Arizona Mark

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1. Geriatrics class in nursing program?????

   Arizona Mark replied to Soon-to-be-NurseJess's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats to you on your upcoming graduation ! I too am a student nurse, ADN as well as CNA and ER tech. Our school probably covers at least one-third of all lecture time oriented toward the elderly....

2. Person who has a seizure

   Arizona Mark replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

   Given the totality of the responses favoring calling 911, I am going to modify any future responses on my part. If I am in such a situation, I would now likely call 911 if I am dealing with a...

3. Person who has a seizure

   Arizona Mark replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm curious as to what the original poster's instructions were to do from the Red Cross........ Several responders insist on calling 911 no matter what. But, in fact there are individuals who live...

4. Person who has a seizure

   Arizona Mark replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

   First, place the man in a side-lying position. Cradle his head so he doesn't bang it against the floor. Then you, or someone nearby time the duration of his seizure. If it lasts for more than 3...