced my finger after breaking an ampule; and to this day i sweat, get palpitations...thank God for my workmates who help me to open them if i have to. But i know in case of an emergency and i have to open one i will.

2. Tb

   blessed02 replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

   If a pt is suspected of having TB, they are to be kept in isolation/airborne precautions till proven otherwise. But i think some doctors dont take these preventative measures serious, putting you at risk for catching something. Follow up with employe...

3. Blood transfusion

   blessed02 replied to blessed02's topic in General Nursing

   And i have learnt i need to ask questions before i leave work coz ive been trying to find more answers the whole weekend This patients BP on the left arm was 102/44mmhg and on the right arm was 99/56. HR 88. He was also getting D51/2 NS @ 50ml/hr. No...

4. Blood transfusion

   blessed02 posted a topic in General Nursing

   1.What is the minimum amount of time you can transfuse one unit of PRBc- i know max is four hours 2. Why give lasix after a transfusion For example had a pt with an order of 2 units PRBC'S. Give lasix 40 mg after first unit. Pt had a DX of Gi bleed a...

5. How are the other RN's treating you?

   blessed02 replied to Tug's topic in New Nurse

6. Graduated in 1999 and gave up after 3 times

   blessed02 replied to whymeagain's topic in NCLEX

   first of all i want to wish you luck in your upcoming nclex. i just graduated in may 2007. i had to take a review course for three weeks ( mon to friday, 8am to 4pm) to kind of refresh my memory of all i had learnt in nursing school. ncsbn reviews an...

7. I hate nursing....

   blessed02 replied to les70808's topic in General Nursing

   Patients and families who are grieving need a lot of support and understanding especially when death is imminent. They go through different emotions ; remember denial, anger, deppression,bargaining and acceptance. So sometimes they have good days and...

8. I cant take it anymore. Frustrated and depressed

   blessed02 replied to Woman_in_love's topic in New Nurse

   It's all about location- there are many jobs in the North east area and they pay well too. Stay strong-Hope you find something soon.

9. list 200 functions of the liver

   blessed02 replied to blessed02's topic in Student Assist

   Thank you all for these info. (they're actually the same ones i'm talkin about) i need to find 200 of them. The google sites lists the 10 most important ones of the 200 but none of the sites lists all of them. :chair: :chair:

10. list 200 functions of the liver

    blessed02 posted a topic in Student Assist

    I need help with finding at least 200 functions of the liver. I can only find about 10 from my books/i've tried google. Anybody know a site or book that could be helpful ?

11. undocumented immigrant wants to be a nurse

    blessed02 replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    Why will you not be able to do NCLEX (just curious )The fact that you are almost graduating from a 2yr program to me i think means you can do the exam i also think you can get an immigration lawyer and ask for advise.

12. Looking to relocate,to a kid friendly, LPN friendly city that pays good. Any suggest?

    blessed02 replied to shunda's topic in LPN/LVN

    Columbia Maryland -depending on experience from minimum 18 -30 $-agencies offer top pay/flexible shifts nursing homes 2nd place and hospitals mostly dont hire lpns but you could be lucky at times especially in the Baltimore area Winter is cold like m...

13. Looking to relocate,to a kid friendly, LPN friendly city that pays good. Any suggest?

    blessed02 replied to shunda's topic in LPN/LVN

    Columbia Maryland -depending on experience from minimum 18 -30 $-agencies offer top pay/flexible shifts nursing homes 2nd place and hospitals mostly dont hire lpns but you could be lucky at times especially in the Baltimore area Winter is cold like m...

14. If God had Voice Mail

    blessed02 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Humor

    :Melody: Very creative and funny too :chuckle :) :chuckle

15. statement of motivation

    blessed02 replied to blessed02's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for the ideas-really appreciate it