yes, i know...i replied in that post but the topic was geared mostly towards nursing schools. i intend this thread to be geared at the widely possibly assumed nursing shortage in
i originally posted this as a reply in another thread, but want to hear opinions from all so i started this topic. i want your opinion.....is the "nursing shortage image" created from under-staffed...
you recieved 2 replies with great advice. i would add the knowledge u will gain will be priceless. u will see some serious diseases/disorders/conditions first-hand....not read about them in a book....
i have questions reguarding scope of practice.. 1.. can LPNs do a saline flush to a PICC line, than hang an ABT bag, than flush again with saline, than flush with heparin? (SASH method). 2.. can LPNs...
here is my opinion on the nursing shortage.......i am sure some may disagree THERE IS NO NURSING SHORTAGE! the "shortage" is facilities against hiring a nominal nurse-to-patient/resident-staff. most...
i have questions reguarding scope of practice.. 1.. can LPNs do a saline flush to a PICC line, than hang an ABT bag, than flush again with saline, than flush with heparin? (SASH method). 2.. can LPNs...
i agree, it saves 1 injection for the little ones. on the other hand RotaVac/RotaTeq sounded good till we began to use it...it is 2.0CC PO, not IM and given at 2, 4, and 6 months. try getting the...
my facility has just added some new ones....though they may not be all new, they were added to our immunization series/schedule. -ProQuad......varicella and MMR in one dose/injection -Hep-A vaccine...
thanks for all the replies....but the issue at hand IS NOT getting the cuff on the child and cooperation for taking the BP....but to HEAR the BP as it is not very audible on 3 year old chidren....
ok, how many of u had someone call u "Doc"? u proceed to tell them u are a nurse, they look at u and say "oh" with a degrading attitude.......or they tell u they think it is great u are a nurse and...
congrats to you and your sister also...and best of luck!! a good friend of mine just took his today, and his test was totally opposite of mine........it seemed mine was based with the majority of...
thanks!! i have to admit, waiting 2 days for the results had me a nervous wreck. i can't even begin to imagine the people in states that do not have the quick-results and have to wait and wait. i wish...