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  1. Metformin and IV contrast

    Beary-nice replied to DebbieIRRN's topic in Radiology

    I think that we hold the Metformin as soon as we know they are scheduled for any radiology procedure that requires iodinated contrast and then we keep holding it for 48 hours after the procedure. I...

  2. how does your icu perform shift to shift reports??

    Beary-nice replied to christen13's topic in MICU, SICU

    I do not work in ICU but have floated to the one in the hospital I work at and this has been my experience: Report is given 1:1 face to face, I like that part. It is a small ICU, so maybe this...

  3. Which pre-req's have you enjoyed?

    Beary-nice replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Physiology Anatomy chemistry.....NO psychology....ok...lifespan psych...a little better english comp...fun but non-challenging biology and micro both fun sociology...okay...but the instructor was too...

  4. My Med/Surg Christmas...it's lengthy, but I'd really appreciate some advice.

    Beary-nice replied to AlisonBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Number one, I would not let a couple of people dictate my destiny. If this is somewhere you are contemplating working at, then you can either be sucked in or above it. People like these are...

  5. Just want to vent - first code two days off orientation...merry christmas

    Beary-nice replied to steu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The first code is always a tough one and unfortunately as you now well know...codes and critical illnesses happen regardless of it being Christmas or that you are just off orientation. I would...

  6. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    Beary-nice replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I was 18 when I went to LPN school....and let's see....I was 34 when I started my pre-reqs and will be 37 when I graduate with an

  7. Orthopedic Inservice - I NEED HELP DESPERATELY

    Beary-nice replied to military girl's topic in Orthopedic

    I am not sure what to say as you could go multiple ways with this one: Complications for ortho pts like DVT, fat emboli, pneumonia, prolonged bedrest complications??? Compartment syndrome??? Pain...

  8. Ob And Peds

    Beary-nice replied to beanny's topic in General Students

    Good luck to you too! Agree also with Daytonite that it is important to know a normal assessment inside out and

  9. Ob And Peds

    Beary-nice replied to beanny's topic in General Students

    Congrats on having your first semester done! I think that Daytonite gave you plenty of sites which is something I am not really good at...but this I can say.... for Peds...I have to keep in mind that...

  10. How to Tell if the Sex of a Fly is Male or Female

    Beary-nice replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: That made my day Fran...funny stuff...funny

  11. My first anatomy class.... help

    Beary-nice replied to ljohnsonjr's topic in General Students

    Sounds like you are pretty excited! :monkeydance: It will be tough, but you can do it! If you can get any of your books for the class ahead of time, do so, but just remember that some bookstores...

  12. what did you do in your former life?

    Beary-nice replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I was a waitress at a Mennonite tea and quilt room.... (I know I present myself as pretty much a dufus most of the time...but I am not making this

  13. Will somebody PLEASE tell these doctors....

    Beary-nice replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    :w00t:

  14. Just need a hug.. Anyone else??

    Beary-nice replied to healer27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hugs from CATTLE COUNTRY!

  15. Made a mistake last night.

    Beary-nice replied to ejmonroe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I truely believe that you wouldn't intentionally harm someone. It seems to me that everyone was on the edge with the busy shift and short hands. If anything you have a lesson learned and that is to...

  16. This is a VENTING Post!

    Beary-nice replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I understand your frustration, and I am a student. The student needs to be responsible for his or her learning, you are there to guide and not spoon feed. Spoon feeding was going on constantly at...

  17. late-onset postpartum PIH??/Mag. question too

    Beary-nice replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is my understanding that patients can continue to have blood pressure issues such as this up to 12 weeks post partum. Anything after that needs to be investigated further. Also my understanding...

  18. Help with how to get RN!

    Beary-nice replied to ConfusedStudent3's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi there and Welcome! I am glad to see that you are so interested in nursing! Sounds like you are on your way. Some people choose to take their pre-requisites before applying to a nursing school....

  19. med-surg vs other options

    Beary-nice replied to forest2525's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that things aren't going quite like you would like...I agree to give it more

  20. stethoscopes

    Beary-nice replied to RNshark's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Love my Littmann Master Classic someday will upgrade to the

  21. what would YOu do?!

    Beary-nice replied to milly85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agree with Daytonite, would recommend assess first...maybe an O2 sat check...lung sounds...more info about the type of pain the pt is experiencing...just a

  22. Foley balloon, test or not to test

    Beary-nice replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

    I will also use the forceps till death do I

  23. Foley balloon, test or not to test

    Beary-nice replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

    I will test the balloon till death do I

  24. I wanted to explain what happened to me...

    Beary-nice replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Take care Lori...what a horrible ordeal...I'll be thinkin of you.

  25. A nurse ate me as her young and I'm still paying for it

    Beary-nice replied to RNnewgrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Completely agree....her "flipping out" was unecessary and those types are out there...believe me...I've been bitten more than once... Agree also with the last point Tweety made....so use this...