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  1. Is it logical that we're warned against losing >3lbs/wk but gastric bypass is OK?

    mandana replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't completely understand that logic myself. The other part of it that I'm not real clear on is you read that PO vitamins are never as good as dietary sources, but yet, after gastric bypass you...

  2. Rant-I was called 'unprofessional'

    mandana replied to oxyjen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, I hear you! I'm the queen of obsessing about stuff like that! Glad you're doing better.

  3. HBO Documentary May 21st; Baghdad E.R.

    mandana replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    So, I watched last night. Luckily for me this was a free channel weekend, so I had HBO last night and usually do not. Also, lucky for me I just happened to catch the post about it or I would not have...

  4. Rant-I was called 'unprofessional'

    mandana replied to oxyjen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with Angie. I would venture that she was upset that you knew about her sister's moving and she did not. May be a problem between the two of them that you aren't aware of and she felt you were...

  5. Please explain to me why people think this is weird?

    mandana replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    And to the OP, my mother has the exact same rxn to oranges that you describe. It is sort of a funny thing to be allergic to, especially when all other citrus fruits are fine for her. People always...

  6. Please explain to me why people think this is weird?

    mandana replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I had always understood too, but my daughter had an anaphylactic reaction to strawberries on her first exposure. I am 100% sure that there was not a prior "sensitizing" exposure.

  7. Okay Homo-phobic thread..LOL!

    mandana replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Well here's another one for you, Corvette Guy. I think it's pretty impressive that you do not allow your personal beliefs to influence the care you provide your patients. Further, I find it...

  8. Can you help a student understand PCWP?

    mandana replied to mandana's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Missed your post the first time! Thanks to you too. Between all three of your posts, I think I've finally got it. Phew. Now onto my next obsession...

  9. Can you help a student understand PCWP?

    mandana replied to mandana's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you dorimar, thank you! You definitely clarified it for me, and now I can accept what they were telling me. My text book said, and I quote, "when arterial pressures become atrial the result...

  10. Can you help a student understand PCWP?

    mandana replied to mandana's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for such a speedy response! Still not totally clear, so if anyone would like to add a thing or two, I'm willing to listen.

  11. Okay Homo-phobic thread..LOL!

    mandana replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    You know what bothers me about this? If my daughter were pregnant at the age of 12 and chose to terminate the pregnancy and I had no knowledge of the fact and she starts feeling ill but since I have...

  12. Okay Homo-phobic thread..LOL!

    mandana replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Yay you! So glad you defended the rights of your patient and his partner. I shudder at the thought of what it would be like for my husband to be ill and for his health care team not to share...

  13. for someone hearing voices?

    mandana replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, there is actually very little that they can do. They do make the assessment and they make recommendations, but unless the person physically assaults the investigator (which in our case...

  14. for someone hearing voices?

    mandana replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    We just went through this with a family member and it was so difficult. My family member desperately needed medical attention and was 100% resistant. We tried sweet talk, coaxing, begging, crying, you...

  15. Getting past human resources....

    mandana replied to brinley_s's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. I'd call first and if you can't get in touch with her, send an email. Good luck,

  16. HELP...Which Anatomy Flashcards Do I Buy???

    mandana replied to Poohsdw's topic in General Nursing

    This would be my suggestion too. Just the act of making the cards really helped me to learn. It's time consuming, but definitely helpful. Good luck!

  17. Dialysis and Lasix

    mandana replied to calmone's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've been following this thread. I found this online: Once acute tubular necrosis develops, therapy is supportive. Drugs such as mannitol, loop diuretics, dopamine and calcium channel blockers have...

  18. Can you help me with 'pulse pressure' please?

    mandana replied to mandana's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Siri. That site gives a range of 30-40, which seems pretty narrow. It helps. I'll still take more thoughts on this if anyone cares to offer them up!

  19. Can you help me with 'pulse pressure' please?

    mandana posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi folks - I'm trying to really understand the significance of pulse pressure, but my text books are severely lacking information and I'm having a tough time finding what I want to know online. I'll...

  20. Can you help me with 'pulse pressure' please?

    mandana replied to mandana's topic in General Nursing

    That helps, thanks!

  21. Older generation vs the Younger Generation! RANT!!!

    mandana replied to Amyjosonata's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Amy, I agree with you. I'm just a student too, so maybe I'm lacking some 'real world' experience here, but my grandmother is in a LTC facility with dementia too. The comment to your mother about...

  22. How in the world..and why?!?!?

    mandana replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I had a Munchausen patient today!!!! Mine did something equally as unfathomable and the end result was similar - cellulitis. Argh. I feel terribly bad for this patient, but at the same time, it's so...

  23. Mourning my job, need a hug

    mandana replied to NurseEcho's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very sorry. Of course, you know how important it is to take care of YOU, but I'm sure giving up a job you love so much is a big loss to you.

  24. Faxed Reports

    mandana replied to apushist's topic in General Nursing

    I just read this - according to HIPAA, it's legal as long as the intended recipient is authorized to see the information (so yes from ER to the floor would be OK) and it is accompanied by a cover...

  25. TTC while in nursing school??

    mandana replied to rds007's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion, and I do speak from experience, is to finish school first. Keep trying the low-tech way if you want while you are in school, then go for the high-tech stuff when you're done if you...