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  1. 'White' Crocs??

    Beary-nice replied to ladybugsea's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have 2 pair of Comfort Clogs with the inserts. I wear them for work. I will not be wearing them for clinicals. I do like my clogs, but they do not give me the support I need and I have a few more...

  2. AAACK! My first Code!!!!

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

    There is some wonderful advice here...familiarize yourself with what is on the code cart. I liked to get involved in the daily checks of the cart. I then knew where everything was, what was there,...

  3. AAACK! My first Code!!!!

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

    Lori, The first code is never easy, the second may be just as difficult. People need to do the best they can given the situation. When I first started in nursing, I remember praying that a code...

  4. How did you hear about allnurses.com?

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

    I think I typed nurse into google like I have about a bazillion times and found it from there...love it...love it...love

  5. Hi! I"m Joyce and I"m new. I plan to attend LPN

    Beary-nice replied to Blondielady813's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi there Joyce! Can't help you with the school question but I am glad you came in to join us! Welcome!

  6. Pic Lines.... Dsg. Changes

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

    We do 24 hours after initial insertion, then every 72 hours. This is in our Med/Surg environment. :wink2: That is floor

  7. Preload, Afterload, Contractility

    Beary-nice replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

    I like the explanation given for preload, afterload and contractility that is given in the book...Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy. It uses a balloon analogy where you have to think of the...

  8. Crushing K-Dur

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

    The K-Dur is an extended release tablet though it doesn't appear that way like say the Micro K capsule does. K-Dur does have a coating though it isn't a very pronounced one. It does crush easily but...

  9. Crushing K-Dur

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

    I think it can cause the same GI issues...but by diluting it...which you should...this can lessen the chances of that happening. A pt should never drink that stuff straight-up and I dilute it before...

  10. Crushing K-Dur

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

    thank you nurse karen...this is what i was wanting to know and i was hoping you would come

  11. Crushing K-Dur

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

    I do not know of KDur in a suppository form. Most absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine you are correct about that. KDur is potassium chloride and the only approved methods of...

  12. Crushing K-Dur

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

    It is also your problem if you are giving a med in a manner that it is not intended to be given and also if the pt then experiences complications and/or a prolonged hospital stay because of your...

  13. Crushing K-Dur

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

    So I am wondering then how it is absorbed given rectally? What I am saying is there a greater chance for gastric ulceration and perforation if you give potassium chloride in this manner? I have...

  14. Dress Codes

    Beary-nice replied to energyhlrRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In my state, unless the facility is giving you some sort of a uniform allowance, they cannot tell you what to wear. They can tell you that you must be clean, your uniform must be clean as well as...

  15. Random Question about chewing gum

    Beary-nice replied to labcat01's topic in General Nursing

    We were not allowed to chew gum in Micro, A&P, Bio or Chem...in the labs. Was taught way back when that it is unprofessional to chew on gum and I have worked in facilities that actually had...

  16. pain behind l ear

    Beary-nice replied to ldnurse7581's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about the pain you are having...my suggestion...you need to go see your doctor. Take

  17. Ok maybe a dumb question but.....

    Beary-nice replied to cristina2581's topic in General Nursing

  18. Thank Goodness for Good CNAs

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

    CNAs are the foundation of healthcare and I have learned a great many things from most all that I have ever worked with. They are my hands, eyes and ears. I could not be who I am without them. I...

  19. Does this sound insane?!?!

    Beary-nice replied to fayethlove's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would not recommend it at all. When I went to LPN school and it was a year-long program they expected me to eat, sleep, and breathe school. There was time for little else. They also frowned upon...

  20. Crushing K-Dur

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

    good job sabrina's mommy...that is what my davis's says too. i have given hundreds of k-dur tablets over the years. i shudder when i come on the job on the weekends to find a pt has a feeding tube...

  21. Crushing K-Dur

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

    It can cause ulceration indeed, pts shouldn't even chew on the tablets...and there are some out there that will do that. The problem with the feeding tube is that for one if you crush it, you are...

  22. Crushing K-Dur

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

    The K-Dur I know is a large...and I mean large whitish colored pill that is scored down the middle and is made up of hundreds of little tiny beads. I would think the enteric coating makes it easier...

  23. Experience counts! Novice to Expert

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

    I really think experience makes a difference and I have been fortunate in my career to experience many things. I wouldn't trade it for anything and I am hoping that it will all help me as I further...

  24. NuSkin on a skin tear...

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

    I agree with Tiffy, no these aren't things necessarily taught in nursing school specifically how to treat a skin tear, the use of steri-strips etc. This is often something that is learned in your...

  25. scope of practice issues for CNA'S/LVN'S

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

    That could really come back to haunt you