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  1. Meds:Initial Dose LTC

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    I really DO appreciate all the input from everyone. Patient had already been on Flagyl...this is a "supplement" to that course. Meds were delivered at 2130..by the time they're all separated for the...

  2. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    joyflnoyz replied to danfif's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations Dan! Time to

  3. Declining a Nurse Manager position

    joyflnoyz replied to angel's topic in Nurse Management

    "Due to unforseen circumstances, I find I must withdraw my application for nurse

  4. Do You Get Shift Differential?????

    joyflnoyz replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work at a "prestigious" place in Austin....independent apts rent for 5K+/month. We also have assisted living, medicare and LTC, alzheimer's unit Out of state Corp runs it. No differential at...

  5. I'm thinking about trying to get pregnant and start nursing school? Yes or No?

    joyflnoyz replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely NOT! One or the other, not both at the same time. As a mom of 4...babies are exhausting..require amost constant attention and energy. snuggling, singing to , talking to, being held, day...

  6. Due dates????

    joyflnoyz replied to Jess-RN in 2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What I was taught was: take the 1st day of your last menstrual period, add 1 week, and then subtract 3 months.

  7. Interview follow-up

    joyflnoyz replied to mmwen's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Handwritten-- always! Just about everyone can dash off an email..takes no time, very little

  8. Ultrascope or Littman?

    joyflnoyz replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I bought an Ultrascope 3-4 months ago....It's drivign me crazy..the ambient noises. I'm trying to listen to apical rate, and I hear everything in the room. Maybe I got a bad

  9. "Cookie Cutter" uniforms

    joyflnoyz replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    Think of the word "uniform"..it means "the

  10. Hospice pt/emergencies

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks, Leslie. Your kind words are a big

  11. Hospice pt/emergencies

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    OK..I admit I'm not an expert on Hospice. I am a full supporter and love working with my patients we do have several hospice patients on our floor, and my dad has just been admitted to hospice (in...

  12. Problem @ multiuse facility

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted this on the Texas forum, but thought I'd cross post here for more opinions/ideas to help myself and the other nurses at my facility.. THANKS! I work at a facility that is owned by a...

  13. Problem @ multiuse facility

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies..it may be a few days before I can get to the BON (my dad will be admitted to hospice on Saturday..just too much going on right now) My "floormate" nurse has not shown up for...

  14. My license/multi use facility

    joyflnoyz posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I work at a facility that is owned by a corporation that has places in several states. It's a retirement center with independent apartments for those who can take care of themselves (and I mean...

  15. My license/multi use facility

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Texas Nursing

    We are supposed to go and "assess" the situation and make a decision as to the seriousness of said situation..I've called 911 in a couple of cases (one gentleman took his wife's meds by mistake and...

  16. My license/multi use facility

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Texas Nursing

    I work at a facility that is owned by a corporation that has places in several states. It's a retirement center with independent apartments for those who can take care of themselves (and I mean...

  17. Constanzi's Solution

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    >This is odd to me. >I don't understand why you've asked everyone --from the pharmacist to co-workers >to strangers on a buletin board-- instead of calling the ordering MD. >Obviously,...

  18. Constanzi's Solution

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    >This is odd to me. >I don't understand why you've asked everyone --from the pharmacist to co-workers >to strangers on a buletin board-- instead of calling the ordering MD. >Obviously,...

  19. Constanzi's Solution

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

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  20. Constanzi's Solution

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

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  21. Constanzi's Solution

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmm ...I work in Austin have to check that out. CA was not one of her dx, though "failure to thrive" was there..also "obesity" She weighs about 180#, is alert, oriented , able to walk with assist,...

  22. Constanzi's Solution

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    hmmmm ...I work in Austin have to check that out. CA was not one of her dx, though "failure to thrive" was there..also "obesity" She weighs about 180#, is alert, oriented , able to walk with assist,...

  23. Constanzi's Solution

    joyflnoyz replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    New admit last night to my medicare unit...came from the hospital with an order for "Constanzi's Solution" 30cc qid. I've been having a heck of a time finding out what this is.. by the time I got...

  24. Detroit Tigers

    joyflnoyz replied to rollingstone's topic in Michigan Nursing

    awwww...I am SOOOOOOO jealous! I miss my Tigers, stuck here in the Austin, TX area.. life long Detroiter til we moved 6 years ago. Grew up watching Kaline, McLain, Cash,Stanley, Lolich..

  25. CNAs Passing meds

    joyflnoyz replied to indrn's topic in Arizona Nursing

    have you ever taken the med aide course? I assure you it is MUCH longer than "2 weeks" .. I did, just for a refresher after being home for 15 years, and there is a LOT of information, tests and a...