tomn13

tomn13 has 12 years experience and specializes in Healthcare Economics.

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1. Phys. Assessment for Standing Meds

   tomn13 replied to tomn13's topic in School

   @ cid1 -- would you do any sort of physical assessment? Listening for bowel sounds, abdominal pain/tenderness/guarding, blood pressure, etc?

2. Phys. Assessment for Standing Meds

   tomn13 replied to tomn13's topic in School

   @ NutmeggeRN -- Definitely have an MD order; wouldn't be administering anything without one. @ cid1 -- a standing TID order. She receives exlax at 8a, noon (That's mine), and 6p. And yes, definitely a signed, real, full order from an MD. So I would...

3. Phys. Assessment for Standing Meds

   tomn13 posted a topic in School

   Hi -- I am a School Nurse for a respite program that runs every other week. Something interesting happened the other day that I didn't really ever think about and then had a philosophical debate with a nursing-friend over... I wanted to come here fo...

4. Coping with emergencies at any time.

   tomn13 replied to tomn13's topic in School

   I just want to take a moment and say thank you to everyone for sharing your stories and advice. Now that 24 hours have passed from the 'panic meeting' that set me off I'm not only feeling better but I really appreciate reading how everybody has been...

5. Coping with emergencies at any time.

   tomn13 posted a topic in School

   Hi! I need to provide some history before my question, because I'm looking for a little peer support/counseling/advice: So I've been a nurse for about 8 years now but not really as a practicing one. While I was in nursing school, I became a Healthc...