kennedyj

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1. male ob nurses

   kennedyj replied to V SPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hey if you find an area you like persue it. I am on OB/gyn nurse and am currently working on my Midwifery degree and possibly a perinatal nurse practitioner so I can do more high risk and...

2. What do you do when you are assigned patient is a someone you know?

   kennedyj replied to shavsha's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with Fergus, but feel it would depend on the situation and diagnosis. To see someone very sick may impact your ability to properly care for that patient. Your instructor should have complied...

3. Anyone have a Master's in Forensics?

   kennedyj replied to CARP's topic in Forensic

   hi, I graduated from Beth-El in colorado. I took one of the classes as an elective. it was great. most are if I remember well are 4 days long each and all day long. You have to turn in a paper after...

4. DTR' s, How do you do it?

   kennedyj replied to prn nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

   reflexes give an idea but are somewhat subjective. Some people will write a 3 and some a 2+. But dont worry the purpose of DTR's is not to get a # but to assess the patients status. This can be done...

5. Taping IV Catheters

   kennedyj replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I just tape or chevron the hub above the insertion site. I'd try not to touch the tape at the insertion. Then cover with

6. Brink of nervous breakdown!

   kennedyj replied to SbRN2002's topic in General Students

   I like micros advice. Who ever sais you had to finish your degree in a set amount of time. Most schools will give you an extra semester or 2 to finish. I am in the military full time. It took me about...

7. cytotec & lubricating jelly

   kennedyj replied to moz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thx. We on an admit exam we usually do all 3 (nitrozine, pooling, ferning and an SVE).

8. cytotec & lubricating jelly

   kennedyj replied to moz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   oh. forgot something on the KY discussion. What about speculum exams. I hate doing them without any lube but they say it can give a false + for srom. Sometimes i'll have them insert it themselves. I...

9. cytotec & lubricating jelly

   kennedyj replied to moz's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have heard of many different ways of inducing a demise w/ cytotec. some places have them take a large oral dose then start lady partsl doses. First time hearing about crushing it. I have seen...

10. AHHH! A Warm Blanket!

    kennedyj replied to sarjeetgill's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yep. I've never known a woman to turn down a good warm blanket. Problem is that when they've got their warm blanket you can never get 'em out of bed and to work. sorry girls. Had to bat one for the...

11. Dog Named Sex

    kennedyj replied to misti_z's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love it! Thanks for sharing it. Now I now what to name my next

12. Seeking your expertise with blood draws

    kennedyj replied to WashYaHands's topic in General Nursing

    Brandy- sounds like you got the brachial artery...lol. if not just picking on ya'! One thing that I was never taught in school was that after you are ready to pull the needle out don't push down with...

13. allnurses chat

    kennedyj replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    I drop by there sometimes and sometimes I open a window and keep it open for a while in case someone else drops in. If we all stop by once in a while & more frequently we are bound to see others...

14. Needle phobia

    kennedyj replied to KristaB's topic in General Students

    Actually I enjoy giving shots and IV starts. Escecially the hard ones where others have failed. Although I am no superhero. some tricks Ive learned: Many people after they draw blood they put the...

15. Needle phobia

    kennedyj replied to KristaB's topic in General Students

    Typhoid is the worst for me. Worst than tetnus. IF military deploy you get an IGG shot. It is the one that turns babies into men!!!! Its like a 5cc shot of cold honey in the cheek. the cold shot rips...