Jolie

Jolie BSN

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  1. Textbook nursing vs. real world nursing.

    Jolie replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I would also throw financial, social and practical limitations into the mix. Say that a patient (in this case, my father) presents to the doctor's office with classic s/s of thrombophlebitis. The...

  2. Controlling bleeding from wound site

    Jolie replied to NN2BVE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's tempting to peek, but not a good idea for this reason. If the wound continues bleeding, it will saturate the newly added dressings. One way to determine whether bleeding is slowing is to note...

  3. Cost of medical insurance!

    Jolie replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in School

    That sounds like the full cost. We are self-employed and pay our full insurance premium, which is about $775/mo. for a healthy family of 4. This is with a $5K deductible and no mental...

  4. Frustrated about Illinois

    Jolie replied to CoeKohawk11's topic in Illinois Nursing

    IL is notoriously slow in processing out of state applications. I'm sorry for your

  5. Attention Nurses....

    Jolie replied to jesskidding's topic in General Nursing

    Perhpas you could start off the conversation with your answers to these

  6. Physical exam for a High school student

    Jolie replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. I know of no state that allows RNs to independently complete physical examinations or make diagnoses. Check the form. It probably specifies that the exam must be completed by an MD, DO,...

  7. How do I tell employer I got a new job?

    Jolie replied to mamaxmaria's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Dear Nurse Manager, I am writing to submit my resignation from my position as PCT in ICU, effective at the conclusion of my shift on September 1, 2011. I would like to thank you for the opportunity...

  8. Pregnant and job interview. Opinions?

    Jolie replied to cherryblossom88's topic in General Nursing

  9. insulin for non diabetics to prevent diabetes.. and aging? WHAT?

    Jolie replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Nursing

    There are all kinds of snake-oil salesmen pitching anti-aging cures. If they are actually selling insulin and syringes, your state attorney would probably be

  10. Enteral Feeding Error

    Jolie replied to NorskeSafety's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If I am making unfounded assumptions, I apologize. But I suspect that this involves a lawsuit, and I would suggest that you contact hospital and NICU administrators directly, rather than solicit...

  11. Thermometer help

    Jolie replied to RNCathy's topic in School

    I agree with the previous poster, that properly used, the Thermoscan ear thermometer is pretty reliable. I always check both ears, also. I have not found a temporal thermometer that seems accurate or...

  12. Shoreline cc volunteer fraud

    Jolie replied to lzbth's topic in Washington Nursing

    I agree with the previous posters that there is absolutely nothing to be gained and whole lot to be lost if you pursue this. Your first instinct to improve your qualifications when you were not...

  13. Need help with I & R for "altered urinary elimination"

    Jolie replied to Rachael243's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "Appraise patient knowledge..." and "Assess for signs of..." are actually assessments, not interventions. I don't know your instructor's thought processes, but one might argue that monitoring lab...

  14. Do you kangaroo while infant is still in humidity?

    Jolie replied to ittybittyfootprints's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Yes, yes, a thousand times, yes. If a baby can tolerate being held, they are held, regardless of ventilators, umbilical llines, humidity or the phase of the

  15. School Starting Soon HELP!! (vent)

    Jolie replied to Sweetiejujy's topic in School

    I can't imagine a student health visit that doesn't require privacy and confidentiality. For the first day or two, I would knock on his door each time a student arrives to be seen and announce that...

  16. The Nurse Practice Acts and Direct Entry Programs

    Jolie replied to AnaLong's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    But the issue is that candidates in a direct-entry Master's program may wish to sit for NCLEX before obtaining their earned Master's Degree. These programs usually begin with a basic course of...

  17. Amoxicillin and Mono?

    Jolie replied to megwv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Please check with your primary provider and

  18. Be honest - Do you get excited about birth anymore?

    Jolie replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Based on your description, it sounds to me as if you are experiencing anxiety due to the possibility of a complicated delivery or a bad outcome, which is very understandable. but in my experience (11...

  19. After Interview or Shadow? When to send thank you letter...

    Jolie replied to HopefulRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest e-mailing immediately. Handwritten notes are nice, but take too long to arrive and sometimes get held up in the hospital mail system. I agree with the previous poster; send a thank you...

  20. What are middle school students' needs?

    Jolie replied to septvirgo03's topic in School

    Forgot to add: Visits for meds such as ADD/ADHD drugs, headache medicine, and the rare asthmatic or diabetic student who chooses NOT to self carry and self administer their

  21. What are middle school students' needs?

    Jolie replied to septvirgo03's topic in School

    Most are routine minor illnesses and injuries. Some families will need assistance in seeking low cost care for urgent visits (things like suspected strep throat, broken fingers.) Some concerns that...

  22. To Swab or Not to Swab......

    Jolie replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    It is unnecessary and a potential source of contamination to swab a newly opened vial. If the seal on an unopened vial is intact prior to use, it is sterile, and therefore swabbing with alcohol is...

  23. How to quit immediately ?!

    Jolie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You might be surprised to learn that your employer may be relieved by your resignation, and willing to "release" you from your 2 weeks notice. I have been in the situation where I've been close to...

  24. Check out requirements of state Nursing Board BEFORE you move!

    Jolie replied to kkarrn62's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's a jaw dropper. While many diploma programs have closed, many of them merged with ADN or BS programs, and most of the affiliated hospitals still exist. There may be someone who can help you...

  25. IM multiple med compatibility & technique

    Jolie replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    Two meds that are Y site compatible may not necessarily be compatible mixed in an IM syringe. When meds are run together at a Y site, there is actually very little surface area of mixture between the...