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  1. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I was responding to the forum on insulins and this popped into my head. A discussion on how to better care for a large and growing diabetic population. Pet Peeve#1: People diagnosed with diabetes...

  2. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank You Siri for encorporating a diabetes forum........a much needed thing... Love ya,

  3. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Oh Hairstylingnurse....how nice of you....I might have fallen in love with you also....so nice to have a supporter.....thank you from the bottom of my heart...hang tough...we are all there for you and...

  4. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hi Cindy, Well this may not be words of wisdom....but hopefully some inspiration. I wonder what your HgbA1c is?...and if diabetes is the diagnosis in your future...it is not a death sentence........

  5. Great performance review/poor raise

    bjs54321 replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    I had a an evaluation about 16 yrs ago....the administrator gave me high marks and gave me a 50 cent raise...that was good for me. Oh, then he couldn't give it to me after 4 weeks of not seeing the...

  6. graduating- YIKES

    bjs54321 replied to elia's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck. You will be fine. Nclex is a great prep for the real test. The greatest challenge is yet to come....being a nurse. I'm thinking....looking at my crystal ball...You're gonna master...

  7. Any tips for new nurses in LTC?

    bjs54321 replied to GatorLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well Said! I have to get a dictionary...lol Done it all! LTC nurses don't get the credit they

  8. Blood sugars

    bjs54321 replied to kitkat83's topic in General Nursing

    I need more information kitkat. It all depends on the history and circumstances on how I decide what to use for low blood sugar. Is the pt symptomatic? Can they swallow? Are they...

  9. Aureus Medical

    bjs54321 replied to nurse with cats's topic in Travel

    How did you get such a nice Cobra quote? Back in 1998, our Cobra quote was over $900/mo! Of course this was for family coverage. I am finding that many travel companies do not offer the health...

  10. Aureus Medical

    bjs54321 replied to nurse with cats's topic in Travel

    I have been traveling with Aureus for about 3 months now. I only work every other weekend, so my exposure to the travel nurse industry is very limited. I have everything I need at my regular job. I...

  11. Valium and Ativan?

    bjs54321 replied to limabean's topic in General Nursing

    We have an alcohol withdrawl protocol at our hospital. The range of the BP dictates the amount of ativan the pt is given. It can be po or IV. Most patients receive it IV. Valium is not included in the...

  12. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Our CDEs still recommend 70-120. I need to treat myself for hypoglycemia at 90 sometimes. Of course, I have been as low as 22...per blood draw and still conscious and functioning....I was inpt at...

  13. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I was on my travel assignment this past weekend and while reminiscing with other nurses....an ER nurse told me about an insulin diabetic who injected 300 units of Humalog insulin as a suicide attempt....

  14. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    bjs54321 replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    Abbott Rules. I unfortunately moved out of state in 2002 and had to leave Abbott. I have worked many hospitals. After weighing all the facts....I like Abbott. My friend works at North Memorial and...

  15. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I have looked into that...I wondered if that could happen. I have never fessed up to my medical condition, unless asked directly or had a physical, until I have the job. I'm not sure if the ADA...

  16. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    EXACTLY! It's no handicap. You'd never know it unless I told you. When my co-workers find out (cause I spilled da beans or had to pump up a bolus for that yummy candy) they feel sorry for me....Oh...

  17. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Very true

  18. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Diabetic Pet Peeve#???? Nurses...diabetic nurses who think they know it all. GEEZ:uhoh3: I'm the first in that line....thanks for the

  19. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Maybe it's my alzhiemer's but I stand corrected. I appreciated all who have contributed to this forum. I was hoping to learn and I am. My photographic memory has failed me, so I stand corrected....

  20. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Oh yes. Let's do...Maybe I can learn something..and maybe someone else will too. Are you da teach? I am

  21. how many guys hear this?

    bjs54321 replied to bell47's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This is a good one. For a more raw comment...I can't say.....but it goes along those enema lines...Shut them right

  22. Insulin

    bjs54321 replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Lantus can't be mixed with any other insulin and truthfully....should not be injected into the tissue space of other insulins....I guess it renders it less effective. This is what some nurses don't...

  23. Insulin

    bjs54321 replied to Momto2Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't hold it. NPH doesn't have an onset for 4-6 hrs. Give if breakfast and digestion will happen in that time frame. If I it was regular or humalog/novolog...hold it until the pt is eating or...

  24. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    We can also discuss the difference between DKA and HNKC. DKA-diabetic ketoacidosis HNKC-Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma

  25. Diabetic Pet Peeves

    bjs54321 replied to bjs54321's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Sorry to miss lead you, brittle diabetes is diabetes insipidus. No DDAVP for type 1 needed. I was bringing up miss leading information to stimulate the conversation. Whoops, forgive