Nurseunite

Nurseunite has 7 years experience.

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1. Palliative care medications, I’m confused! Please help!

   Nurseunite replied to Nurseunite's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much for the reply. Also for the tip about the hydroxyzine. I didn’t know it could also be good for pain relief. It’s a struggle because the oncologist doesn’t want this patient to get too much of these meds so trying to keep h...

2. Palliative care medications, I’m confused! Please help!

   Nurseunite replied to Nurseunite's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I was giving the clonazepam and oxycodone together. Pain would subside and then if anxiety didn’t get better then I’d give the Ativan and then another hour the hydroxyzine. Well another nurse reported me to the family and told the DON I was ...

3. Palliative care medications, I’m confused! Please help!

   Nurseunite posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a stage four patient that I’m caring for in home. Very agitated, anxious and always in pain. He’s also currently getting g palliative chemo. Here’s the meds I’m concerned about. Oxycodone 22.5 mg every four hours Ativan 0.5 ml ev...

4. Question about Gtube and gastric contents?

   Nurseunite posted a topic in General Nursing

   I’m working with a patient with a gtube. After he had a bowel movement. His gastric contents are lingering in his gtube. He was also complaining of feeling gassy and pain in his abdomen. I vented his gtube and he got some relief. I tried pushing the ...

5. Questions about COPD patients and oxygen?

   Nurseunite posted a topic in General Nursing

   I’ve just started home health and I’m confused on COPD patients l, their oxygen sats and oxygen levels. So is it true that COPD patients thrive better when oxygen levels are 88-92%? What happens if they go above and are asymptomatic? What...

6. Nurse with mental issues?

   Nurseunite replied to Nurseunite's topic in General Nursing

   Hello Everybody, I’m so full with all of your replies and support and most of all your honesty by sharing your real raw truth with no shame. I spoke with a psychiatrist yesterday- I felt so relieved. It was a virtual visit. I didn’t hold back. He th...

7. Nurse with mental issues?

   Nurseunite replied to Nurseunite's topic in General Nursing

   I want help I’m just tired... mentally, emotionally and physically I am drained and exhausted. From my family needing me, from my patients needing me from everyday duties. I’m tired. if that makes any sense. I feel very unfulfilled as an Lpn and the...

8. First year nurse. Thinking about leaving field altogether.

   Nurseunite replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

   Having being a nurse for a little of two years I feel the same as you sorta. I’ve had my share of jobs already. Now I’m starting to feel nursing isn’t for me. Sigh one thing my instructors told me in nursing school and I hold true to, if unsure seek ...

9. Nurse with mental issues?

   Nurseunite replied to Nurseunite's topic in General Nursing

   I’m glad you found that combination that works for you. I’m going to call around today. I’ve just been a bit of funk lately.

10. Nurse with mental issues?

    Nurseunite replied to Nurseunite's topic in General Nursing

    I’m just tired I’ve seen Drs and just because I’m so good at faking it they say I’m fine and I’ve tried counseling but none of them fit for me. I’m making a appt today after looking at some reviews. Thanks Do you feel your Dx ever get in the way of ...

11. Nurse with mental issues?

    Nurseunite posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I’m new to this forum and just needing other nurses to talk to who may understand. I’m 30 years old and a single Mom. ( well I take care of my nephew had him since he was one he’s now 13) I have no kids of my own. I'm an LVN working on prereqs...