nakitamoon

nakitamoon

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About nakitamoon

Born in West Virginia, Married,

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  1. Cervical fixation devices

    I received the surgical report from the hospital via fax today,,, the fixation device wasn't mosher (morscher),,, it is aesculap,,, and currently awaiting a return phone call from them,,, If anyone...
  2. Cervical fixation devices

    P RN,,,,, thank you so much for the 'synthes' info,, and I will do an Fda recall,,, and an adverse event search,,, I have gotten so much support and info. from here I should of started here first,,,...
  3. Cervical fixation devices

    Regarding replacement of the plate~my surgeon says unless nerve impengment in continual or spinal cord in danger he will not replace the plate, From the x-rays it appears the plate has broken between...
  4. Cervical fixation devices

    Thank you so much for your reply and advise, I will definitly look into those options, This is so new, learning to deal with the loss of mobility, pain, attempting to find out how to live life with...
  5. Cervical fixation devices

    First,,,, I'd like to say hi to everyone,,, It's been a long time since I've been able to visit the site,,, or anyother for that matter,,, Hope all are well to the old members I was familiar with and...
  6. nursing and s e x

    ,,, after a horrible day,,,, when I've had my bath,,, the only thing I want is to be in my DH's arms,,,,, whether or not it ends in sex,,, or orgasm,,, isn't important,,,,, Just need to feel...
  7. Shaky hands

    Hi,,, Suzy,,,, I too have shaky hands,,,, before any,,, any! procedure,,, they start to shake worse,, I try to ease,,, my patients,, and in the past,,, my preceptors,,, It is normal and I will have...
  8. Christmas Humor

    :rotfl: thank so much! happy holidays,,,,, :roll
  9. Blood Glucose Monitoring

    Dealt with same problem here,,,, Best solution for us was to have accuchecks done at 6a,,, and the nurse on duty then,,,, give ins/coverage if needed,,, Dayshift monitors,,, and rechecks,,, accucheck...
  10. I'm devastated

    Hi,,, gambroRN,,,,, As DON of a fully licensed Assisted Living Facility in Florida,,,, I have to agree with what flowerchild says,,,,, The laws in Florida,,, have changed,,, so residents can 'age in...
  11. Do you wear gloves

    Wash my hands,,,, wear gloves,,,, wash my hands,,,, wear gloves,,,, wash my hands,,,,, When I read the title to this thread my first thought was,,,, who wouldn't,,,, plz those of you who don't,,,,...
  12. Frequent Faller

    I think all the best advise has already been given~,,, As I have been in assited living for the last five years,,, little out of the loop as far as skilled units,,,,, One thing comes to mind our...
  13. question about urine drug screening

    Melissa24~ You need to list all medications you have taken,,, on the lab form before you test~ You always can clarify~ they are prn,,, explain your back problem,, there will be questions on your...
  14. physician abuse

    We,,,,,, or I guess I should say I tolerate no abuse from the doctors,,,, In assisted living my nurses are my patients advocates,,,, I stress questioning them,,,,, until we get answer will hold...
  15. How do you deal with rude patients?

    Like Bob & I.rae I respond in kindness,,, sometimes,,, the timing is important,,, with the 'look',,,,, I am quiet,,, let them finish,,, try to answer thier specific complaint,,, & move...