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hypocaffeinemia BSN, RN

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  1. Acronym for Assessment

    hypocaffeinemia replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yeah, I was about to say SAMPLE if no one had gotten to it first. It really only applies to first contact (EMS or ER), and isn't all that relevant on the floor,

  2. social intubation?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

    My guess is "Haldol, Ativan, and

  3. social intubation?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

    I figured out "HAM", but what is "B52"?

  4. What is a nurse tech?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to candiceena's topic in General Nursing

    I was a "Nurse Tech" at the hospital I used to work at in the Dallas area and all CNA-type roles were labeled as such. From working in different hospitals, I've seen CNA, PCT, PCA, NT, and probably a...

  5. Dr. Oz says energy medicine the next big thing

    hypocaffeinemia replied to passionflower's topic in Holistic

    Couldn't have said it better,

  6. Do you discuss lab results/x-ray or other test results with patients?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I'm aware, the Texas NPA doesn't say anything either way about disclosing test results. As I student, I'm not allowed to anyway, but according to the nurses I work with (who will be my peers...

  7. Government Restricted Health Care - How Much is Your Life Really Worth?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's certainly part of it. Their stockholders make more money for every claim they deny. Private healthcare still exists. It just isn't affordable for normal people. I agree regarding the...

  8. Government Restricted Health Care - How Much is Your Life Really Worth?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You'd rather a for-profit insurance company make the same decision? That's already a reality for many

  9. What kind of electronics are you packin?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to biltz's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have an HTC Mogul on Sprint running windows mobile 6. GPS, wifi, EV-DO broadband, able to use as modem for my laptop. Medical software: thompson's handheld, PEPID critical

  10. Is this LEGAL?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, privately sponsored events can do whatever they please. My school's classes (and not the school itself) has their pinning ceremonies at a local church. I don't think the location matters as...

  11. Productive Discussions on the Internet

    hypocaffeinemia replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    My English degree'd wife informs me that the rule isn't regarding written use, but instead for words (and by extension acronyms) that begin with a vowel sound. Therefore, an RN is the correct format....

  12. Productive Discussions on the Internet

    hypocaffeinemia replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    What's Even Worse Than That Are Those Posts Where Every Word Is Capitalized For Some Unknown Reason. I Find Such Posts Unbearable To The Point Of Seeking To Kick My Monitor In The Hopes I Will Hit The...

  13. Is this LEGAL?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did a bit of research and consulted with an attorney friend of mine and found Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577 (1992) as relevant USSC precedent covering this very issue. It was regarding a Rabbi as a...

  14. Is this LEGAL?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not a free speech argument, and freedom of speech doesn't trump the establishment clause even if it

  15. Question about tb skin test

    hypocaffeinemia replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You got a tine test in America? They're considered less reliable and are not the recommendation of the CDC or the WHO. I'm surprised somebody is still offering

  16. Question about tb skin test

    hypocaffeinemia replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a 0.1 mL intradermal injection in which a small bleb (actual term, I swear) is made, resembling a blister. It must be read at 48 to 72 hours after administration, and interpretation is made...

  17. Productive Discussions on the Internet

    hypocaffeinemia replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Firefox 2.0 and above (version 3 is in the end-stages of beta) also has a built-in and non-obtrusive spell

  18. Productive Discussions on the Internet

    hypocaffeinemia replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Hear, hear! I can't even finish reading a paragraph let alone take anyone seriously when all rules to effective communication are thrown out the

  19. Government Restricted Health Care - How Much is Your Life Really Worth?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'd like to see how well completely free and unregulated market care would work. Actually, I wouldn't like to see that. It'd be a disaster. "Sorry Mister Jones, you won't be getting that liver....

  20. Is this LEGAL?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it suits you, Speaker with an inappropriate for the situation religious message : Mr. Phelps. Do you consider a school inviting Mr. Phelps to share with kindergartners his unique perspective on...

  21. Is this LEGAL?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "I want to avoid all opinions" is not an argument that has been made by anyone and that is why your argument is a straw

  22. Is this LEGAL?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You've missed the actual analogy. Public university:Public school::Overly religious guest speaker:Mr. Phelps The age of the audience is not a relevant part of the analogy but was added to help you...

  23. Is this LEGAL?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I already addressed this. The first amendment of the United States Constitution. As applicable by significant

  24. Is this LEGAL?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is what is kindly referred to as a straw man of the actual arguments

  25. Is this LEGAL?

    hypocaffeinemia replied to ShoesOnTooTight's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There's the catch. It isn't Mr. Phelps breaking the law, it's the school. And the law is the first amedment of the Constitution, which states: And has through numerous USSC decisions along with...