pat8585

pat8585

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  1. Opinion about autism

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible that autism and vaccines are

  2. Were You a Nursing Assistant

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    before you started nursing school? Did it give you a really good idea of what nursing is all about? I have heard it both ways. Would like to take a poll to find out more

  3. Career change/why so neg on nursing?

    pat8585 replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    I am finding out that the nursing field is very negative. I am not a nurse, but am working in health care. and the coworkers and supervisors leave alot ot be

  4. The Term "CODE"

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am confused about the term CODE. I have heard it used as someone has a full code..which means they are supposed to be given CPR. I have also heard "he coded" ...meaning he flatlined. So, I am...

  5. Overwhelmed!

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok...i am not a nurse YET. I have been researching ADN programs and to say I am overwhelemed is an UNDERSTATEMENT! Part of me just wants to go for LPN and leave it at that. (maybe take online classes...

  6. Poll: Hand Washing

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How many times do you wash your hands during ONE Shift? Do you wash your hands BEFORE working with a patient ? Do you wash your hands AFTER working with a patient? We all know handwashing is the best...

  7. Nurse Assistant BEFORE school

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would like to hear from people who worked as nursing assistants BEFORE school (or during) What is the best advantages? Such as patient contact....bed making.. I am intereested in hearing all the...

  8. starting clinicals in fall no experience...

    pat8585 replied to inschool4ever's topic in First Year After Licensure

    work as a nursing assistant or peresonal care

  9. Where should the BUBBLE Be

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    ok..regarding lovenox injections....where should the air bubble be... I was told the TOP...but what exactly is that.....top meaning bottom of plunger? OR TOP meaning part where the needle is? No, i am...

  10. What does TKO mean?

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What does TKO Mean in Medical Terms? TKO, or "to keep open," is a medical abbreviation that refers to the administration of IV (intravenous) fluids at a slow, minimal rate. This rate is just...

  11. Where should the BUBBLE Be

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    If there ever gets to be a clarified answer, please let me

  12. Where should the BUBBLE Be

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    WOW...even the RN's arent sure,,,and I am supposed to know as a

  13. Cathether Bag question

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you empty a cathether bag? I know where the "spout" is, but do you detach the bag and empty it into the toilet or what? Sorry for the

  14. Is your LPN Salary Adequate

    pat8585 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    do you think you are compensated adequately for the work you do as a

  15. Travel LPN

    pat8585 posted a topic in Travel

    Are you an LPN?LVN? Have you ever (or have youi known someone) who worked as a Travel

  16. What is CMS?

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    CMS...does it stand for Circulation, Motion, Sensation? How do you check for it and document

  17. Learning BLOOD PRESSURE

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    ok,,i have a question about taking blood pressure (i am a student) What is difference between Bell and the diaphragm of the stethoscope? Which is better for detecting BP? I sometimes have trouble...

  18. blood pressure

    pat8585 replied to greysa32's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    very helpful

  19. CASE Manager Question

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    what exactly is a Case Manager at a nursing home? Is it the number one nurse manager or director? Are case managers always RN's? thank you for your

  20. Feeding Residents

    pat8585 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How do you handle Residents who take FOREVER to eat their food and need assistance with the spoon? Do you give them a time limit? Obviously a staff person can not sit there all day and feed

  21. Other Options For LPN's

    pat8585 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello I am not a nurse..but would like to be one day. I read and hear that Lpn's are getting phased out..that they are limited. THen I read and hear that Lpn's are doing almost everything Rn's do. I...

  22. Can I make a decent living if want to stay an LPN?

    pat8585 replied to pandafever's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Commuter.... Just curious about two things. 1) are you still paying on student loans? 2) As a single person...do you get wallooped with taxes

  23. Typical Day for a Nurse

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello..would like to know what a TYPICAL day is like for you. Please state if you work in hospital or other kind.

  24. Typical Day for a Nurse

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    thanks

  25. Smile if you DON't HATE Nursing!

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a prospective student, I sometimes get "scared off" reading alot of the posts on allnurses. So many UNHAPPY nurses and AWFUL job situations. So, since I would like to accentuate the positive,,, I...