SouthpawRN

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  1. Iv infusion confusion

    SouthpawRN replied to Joy101's topic in General Nursing

    You hang the IVPB higher and gravity will make it administer first. do your pumps allow to program the primary and secondary at the same time? those are the only type I have used, I am not sure how...

  2. Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    SouthpawRN replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    How do these threads keep getting resurrected? Must be the work of the Lord... 3 years old and the last replay before britt85w was 1 1/2 years ago. 3 Posts, 2 in religious threads? both vocally...

  3. Confused on app to nursing schools!!!!

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

    The BSN program I applied to was max of 13 remaining units the semester prior to starting the program and only 1 of those classes (4) units, could be a lab science

  4. Confused on app to nursing schools!!!!

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

    No, but they will offer placement contingent on completing those classes with satisfactory grande and may ask for in progress class transcripts

  5. Students asking for free money

    SouthpawRN replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    A fool and his money are soon parted. Repeatedly proven true by Gofundme (and organized

  6. Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

    SouthpawRN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    A person should never feel ashamed of something that they cannot control, such as a medical condition or illness. Be proud of it, own it... If the person has a problem with the term adult diaper,...

  7. Students asking for free money

    SouthpawRN replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    I think you are late to the party'= Top 18 Dumbest GoFundMe Pages That Don't Deserve Your Money | National

  8. Students asking for free money

    SouthpawRN replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    Don't get me started on the Horse folks. I am on some skilled trade forums like automotive and welding. Every pro that I know that does work for horse people demands cash/payment up front and over...

  9. Shoes for nursing school

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

    Are you male or female, that would help, usually schools want ones that are non-absorbent and can be wiped clean if soiled in any way so canvas, suede etc are out. Leather nursing shoes on Amazon...

  10. Good Samaritan Law

    SouthpawRN replied to Kyasi's topic in General Nursing

    Reviving an old thread. I though this article was interesting as it focuses on the laws of each of the states. The sad part of this is that the US legal system has really ruined it for every Good...

  11. Gender neutral bicycle!

    SouthpawRN replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Humor

    The only difference was the absence of the top bar which allowed getting on and off, along with pedaling while wearing a skirt. Why Men’s Bicycles Have a Horizontal Crossbar and Women’s Bicycles...

  12. Invention idea, but how do I proceed with getting a prototype made?

    SouthpawRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    if it's anything medical, it will probably need FDA clearance, you are talking big bucks, but it you can get it patented and sell the design you are golden. just call around to machine shops and...

  13. Silly question.. stethoscope color for school?

    SouthpawRN replied to BellemRN2b's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Too bright? mine's

  14. Human anatomy & physiology part 1?

    SouthpawRN replied to lecole01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    check the policy of the school, many do not allow audio or video taping of lectures. some professors will grant exceptions. but you can be kicked out of school for recording without

  15. Vorfreude stethoscope experiences?

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

    This, I had the same problem, also you can get the exact same model on Ebay for about $14 bucks. Its just fancy marketing that they put a German word on the package. Pro-snake Professional...

  16. Homework Question

    SouthpawRN replied to AC, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Time to start looking for a better place to work! If the management has zero interest in standing by the staff, not a place i want to work. Time to unionize

  17. Is this a matter for the State Board?

    SouthpawRN replied to WondeRNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sorry it offended you, was just throwing out an idea and I just did the training module at my work that was entirely dedicated to identifying and reporting deversion. It had a similar list. So...

  18. Hipaa violation

    SouthpawRN replied to Invasion1's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I am not saying it doesn't, Lawyering up will make it more difficult to do though, which was the basis of my comment for the OP or whoever the "friend"

  19. What is 'Free water's effect?

    SouthpawRN replied to SUIN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to figure in their IV fluid intake as well and calculate their required maintenance fluid requirement per day. Non Fluid restricted patients can have more that required too. Best way to keep...

  20. Dealing with frenemies

    SouthpawRN replied to medg's topic in General Nursing

    Just tell the person that they are talking to the wrong person and should address it directly to the person involved. You could say that you will repeat any gossip they tell you directly to the...

  21. Hipaa violation

    SouthpawRN replied to Invasion1's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Definitely need a lawyer. Then the school would have to prove they willfully and knowingly violated HIPAA with a malicious intent. You can't just willy-nilly take away someone's diploma. You would...

  22. Human anatomy & physiology part 1?

    SouthpawRN replied to lecole01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I updated my post above, also added a link to youtube but it wont post because links are moderated so search Crash Course series and Khan

  23. Human anatomy & physiology part 1?

    SouthpawRN replied to lecole01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i updated my post with more info Crash course series is good, Khan academy is boring as heck IMHO but they have topics on

  24. Human anatomy & physiology part 1?

    SouthpawRN replied to lecole01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Get the book the class uses and read through it before the class starts. study the bone, muscle, vessel names, focus on the blood cells, electrolytes and glycolysis. if you understand that...

  25. Hipaa violation

    SouthpawRN replied to Invasion1's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I doubt it, the friend should get a good lawyer. they would probably need to plead ignorance that they were not properly educated by whatever program on the ins and outs of HIPAA at the time the...