Allison P

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  1. Methotrexate question

    Allison P replied to Allison P's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your help. My doctor told me we needed to wait 2 months, but everything I've found said 3-6 months in order to build up your folic acid levels. Thanks again.

  2. Methotrexate question

    Allison P posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know how long you need to wait before trying to conceive after having an ectopic pregnancy treated with Methotrexate? Is there a different length of time if you require two injections?...

  3. Orienting nursing students in nurse tech role

    Allison P replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    I was a student nurse tech my last semester of nursing school. The state board of nursing was very strict about what we were allowed to do while teching. We could chart and do a few procedures, but...

  4. Do you wear gloves

    Allison P replied to mellow's topic in General Nursing

    I work in ICU, so I always wear gloves. You never know what you might find when you walk into a pts. room. We also deal with MRSA, VRE, hepatitis, etc. You have to be careful and protect yourself...

  5. Misdiagnosed- What can I do about it?

    Allison P posted a topic in General Nursing

    What can you do if an MD misdaignoses you? This happened to me this week. My MD diagonsed me with an infection even though I had no symptoms of an infection. No fever, inflammation, normal WBC....

  6. Misdiagnosed- What can I do about it?

    Allison P replied to Allison P's topic in General Nursing

    fab4fan You're right I am extremely stressed out about this whole situation. I didn't fill the ABX script because I didn't feel that I needed it. I should have refused the injection, but at the...

  7. Vent settings

    Allison P replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    When I do my vent documentation I always include: what level the ET tube is taped at and that it is taped securely(or trach documentation) cuff inflated in-line suction in use type of secretions being...

  8. Help! I can't hear a thing!

    Allison P replied to mia's topic in General Students

    Mia, One of the girls in my class has a hearing impairment. The nursing department faculty was able to help her find an amplified stethoscope. It has worked wonderfully for her. Allison