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    MIC key button???

    kids replied to blackscrubs's topic in School

    Also, it needs to be done with a luer slip tip syringe, the tip on a regular oral medication syringe is too big. While not ideal it is usually the least intrusive, least disruptive of getting a med...
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    Advice on 12 hour shifts

    kids replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 12 on my feet I changed shoes after about 8 hours, that really helped a
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    An ounce of prevention worth more than a pound of cure

    kids replied to luiscarn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Cuba's infant mortality rate is one of the worst for countries with socialized or universal healthcare and an overall life expectancy that is lower than several countries that do not have...
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    Pain in upper posterior thigh from driving

    kids replied to Sawimonu's topic in Home Health

    If I'm doing a lot of driving my piriformis muscle(s) gets all spazzy, it can mimic sciatica. As I have major back issues to begin with it can be hard (for me) to tell whats up. I find doing some...
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    preventing skin breakdown on coccyx of dd teenager

    kids replied to veronica butterfly's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    The same things that are used to cover and heal a wound can also be used to prevent
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    Does your state supply a license plate for NURSES?

    kids replied to bema257's topic in General Nursing

    Winning still costs money, time and
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    Question about perfume/cologne

    kids replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree, when hospitalized I've never hesitated to request a different nurse if I have the misfortune of getting one who uses perfume or too many scented products. My politeness tends to go right...
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    No wonder other specialties don't think OR is nursing!

    kids replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Operating Room

    Interesting how things have changed in 20 years when I was in school we did 10 hours in the OR every week for an entire term. We saw and participated in everything except eyes and hearts (we weren't...
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    Public Health and birth control

    kids replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    Yet you would be unwilling to provide access to the birth control options they are legally entitled to. Forcing your value system on them is judgmental. You are so fixed in what your idea of what Plan...
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    So what are my chances

    kids replied to RNlvn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That ^ sounds like you were a no-call no-show for your shift in which case you were probably terminated. Just not showing up for a shift will get you fired most
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    Interview Attire Recommendations

    kids replied to synergy89's topic in Men in Nursing

    Advice I have for everyone: make sure your clothes FIT. (Guys and gals) Pull up your pants, choose a sizes (shirt and pants) that isn't overly baggy, have pants hemmed so they don't drag and avoid...
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    I only want to be a PP or L&D nurse.....

    kids replied to mks1014's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Texas licenses direct entry midwives, have you considered that rather than nursing? http://www.texasmidwives.com/TexasMidwivesChart.asp
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    Found cap off port of PICC

    kids replied to scoochy's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Personally, I'd call the doc and ask what he wants to do: pull it, cap it & don't use the lumen or aspirate & flush and monitor closely. I've seen it go all three ways in homecare in patients...
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    Back braces...how come I never see CNA's wear them?

    kids replied to northernguy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As VLV pointed out, they provide a false sense of security. I've worked in 2 facilities that saw an increase in back injuries when they mandated them (on the advice of their workers comp risk mgmt...
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    Would YOU accept this position?

    kids replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The op states in her second sentence that she completed orientation. It kind of sounds like the op accepted a night charge position without really knowing what it entails. The staffing doesn't sound...
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    I want to take my patients with me to my new HH job.

    kids replied to dyvegurl's topic in Home Health

    I think many nurses forget, they are not YOUR clients, they are the agency's clients. My agency would not permit you to care for any clients who came from your old agency so it would be pointless....
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    Paramedics, EMT's, Nurses.... Where do you look for a Medic Alert ID first?

    kids replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    We looking in all the 'spots' as part of a quick head to toe: wrists, neck, ankles and shoes (shoe tags are pretty common on kids, especially young ones). I can't really say that any location is more...
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    Wondering if anyone knows if an lpn in alberta canada can administer iv push meds.

    kids replied to sacare's topic in International Nursing

    Not an LPN in Alberta but... The op is pretty clear that the question involves giving a med IV using a butterfly. What is relevant is where the access device is being inserted (vein or sq tissue) not...
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    What Are THE Major Pediatric ER Points

    kids replied to All4Seasons's topic in Emergency

    Kids have very little reserve and they don't go down slowly like adults do, they squeeze every bit out they can and crash hard and fast. If you have a kiddo who doesn't feel right in your gut, trust...
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    Restraint-free facility?

    kids replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Facilities in SW Washington/NW Oregon have been restraint free for years. It takes some getting used to but there are a lot of stratigies for preventing falls. The biggest hurdle is usually getting...
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    HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

    kids replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

    Marinol has only a couple of labeled uses (Crohns is not one of them). It is very expensive, most insurances will only cover it for labeled conditions and only after cheaper alternitves have been...
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    RN Unable to Work in Clinical Setting...advice?

    kids replied to patty55's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd re-investigate clinical nursing. Many, many hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities are now latex
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    Attention private duty nurses

    kids replied to nyzwanted's topic in Private Duty

    You'll need to create your own forms or purchase pre-printed forms. http://www.briggscorp.com/
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    HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

    kids replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

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    Now tetanus booster...

    kids replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    You're correct! I'd forgotten they switched to a combined vax.The Tetorifice Toxoid vaccine is still manufactured and available as many physicians or parents chose to not give combination vaccines due...