SouthpawRN

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  1. Being called a baby nurse

    SouthpawRN replied to NurseA1987's topic in General Nursing

    That was my firstthought too when I saw the title of the

  2. Fainting as a pre-nursing student

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

    One thought is that these also involved family which you have a personal/emotional connection with. That might make it worse

  3. Tools of the trade

    SouthpawRN replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update, I got my order, the difference between the $6 an $17 ones are that the cheap ones are made in Pakistan and the others are made in Germany. the action (pivot) is a bit smoother on...

  4. Any value to paramedic school prior to nursing school in my situation

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

    I would look at accelerated BSN programs as they will take the same time as an ADN. 16-18 month usually. Most students that get into a nursing program have zero experience. So you are ahead of the...

  5. Being called a baby nurse

    SouthpawRN replied to NurseA1987's topic in General Nursing

    Do Baby nurses have to wear a different uniform? Like this I think the name is kinda cute. I would not be bothered if someone called me

  6. Pregnant and nursing school

    SouthpawRN replied to Jennysweet163's topic in General Nursing

    The attendance requirement are super strict for most nursing classes and clinical, Unless there is a very pressing reason, such as already being in your mid 30's to have a child now, I would...

  7. Nurses smoking weed?

    SouthpawRN replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    News & Perspective > Legal and Professional Issues for Nurses Marijuana and Your Job: What You Need to Know Carolyn Buppert, MSN, JD DISCLOSURES June 26, 2015 JD is Juris Doctor, AKA

  8. Nurses smoking weed?

    SouthpawRN replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I felt your previous comment below mine was telling me that you disagreed with my comment (trite and hackneyed) whatever the hell that means, and that you thought the comment on legality was...

  9. Impaired physical mobility or Activity intolerance

    SouthpawRN replied to foura292006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    She can have both! I think Impaired physical mobility is more like they physically or mentally cannot do it, ROM, Brain issues preventing control of motor function etc. Activity intolerance is able...

  10. Nurses smoking weed?

    SouthpawRN replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have never used pot and never will, So I am going on what professors have told me, that's all my post referencing it was saying. See this article. Care to post a rebuttal from a reputable...

  11. Nurses smoking weed?

    SouthpawRN replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Remember it is still illegal at the federal level and any facility that gets Medicare/Medicaid is subject to compliance with federal laws. At least that is what I was told. Just food for

  12. nurses with Aspergers/autism?

    SouthpawRN replied to RobotNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am right there with you. My default is that I can talk "shop" all day long but cant carry a social conversation worth a darn. So that is what I do, I do the whole educating the patient thing,...

  13. Anyone wear a steel boned corset under scrubs?

    SouthpawRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Only if it would give me back that sexy girlish figure I had in High

  14. VS during active seizures

    SouthpawRN replied to Trisherrz's topic in General Nursing

    I see absolutely no reason to try and get a BP during a seizure, which is basically impossible as Boomer said. The only vitals signs you need are skins (pulse if you want). If they are cyanotic,...

  15. Tools of the trade

    SouthpawRN replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The price is really good, I just ordered another pair in case mine grow legs... I ordered the cheaper version at about $6 to compare to the $17 dollar version which only come in black handles and...

  16. IVEA - The Innovative Replacement for the IV Pole - NTI

    SouthpawRN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Duct tape the top half of an IV pole to their walker, they will be good to go. No retraining patient how to use it and we have all seen what happens when old folks use their walker out in front of...

  17. Tools of the trade

    SouthpawRN replied to Cactus Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Miltex, expensive but well worth the price, made in Germany. one pair i have is about 20 yrs old used for several years as a paramedic and then as an auto mechanic for years after that, never had...

  18. Is nursing school worth it?

    SouthpawRN replied to Jazzycat22's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you jumped into college without figuring out how to finance it for 2/ 4 years. $8000 per semester is not unreasonable not sure what you mean by 3rd session? if that is 3 semesters,...

  19. Paper topic that has good supporting research.

    SouthpawRN replied to Hillnurse2's topic in General Students

    I found this really interesting... Doctor Turns Up Possible Treatment For Deadly Sepsis : Shots - Health News :

  20. Unionized vs Non Unionized hospitals

    SouthpawRN replied to sungrl01's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    What about hospitals where the Union membership is

  21. BSN program: Accelerated vs. Full-time

    SouthpawRN replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    Accelerated usually runs straight through Summer making the nursing component about 16-18 months instead of 2 years which would be normal full time doing Spring and Fall

  22. Needle Stick On 12-Month Old

    SouthpawRN replied to RnPR's topic in General Nursing

    Please report it, Things like HIV can be treated very effectively right after the event, but not down the road. Reporting needlesticks is not for punitive action and is totally focused on your...

  23. IV catheters

    SouthpawRN replied to christina816's topic in General Nursing

    The same way you can puncture your skin with a paper clip but not a plastic coffee stir straw. the catheter is also beveled (rounded on the end) and

  24. My parents don't want me to become nurse but I don't care anymore

    SouthpawRN replied to JayLuv108's topic in General Nursing

    CNA is a 6 unit course. Where I am at, you can do the entire thing in a summer semester (12 weeks). forget the dollar store job and go straight into a CNA class and then work that year as a CNA...

  25. Contact Isolation

    SouthpawRN replied to a1396's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    order a pack of these in the color you want GUMBALL sucker suction cup stand holder FOR iPhone 4s 5c 6 galaxy s3 s4 ipod mp3 | eBay Then cut the ball end off with a razor blade and drill out the...