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  1. when to give Amiodarone

    SouthpawRN replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    If they have pacemakers, it would seem to me that too slow is not a concern, as long as the pacemaker is working correctly. The amiodrone then is being given to keep them from going too fast and not...

  2. I need help on a math problem!! Not making sense to me

    SouthpawRN replied to Katieexi3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I asked about this to my professor and the answer was round up to the common dose. ASA 325mg. also a grain is actually 64.7989mg yet you will see it listed as 60, or 65mg for calculation purposes...

  3. Good Samaritan Law: Do you feel protected?

    SouthpawRN replied to SouthpawRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    bumping to top for more votes please. would love to have 30 responses by closing.

  4. Good Samaritan Law: Do you feel protected?

    SouthpawRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all, My cohort in our BSN program are doing a group presentation on 3/26/17 on Good Samaritan laws. We are including plenty of peer reviewed articles, but would like to add results of an informal...

  5. Good Samaritan Law: Do you feel protected?

    SouthpawRN replied to SouthpawRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had an enlightening discussion last week with our state's BON general counsel. I share what he said about this once we complete our presentation. Anyway, bumping the thread for more votes....

  6. Good Samaritan Law: Do you feel protected?

    SouthpawRN replied to SouthpawRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the responses and votes so far, keep them

  7. Nursing with a hearing loss: Yes you can!

    SouthpawRN replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I spent an entire shift with RT's just listening to different lung sounds. it was really beneficial for

  8. Double diapering alert patients who ask? I think it's neglectful. However...

    SouthpawRN replied to Surfin USA's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have seen, 90% or more of leaks are due to poorly applied diapers and poor quality ones. Just about every patient I have changed a diaper on has gaps between their legs and the...

  9. Double diapering alert patients who ask? I think it's neglectful. However...

    SouthpawRN replied to Surfin USA's topic in General Nursing

    there is a tremendous variation in quality and capacity of diapers. most facilities by the cheapest they can get. which hold less, leak more and fit poorly. There are several brands/versions I can...

  10. I Just Had A Needle Stick Injury (No Blood)

    SouthpawRN replied to Gel88's topic in General Nursing

    What they said , also our hospital has a strict policy that physicians (and other staff) clean up their own mess and dispose of their own sharps because only they know for sure how many needles and...

  11. Behavioral health patients requiring 1:1 sitter

    SouthpawRN replied to JRichmond03's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our facility has sitters that are paid to do just that. If they are actively violent or agressive they will also get a security officer to watch them, sometimes 2 of

  12. Smokers need not apply?

    SouthpawRN replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Do these hospitals give you 6 extra vacation days as well for not smoking???? Non-smokers at Japanese company get 6 extra vacation days - Business

  13. Thank You Notes to Patients?

    SouthpawRN replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Along with the potential HIPPA violations, This is how patients and their family members end up finding you on social media or public records search. Then they start asking you medical questions and...

  14. Hearing Aids and surgery

    SouthpawRN replied to scottjkel's topic in Operating Room

    The cap should just go right over it. The one Cochlear America's makes clips onto a nut that is screwed into your skull... Frankenstein style. should be very secure. you can check them out here...

  15. Does anyone know what BSN programs can accept students with a GPA below 3.0?

    SouthpawRN replied to GabsterL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on the program, the one I am in bases your GPA on a set of core pre-requisites. not you overall college GPA. I would check the specific requirements with each program you plan to apply...

  16. Help! Was job offered at a great hospital as a CNA, so should I postpone nursing school?

    SouthpawRN replied to Ptntcrgvr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Let your potential employer know that you are applying for Fall 2018 RN programs, and depending where you get it, you would either like to go per-diem while in school or have to resign if you relocate...

  17. H&H trending down...why??

    SouthpawRN replied to emm13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The key to note in your nursing plan is education. Specifically explain to the patient to look for what signs and symptoms that are associated with low H&H. I would not tell the patient that...

  18. Vein Finders: Yes/No?

    SouthpawRN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We have them (laser/IR type) in the ER, they are good for finding veins on little ones, but they won't show deep veins on the obese or diabetic patients with no palpable veins. We use ultrasound IV...

  19. Does anyone really read all this charting?

    SouthpawRN replied to gypsierose's topic in General Nursing

    The double and triple charting is frustrating and can also create liability. if you say something in a progress note but didn't click the right box in one or two other places on the spreadsheet, EMR...

  20. Hard of hearing Pre-nursing student

    SouthpawRN replied to Educatedwoman's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    see my previous post, the ones in my pic are easy to make, I did post instructions in another post in this sub-forum. If you are stuck I can probably make you a set and send them to you... just...

  21. Any nurses with mental illness?

    SouthpawRN replied to CaliSarah's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I thought this was a good commentary on nurses with mental health issues themselves. mental health nurse

  22. Taking out a loan or work to pay for nursing school

    SouthpawRN replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Students

    Also look at applying for a nurse apprentice position if the local hospitals offer this. They are usually paid and can get the position about 1/2 way into your program.. Each hospitals have...

  23. Who may witness medication waste

    SouthpawRN replied to ERRNDubai's topic in Patient Medications

    Get your facility policy in writing and follow

  24. Best jobs for nurses with multiple sclerosis?

    SouthpawRN replied to pauladunlap's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    a couple of links that might be of interest to you Search Facebook for Exceptional Nurse Exceptional Nurse | Welcome National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities – NOND is the voice of...

  25. On the other end of the cath

    SouthpawRN replied to MrFoley's topic in General Nursing

    I warn patients that after removing the catheter, the first urination may sting, burn and be painful but after the first one only minor discomfort or back to normal by second or third urination. At...