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  1. Magnesium sulfate preeclampsia?

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Students

    I found it is the preffered treatment here in the US but not in Europe as of the mid 90's. Many of the questions surrounded affects on seizures and muacle tone, which I see it is a smooth muscle...

  2. Watch your meds CLOSELY! (long)

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    It is frightening that this is happens at all and some cases are very sad. The pharmacy I will use from now on does the pill ID with a picture and description but the other one did not. This med is a...

  3. nursing school

    kukukajoo replied to parkergirl19's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!! I am surprised you even had time to join us and type a letter!! I have twins (20 now) and used to beling to a multiples club and we had a couple triplet moms, but did not see them unless...

  4. Watch your meds CLOSELY! (long)

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    She seems okay but is still having issues, some kidney failure and still afib and bradycardia. But then today she had a double dose, and non-dose. Tomorrow she will have the correct dosage of both...

  5. Cursing A Good Samaritan???

    kukukajoo replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man did I speak too soon- the neighbor I mentioned earlier.... He just swore his head off at a person who came here to buy a brass bed I had advertised. He "parked" in his spot and before I was...

  6. Newbie LPN- need drug help!

    kukukajoo replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend the Straight A's in Nursing Pharmacology book- it teaches you the basics about the classes. I also bought a pack of med cards on amazon I think. They help a lot and I just pull the ones I...

  7. Banning Crocs due to Static Electricity

    kukukajoo replied to nurse-to-be1000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you morte for posting that- I was going to post something along the same lines. Bottom line- plastic and rubber are two very different things. Almost anything can produce static electricity....

  8. Cursing A Good Samaritan???

    kukukajoo replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    Cudos to you for calling his supervisor!! I pity the accident victims that had to deal with this behavior! And cudos to you for stopping and I hope this does not deter you from stopping at other...

  9. Student and wanting help in going forward to bcome a OB nurse

    kukukajoo replied to NursingStudent19's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here in NH most hospitals do not employ Aides or MA's in L&D. have you thought of transferring out of your program into an RN program? I saty this because my cousin is wishing she knew then what...

  10. Anyone hear from NHCTC-Manchester yet??

    kukukajoo replied to roxxy3773's topic in General Nursing

    PS ROXY- Can't they let you register now since you are enrolled? I know enrollment has already begun for

  11. Anyone hear from NHCTC-Manchester yet??

    kukukajoo replied to roxxy3773's topic in General Nursing

    That's great that they are working with you- Rivier is doing the same for me. I am beginning in the junior year fall semester but have to take some general ed classes still and everything conflicts...

  12. Anyone hear from NHCTC-Manchester yet??

    kukukajoo replied to roxxy3773's topic in General Nursing

    Roxy- where'd you decide

  13. Advice about getting LPN in CT, PLEASE!!

    kukukajoo replied to Lilorfnannie's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    if it is the NLN you need to take, you can take it in NYC. Check the NLN website for their schedule. Best of

  14. At home schools

    kukukajoo replied to sacredwoman's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the list of all schools in CT for CNA. http://www.dph.state.ct.us/BHCS/Nurse_Aide_Training/APPROVED%20CNA%20LIST.pdf And here is the CT Dept of Public Health that has info on both aides and...

  15. UTI post cath. need opinions

    kukukajoo replied to bisson's topic in General Nursing

    catheters become colonized very

  16. They rescinded my job offer...

    kukukajoo replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    regarding references- It may be a good idea to have someone call all the references you give like they are obtaining a reference for you. I had quit a job many years ago after my boss kept forgetting...

  17. UTI post cath. need opinions

    kukukajoo replied to bisson's topic in General Nursing

    The article below states there is in increased risk for up to 30 days after removal:

  18. Rivier College Nashua- Questions

    kukukajoo posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey there everyone. The year is winding down and some are gearing up for pinnings and graduation, then the dreaded TEST! I hope everyone is doing well! I, instead am adding at least another year to...

  19. Rivier College Nashua- Questions

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I just got maddi's name emailed to me! They said I could take the course at night so I can open up my day schedule, or even switch to the evening division. I will be calling to see what I...

  20. Rivier College Nashua- Questions

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    That is what I love to hear!! Positivity and support goes a LONG way! I am so envious of you soon to graduate and wish you the best of careers!! Any specialties chosen yet? Did you have a problem...

  21. Rivier College Nashua- Questions

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Tarsha and CONGRATS!!! I won't get that pcoket thingy! I have a high GPA so all my classes are transferring in. I will be repeating one just because I have too many credits, but then I guess...

  22. D/C planning for new trach

    kukukajoo replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would see if insurance will cover for a aide or nurse to come into the home upon dishcarge. I have never heard of a new trach being sent home with no support- usually we got new trachs and they...

  23. Anyone waiting on NHCTC Stratham?

    kukukajoo replied to Talulah117's topic in General Nursing

    Roumors will always be around. I have heard very good things about Concord's nursing program out in the community. Employers know they will be well prepared. I have also heard they can be "hard" on...

  24. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

    kukukajoo replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The college I go to has an option that after the first year you can get your diploma for LPN and sit for the boards, so there are still some that are affiliated with colleges, at least here in NH. I...

  25. D/C planning for new trach

    kukukajoo replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    i think discharge instructions for care would be really necessary. good for you for taking the initiative to find out about this. i used to do peds home health coordinating and i have to say that the...