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    ? about narcotic admin

    kids replied to nursewratchet's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is the only way I have seen narcs handled with the exception of an area performing multiple conscious sedation, one after the other. In that environment they do use the vials for multi dosing.I...
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    How often are the Dads prosecuted?

    kids replied to LydiaNN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My observation as a 16yo who had a baby with a 19yo AND the parent of teenagers who have known several girls who got pregnant: Many States have changed the statutory rape requirements, doing away with...
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    Is this legal?

    kids replied to ham22's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty sure that the employer is not obligated to supply a "light duty" position to accomidate a
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    Can someone explain the whole CHF, BPD,edema thing?

    kids replied to t2000JC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    here are some links that explain it very well. some of them are kind of repetitous, if i was only going to read a couple i would read the first 3. http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/lungs/bpd.html...
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    Study:Early Use of Surfactant, NCPAP Improves Outcomes in Infant RDS

    kids posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Early Use of Surfactant, NCPAP Improves Outcomes in Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome June 4, 2004-Early treatment with surfactant and nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) improves...
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    Is swearing normal??

    kids replied to kimburlynn's topic in General Nursing

    Well I don't feel quite so bad then. I've had to have Versed beaucoup times. Apparently I ramble on, sharing some very *intimate*
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    I lost my twins....can anyone help me?

    kids replied to OHmom2boys's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry for your loss, I can imagine how you are feeling. I lost several babies in midpregnancy. I wish I had some great words of wisdom to help ease the pain you are feeling. You are in my...
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    Question regarding asthma

    kids replied to Love4Me's topic in General Nursing

    Hope you are better. Sounds like an upper respiratory infection aggrevating the asthma. The Advair id preventative and will not help during an acute flare. While *we* know it is probably safe to...
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    IV Toradol?

    kids replied to OZ88's topic in Pain Management

    Spinal fusion.I had 12 screws, 2 rods & 3 cross braces placed from L2-S1 with autolog & cadavar bone packed into the gutters on
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    Doctor's orders or Resident's rights???

    kids replied to mandykal's topic in General Nursing

    I've encountered this with dialysis patients in LTC (and never got a good answer). I understand that a mentally competent patient has the right to not comply with their diet and fluid restrictions...
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    Tracheostomy- when?

    kids replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Wow, they do things VERY different in my area (Portland, OR/metro). I think the philosophy here is to get them out of the hospital as soon as they can even if it means a trach. Once the kiddo is...
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    Is swearing normal??

    kids replied to kimburlynn's topic in General Nursing

    I wish all I did was swear when coming out of anesthetic. I hit and from what I have been told not just little slaps, I mean full on closed fist punches.:imbar A nurse who did one of my pre-surgical...
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    Eat Before You Get Here!

    kids replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency

    I had major surgery on 4/19. I did well advancing to a regular diet until post-op day 3 when I developed N/V. I was on ice chips & Zofran when my (regular diet) lunch tray was delivered. My son...
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    I'm sick of my job...(vent)

    kids replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    Some places are toxic (as are some of the people who work there), when you find your self in one it is best just to move on. Good luck in your new job (when you get
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    I have to be bathed by my classmate???

    kids replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

    Very true for both nursing school and life in general. When I was in school we gave each other bed baths (wearing shorts & tank tops or swim suits). I don't recall that it was that was a big...
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    IV Toradol?

    kids replied to OZ88's topic in Pain Management

    I am riding out a multi-level fusion with no NSAIDs as my surgeon says there is research indicating they can interfere with fusion. I'd give just about anything for a few doses of naprosyn some
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    kids replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I know Sean, just realized my first post could be interpeted as my supporting Medicaid abuse when my point was it isn't fair to make value judgements without knowing all the details of the (Medicaid...
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    Warning issued on pregnancy drug

    kids replied to gwenith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    what a discouraging thing for her doctors to have said (regarding her daughter) and it conflicts with what (the few) recent studies have said, tho i believe 3rd generation exposures warrent as close...
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    kids replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    When I re-read my post I see that I chould have been more forthcoming about their situation. They grossed $20K in 2004 including the small SSI stipend the baby gets. They don't have credit cards....
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    Babying Adult Patients (rant)

    kids replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not disagreeing but wanted to point out that both of these guys have probably been diabetic since childhood. Unfortunately, some parents (usually) mothers react to their child's chronic illness in...
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    Customer service

    kids replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I can't resist griping aout one other piece of the poop that happened following my mom's death. Mom only income was her SS retirement, she was still living in her own apartment when her check came on...
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    Customer service

    kids replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I agree, it probably did happen. My mom passed away 2/28/03 at 73. My siblings wanted nothing, mom had divied up all of the "good" stuff 20 years ago when she made a long move to "start a new life"....
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    Medicaid. Is it being abused?

    kids replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I make a decided effort to avoid threads on this subject, except when I see what I feel is incomplete or (IMHO) mistaken information. I am using quotes NOT to respond to the specific poster but rather...
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    Warning issued on pregnancy drug

    kids replied to gwenith's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The generic name of Stilboestrolis is diethylstilbestrol and is best known (at least in the US) by its more common name: DES. The risks associated with intrauterine DES exposure in female offspring...
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    IV Toradol?

    kids replied to OZ88's topic in Pain Management

    I am guessing you are asking this in reference to the increased bleeding times and platelet anti-aggregation properties associated with most NSAIDS and the potential for new onset ulcer/GI bleeding in...