The Bell Jar

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  1. skeptical of another nurse

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't even know what to do, if anything at all. The on coming nurse -a nurse whom I've never met comes into the patients room, and announces to the family and myself that she is from XYZ agency and...

  2. skeptical of another nurse

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Update: she ended up getting

  3. Med error during a code

    The Bell Jar replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Like another poster said, don't beat yourself up about it. You sound like you have very supportive

  4. Running low on soap

    The Bell Jar replied to simonsmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked in a place once where we had to beg admin for each trash bag,because someone was 'stealing' them. You had to give a detailed explanation of where you used your last trash bag you were given....

  5. skeptical of another nurse

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to talk to someone about it. I would have never left this person if they were totally alone with the patient. There was a family member spending the night.And a facility charge nurse who did...

  6. skeptical of another nurse

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I was wondering if somehow this person was sleep deprived. But still not a good situation. Actually every other nurse from this agency has been really wonderful,maybe thats why I'm so...

  7. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Something has got to give. I work 11-7 in an LTC as the charge nurse. I cannot handle being up all night anymore. At first I think I was living on adrenaline. I never 'got used' to staying up all...

  8. Mo to Tx licensure endorsement question

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok I've been on the phone with the Texas BON for on hour and cant get through.My question is that my current primary state licensure is in Mo.I got a job offer in Tx while still living in Mo.I am...

  9. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dave I totally agree. Theres a reason why sleep deprivation is used as a torture technique :) I had never heard the term fake day off until reading this message board but thats what I've been...

  10. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Because I felt I was no longer depressed or needed them. And I didnt for a long time untill i started working

  11. thinking about quitting night shift in LTC

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm not thinking clearly nowadays and it helps to write it on here. I'm just trying to figure out a long term solution before I snap and just dont go back into work one...

  12. IV flow rate problem

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This isn't homework,I'm just trying to figure it out,I know its probably simple but I don't have the formula for one like this.... A nurse has 1000cc NS with 20 grams of mag sulfate.The order is for...

  13. IV flow rate problem

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thank

  14. 4 psych tasks for coping w/stress of sick newborn?

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The homework question I have asks: Explain the four psychology tasks essential for coping with the stress of an at risk newborn. I have read the chapter 3 times and it never says anything about these...

  15. 4 psych tasks for coping w/stress of sick newborn?

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Jolie,I got it figured out

  16. pell is not enough!

    The Bell Jar replied to melissa71055's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go to your family support office-these are county run.They have daycare assistance,food stamps,and WIC.You def qualify since you are in school.Google your state name,and child/family support office...

  17. mcg/kg/min to ml/hr

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in General Students

    The question is: A doctor orders a drug at a rate of 3 mcg/kg/min.The patient weighs 155 lb.The pharmacist sends a solution of the drug 200mg in 250 ml of D5W. What is the formula for figuring out...

  18. need help on blood transfusion questions

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What type of blood products are administered for the treatment of major blood loss? What type of blood products are used when massive transfusions are

  19. need help on blood transfusion questions

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thanks. Also ckh23-the book basically sucks when it comes to blood transfusions.There is a chart but it doesnt even say which type could be for mass blood loss.I am just having to sift through...

  20. need help on blood transfusion questions

    The Bell Jar replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am thinking the answer to the first question is packed red blood

  21. Young Single Mother taking pre-nursing classes...is this a good idea?

    The Bell Jar replied to antajshalakiag's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I were you,I'd retake the classes toward an AA

  22. Is Pharmacology one of the hardest classes?

    The Bell Jar replied to MissPersistant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would make more flashcards and look at them any time you are waiting anywhere,til its burned into your

  23. trouble in physiology

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school seperates Anatomy and Physiology.You take straight Anatomy for one semester and then straight Physiology the next semester.I am having such a hard time in Physiology.My grades arent as good...

  24. solving systems of linear equations via substitutio method?

    The Bell Jar posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I need help with these problems and the book and websites like purplemath.com are confusing me even more. 1) 2x+3y=6 8x= -12y+24 2) x-4y=6 3x-12y=16 3) y=3/4x-2 3x-4y=8 4) x=y+8 3x+7x=-16 5) 2x+5y=0...

  25. A&P I ......3x!?!?!?

    The Bell Jar replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    contact your school,some have rules that you can only take it twice...and some do not have