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  1. Pt dies on BSC today

    As the doc tells it-- An elderly lady went to him, as a checkup is manditory for keeping your drivers license at age 80. she mentioned that she had a "belly ache on and off, because she was...
  2. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    I hear you...been there, and do that too... Well--on occasion when I work 1100- 2200 PRN at a LTC facility. Then- I have 39 residents with 3 or 4 Care Aides. It is a tough job. I was referring to my...
  3. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    I work in a med/surg ward in a rural hospital and we almost always have at least one geriatric/ALC pt on our cencus. They come through the ER because they have fallen, caregiver has burnout, etc. What...
  4. Tremors in Hands

    I also have benign familial tremors. I say go for it!! When I was a student I made sure I told each of my instructors that I have benign familial tremors. Not out of the blue, but rather at nursing...
  5. I just got my new Ultrascope!

    I have the hot pink happy face with hot pink tubing. I think it's ok... no better than my Littman. But my last two Littmans looked like everyone elses, so now I don't have them I like that it is...
  6. 1 nurse for 30-35 residents??

    I work in a med/surg unit and occasionaly on call in Extended care where I have 39 residents. The med passes take most of the time..There are so many meds in that unit it boggles my mind. I have a...
  7. dealing with stroke victims

    I'm sorry your family is going through this difficult time. What your father is experiencing is not uncommon. As a matter of fact, I recently had a pt with the same moods and he also voided in places...
  8. chiropractor vs doc

    In spite of staying fit, using lifts and equipment to take the load off myself, and also watching my body mechanics, I still end up with shoulder tension which result in headaches. I always have. I...
  9. Hair Problems...help !

    I agree with you Miss Calculation....Clairol Natural Instincts is wonderful stuff. The first time I used it I applied it all over. Now I just apply it to the roots, put a plastic bag over it and leave...
  10. Blood sugars

    It depends how low they are. If there is no sliding scale coverage ordered and they are really low, I melt some honey in the microwave and add some juice. If they are slightly low I give a snack. As...
  11. Regional differences in OB terminology ....

    OWNK .....Out of Wedlock Not
  12. I refuse to do any procedure for which I am not properly trained for. I keep in my work mailbox and also post on the wall in the nursing station a complete list of procedures that fall within my...
  13. sacral wound dressing help

    Hi, it sounds like one of those difficult spots to keep covered. We use Friars balsam around (not on) the wound. It is so sticky that the duoderm sticks so much better. One thing that seems to get...
  14. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    Wow Lindarn, You sound pretty sure of
  15. Title of "BSN" on badge?

    We can have anything we want on our badges......well, almost anything. I have never seen any patient get overly impressed by a nurses badge. Just the quality of care they receive. If you want, you...