HandsOffMySteth

HandsOffMySteth

Quit my job to pursue my passion in nursing.

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  1. Vancomycin Infusion Rate During Hemodialysis

    HandsOffMySteth replied to JamesGarland's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just my 2 cents, if you don't follow the proper instructions and something goes wrong , it will your license on the line. Nothing will happen to

  2. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    If you think these nurses are tough for calling you out, try being around a

  3. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    I, as a witch,?‍♂️ was

  4. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    There are some people who will have access to modern medicine and get themselves killed because they believe they can cure themselves. Even placebo is shown to be slightly effective demonstrating the...

  5. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention the crews out in the rainforest looking into tribal medicine and plants in a search for new drugs that may cure cancer and the

  6. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    I'm finishing my prerequisites now. I only have one more quarter and some volunteer time this summer. I will be applying to the 2020 fall cycle at my community college. So I have a way to go yet. I...

  7. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    OLD at 34? I'm 54, I must be jurassic.? Funny thing is ,I still can outwork many people in their 20s. I had a child tell me I'm old and I told them "Nope, only my body

  8. Algebra

    HandsOffMySteth replied to kt11113's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I started back to school, it had been 35 years since I took any math. I was real bad at it in HS, and really hated it. Knowing it was a weakness, I prepared for it by going to "Khan Academy"...

  9. Finish the Toon!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Mr. Smith presented with a rare disease that can only be spread though the use of stolen

  10. Finish the Toon!

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Not to worry, the disease Mr. Smith has is not

  11. Transfer to Canada

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Sarah.anna's topic in International Nursing

    You will first need to check the school in Canada you wish to transfer to and see if they will take your credits. It would appear that many will, however they may require some other courses before...

  12. Ethics question

    HandsOffMySteth replied to jamiew's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I really hate to say this but no matter what you do or say, your sister will not change her ways. I would never give her any medical advice. If she wants to perform surgery, she will end up getting...

  13. Feeling extremely discouraged about getting into nursing school

    HandsOffMySteth replied to FutureCRNA1999's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You really should talk to a school counselor about this and see if you can find a plan that will be more successful for you. You need to have the best grades you can, and you should at least retake...

  14. Sick, Sore, & Depressed

    HandsOffMySteth replied to ndahl's topic in General Nursing

    I was a little overdramatic with that statement, but I'm sure most figured that out. I think they are far over-prescribed and it leads to many problems much like the opioid over-prescription issue....

  15. Anti-Vaxxers Shut Down Immunization Events

    HandsOffMySteth replied to J.Adderton's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are other things to consider as well. Populations are getting larger which in turn lends to the likeliness of epidemics. There are many undocumented workers coming into the country ,many of...

  16. Plant-based (vegan) mandate for NY hospitals

    HandsOffMySteth replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is vegan then they should not be forced to eat something they find offensive. A balanced diet is proven to be the best, but the vegan option is not

  17. Sick, Sore, & Depressed

    HandsOffMySteth replied to ndahl's topic in General Nursing

    Can you switch to a less busy shift? Antidepressants kill more people than they

  18. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    That is very true, That is what I said in an earlier post in this thread. I was simply pointing out that there is some value to their use in ancient medicine and in a survival emergency. The OP...

  19. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    No need to be snide about it. There is some science to back it up. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10594976

  20. Mandatory Break Bill

    HandsOffMySteth replied to LizSRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I know that often there is a "full house" and sometimes in order to empty the toilet you're going to need to use the "royal flush". In OB sometimes a lucky new mother will have "3 of a

  21. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    If you were in a survival situation there would be no help available or near. That is why it's called a survival situation. Think Bear

  22. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    In ancient times garlic was used to prevent infection. Garlic has antibacterial qualities as do other oils. Granted its not as good as Ciprofloxacin or any other modern drug, it was not bad for the...

  23. Witchcraft Resurgence

    HandsOffMySteth replied to HelpfulNatureHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Because those work better on evil spirits.? That type of thinking has been around forever. It all comes down to a lack of critical thinking skills, which is a big problem today and not only in...

  24. New and feeling discouraged (vent)

    HandsOffMySteth replied to guest1135604's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    By resident I thought you meant a doctor at first.? Do you have a checklist to help you remember things? You carry a small notebook right? Just make sure you don't do anything that might violate...

  25. Juvenile felony and background check

    HandsOffMySteth replied to FutureeeRN27's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Background checks for medical personnel will show everything including old hidden records. When you fill out the paperwork to let the school do a background check it is extremely important that you...